Parish newsletter · 23 March 2025

This is a historical edition. Dates, notices, service times and contact details are reproduced as published at the time. Please consult the latest newsletter for current information.

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23 ∙ 03 ∙ 25

Marc h is
Dedicated to
St Joseph

Diocese of Northampton. Parishes of:

Our Lady of Walsingham

St John Ogilvie

and , Corby

Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Perry, Episcopal Vicar

E: parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org
Website: ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
Parish Secretary: Mrs Maggie Cleary
Parish Office Tel.: 01536 203121
Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday between 9am and 12:30pm

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please ring:

Our Lady of Walsingham Parish: Caroline - 07947485935
St John Ogilvie Parish: Kirsty - 07956363869
Diocesan Safeguarding Office: Danielle - 01604 723514

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School:

Head: Mrs M. Hayes Email: office@olw.cor.olicatschool.org
Tel.: 01536 203805 Website: www.ourladys.co.uk

MONDAY TO SATURDAY (AM): Five minutes before
Mass we shall offer prayers of healing for Pope Francis.

This station from St John Ogilvie
Church features in a Way of the
Cross booklet that will be used in
parishes across our Diocese this
Lent. The theme of this station is:
“All my hope on God is founded”.

Liturgies:

St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 23rd March: SUNDAY OF LENT: THREE
Parish Mass Book: Page 160
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Peter & Mary Loughlin, RIP (A)

Fri., 28th March: Lent Week Three
9:05am Holy Rosary
9:30am MASS
Intention: Fr Chris., Fr Wayne & parishioners
10:00am Sacrament of Confession
10:00am Stations (Way) of the Cross

Sun., 30th March: LENT FOUR / Laetare Sunday
Parish Mass Book: Page 168
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Peter & Mary Loughlin, RIP (A)

Liturgies: Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 23rd March: SUNDAY OF LENT: THREE
Parish Mass Book: Page 160
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Michael Gallagher, RIP
Intention: pro populo
8:30am MASS
Intention: James Gallagher, RIP
Intention: Jean Flynn, RIP (A)
10:00am MASS
Intention: George & Teresa Goodall, Int.
Intention: Adoption Novena participants

Mon., 24th March: Lent Week Three
9:30am MASS and Novena Enrolment
Intention: Sean and Frances, RIP
Intention: Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne

Tues., 25th March: THE ANNUNCIATION
9:15am → Spiritual Adoption Novena
9:25am Prayers for Pope Francis
9:30am MASS
Intention: Martyn Garvey, RIP (1st A)
Intention: Ian Garvey, RIP
After Mass Holy Rosary

Wed., 26th March: Lent Week Three
9:30am MASS
Intention: Special Intention
Intention: Mary Hurst int
After Mass ✝ Rosary in the Holy House

Thu., 27th March: Lent Week Three
9:30am MASS
Intention: Special Intention
Intention: Bridie Donaghey, RIP

Fri., 28th March: Lent Week Three
10:00am Funeral Mass: M. A. Mitchell, RIP
6:00pm Sacrament of Confession
6:00pm ✝ Stations (Way) of the Cross

Sat., 29th March: Lent Week Three
9:30am MASS
Intention: Bridie Donaghey, RIP
Intention: Thomas Kennedy, RIP (A)
10:00am Confession, Exposition & Rosary

Sun., 30th March: LENT FOUR / Laetare Sunday
Parish Mass Book: Page 168
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Frances & David Taylor, RIP
8:30am MASS
Intention: Mary Mack, RIP
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: Bill Dwyer, RIP (10th A)

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Funerals in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Margaret Anne Mitchell, whose Funeral Mass will
take place on Friday, 28th March at 10:00am.
Mary (“Bridie”) Donaghey, whose Funeral Liturgy
will take place on Tuesday, 1st April at 10:30am.
James John Chuplis, whose Funeral Liturgy will take
place on Friday, 11th April at 10:00am.

Funerals in Kettering Crematorium:

Brenda and Richard Coull whose Funeral Liturgy will
take place on Monday, 24th March at 1:00pm.

New - Our Diocesan Anniversary:

As we approach the 175th anniversary of
our foundation (29th September) we pray
that all will cherish the past, celebrate
the present and embrace the future.

The Apostles’ Creed: Page 12 in Parish Mass Book.

Parish Day Pilgrimage:

You can obtain the Holy Year Indulgence at The Holy
Child and St Joseph Church in Bedford, where it is our
intention to make a pilgrimage during the summer. If
this would be of interest to you, please let us know;
thus far, we have had only one expression of interest.

Today’s Second Collection: This has been given
approval by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales
and is for the work of the National Shrine and Basilica
of Our Lady, at Walsingham. The monies raised will
support its Jubilee Year projects which will enhance
the experience of pilgrims. NB: The Shrine has sent us
free copies of a booklet that we will use in preparation
for our Parish Patronal Solemnity on 24th September.

Easter Raffle for Parish Funds:

• 1st prize: £100, 2nd prize: £50, plus Easter Hamper,
Wine Hamper and much more! Tickets cost £5.

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→ A petition slip will be attached to the newsletter
next weekend - which is Mothering Sunday - and we
hope that you will use this to write the name of your
mother, grandmothers and/or Godmother (living or
departed) on. You can then place this in the petitions
box and prayers will be offered for them at Mass that
weekend and at the Rosary on Wednesday, 2nd April.

CHANGES IN CORBY

At the Pastoral Area open meeting (held on Tuesday,
18th March at St Brendan’s Primary School), Bishop
David announced that Fr Christopher has been asked
to take on additional responsibilities in the Diocese as
part of his on-going role as one of the Episcopal Vicars.
To fulfil his new responsibilities Fr Christopher will be
appointed to a smaller parish in the Diocese, hopefully
a little closer to Northampton. As a result of this move
Fr Mark has been asked by the Bishop to become the
Parish Priest of all three Parishes in Corby and an
additional Priest will be appointed to assist him in the
sacramental and pastoral work of our community. The
timescale for this is not finalised but it is anticipated
that Fr Christopher will move during the summer. In
addition, Fr Wayne will also be leaving Corby. This is
an exciting time for the Catholic community in Corby
with new opportunities and initiatives on the horizon.
A listening process has begun so that everyone can be
involved in shaping the Catholic mission of parishes in
this part of the Diocese. Please keep Bishop David and
all our Priests in your prayers, who in turn extend their
prayerful appreciation for your kindness and support.

Spiritual Adoption Novena for the Unborn Child:

• There are three ways to participate in this novena:\

1. Pledge to pray it daily for nine months.\
2. Pray it as often as able; see the attached envelope.\
3. Pray for participants; see the attached envelope.
   It means that you can still be a part of this novena
   regardless of the commitment level you can make.
   • Public enrolment into the novena will take place at
   this weekend’s Sunday Masses and at Holy Mass on
   Monday, 24th March. NB: Private enrolment into the
   novena will be offered after the Vigil Mass: 22/03/25.
   • Reminder: A diocesan indulgence is associated with
   the nine-month novena for all who fully participate.
   • Recitation of the novena at 9:15am on 25th March.

Empowering Vulnerable Children (EVC) Uganda:

This charity provides a future through education for
some of the world’s poorest children. Judi Fawcett,
Founder and Trustee, will give a brief talk at all Masses
on 29th/30th March about the work of EVC. For more
information please visit: http://www.evcuganda.org

St Joseph: Pray for us! Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne