Parish newsletter · 13 April 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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13 ∙ 04 ∙ 25

Apr il is
Dedicated to
The Holy Spirit

Diocese of Northampton. Parishes of:

Our Lady of Walsingham

St John Ogilvie

and , Corby

Parish Priest: Fr Christopher Perry, Episcopal Vicar
Priest in Residence: Fr Wayne Coughlin

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

Bishop David invites you to join him at the
Cathedral for the Chrism Mass on Wednesday,
16th April at 12noon. Followed by refreshments.

Be with Jesus this Holy Week! On Palm Sunday we
process with Jesus into Jerusalem. This week Jesus
will institute the Sacrifice of the Mass, the Sacred
Priesthood and the Ministry of Service. Jesus will be
betrayed by His friends and be lifted up on the Cross
as the sacrificial lamb for our salvation. On Easter
Sunday the Christ will rise gloriously from the tomb.

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 13th April: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
Creed: Page 12 of Mass Book
Parish Mass Book: Page 184
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Irene McParland, RIP

Fri., 18th April: GOOD FRIDAY
11:00am Sacrament of Confession
11:00am ✝ Family Stations of the Cross:
This will be interactive and will
be followed by Hot Cross Buns!

Sun., 20th April: EASTER SUNDAY
Parish Mass Book: Page 223
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Jophy, Beneo and the
people of Corby, Intention

Liturgies:

Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 13th April: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
Creed: Page 12 of Mass Book
Parish Mass Book: Page 184
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Bridie Logue, (A)
8:30am MASS
Intention: Mick Gallagher, RIP
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: James, Catherine & John March, RIP (A)

Mon., 14th April: Holy (“Fig”) Monday
9:30am MASS
Intention: Bridie Donaghey, RIP
Intention: William Kitson, 90th Birthday Int.
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Tues., 15th April: Holy (“Temple”) Tuesday
9:30am MASS
Intention: Tommy and Norah Sweeny, RIP
(75th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance)
Intention: Mary Mack, RIP (Birthday)
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Wed., 16th April: Holy (“Spy”) Wednesday
9:30am MASS
Intention: Charles & Stewart Kennedy, RIP
Intention: OLW & SJO petition slip intentions
10:00am Sacrament of Confession
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House
10:30am Hot Cross Buns with tea or coffee

The Sacred Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good
Friday and Holy Saturday with Easter Sunday

Thu., 17th April: MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:30pm MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
& Watch at the Altar of Repose
Parish Mass Book: Page 199
Intention: Veronica Doohan, RIP
Intention: Gerard Norton, Intention
Followed by Sacrament of Confession
10:00pm Night Prayer

Fri., 18th April: GOOD FRIDAY
Parish Mass Book: Page 204
2:00pm Sacrament of Confession
3:00pm SOLEMN LITURGY OF THE DAY
6:00pm ✝ Stations of the Cross & Confession

Sat., 19th April: HOLY (“BLACK”) SATURDAY
12:00noon Sacrament of Confession (to 1pm)
12:00noon Blessing of Easter Baskets: Święconka

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New - Our Diocesan Anniversary:

As we approach the 175th anniversary of
our foundation (29th September) we pray
that all the Baptised will work ardently to
further the Catholic Faith in our Diocese.

Thank you!

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who
has supported our recent ‘Squares’ and ‘Easter Raffle’
fundraising activities; with a wonderful donation of
£100 these have raised the magnificent sum of £721
for Our Lady of Walsingham parish.

Changes in Corby:

Fr Christopher has been asked by Bishop David to take
on new responsibilities as part of his Episcopal Vicar
role and will thus be appointed to a smaller parish in
the summer; in addition Fr Wayne will also be moving.

Easter Sunday Collections:

These will be divided equally between Fr Christopher
and Fr Wayne who, in advance, offer their very sincere
appreciation for your generosity. Our Priests receive a
small ‘wage’ and thus the collections on Easter Sunday
form a sizeable part of their annual taxable income.

Empowering Vulnerable Children (EVC) Uganda:

Judi and Ted Fawcett from this charity, which provides
a brighter future for children through education, offer
their sincere appreciation for £1390 that was donated.

The bracket seven-day candle at the statue
of St Joseph the Worker burns in prayer for:

Christine & Michael Kane, Intention

The seven-day candle at the statue of
St Joseph the Worker burns in prayer for:

All involved in the Holy Week liturgies

The hanging-lamp candle at the statue of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus burns in prayer for the:

Family of Baby Elemae & Baby Kory

The seven-day candle at the statue of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus burns in prayer for:

Charles Habib & Family, Intention

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Liturgies: Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sat., 19th April: HOLY (“BLACK”) SATURDAY
*8:30pm SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL & MASS
Parish Mass Book: Page 223
Intention: Jakub Colby, Intention
Intention: Martine Thompson, RIP
Intention: James Bradley, RIP
*This must begin after sunset.

Sun., 20th April: EASTER SUNDAY
Creed: Page 12 of Mass Book
Parish Mass Book: Page 252
8:30am MASS
Intention: Anne McDonagh, RIP (A)
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: John Fox, RIP (A)
Intention: Jimmy & Kitty McCahill:
60th Wedding Anniversary

P etition Slips:

Q: What happens with my prayer petition slip?
A: These are collectively prayed for at the Wednesday
Rosary in the Holy House and at the Holy Rosary on
a Saturday. Generic intentions from the petition
slips form the basis for the Wednesday Rosary. In
addition, Mass is offered for these intentions and a
parishioner prays for every intention that is left.

Carlo Acutis Novena:

Celebrating the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, this will
commence on Sunday, 4th May at 9:45am. A leaflet
about this novena and a children’s activity sheet are
available on our website (see the newsletter section).
Well done! The Bishops have asked parishes to share
with them their plans to celebrate the canonisation of
Carlo Acutis. It was wonderful to be able to tell them
of the two leaflets that were distributed at Mass last
Sunday, the forthcoming novena, the instillation of a
temporary shrine, the distribution of petition slips on
27th April (which can be returned with the names of
our children on so that we can pray for them) and a
very special Children’s Liturgy of the Word on 4th May.

Do remember that:

1. You can host an image of Carlo Acutis in your own
   home for a day during the novena; see the leaflet
   distributed last weekend for more details.\
2. An indulgence is associated with this novena.
   Parents, Grandparents and Godparents: Perhaps you
   might buy a chaplet for your child as an Easter gift and
   then pray the novena with and for them? Chaplets are
   available from Janet (jf.northing@gmail.com) for £2.

May our faith be renewed this Holy Week!
Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne