Parish newsletter · 11 May 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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Habem

We have a Pope.

11 ∙ 05 ∙ 25

Northampton Diocese. Parishes of:

Our Lady of Walsingham

and St John Ogilvie, Corby

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

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

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Refreshments are served

after the 5:00pm Sunday Mass

Sun., 11th May: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parish Mass Book: Page 262
Creed: Page 12 of Mass Book
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Peggie Morgan RIP (A)

Fri., 16th May: No Rosary or Confession
12:00noon FUNERAL MASS
of Eileen Teresa McDonald, RIP

Sun., 18th May: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Parish Mass Book: Page 265
Creed: Page 12 of Mass Book
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Leo XIV, Vicar of Christ

m us papam!

P lease pray for Pope Leo XIV.

Liturgies: Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 11th May: FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Book: Page 262 / Creed: P. 12
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Bridie Rattigan, RIP (3rd A)
Intention: Daniel Connachie, RIP (A)
8:30am MASS
Intention: Pat Muldownie: 80th Birthday
Intention: Noeline Cummins, RIP (A)
10:00am MASS
Intention: Anne Mellon, RIP
Intention: pro populo

Mon., 12th May: St Pancras, Martyr
9:20am → Blessed Carlo Acutis Novena
9:30am MASS
Intention: Mavis O’Connor
Intention: Margaret Owens, RIP

Tues., 13th May: Our Lady of Fatima
8:30am← MASS
Intention: Bridie Donaghey, RIP
Intention: Mary Smith, RIP

Wed., 14th May: St Matthias, Apostle
9:00am← MASS
Intention: Jim, Molly & Seamus Smith, RIP
Intention: Bernadette Cugens
9:30am← ✝ Rosary in the Holy House

Thu., 15th May: Fourth Week of Eastertide
9:30am MASS
Intention: Rita Cooney, RIP
Intention: Margaret Owens, RIP

Sat., 17th May: No Rosary or Eucharistic Exposition
10:00am ← MASS: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Intention: Debbie McClafferty, Intention
4:30pm Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 18th May: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Sandra Reid, RIP (3rd A)
Intention: pro populo
8:30am MASS
Intention: James and Mary Griffin, RIP
Intention: Bridie Bonner, RIP (2nd A)
10:00am MASS
Intention: William and Audrey Wilson, RIP

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Funerals at St John Ogilvie Church:

Eileen Teresa McDonald, whose Funeral Mass will
take place on Friday, 16th May at 12:00noon.
Irene McParland, whose Funeral Mass will take place
on Wednesday, 21st May at 11:00am

Funeral at Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Cyril O’Neill, whose Funeral will take place on Friday,
30th May at 11:00am. NB: Details to be confirmed.

New - Our Diocesan Anniversary:

As we approach the 175th anniversary of
our foundation (29th September) we pray
that all inspired by the example of Pope
Francis, RIP will live his spirit of humility.

Blessed Carlo Acutis Temporary Shrine:

Please make the most of the opportunity to pray at
this shrine. At the shrine are two prayer cards:

This card says: “I have The reverse of this
prayed for you…” and is card is blank so that
given to those you have you can write your
prayed for at the shrine. petition(s) on.

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

Betty Dwyer, RIP (Seventh Anniversary)

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

Ellie Cleary (5th A), RIP & Family

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2 is the number of simnel cakes that were consumed
by parishioners after the Rosary last Wednesday!

30 is the number of St Peter Keys keyrings that were
distributed at the Litany of the Saints last Wednesday!

175 is the number of Blessed Carlo Acutis badges that
have recently been distributed to parishioners!

Save the Date: Saturday, 31st May for a Dominican
Marian Retreat Day in Our Lady of Walsingham Church
with two Dominicans from our Diocese. Timetable:
11:30am Sacrament of Confession
•

11:45am *Chaplet of St Dominic
•

12:00noon MASS
•

12:30am Bring Your Own Lunch
•

1:15pm Talk by Fr Richard Ounsworth, OP
•

2:00pm Eucharistic Exposition & Confession
•

3:00pm Tea, coffee and cake
•

3:30pm Talk by Sr Philomena Benedict, OP
•

4:00pm Holy Rosary
•

4:30pm Dominican Blessing & Dismissal
•

• 5:30pm VIGIL MASS
*Chaplets will be available to buy from Janet Northing
(jf.northing@gmail.com) beforehand and on the day.

Monday, 12th May:

Join us in Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 9:20am
for the final day of the Blessed Carlo Acutis Novena.

Today’s Second Collection: This will support the
promotion, formation and on-going training of Priests in
our Diocese. This Good Shepherd Sunday of prayer for
nurturing priestly vocations was inaugurated in 1964.

Is your Marriage in difficulty?

The following organisations can confidentially assist
those who are experiencing difficulty or breakdown in
the marriage and/or family life:\

1. Smart Loving: visit: www.smartloving.org/jubilee\
2. Retrouvaille: Contact Sharon and James Westby –
   07887296983 / 07973380443 or www.retrouvaille.org.uk

The Life in the Spirit Seminars take place in the
Catholic Club, Occupation Road on Tuesday evenings
from 13th May from 6:15pm to 8:30pm. There will be
refreshments. More details from Mags: 07984491255.

Permanent Diaconate Information Day:

Saturday, 31st May from 10:00am to 12:00noon at St
Mary’s Church, Dunstable. Info. from Fr Tony: (01582)
662710 / franthony.brennan@northamptondiocese.org

In Our Lady of Walsingham Church at 10:30am:
• Wednesday, 21st May: Tea, coffee and Easter Eggs!

May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you,
Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne