Parish newsletter · 20 July 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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20 ∙ 07 ∙ 25

Our Lady of Walsingham

& St John O gilvie Parishes

JULY: Month of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

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

Secretary: Mrs Maggie Cleary Tel.: 203121

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

SVP RAFFLE TICKETS ARE FOR SALE TODAY!

Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the BVM:

This devotion focuses on ten of Our Lady’s virtues
and it will be offered as a novena for the spiritual
growth of our two parishes. See the leaflet that was
distributed last weekend for details. This will start on
Thursday, 7th August and end on Friday, 15th August.
Chaplets will be blessed by Bishop David today at
the 10am Mass and will be available for just £2.
Details from Janet: jf.northing@gmail.com

After the Rosary on Wednesday, 6th August there will
be an hour-long CHAPLET MAKING CLASS where you
will be able to make a Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical
Virtues of Mary (see above). Everything you need will
be provided and tea or coffee will be served! A £2
donation is requested to cover costs. Please confirm
attendance with Janet: jf.northing@gmail.com

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 20th July: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 16
Parish Mass Book: Page 111
5:00pm MASS
Intention: John Conaghan, RIP

Fri., 25th July: St James the Apostle, Feast
9:05am The Holy Rosary
9:30am MASS
Intention:
Intention:
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 27th July: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 17
Parish Mass Book: Page 114
5:00pm MASS
Intention:

Liturgies:

Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 20th July: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 16
Parish Mass Book: Page 111
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Maria Garner, intention.
Intention: pro populo
8:30am MASS
Intention: George Crawley, RIP (A)
Intention: Anne McCluskey, RIP (A)
10:00am MASS
Intention: Felix Maguire, RIP
Intention: Janet, Suzanna, Ross & Damian
Intention: Knights of St Columba

Mon., 21st July: Feria
9:30am MASS
Intention: Private

Tues., 22nd July: St Mary Magdalen, Feast
→ No 9:30am Mass
11:00am MASS at Seagrave Care Home
Intention: Residents, staff and visitors

Wed., 23rd July: St Bridget of Sweden, Feast
9:30am MASS
Intention: James Noone, RIP (A)
Intention: Maria Rice, RIP (4th A)
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House
12:00 noon Funeral Liturgy of Bridget Brown

Thu., 24th July: Votive of the Precious Blood
9:20am Litany of the Precious Blood
9:30am MASS
Intention: Helena, Intention
Intention: Ellie Cleary, RIP (A)
11:00am MASS for School Leavers
Intention: Our Lady of Walsingham School

Sat., 26th July: Saturday Memorial of Our Lady
9:30am MASS
Intention: John Mills, 90th Birthday
Intention: Felix Maguire, RIP
10:00am Confession, Exposition & Rosary

Sun., 27th July: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 17
Parish Mass Book: Page 114
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Fonsie Carr, Intention / pro populo
8:30am MASS
Intention: Clementine Maguire, 1st Birthday (T)
Intention: Daniella, 1st Birthday (Thanksgiving)
10:00am MASS
Intention: Cathy & Joe Reilly, RIP
Intention: Evalista Nabisunsa, RIP

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Funerals in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Bridget Brown, whose Funeral Liturgy will take place
on Wednesday, 23rd July at 12:00 noon.
Julie Ann Hudson, whose Funeral Liturgy will take
place on Thursday, 31st July at 10:30am.
Patrick (“Paddy”) Cronin, whose Funeral will take
place on Tuesday, 5th August at 10:00am.
Anne-Clare (“Anne”) Dyne, whose Funeral will take
place on Thursday, 7th August at 10:30am.

Funeral in St John Ogilvie Church:

John McGilly, whose Funeral Liturgy will take place
on Friday, 8th August at 10:30am.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of:

Joseph Gallagher (funeral details to be confirmed).

Our Diocesan 175th Anniversary:

As we approach the anniversary of our
foundation (on 29th September) we pray
for God’s blessing on Bishop David.

Fr Liam Castle, a native of
Bedford, will be appointed to
Corby to assist Fr Mark and will
live in the Presbytery at Our
Lady of Walsingham Church.
Fr Liam was ordained Priest in
2022 and celebrated his First
Mass in the Church of Ss Philip
and James, Bedford. Fr Liam is
a member of the diocesan On-
Going Formation team.

Thank you to Janet, Suzanna, Ross, Damian, the KSC
and all involved in the visit of the relics of St Andrew,
St Columba and St Margaret to our parishes; plus, to
those who participated in the Mass, rosary, litany, etc.

See the

newsletter
section of

the parish website for

some lovely
photographs
of the visit
of the relics
to Corby!

Attached to this newsletter is a petition slip that
you can use to ask the prayers of the saints for your
personal intentions (by placing it in any petitions box).

For his episcopal visitation, Bishop David will
preside and preach at Mass today and refreshments
will be served after the 10:00am and 5:00pm Masses.

First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion & Confirmation Preparation in AD 2025/2026:

From Fr Mark Floody. “We are going to follow the
practice recommended by the diocese for children for
First Holy Communion and Confirmation to be
prepared within the parish by parish catechists and
supported by the clergy. So, for the children who are
looking to celebrate the sacraments next year we will
prepare them, those in Catholic Schools and those in
State Schools, within the parish. This will consist of
one Saturday morning a month and the classes will be
held at St Patrick’s Primary School. We will give dates
and times in the next few weeks. I know this is a
major change and we will be asking the families to
commit to the programs, but it is also a wonderful way
for the children to get to know each other throughout
the parishes in Corby.” → Please contact Canon Mark
if you have any questions about this: (01536) 202879.

“Duw genes” (Cornish) / “Da boch chi” (Welsh):
There are two opportunies to say “au revoir” to our
Priests before they leave us at the end of September:
• Sunday, *31st August after the 10am Mass.
• Sunday, 7th September after the 5pm Mass.
*For catering, it is necessary to confirm your (plus any
children’s) attendance at this gathering and there is a
sign-up sheet in the porch for this. → If you want to
contribute to a leaving gift, please take an envelope
from the porch and return it before Sun., 24th August.

The seven-day candle at the statue of
St Martin de Porres burns in prayer for:

Sean Kennedy, Snr

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

Canon Michae l Griffiths, RIP

The seven-day lamp at the statue of Our
Lady of Walsingham burns in prayer for:

Ellie Cleary, RIP (5th Anniversary)

The seven-day candle at the statue of Our
Lady of Grace burns daily in prayer for:

Patricia Logue, In Thanksgiving

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

Charles Habib & Family, Intention

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

Sarah & Family, Intention