Parish newsletter · 17 August 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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Our Lady of Walsingham

& St John Ogilvie Parishes

AUGUST: Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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

There is no Mass on Tuesday. Please note the
times of the rosary, chaplet, veneration, etc.

Please do take a
moment to pray
at the shrine of

SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

as we celebrate
him becoming
a Doctor of the
Church. There are
free photographs
and cards at the
shrine; the latter
can be used as a
petition slip, a
bookmark, etc.
Newman wrote a poem about snapdragons and so
there are some in Our Lady of Walsingham Church!

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 17th August: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 20
Parish Mass Book: Page 124
Intention: John and Louis Jones, RIP

Fri., 22nd August: Our Lady, Mother and Queen
9:05am Rosary: Glorious Mysteries
9:30am MASS
Intention: Shirley Loughlin, RIP (Birthday)
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 24th August: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 21
Parish Mass Book: Page 127
5:00pm MASS
Intention:

Liturgies:

Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 17th August: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 20
Parish Mass Book: Page 124
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Joseph Gallagher, RIP
Intention: pro populo
8:30am MASS
Intention: Felix Maguire, RIP
Intention: Michael Fitzgibbon, RIP
10:00am MASS with the Solemn Blessing of
St John Henry Newman chaplets
Intention: Margaret Moone: 100th Birthday
Intention: Rory Friel, Intention

Mon., 18th August: Votive of St John Henry Newman
→ 9:00am Rosary with Newman mediations
9:30am MASS with Reflection
Intention Joseph Gallagher, RIP
Intention: Fr Gerard Byrne, Intention
→ 10:00am Chaplet of St John H. Newman

Wed., 20th August: St Bernard, Abbot & Doctor
9:30am MASS
Intention: Patrick Cronin, RIP
Intention: Sr Cecilia, Intention
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House

Thu., 21st August: St Pius X
9:30am MASS
Intention: Margaret Moone: 100th Birthday
Intention: Mary Hurst, RIP
→ 10:00am Prayers at the Relic of St Pius X

Fri., 22nd August: Our Lady, Mother and Queen
10:00am FUNERAL MASS: Joe Gallagher

Sat., 23rd August: St Rose of Lima, Virgin
9:30am MASS
Intention: Rosina Skelton, RIP
Intention: Paddy Cronin, RIP
10:00am Exposition, Rosary & Confession

Sun., 24th August: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 21
Parish Mass Book: Page 127
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Michael Donagher, RIP (A)
Intention: Hugh Murphy, RIP (4th A)
Of your charity: Rosina Skelton, RIP
8:30am MASS
Intention: Garvey Family, Intention
Intention: Patsy Kelleghan, RIP
10:00am MASS
Intention: Bridget Fox, RIP (A)
Intention: pro populo

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Funerals in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Joseph (“Joe”) Anthony Gallagher, whose Funeral
Mass will take place on Friday, 22nd August at 10am.

Kevin Forde, whose Funeral is at 11am on Thursday,
4th September. The Rite of Reception into Church is
at 4:30pm on Wednesday, 3rd September.

Funeral in Kettering Crematorium:

Margaret Reece, whose Funeral Liturgy is on Friday,
29th August at 10:30am

Our Diocesan 175th Anniversary:

As we approach the anniversary of our
foundation (on 29th September) we pray
for the Diocesan Pastoral Council.

Parish Open Meetings:

At which Fr Mark will share the vision for the future:
• Thursday, 11th September at 7:00pm in Our Lady
of Walsingham Church, Occupation Road, Corby.
• Monday, 15th September at 7:00pm in St Brendan
and St Patrick’s Church, Beanfield Avenue, Corby.

Come and say “au revoir” to our Priests before
they officially leave us at the end of September:
• Sunday, *31st August after the 10am Mass.
• Sunday, 7th September after the 5pm Mass.
*Please use the sign-up sheet in the porch. If you want
to contribute to a leaving gift, please take an envelope
from the porch and return it before Sun., 24th August.

Continued Prayers and Congratulations to the

following on their Baptism: • Ariel
• Eadie Kathleen • Bonnie Denise • Hephzibah
• Tehillah • Esther Rose • Danny
• Bonnie Marie • Regina Lena • David Leon

✝ Our Lady of Walsingham Rosary Group:

This meets each Wednesday after the 9:30am Mass in
the Holy House for half an hour and all are welcome.

Tea and coffee will be served on 20th August
after the rosary; you are welcome to join us!

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

Charles Habib & Family, Intention

The seven-day candle at the Sacred Heart of
Jesus burns in prayer with the intention of:

Dorota Garriham, Bozena & Mike

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

Liz

Father Liam

Castle will be
appointed to
assist Fr Mark
in running the
Corby parishes.
Fr Liam’s cousin
is Father Daniel,
who undertook
a placement
Fr Liam and Fr Daniel share the Sign of with us as a
Peace following the Rite of Ordination seminarian.

Tuesday, 26th August: The rosary will be offered at
9:00am to pray for the canonisation of Bld Dominic
Barberi, a close friend of St John Henry Newman.

Marian Nine-day Chaplet:

This begins on Monday, 15th September and honours
Our Lady of Walsingham. A £3 donation is requested
for the chaplet ‘bag’ which will contain unique prayer
beads, a novena booklet, a picture of Our Lady of
Walsingham and a candle. More details to follow.

Confraternity of the Holy House:

Membership is open to everyone,
and the commitment is to daily
offer the Our Lady of Walsingham
prayer and to pray the Holy Rosary
every Wednesday, preferably in
the Holy House. This is the design
← of the member’s badge! There
will be a small fee to cover costs.

Sacramental Preparation in AD 2025/2026:

We will follow diocesan guidelines for all children to
be prepared for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation,
First Communion and Confirmation within the parish.
This will consist of one Saturday morning per month in
St Patrick’s Primary School. Contact Fr Mark: 202879.

“CASPAR” the Friendly Registration System:

Use these to
register with the
parish and receive
the newsletter in
your email inbox!

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

Bernard Brady, RIP

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

Mary Kitson