Parish newsletter · 31 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 Og ilvie 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

At the shrine of

SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN

there are cards,
that can be used
as a petition slip
or bookmark, and
photographs of
this saint and of
Blessed Dominic
Barberi.

St John Henry
Newman is a
wonderful
Shrine to St John Henry Newman in intercessor
Ss Philip & James Church, Bedford. for students!

Special Future Celebrations

in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

Mon., 8th Sept.: The Nativity of Our Lady
9:15am Chaplet of Mary’s Ten Virtues
9:30am MASS
10:00am Rosary

Wed., 10th Sept.: Votive of St Pier Giorgio Frassati
9:15am Chaplet of St Pier and St Carlo
9:30am MASS
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House
(After the Rosary: Refreshments)

Thu., 11th Sept.: Votive of St Carlo Acutis
9:15am Chaplet of St Carlo and St Pier
9:30am MASS
10:00am Rosary

Liturgies: Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 31st August: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 22
Parish Mass Book: Page 130
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Patrick McNulty, RIP and
Margaret Connachie, RIP (A)
Intention: pro populo
8:30am MASS & Blessing of Chaplets
Intention: Baby Phoebe Broughton, RIP
Intention: Mary Hurst, RIP
10:00am MASS & Blessing of Chaplets
Intention: Brian & Celia Coady:
60th Wedding Anniversary
Intention: Confraternity of the Holy House

Mon., 1st Sept.: No Mass

Tues., 2nd Sept.: No Mass

Wed., 3rd Sept.: Feast of St Gregory the Great
9:30am MASS
Intention: Marie Kennedy, RIP
Intention: Susanna Friel, Intention
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House
(After the Rosary: Refreshments)
4:30pm Reception of Kevin Forde, RIP

Thu., 4th Sept.: Memorial of St Cuthbert
11:00am FUNERAL MASS: Kevin Forde, RIP

Sat., 6th Sept.: No Mass, Confession or Exposition

Sun., 7th Sept.: ORDINARY: 23 / Mass Book: 133
4:45pm ← → Sacrament of Confession
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Joseph Gallagher, RIP
Intention: Marie Graham: 90th Birthday
8:30am MASS
Intention: Pat Savage, RIP &
Kathleen McAteer, RIP
9:45am Chaplet of St Pier and St Carlo
10:00am MASS
Intention: Mary Hurst, RIP
Intention: pro populo

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 31st August: ORDINARY: 22 / Mass Book: 130
5:00pm MASS

Fri., 5th Sept.: Blessed William Brown
9:05am Rosary
9:30am MASS
10:00am Confession

Sun., 7th Sept.: ORDINARY: 23 / Mass Book: 133
5:00pm MASS

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Funerals in Our Lady of Walsingham Church:

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.

Our Diocesan 175th Anniversary:

As we approach the anniversary of our
foundation (on 29th September) we pray
that everyone will believe in Jesus.

Next weekend we shall celebrate the canonisation
of the Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis.

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
& St Patrick’s Church. Fr Liam will be in attendance
and thus it will be a great opportunity to meet him;
unfortunately, he has commitments on 11th Sept.

Prayers and Congratulations to the following on
their Baptism: • Grace Mave • Summer Megan Grace

“CASPAR” the Friendly Registration System:

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

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

Hilario - Jesusa Rituolo, RIP

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 Our
Lady of Walsingham burns in prayer for:

Mary Hurst, RIP

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

Liz

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

Mags, Intention

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

Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne

Fr Liam Castle has been
appointed to assist Fr Mark
in our Corby parishes. This
photograph is of Fr Liam
with his parents and sister
after offering the Sacrifice
of the Mass in Ss Philip and
James Church, Bedford.
Please pray for Fr Liam, for
his cousin Fr Daniel as he
moves to Olney, and for Fr
Jithu as he moves to our
Cathedral in Northampton.

Mary’s Meals Envelope:

Available in the porch, these can be used for foreign
currency that you would like to donate to this charity
so it can feed some of the world’s poorest people.

Marian Nine-day Chaplet:

This begins on Monday, 15th September and honours
Our Lady of Walsingham. £3 is requested for the ‘bag’
which will contain the prayer beads, a novena booklet,
a candle, etc. Please see Janet Northing for details.

Fr Christopher and Fr Wayne will be taking some
time off over the coming weeks, so please pay close
attention to the newsletter for times of Mass, etc.

St Edward’s Parish, Kettering:

Invites children and adults with special and additional
needs, plus their family and friends, to its “Bethesda
Mass” on Saturday, 13th September at 10am.

Cathedral Hub Business Manager:

This full-time, two-year fixed-term position involves
managing financial and operational tasks, overseeing
contracts, SLAs, and facilities, and ensuring strong
financial controls. Details and an application form can
be found here: https://northamptondiocese.org/jobs

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.

CONFRATERNITY OF THE HOLY HOUSE:

The membership commitment is to
offer the Our Lady of Walsingham
prayer daily and to pray the rosary
each Wednesday, preferably in the
Holy House. Life membership is £5.

← This is the member’s badge!

See the leaflet for more details.