Parish newsletter · 7 September 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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07 ∙ 09 ∙ 25

The Catholic parishes of

Our Lady of Walsingham

& St John Ogilvie, Corby

SEPTEMBER: Month of Our Lady of Sorrows

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

Today we celebrate the

Canonisation of Pier Frassati & Carlo Acutis!

Attached to this newsletter
is an envelope containing:
• A photograph of either
St Carlo Acutis or St Pier
Frassati; this is a gift from
Fr Christopher and Fr Wayne.
• Two prayer cards, sponsored
by a parishioner, that can be
left at the temporary shrine in
Church with your petitions on
and/or used as a bookmark.

There are free copies of both
photographs, and the petition
slips, at the temporary shrine.

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Sun., 7th Sept.: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 23
Parish Mass Book: 133
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne

Fri., 12th Sept.: The Most Holy Name of Mary
9:05am Rosary
9:30am MASS
Intention:
10:00am Confession

Sun., 14th Sept.: EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Parish Mass Book: 191
5:00pm MASS
Intention: Joe McIlvenny, RIP (1st A)

Liturgies:

Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sat., 6th Sept.: Our Lady on Saturday
4:45pm ← → Sacrament of Confession
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Joseph Gallagher, RIP
Intention: Marie Graham: 90th Birthday

Sun., 7th Sept.: SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 23
Parish Mass Book: Page 133
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

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

Tues., 9th Sept.: St Peter Claver
No Mass

Wed., 10th Sept.: Votive of St Pier Giorgio Frassati
9:15am Chaplet of St Pier and St Carlo
9:30am MASS
Intention: Marie Kennedy, RIP
Intention: Marie Graham: 90th Birthday
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
Intention: Confraternity of the Holy House
Intention: Marie Graham: 90th Birthday
10:00am Rosary

Sat., 13th Sept.: St John Chrysostom
No 9:30am Mass or Confession
5:30pm VIGIL MASS
Intention: Rose & Packie Callaghan, RIP (A)
Intention: pro populo

Sun., 14th Sept.: THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
Parish Mass Book: 191
8:30am MASS
Intention: Michael Cronin, RIP
Intention: Mary Hurst, RIP
10:00am MASS
Intention: Marie Rice, RIP

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Our Diocesan 175th Anniversary:

As we approach the anniversary of our
foundation (on 29th September) we pray
the Lord will renew our Catholic Faith.

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 7pm in St Brendan’s
Church and Fr Liam will be in attendance.
• Tues., 16th September at 10:30am in St Brendan’s
Church to review all that has been discussed.

Blessing of Graves: Rockingham Road Cemetery on
Saturday, 27th September at 11am with refreshments.

Fr Christopher will be installed as a Canon of our
Diocese in the Cathedral on Thursday, 18th September;
the 9:30am Mass that day will be offered for him so
that we can surround him with our fervant prayers.

WEDNESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER:

→ Votive Mass of Our Lady of Walsingham at 9:30am
with Induction of Lay Guardian and enrolment of the
first members of the Confraternity of the Holy House.

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

Charles Habib & Family, Intention

The Sacred Heart of Jesus lamp burns for:

Martin Kelly, RIP
John & Eamon Friel, RIP

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

McAuley Family, RIP

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

Mary & Michael Friel, RIP

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

Mary Kitson, Intention

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

Marie Graham: 90th Birthday

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

Margaret & John Duncan, RIP

Father Liam Castle has been
appointed to assist Canon Mark
Floody in ministering to the people
of Corby. Please pray for Fr Liam,
for his cousin Fr Daniel as he now
moves to Olney, and for Fr Jithu as
he moves to our Cathedral in
Northampton. This photograph
is of Fr Liam at his Ordination
to the Sacred Priesthood, by
Bishop David, in March 2022.

Congratulations to Declan on his recent Baptism!

Marian Nine-day Chaplet:

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

Fr Christopher and Fr Wayne will leave Corby and
vacate The Presbytery on Thursday, 18th September.

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 10:00am.

Interested in becoming a Catholic?

If this applies to you or someone you know then the
meeting on Monday, 29th September in St Brendan’s
Church at 7:30pm is the first stage in the journey.

Sacramental Preparation in AD 2025/2026:

Following diocesan guidelines, all children are 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.
• Tuesday, 30th September at 7:00pm in St Brendan’s
Church: This meeting is for parents desiring their child
be admitted to the Sacraments of First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion in 2026.
• Thursday, 2nd October at 7:00pm in the Church of
Our Lady of Walsingham: This meeting is for parents
desiring their child be Confirmed in 2026.

CONFRATERNITY OF THE HOLY HOUSE:

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

← The member’s badge!

Life membership costs £5.
Details from Janet Northing.