Parish newsletter · 21 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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Our Lady of Walsingham

& St John Og ilvie Parishes

Parish Priest: Fr Mark Floody
Assistant Priest: Fr Liam Castle

Parish Office 01536 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

M ay They Rest In Peace Our Lady’s

Euphemia Hadden, whose funeral is on Thursday 2nd October at
11am, reception in to church on Wednesday 1st October at 4:30pm.
Patrick Kenny, whose funeral is on Friday 3rd October at 10:00am.
Catherine Russell, whose funeral is on Monday 6th October at
11am.

St Brendan’s

James Cuffe, whose funeral is on Wednesday 15th October at
11am.
Please remember the families in your prayers.

Our Diocesan 175th Anniversary:

As we approach the anniversary of our
foundation on 29th September, please
join us at the Cathedral for Mass at
11am, (unfortunately there is no
refreshments )or live stream via churchservices.tv
Office Location and Times.

SEVEN DAY CANDLES Our Lady of Walsingham.

Fr Christopher and Fr Wayne intentions
Our Lady of Grace, Anne Greaves RIP

St Joseph, Mary Kitson (int) Sacred Heart, Charles Habib and family

Sacred Heart, Mary Hurst RIP
St Martin de Porres, Bridgie and Patrick Sweeney RIP

The parish office will be located at Our Lady’s and Maggie and
Anne will be based there. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings
Anne will be at St Brendan’s to deal with any enquiries in
person until lunchtime.
The number for the parish is on the front of the newsletter,
but we will put it here as well this week.01536 203121
The office will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10am-4pm. On a Wednesday the office will be open 09:30am
to 12:30pm

Mass times and intentions

Sun.,21ST Sept SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:
25th
Parish Mass Book: Page 140
Our lady’s 5:30pm Special intention 18th Birthday
St Brendan’s 6:00pm People of the Parish
Our Lady’s 8:30am: Jack Kelly RIP
St Brendan’s 09:00am Brian Doherty RIP
Our Lady’s 10:00am Mary Sweeney RIP
St Brendan’s 11:00am Jean Flynn RIP
St John’s 5:00pm Fr Christopher and Fr Wayne

Mon., 22nd Sept.:
Our Lady’s 09:30am Marie Kennedy RIP
St Brendan’s 7:00pm Cathal Archibald RIP
Tues., 23RD Sept.: St Pietrecina ( PADRE Pio), Priest
St Brendan’s 09:30am Bridget Brown RIP
Our Lady of Walsingham -Feast
Wed., 24th Sept.:
Our Lady’s 09:30AM Joseph Gallagher RIP
Our Lady’s 7:00pm John Duncanson RIP
Thurs 25th Sept
St Brendan’s 09:30am Ron McGoldrick RIP
Friday 26th Sept
St John’s 09:30am Nancy McElwaine RIP
Saturday 27th Sept St Vincent de Paul
Our Lady’s 09:30am Michael and Murial Crealey RIP
Saturday Vigil
Our Lady’s 5:30pm Gary de Santos RIP
St Brendan’s 6:00pm Gerry Hetherington RIP
Sunday
Our Lady’s 08:30am Celine Doherty RIP
St Brendan’s 9:00am Sharman Family int
Our Lady’s 10:00am Jim Coleman,Edith& Vincent
Hull RIP
St Brendan’s 11:00am People of the Parish
St John’s 5:00pm Anthony (Tony) McDevitt Rip
CONFESSIONS
St John Ogilvie’s Friday morning after 09:30am Mass
Our Lady’s 10am Saturday morning
St Brendan’s 5pm Saturdays

Responsorial psalm: Praise the LORD, who raises the
poor.

Parish Catholic Schools
St Brendan’s Primary School; Beanfield Ave, NN18 0AZ
Tel. No 01536 202491
www.stbrendansprimaryschool.co.uk\ St Patricks Primary School; Patrick Road, NN18 9NT. Tel
No01536 744447
www.stpatricksprimaryschool.com

Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School:

Occupation Road, Corby NN17 1EE
Tel No 01536 203805
office@olw.cor.olicatschools.org

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PARISH NOTICES

NEW CHAPTER FOR CORBY: After reflecting on the changes for the past. months the parishes in Corby have now

amalgamated and we move forward together, building on the strong foundation laid over the decades by the

faithful people of Corby. We face the future confidently,

will be changes but our we will always promote the Churc

Mark and Fr Liam look forward to getting to know and wo

let us entrust ourselves to the Lord and ask for the interce

Patrick, St Brendan, St John Ogilvie pray for us.

WELCOME TO FR LIAM: We welcome Fr Liam to Corby an

Mark will celebrate the Masses at Our Lady’s and St John

Masses at St Brendan and St Patrick’s.

CANON CHRISTOPHER AND FR WAYNE: Fr Mark would lik

ministry in Our Lady’s and St John’s. We appreciate their

every happiness and blessing as they start their ministry i

prayers.

CORBY HARVEST FESTIVAL: Will take place at Corby Irish Ce

There will be a Town-wide Food Drive Donation for Corby Fo

for everything that is taking place on the day including a Low

SECOND COLLECTION: Evangelii Gaudium Sunday 2025 - Thi

September, a day dedicated to the domestic mission of the

Francis’ The Joy of the Gospel, it reminds us that each of us

joy in our parishes, schools, and communities.

BLESSING OF THE GRAVES: Will take place on Saturday 27th

supply refreshments.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? If anyone is intere

will be starting the RCIA/Journy in Faith Group at the end of

after the 7pm Mass. It is an opportunity for people to come

the journey on Monday 29th September in the parish room

interested encourage them to come along or offer to come

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: We are going to follow the

First Holy Communion and Confirmation to be prepared wit

clergy. So for the children who are looking to celebrate the

Catholic Schools and those in State Schools, within the paris

the classes will be held at St Patrick’s Primary School. We w

is a major change and we will be asking the families to comm

Tuesday 30th September at 7.00pm in St Brendan’s Church (B

are planning to celebrate First Communion and there will be a

(Occupation Road, NN17 1EE) for those who are planning to c

PARISH NEWSLETTER: In the near future we will have a joint

trusting that the Lord will guide and support us. There

ch’s mission of proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Fr

ork with you, the parishioners of the three parishes. So

ession of our patrons; Our Lady of Walsingham, St

nd I am sure he will receive a very warm welcome. Fr

Ogilvie this weekend and Fr Liam will celebrate the

ke to thank Canon Christopher and Fr Wayne for their

dedication and their love for Corby and we wish them

in St Gregory’s, Northampton. Please keep them in your

entre on Sunday 12th October from 12.00pm until 3.00pm.

ood Bank. Please see the notice at the back of the church

w-Cost Kitchen offering Free Meals at the event.

is year we celebrate Evangelii Gaudium Sunday on 21st

Catholic Church in England and Wales. Inspired by Pope

is called to be a missionary disciple, sharing our faith with

September at 11.00am. Co-op Darley Dale will very kindly

ested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith then we

f September on a Monday evening at St Brendan’s Church

and reflect on the faith in a relaxed setting. We will start

m at St Brendan’s. If you know someone who may be

with them.

practice recommended by the diocese for children for

thin the parish by parish catechists and supported by the

sacraments next year we will prepare them, those in

sh. This will consist of one Saturday morning a month and

will give dates and times in the next few weeks. I know this

mit to the programmes. There will be a meeting on

Beanfield Avenue, NN18 0AZ) for parents of children who
a meeting on Thursday 2nd October at Our Lady’s Church

celebrate Confirmation.

nt newsletter for the parishes in Corby.