Parish newsletter · 15 February 2026

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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The Catholic Churches

in Corby

✝ Our Lady of Walsingham
Occupation Road, Corby, NN17 1EE

✝ St Brendan & St Patrick
Beanfield Ave, Corby NN18 0AZ

✝ St John Ogilvie
1 Copenhagen Road, Danesholme,
Corby, NN18 9BX

THE SIXTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

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15 February 2026

Masses & Devotions Celebrated this Week

14th FEBRUARY SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Our Lady’s 5:00pm Margaret & Phil Kelly RIP; Charlie Lynn RIP;
Linas Paplauskas & Agota Sneideraitiene RIP;
Harry Connelly RIP

St Brendan’s 6:00pm Sylvia Swift RIP; Celine Doherty RIP

15th FEBRUARY SUNDAY MASSES THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

St Brendan’s 8:45am Kathleen Reilly RIP; Marie Kennedy RIP

Our Lady’s 10:00am James & Mary Griffin RIP; Mary Hurst RIP; Thomas
& Pat Kennedy RIP; Karen Welsh RIP

St Brendan’s 11:30am Sr Kieran Byrne RIP; Margaret Crawford RIP

St John Ogilvie’s 5:00pm Iuliana Vasile RIP; Mike Garnham INT

WEEKDAY MASSES & DEVOTIONS (6th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME/ BEGINNING OF LENT)

(6th WEEK Catholic Truth Society Missal Page: 709 Parish Missal Page: 136

Our Lady’s

Sunday Psalm Response:

Blessed are those St Brendan’s
who walk in the law of the LORD. St Brendan’s

February is the Month of the Holy Family

St Brendan’s
The Holy Father’s Intentions for February 2026:

For children with incurable diseases

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable dis- Our Lady’s
eases and their families receive the necessary medical
care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Our Lady’s
https://www.popesprayer.va/praywiththepope/ St Brendan’s

PARISH DIRECTORY

St Brendan’s
Parish Priest: Fr Mark Floody
Assistant Priest: Fr Liam Castle
Parish Deacon: Deacon Chris Colaco
St John Ogilvie’s
Parish Office Hours: Tel: 01536 203121
At Our Lady’s: Monday & Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
At St Brendan’s: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 12:00noon
Our Lady’s
At Our Lady’s: Tuesday & Thursday 12.30pm – 4.00pm

Websites: ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
Email: parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org

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stbrendanscorby.org.uk
Email: parish.stbrendan@northamptondiocese.org

Safeguarding: Our Lady’s
Diocesan Safeguarding: Danielle Dixon 07833050628
At Our Lady of Walsingham: 07947485935 St Brendan’s
At St Brendan’s: see Catherine MacLellan
At St John Ogilvie’s: 07956363869

PARISH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS:

St Brendan’s Primary School: Beanfield Avenue, NN18 0AZ
Tel: 01536 202491 office@sb.cor.olicatschools.org St Brendan’s
St Patrick’s Primary School: Patrick Road, NN18 9NT
Our Lady’s
Tel: 01536 744447 www.stpatricksprimaryschool.com

Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School: Occupation Rd, St Brendan’s
Corby NN17 1EE Tel: 01536 203805
office@olw.cor.olicatschools.org St John Ogilvie’s

K IN ORDINARY TIME/ BEGINNING OF LENT)

MONDAY - Feria

9:30am Mass Charlie Lynn RIP; Ian Garvey RIP;
Thomas Kennedy RIP
6:00pm Holy Hour + Confessions
7:00pm Mass Fay Hadden RIP; Kerry Robb INT

TUESDAY - Feria

9:15am Mass Betty McIvor RIP; Julie McAuley INT

ASH WEDNESDAY

9:30am Mass Members of Confraternity of the Holy House;
Esta King RIP; Richard Mason RIP;
Alec & Margaret McCann RIP
10:00am Holy Rosary
7:00pm Mass Kevin Cutliffe RIP; Angela O’Neill RIP

THURSDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Mass Mary Hurst RIP; John Evelyn Ryan RIP

FRIDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am NO MASS

SATURDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Service of the Word & Communion
Followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

st FEBRUARY SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

5:00pm Joe & Maureen Savage INT; Charlie Lynn RIP

6:00pm Donna Rigney RIP; Denis Ekuhoho RIP

22nd FEBRUARY SUNDAY MASSES THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

8:45am Margaret Owens RIP; Paddy Cassidy RIP

10:00am Harry Connelly RIP; Margaret Coleman RIP

11:30am Charlie Kearney RIP; Anthony O’Keefe RIP

5:00pm Shay O’Connor RIP; Suzanne INT; Kevin Cutliffe RIP

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Seven Day Candles Burn for:

Our Lady of Walsingham:

Eamonn McAuley & Family INT

Our Lady of Grace: Jimmy Carr RIP

St Joseph: Duncan Potter INT

Sacred Heart Lamp: Charles Habib & Family INT

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

Mary Kirkpatrick RIP - Requiem Mass at St Brendan’s on
Wednesday 4th March at 12.00pm.

Maureen Fyfe RIP - Funeral Service at Our Lady’s on Thursday
12th March at 11.00am.

Rosaleen Davies RIP - Requiem Mass at Our Lady’s on
Wednesday 18th March at 11:00am

PARISH

DISCERNMENT PROCESS - NEW WINE SKINS: Fr Mark would like to
thank everyone who attended the meeting last Monday, the second of
the open meetings. Having time to consider the scenario presented a
few weeks ago we will now go ahead and propose to the Trustees of
the Diocese that our plan will be formally adopted. This would see the
closure of St John Ogilvie’s and Fr Mark would like to thank the com-
munity at St John’s for their understanding as we move forward. This
change will affect the whole community in Corby and we will work
together so we can build up our one parish in Corby, made up of 2
churches at Our Lady’s and St Brendan’s. It is proposed that whilst the
names of the two Churches will remain the same, Our Lady of Walsing-
ham and St Brendan, we could have a new parish name for the new
united parish. If you have suggestions for a new patron of our parish
please let us know.

ASH WEDNESDAY: There will be two Masses on Ash Wednesday: 9.30
at Our Lady’s and 7.00pm at St Brendan’s. Whilst it is not a Holy Day of
Obligation it is a wonderful way to begin our journey of Lent. We will
have Stations of the Cross after morning Mass on Thursday at St
Brendan’s and 7pm on a Friday evening at Our Lady’s. Leading up to
Easter Fr Mark will put on more times for people to go to confession.

LENT: We clear the Sanctuary in preparation for Lent including the
frames for the 7 day candles at Our Lady’s but we will continue to print
the Intentions for them in the Newsletter.

PARISH OFFICE:

Please note that the Parish office is closed on Wednesdays.

BAPTISM MEETING: If you are planning for your child’s baptism then
please come to the next parents’ meeting on: Tuesday 24 February at
7:00pm at Our Lady’s.

EACH TUESDAY: between 5:30pm & 6:30pm at Our Lady’s Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Rosary at 6:30pm is cele-
brated. This is also live-streamed.

CAFOD Lent Appeal – Family Fast Day collection: This Lent, live out
the Gospel call to love your neighbour. By fasting and giving what you
save, you join in Christ’s compassion and help another family put food
on the table. Your donation can help families
around the world grow food in difficult condi-
tions – such as on flood-resistant floating gar-
dens or using solar-powered water pumps in
times of drought. Collect a CAFOD envelope to
bless others with your support, donate online
at cafod.org.uk/envelope or call 0303 303
3030. Text CAFODLENT to 70085 to donate
£10 - or use this QR Code:

CAR PARKING AT ST BRENDAN’S: Please note - St Brendan’s School
car park will now be open for the 8.45am Mass on Sunday mornings.

VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Are you a man who is wondering
whether God may be calling you to the priesthood? The Diocese
warmly invites you to ‘Come and See’ - a day of prayer, reflection, and
questions for men who are thinking about or discerning a vocation to
the priesthood. Date: Saturday 28th March, 2026. Programme: A day
including prayer, reflection, input on priestly vocation, and an
open Q&A. Who is it for? Men who are exploring, questioning, or dis-

NOTICES

cerning a call to the priesthood. Where? Our Lady of Christian and St
Lawrence, Olney. This day offers a relaxed and supportive opportunity
to reflect on God’s call, to learn more about priestly life, and to ask
honest questions in a prayerful setting. To register your interest or for
more information, please contact:
Fr Pius vocationsdirector@northamptondiocese.org 01753 523147

CONFIRMATION AND HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAMMES: We began
the Confirmation Classes on Saturday at St Patrick’s School, Patrick
Road. It is important that the children attend the classes. Confirmation
from 11.30am - 1:00pm: Saturday 28th February, Saturday 21st March,
Saturday 28th March and on Saturday 18th April. The First Holy Com-
munion children’s classes will be on the same dates, at the same
venue from 9.30am - 11:00am. Fr Mark would like to thank the cate-
chists for making such a huge commitment to help prepare the chil-
dren to celebrate the sacraments.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED BEING SCHOOL GOVERNOR AT OUR LADY OF

WALSINGHAM SCHOOL? Our primary school is Ofsted rated Good and
we are proud that our school is a nurturing, caring environment for
our children to learn and grow. We are looking for some new gover-
nors to join our experienced, friendly and organised Governing board.
As a new governor, we will help you understand the roles and respon-
sibilities of the Governing Board and how your experience and skills
can support the school. If you would like more information, please do
not hesitate to contact
Donna Gallagher - Chair of Governors - Dgallagher@olicatsschools.org
Theresa Bannigan - Vice-Chair of Gover - TBannigan@olicatschools.org

HOLY FACE OF JESUS NOVENA: This Novena concludes on Tuesday
17th February (Shrove Tuesday). Thank you to all those who are taking
part in this beautiful devotion, which is being offered for all the Dea-
cons, Priests and Religious in the Diocese of Northampton. In total,
over 190 Novena Packs have been taken. Most Holy Face of Jesus:
Gaze upon us in mercy and fill our hearts with your divine love…

DIOCESAN OPPORTUNITIES: We are currently recruiting three Proper-
ty Area Coordinators, each responsible for the maintenance, compli-
ance, and performance of a defined portfolio of properties within an
allocated geographic area of the Diocese. The role ensures that build-
ings are safe, legally compliant, well maintained, and fit for mission
and ministry, while providing support to parishes, clergy, and diocesan
stakeholders. This is a full-time, 12 month fixedterm contract, with the
possibility of extension or becoming permanent. As each role covers a
different part of the Diocese, three area specific Job Descriptions are
available, and candidates should review the one relevant to their pre-
ferred location. The closing date for applications is Friday 7 March
2026. Interview dates will be confirmed in due course; however, we
reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a suffi-
cient number of applications. Full information for the position and an
application form can be found by visiting https://
northamptondiocese.org/jobs
All candidates should complete a Diocesan application form and email
it to: hr.admin@northamptondiocese.org

REFRESHMENTS are served after Sunday’s 11:30am Mass & Tuesday’s
Mass at St Brendan’s, at St John Ogilvie’s after Sunday’s 5:00pm Mass,
and after Wednesday’s recitation of the Holy Rosary at Our Lady of
Walsingham.