Parish newsletter · 22 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 FIRST SUNDAY

OF LENT

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22 February 2026

Masses & Devotions Celebrated this Week

21st FEBRUARY SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Our Lady’s 5:00pm Joe & Maureen Savage INT; Charlie Lynn RIP

St Brendan’s 6:00pm Donna Rigney RIP; Denis Ekuhoho RIP

22nd FEBRUARY SUNDAY MASSES THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

St Brendan’s 8:45am Margaret Owens RIP; Paddy Cassidy RIP

Our Lady’s 10:00am Harry Connelly RIP; Margaret Coleman RIP

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

St John Ogilvie’s 5:00pm Shay O’Connor RIP; Suzanne INT; Kevin Cutliffe RIP

WEEKDAY MASSES & DEVOTIONS IN THE 1st WEEK OF LENT

MONDAY - Lent Feria

Catholic Truth Society Missal Page: 153 Our Lady’s Parish Missal Page: 151 Our Lady’s Sunday Psalm Response: St Brendan’s Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned. 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 Our Lady’s
care and support, never losing strength and hope.

https://www.popesprayer.va/praywiththepope/

St Brendan’s St Brendan’s

PARISH DIRECTORY

Parish Priest: Fr Mark Floody St John Ogilvie’s
Assistant Priest: Fr Liam Castle Our Lady’s
Parish Deacon: Deacon Chris Colaco

Parish Office Hours: Tel: 01536 203121
At Our Lady’s: Monday & Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm Our Lady’s
At St Brendan’s: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 12:00noon
At Our Lady’s: Tuesday & Thursday 12.30pm – 4.00pm

28th

Websites: ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
Email: parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org
stbrendanscorby.org.uk
Email: parish.stbrendan@northamptondiocese.org Our Lady’s

Safeguarding:

Diocesan Safeguarding: Danielle Dixon 07833050628 St Brendan’s
At Our Lady of Walsingham: 07947485935
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 St Brendan’s
Tel: 01536 202491 office@sb.cor.olicatschools.org

Our Lady’s

St Patrick’s Primary School: Patrick Road, NN18 9NT
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

MONDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Mass Mary Edgley RIP; Joe Gallagher RIP;
Pamela Brennan RIP
10:00am Confessions
6:00pm Holy Hour + Confessions
7:00pm Mass Jimmy Carr RIP; Jacky Hughes RIP

TUESDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Mass Margaret Kinsey RIP; Maisie Bates RIP

WEDNESDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Mass Anne Machel INT; Shay O’Connor RIP
10:00am Holy Rosary

THURSDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am Mass Agnes McMahon RIP; Mary Burke RIP
10:00am Stations of the Cross

FRIDAY - Lent Feria

9:30am NO MASS
7:00pm Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY - Lent Feria

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

h FEBRUARY SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

5:00pm Hanorah O’Leary RIP; Martin Hayes RIP

6:00pm Grace Boyle RIP; Graham Carter RIP

1st MARCH SUNDAY MASSES THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

8:45am Mary Hurst RIP; Dave McArthur RIP

10:00am Ellen Geoghegan RIP; Gollogly family RIP;
Aaron Aitchison RIP

11:30am Celine Doherty RIP ; Maisie Short RIP

5:00pm Bridie Gribbens INT; Autistic Children INT

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Seven Day Candles Burn for:

Our Lady of Walsingham: For all members of the
Confraternity of the Holy House

Our Lady of Grace: Mary Kitson RIP

St Joseph: Duncan Potter INT

Sacred Heart Lamp: Charles Habib & Family INT

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

Mary (Maureen) 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.

JOURNEY IN FAITH GROUP: Please keep in your prayers all those who
are preparing for baptism and reception into the Church this East-
er. We have a large group who will be going over to Northampton
Cathedral this Sunday for the Rite of Election where they will be for-
mally welcomed as catechumens and candidates. It is great to see so
many people interested in the faith and let us pray that others will join
them in a journey towards full membership of the Church.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CANON GREGORY: who was officially installed
as a Canon of the Northampton Cathedral Chapter which is also the
Diocesan College of Consultors. We pray that Canon Gregory will be
blessed and supported in all he does for his parish and the diocese.

HOLY COMMUNION CLOTHING: In a few weeks’ time we will be
putting some Holy communion dresses etc that people have kindly
donated for anyone who’s child is making their communion this year
at the back of the church. If anyone has any Holy communion dresses,
ties etc that they would like to donate then please bring them with
you the next time you are at Mass and leave them with the stewards.

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 24th 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 fami-
lies around the world grow food in difficult condi-
tions – such as on flood-resistant floating gardens
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:

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

NOTICES

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-
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. At the last lesson Confirmation
candidates were given forms to complete. Please remember to bring
the completed forms with you to the next lesson on Saturday 28th
February. Can the parents of children making their First Holy Com-
munion please let the stewards stamping the books and register
know where they would like their child to make their communion
either St Brendan’s 9th May at 10.00am or Our Lady’s 16th May
10.00am.

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

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 7th 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