14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses and devotions

Date	Church	Time	Intention or devotion
Saturday 4 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	Maureen Kitson RIP; Pauline Fahy RIP; Mary Kitson intention
Saturday 4 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	People of the Parish; Luigi Restaino RIP
Sunday 5 July	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Kathleen Dunion RIP; Mary McEleney RIP
Sunday 5 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Helen Doherty RIP; Mary Keenaghan RIP; Mary McEleney RIP
Sunday 5 July	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Jim Byrne RIP; Marion Thomson intention
Monday 6 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Jamie O’Driscoll intention; Margaret Watson RIP
Monday 6 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Exposition & Confessions
Monday 6 July	St Brendan’s	7.00pm	Kathleen O’Gorman intention; Margaret Anne Mitchell RIP
Tuesday 7 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Harvey Spriggs RIP; Liam Keeney RIP; Jimmy Rattigan RIP
Tuesday 7 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.30pm	Adoration
Tuesday 7 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	6.30pm	Holy Rosary
Wednesday 8 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Anthony McVey RIP; Jimmy Geary RIP; Eve Lyons RIP; Patrick Kennedy RIP
Wednesday 8 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 9 July	St Brendan’s	9.05am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 9 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Janice Grimley RIP; John Gibb RIP; Josephine Taylor RIP
Saturday 11 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	William Currie RIP; Bob Garvey RIP
Saturday 11 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Malcolm Eaton RIP; Joe O’Callaghan RIP
Sunday 12 July	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Mags Connolly Int; Sean Fox Int.
Sunday 12 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Kathleen McGahey RIP; People of the Parish
Sunday 12 July	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Deceased member of the Copeland Family RIP; Fiona Elder intention

This week’s liturgy

• Monday 6 July: Feria
• Tuesday 7 July: Feria
• Wednesday 8 July: Feria
• Thursday 9 July: Feria

The Sunday psalm response is “I will bless your name for ever, my God and king.” Catholic Truth Society Missal page 738; Parish Mass Book page 99.

July prayer intention

Pope Leo invites Catholics to pray ‘for respect for human life,’ so all may ‘recognize and protect the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

Parish news

A message from Fr Chris

I have had an incredible couple of weeks, beginning with my retreat in Ars, France, and leading up to my ordination. Thank you to all who were able to come and be part of such a beautiful celebration, and for witnessing this great sacrament with me. I am deeply grateful for your kind gifts, cards, messages, prayers, and good wishes, and for all the love, support, and encouragement you have shown me over these past six months.

It was also a joy to celebrate my first days of priestly ministry with you, especially at the lovely reception at St Brendan’s School. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and all that you have done for me. I remain truly grateful and indebted to you. Please be assured of my prayers for you all.

Fr Chris’s priestly ministry

Fr Mark was delighted to announce that Fr Chris has received his first appointment, which is to stay in Corby. A priests first appointment is very important and Fr Mark knows that the people of Corby will support Fr Chris. We wish him every happiness and blessing as he continues to minister here in our parishes in Corby.

Cleaning and counting rotas

Cleaning and count rotas for St Brendan’s are now at the back of the church. Thank you for all your hard work and commitment.

Congratulations and thanks to our catechists

to the young people from our parish who were confirmed last Saturday at Our Lady’s and St Brendan’s. It is such an important day for them and we pray that they may grow in their love for and commitment to the Lord. Fr Mark would like to say a special thanks to all our catechists who prepared our young people for First Holy Communion and Confirmations. Their commitment and dedication to this incredibly important area of parish life is much appreciated.

If you would like to help with programmes in the next academic year please let Fr Mark know.

First Holy Communion and Confirmation preparation

Children in Catholic and state schools prepare for First Holy Communion and Confirmation together within the parish, following the diocesan approach. Parish catechists and clergy support the programme, with lessons on Saturday mornings. It helps children from across Corby get to know one another and grow in faith.

Dates and times will be provided in the coming weeks.

Gift Prayer Group

The Gift Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in Our Lady’s Parish Room. All are welcome.

SVP food bank

The SVP supports people in need through the Catholic schools and parishes in Corby. Leave donations with a steward at the back of the church.

Items most needed:

• Tinned spaghetti, tomatoes, vegetables, meat, fish and fruit; pasta sauce and rice.
• Tinned custard and rice pudding; breakfast cereals and biscuits.
• Coffee, long-life juice and UHT milk.
• Disposable razors, shampoo, deodorant, shower gel, toilet rolls and toothpaste.

If you or someone you know is struggling with food, fuel or other living costs, contact the St Vincent de Paul Society directly or through the parish office.

Donation station at St Brendan’s

The DONA donation station has ongoing problems. If it does not work when you try to make a donation or payment, please use the QR code on the poster. The parish hopes the issue will be resolved soon.

Next week’s collection: Stella Maris

Next week there will be a second collection for Sea Sunday. Stella Maris Stella Maris was founded in Glasgow in 1920 by a group of Catholic men and women with the founding belief that every seafarer deserves fair working conditions and respect for their human rights.

Diocesan news

Vocations discernment day

Saturday 8 August, 10.30am, at St Augustine Catholic Church, 1 Langcliffe Drive, Milton Keynes, MK13 7PL.

For men aged 16 and over considering a vocation to the Catholic priesthood in the Diocese of Northampton. The day includes prayer, reflection, Mass, fellowship and opportunities to speak with priests and others discerning God’s call.

To register or ask for details, contact Fr Pius, Diocesan Vocations Director: mailto:vocationsdirector@northamptondiocese.org or 01753 523147.

Apostolic Administrator for Northampton

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Northampton. This is a temporary appointment made by the Holy See to ensure the Diocese continues to be led and cared for while the diocesan Bishop is unable to carry out his duties. During this time, Archbishop Moth will remain resident in Westminster whilst he is responsible for the pastoral leadership and governance of our Diocese.

Prayer and remembrance

Seven-day candles

• Our Lady of Walsingham: Marion Thomson intention.
• Sacred Heart (statue): Eamonn McAuley and Family intention.

May they rest in peace

• Michael McColgan RIP: Funeral service at Kettering Crematorium on Thursday 9th July at 11.30am
• Elizabeth (Liz) Gallacher RIP: Funeral service at Our Lady’s on Tuesday 14th July at 10.00am.
• Eric Usher RIP: Requiem Mass at Our Lady’s on Thursday 16th July at 12.00pm
• Margaret Mary Watson RIP: Funeral service at Our Lady’s on Friday 17th July at 11.00am
• Agnes Ramsey RIP: Funeral service at Our Lady’s on Monday 27th July at 11.00am

Please pray for their families at this sad time.

Parish directory

Contact details below are those printed in this edition.

• Parish priest: Fr Mark Floody
• Assistant priest: Fr Chris Colaço
• Parish office: 01536 203121
• Our Lady of Walsingham: Occupation Road, Corby, NN17 1EE
• St Brendan’s: Beanfield Avenue, Corby, NN18 0AZ
• Our Lady of Walsingham office: Monday and Friday, 10.00am–4.00pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 1.15pm–4.00pm
• St Brendan’s office: Tuesday and Thursday, 10.00am–1.00pm
• Our Lady of Walsingham website: https://ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
• Our Lady of Walsingham email: mailto:parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org
• St Brendan’s website: https://stbrendanscorby.org.uk
• St Brendan’s email: mailto:parish.stbrendan@northamptondiocese.org

Safeguarding contacts

• Diocesan safeguarding: Danielle Dixon, 07833 050628
• Our Lady of Walsingham: 07947 485935
• St Brendan’s: Catherine MacLellan

Parish Catholic schools

• St Brendan’s Primary School: Beanfield Avenue, NN18 0AZ; 01536 202491; mailto:office@sb.cor.olicatschools.org
• St Patrick’s Primary School: Patrick Road, NN18 9NT; 01536 744447; https://www.stpatricksprimaryschool.com
• Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School: Occupation Road, Corby, NN17 1EE; 01536 203805; mailto:office@olw.cor.olicatschools.org