15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses and devotions

Date	Church	Time	Intention or devotion
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
Monday 13 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Grace Crawley RIP; Noreen Williams RIP; Margaret Moone RIP; Adrian O’Connor RIP
Monday 13 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Exposition & Confessions
Monday 13 July	St Brendan’s	7.00pm	Candice Duffy RIP; Felix Maguire; Jimmy Cole RIP; Gina Donagher RIP
Tuesday 14 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Requiem Mass - Elizabeth Gallacher RIP
Tuesday 14 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.30pm	Adoration
Tuesday 14 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	6.30pm	Holy Rosary
Wednesday 15 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 16 July	St Brendan’s	9.05am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 16 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Jimmy Snr, Jimmy Jnr and Thomas McGlone RIP; Joan O’Neill RIP; Terence O’Neill RIP
Thursday 16 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	12.00pm	Requiem Mass – Eric Usher RIP
Friday 17 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	11.00am	Funeral Service – Margaret Watson RIP
Saturday 18 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	Carmel and Joe Gallagher RIP; Eamonn McAteer RIP
Saturday 18 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Peter and Peggy Floody RIP; John, Joyce and John Jnr Connolly RIP
Sunday 19 July	St Brendan’s	8.45am	People of the Parish; Nicola McBride RIP; Mary McEleney RIP
Sunday 19 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Dympna McAteer; Danielle McKinney RIP; J Savage intention
Sunday 19 July	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Deceased members of the Copeland family RIP; Valeriia Burkivska RIP

This week’s liturgy

• Monday 13 July: Feria
• Tuesday 14 July: Feria
• Wednesday 15 July: St Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor
• Thursday 16 July: Feria
• Friday 17 July: Feria

The Sunday psalm response is “Some seed fell into good soil and yielded its fruit.” Catholic Truth Society Missal page 741; Parish Mass Book page 102.

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

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.

Collection for Stella Maris

This 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.

Thank you to our catechists

Fr Mark would like to thank all our parish catechists who put in so much time helping to prepare our children and young people for the sacraments over the last year. Their commitment is deeply appreciated. If you would like to join our great group doing such important work in the parish, please let Fr Mark know. All catechists and adults working with children and vulnerable adults in the parish need a DBS check, which we will help you obtain.

Cleaning and counting rotas

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

Summer Mass schedule

It’s great that Fr Chris has been appointed to the parishes here in Corby. Fr Mark and Fr Chris will look at the Mass schedule in September, but during July and August we ask you to check the newsletter for weekday Masses. Fr Chris is now on holiday for 2 weeks and Fr Mark will be going away in August. There is a funeral on Tuesday at Our Lady’s at 10.00am so there will not be a morning Mass at St Brendan’s.

Next Wednesday, Fr Mark is attending an all-day mandatory course for priests, so there will be no Mass; however, we will have the rosary at 9.30am. at Our Lady’s. We plan to keep the Sunday Mass schedule as normal during the summer.

A summer message

We know some parishioners have started going away for their summer holidays and many more will head off when the schools break up in a few weeks. Whatever your plans are, if you’re going away or staying home to enjoy your break, let’s hope it is a time when everyone can recharge their batteries and enjoy some down time. God bless, Fr Mark & Fr Chris.

Diocesan news

CAFOD Venezuela earthquake appeal

Venezuela Earthquake Appeal Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes near Caracas. Many of our neighbours have been killed or injured, and buildings, including churches, seminaries and Caracas Cathedral, have been damaged. Despite this, our trusted Church partner in Venezuela has been helping the survivors of this crisis with emergency water, food and medicine. Your donation today will reach families affected by the earthquakes.

To donate please go the Cafod’s home page: cafod.com

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.

Archbishop Moth has written a letter that is available to read on the Noticeboard at the back of the church or on the Diocesan website.

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.

Diocesan Music Day

Everyone involved in parish music ministry is warmly invited to the Diocesan Music Day on Saturday 19th September (venue to be confirmed). The day will offer music, formation, practical resources and fellowship for all who support the Church’s liturgy through music. Whether you are a singer, choir member, cantor, organist, music director or member of the clergy, you are most welcome to come along for this enriching and inspiring day.

Diocesan Mass for Marriage and Families

All are warmly invited to the Diocesan Mass for Marriage and Families at Northampton Cathedral on Saturday 5th September at 12noon. The Mass will be a special celebration of the gift of marriage and family life, with couples marking milestone anniversaries especially welcome. Please register online to let us know about your anniversary and to book refreshments. A form is also available at the back of the church.

Prayer and remembrance

Seven-day candles

• Our Lady of Walsingham: Joe Gallagher RIP
• Sacred Heart (statue): Eamonn McAuley and Family intention.

May they rest in peace

• 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
• Peter Todd RIP: Funeral service at Kettering Crematorium on Wednesday 29th July at 12.00pm
• James Cox RIP: Funeral service at Our Lady’s on Thursday 13th August at 10.00am

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