16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses and devotions

Date	Church	Time	Intention or devotion
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
Monday 20 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Eric Usher RIP; Charlie Lynn RIP; Margaret and James McCahill
Monday 20 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Exposition & Confessions
Monday 20 July	St Brendan’s	7.00pm	Margaret Owens RIP; Dave McArthur RIP; Hughie Mulgrove intention
Tuesday 21 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Cathal Archibald RIP; David Kearns RIP; Scott Yule intention
Tuesday 21 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.30pm	Adoration
Wednesday 22 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Arthur Hamill RIP; Joseph Theyyapathickel RIP: Helena Skripcakova intention
Wednesday 22 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 23 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	People of the Parish
Saturday 25 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	Anne-Marie Roberts RIP; Carrie Ferguson intention. Mags Connolly intention
Saturday 25 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Luigi Restaino RIP; Tammy Clark RIP; Jennifer Mitchell intention
Sunday 26 July	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Josey Timmins RIP; Robert Garvey RIP
Sunday 26 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Patrick McElwain RIP; Caroline Roan RIP; Sr Veronica Norton RIP
Sunday 26 July	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Helen Strachan RIP; Deceased members of the Kennedy family RIP

This week’s liturgy

• Monday 20 July: Feria
• Tuesday 21 July: Feria
• Wednesday 22 July: St Mary Magdalen
• Thursday 23 July: St Bridget of Sweden, Patroness of Europe

The Sunday psalm response is “O Lord you are good and forgiving.” Catholic Truth Society Missal page 746; Parish Mass Book page 105.

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.

Parents’ meetings:

• First Holy Communion (Year 3): Thursday 10 September, 7.00pm, at St Brendan’s Church.
• Confirmation (Year 6): Wednesday 16 September, 7.00pm, at Our Lady of Walsingham.

Please attend the relevant meeting, where the programme and expectations will be explained.

Readers and Eucharistic ministers

A meeting for readers and Eucharistic ministers from both churches will be held at Our Lady of Walsingham on Tuesday 22 September.

Anyone interested in becoming a reader should let the parish know. Fr Mark and Fr Chris will also invite parishioners to become Eucharistic ministers.

Help with church cleaning

The cleaners at Our Lady’s have asked for help. We are indebted to the cleaners at both churches who are volunteers and help make our churches clean and welcoming. Fr Mark often says that the cleaners are far more important than they realise as they help create a wonderful first impression when people visit. So if anyone in either church can help, please let us know. To those who already clean our churches - a huge thank you!

Gift Prayer Group

The Gift Prayer Group, which meets on Tuesdays, will resume on 1 September after the school holidays.

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.

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.

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 and Fr Mark will be going away in August. 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: Olga Skripcakova intention.
• Sacred Heart (statue): Eamonn McAuley and Family intention.

Please contact the office if you would like to sponsor a Seven-Day candle for a loved one or a special intention.

May they rest in peace

• 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