17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses and devotions

Date	Church	Time	Intention or devotion
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
Monday 27 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Margaret Moone RIP; Helena intention
Monday 27 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	11.00am	Funeral Service – Agnes Ramsey RIP
Monday 27 July	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Exposition & Confessions
Monday 27 July	St Brendan’s	7.00pm	Maureen Fyfe RIP; Donald Carey RIP
Tuesday 28 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Grace Hegarty intention; Kathleen Greene RIP
Tuesday 28 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.30pm	Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 29 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Charlie Lynn RIP; Michael Lindsay RIP; Frank Scahill RIP
Wednesday 29 July	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 30 July	St Brendan’s	9.05am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 30 July	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Candice Duffy RIP; Frances Conway RIP
Saturday 1 August	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	People of the Parish; Mary Hurst RIP
Saturday 1 August	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Ron, Pat and Clive Davies RIP; Pauline Fahy RIP; Mary Hurst RIP
Sunday 2 August	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Marion Thomson RIP; Winnie White RIP
Sunday 2 August	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Charlie Lynn RIP; Michael Lindsay RIP; Fay Reilly intention
Sunday 2 August	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Paddy Carr RIP; Mary Hurst RIP

This week’s liturgy

• Monday 27 July: Feria
• Tuesday 28 July: Feria
• Wednesday 29 July: Sts Martha, Mary & Lazarus
• Thursday 30 July: Feria

The Sunday psalm response is “O LORD, how I love your law!” Catholic Truth Society Missal page 750; Parish Mass Book page 108.

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

The new Parish of the Good Shepherd

In the coming weeks, the parishes in Corby will unite to form the new Parish of the Good Shepherd, with our two churches: Our Lady of W alsingham and St Brendan’s. Fr Mark will continue to keep everyone updated as we move through this exciting time of transition.

Together, we look forward to shaping the mission of our new parish, building on the faith, witness, and dedication of the four former parishes: Our Lady of Walsingham, St Brendan’s, St Patrick’s, and St John Ogilvie’s.The way our parish communities have come together throughout this process has been a powerful sign of the strength of the Catholic community in Corby.

While some of the changes have been difficult, the spirit of cooperation, generosity, and shared faith has given us every reason to be hopeful for the future. As we continue this journey together, we do so with confidence, trusting in the Lord to guide and strengthen us. May we embrace the opportunities ahead with faith, hope, and a renewed commitment to serving one another and our wider community.

Please continue to keep one another, and our new Parish of the Good Shepherd, in your thoughts and prayers.

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 (they clean on a Thursday morning). Thank you to the new volunteers who came forward and started last week. 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!

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.

Gift Prayer Group

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

Summer Mass schedule

Fr Mark and Fr Chris will look at the Mass schedule in SPelpetaemseb eprr, abyu tf odur rtinhge Jiur lfya amndil Aieusg uastt twhei sa sska ydo ut itmo ceh eck the newsletter for weekday Masses. Fr Chris is now back 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 now the schools have started their summer break. 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. SISTER CECILIA’S BIRTHDAY: Sister Cecilia celebrates her birthday on the 2nd August.

If you would like to send her a card to celebrate this special day her address is: Sister Cecilia Monahan, St Clare’s Convent, 12 Ashgrove Avenue, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1PR. WORLD DAY FOR GRANDSPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY: This Sunday, 26 July, Catholics across our Diocese will join the universal Church in celebrating the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

Chosen by Pope Leo XIV, this year’s theme, “I will never forget you” (Isaiah 49:15), reminds us of God’s unfailing love for every person, especially those who may experience loneliness or isolation in later life. Established by Pope Francis in 2021, the Day also encourages us to cherish the wisdom, faith and witness of older generations. We are invited to reach out to grandparents and elderly people, ensuring they know they are loved, valued and never forgotten.

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.

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: Mags Connolly intention.
• Our Lady of Grace: Ellie Cleary RIP
• Sacred Heart (statue): Eamonn McAuley and Family intention.
• St Martin: Marion Thomson RIP

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
• Marion Thomson RIP: Received into St Brendan’s on Thursday 6th August at 4.30pm - Funeral service at St Brendan’s on Friday 7th August at 10.30am
• Patricia McSherry RIP: Funeral service at Kettering Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August at 2.30pm
• James Cox RIP: Received into Our Lady’s on Wednesday 12th August at 4.30pm - 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