24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses and devotions

Date	Church	Time	Intention or devotion
Saturday 12 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	Daniella McKinney RIP; Michael Cronin RIP; Charlie Lynn RIP
Saturday 12 September	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Sean Lagan RIP
Sunday 13 September	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Rory Sweeney RIP; Tim Connolly RIP
Sunday 13 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Hannah Conaghan RIP; Euphemia Hadden RIP
Sunday 13 September	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Lorraine Flanaghan RIP
Monday 14 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Margaret Moone RIP; confessions follow
Monday 14 September	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Holy Hour & Confessions
Monday 14 September	St Brendan’s	7.00pm	People of the Parish; Mary Hurst RIP
Tuesday 15 September	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Marion Thomson RIP; Jamie O’Driscoll intention
Tuesday 15 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.30pm	Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 16 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	9.30am	Rose and Packie Callaghan RIP; Helena Burrows RIP
Wednesday 16 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 17 September	St Brendan’s	9.05am	Holy Rosary
Thursday 17 September	St Brendan’s	9.30am	Des Roe RIP; Josephine Taylor RIP; Bridie and John O’Donnell RIP
Saturday 19 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	5.00pm	Patrick McNulty and Margaret Connachie RIP
Saturday 19 September	St Brendan’s	6.00pm	Sonny & Kathleen McShane RIP
Sunday 20 September	St Brendan’s	8.45am	Frederick Waterhouse RIP
Sunday 20 September	Our Lady of Walsingham	10.00am	Eric Legg ; Tommy Sweeny RIP
Sunday 20 September	St Brendan’s	11.30am	Jean Flynn RIP; Sharon and Shaun Hanna intention

This week’s liturgy

• Monday 14 September: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
• Tuesday 15 September: Our Lady of Sorrows
• Wednesday 16 September: Sts Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
• Thursday 17 September: Feria

The Sunday psalm response is “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and rich in mercy.” Catholic Truth Society Missal page 774; Parish Mass Book page 128.

September prayer intention

For the care of water: Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

Parish news

The new Parish of the Good Shepherd

The new Parish of the Good Shepherd, Corby with our two churches: Our Lady of Walsingham and St Brendan’s will come into being on October 1st 2026. This is a historic moment for the Churches in Corby as we become one parish. Together, we look forward to shaping the mission of our new parish, building on 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:

• 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.

First Holy Communion families

Fr Mark thanks the families of First Holy Communion children who attended the parents’ meeting last Thursday. Enrolling children and following the parish programme recommended by the diocese requires a significant family commitment. He encourages families to embrace it as a time of renewal, growth in faith and commitment to the Lord.

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, 7.00pm.

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

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.

Young Adults Group

The next meeting is Friday 18th September, 7.00pm, in St Brendan’s Parish Room, followed by refreshments. All young adults aged 18–35 are welcome. Please bring a friend and speak to Fr Chris for more information.

Blessing of the graves

The blessing of the graves will take place on Saturday 26 September at 11.00am. Co-op Darley Dale will provide refreshments.

New parish website and newsletter

We’re excited to announce that a new, fresh and updated website and newsletter are coming soon. With a new look, improved features and more ways to stay connected with church news and events, we hope to have everything up and running very soon. More details to follow.

Altar servers

Thank you to the altar servers in both churches for their commitment. All servers are invited to a practice at St Brendan’s on Saturday 19 September at 11.00am, with refreshments afterwards. Anyone who would like to join the team is welcome to come along.

Baptism parents’ meeting

Parents planning their child’s baptism are invited to the next meeting at Our Lady of Walsingham on Thursday 17 September at 7.00pm.

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.

Becoming a Catholic

The RCIA and journeying in faith group begins Monday 5 October at St Brendan’s Church after the 7.00pm Mass. It offers a relaxed setting to reflect on faith for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.

Marriage preparation evening

An information evening for couples preparing to marry in Corby or elsewhere next year will be held at Our Lady of Walsingham on Tuesday 6 October at 7.00pm.

Please give the parish at least six months’ notice, wherever you plan to marry in the Church.

This week’s second collection

This week there will be a second collection for the Catholic Education Service.

Next week’s second collection

Next weekend there will be a special collection for ‘Home Mission Sunday,’ which seeks to promote the teaching of the Catholic Faith and the spreading of the Gospel in England and Wales.

Diocesan news

Diocesan Music Day

Everyone involved in parish music ministry is warmly invited to the Diocesan Music Day on Saturday 19th September from 9.30am to 4pm at Christ the King. Milton Keynes MK7 6HD.

Diocesan Schools Estate Manager vacancy

The Diocese is seeking a Diocesan Schools Estate Manager on an 18-month fixed-term contract within its Education Service.

Working with schools and diocesan stakeholders, the successful candidate will audit, organise and maintain property, compliance and estate records across the school portfolio. The project aims to improve data accuracy, compliance assurance and long-term estate planning.

Closing date: Friday 18 September. Details and the diocesan application form are on the diocesan jobs page. Return the completed form to mailto:hr.admin@northamptondiocese.org.

Prayer and remembrance

Seven-day candles

• Our Lady of Walsingham: Tracy Sheerin RIP
• Our Lady of Grace: Annie, Molly and Grace Hill intention.
• Sacred Heart (statue): Eamonn McAuley and Family intention.
• St Joseph: Ann Symes intention.

May they rest in peace

• Pamela White RIP: Received into St Brendan’s on Sunday 20th September at 4.00pm - Funeral service at St Brendan’s on Monday 21st September at 11.15am
• Joseph Connellan RIP: Funeral Service at Kettering Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 2.00pm

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