Parish News
Parish BBQ
The Parish BBQ will take place on Sunday 6th July 2025 after 11am Mass. All are welcome to join!
Parish Finance Report 2024/25
Copies of the Parish finance report for the year ended 5th April 2025 is now available in the porch for parishioners. Thank you to the Finance Committee for completing the report. We would like to say big thank you to all parishioners for your continued financial support.
Second Collection
This Sunday’s second collection will be going to support the Peter’s pence. We thank you for your generous contributions. Next week second collection will be for Day of Life.
Brentwood Catholic Youth Service – July Youth Mass
On Thursday 3rd July, Youth Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan at Brentwood Cathedral. There will be pizza in the parish hall from 6pm, followed by Youth Mass in the Cathedral from 7:30pm where Bishop Alan will bless all those travelling on our youth pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer. All young people around the Diocese are very welcome to join – there is no need to book! Get in touch at info@bcys.net for more information.
First Friday Youth Mass
Our next First Friday Youth Mass and Adoration will be on 4th July at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us and bring a friend.
BELONGING GROUP
Belonging is an outreach programme that is currently held monthly on the first Saturday of every month in the Lower Hall. Belonging sessions provide hot food, companionship and a warm safe space for anyone in need. If you know of anyone who may benefit from these sessions or would like to be part of the Belonging outreach programme then please contact: Stellamaris 07939821690, Maggie 07538293357 or Mark 07984169087. Next meeting is 5th July from 1-
Parish Coach Pilgrimage to Bradwell-
ALL PLACES HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED for this pilgrimage to St. Cedd’s place at St. Peter’s chapel. We will be collecting money for the coach soon (price will be confirmed NEXT Sunday)
Introduction of Youth/Parish Choir – Sunday evening mass
We would like to introduce a Youth/Parish Choir on the Sunday evening mass, when the One Voice Choir is not present. This will be approximately every fortnight. We would like to invite anyone to come forward who plays instruments or likes to sing, especially the young people of the parish. There is a list in the sacristy, so please put your name down or you can email the parish at goodmayes@brcdt.org. Any questions please speak to Frs Mariusz/Adam.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: £1213.20. Thank you for continued generous financial support.
If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are the following Account Name: Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass. Should you require anything in the meantime please contact Kathy Butcher via 07777663724.
Updating Church Register and Welcome Committee
It was agreed during the parish council meeting, that we are going to update our Parish records. Parishioners are asked to fill out forms placed in porch of the church, with their current information and return it to the presbytery.
We also need some more volunteers for the Welcome Committee who will be willing welcome parishioners and visitors to our community before Sunday Masses. If you would like to help out with this please contact Cynthia 07456686095.
St John Bosco Children’s Camp: 26th July –2nd August.
For children aged 9-
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Nora Pearce, Claire Bailey, Elaine Wishart, Mrs & Mr Elliffe, Clement P., David Walker and Priscilla Soares.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED or ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Claudette Blackman (2 year anniversary), Breda Shanahan-
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
For more information of events happening at St Cedd’s Social club, please check the parish website.
School Job Vacancy
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking for a Learning Support Assistant.
Please see school website for further information.