Parish News
Palm Sunday
“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
THIS Sunday – Special Children’s Liturgy
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, there will be a special children liturgy happening during Mass. All children of school age are welcomed to join.
Collection for Easter Flowers
Today after all Masses, thanks for your generous support.
Choir Practice
There will be a practice for the music we will be using during Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Easter Vigil on Monday 30th March at 7:30 in the church (please use the side door on Blythswood Road). Everyone is welcome whether you can be part of the choir, or would like to be more familiar with the music as part of the congregation.
Easter Collection
Easter Collection is your personal gift to the priests. Thank you in advanced for your kind generosity.
Morning Masses – PLEASE TAKE NOTE
There will be NO MORNING MASSES on Thursday, Friday and Saturday THIS week.
Divine Mercy Sunday at St Cedd 12th April
Divine Mercy Sunday is compared to the second baptism where we receive total forgiveness of our sins.
“On that day (the 8th Day of Easter each year) the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity” from Sr Faustina diary
The decree stated that the indulgence is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the pope) to the faithful who, on Divine Mercy Sunday, are in the state of grace, take part in the prayers and devotion held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament recite the Chaplet to Divine Mercy and a Prayer for the Holy Father, may receive a plenary indulgence.
Divine Mercy will begin at 3.00pm until 6.00pm, with coffee break. Confessions will be available. All are welcome.
Lenten Giving Calendars – Last Week to donate
Please note that the last day to donate will be Sunday 29th March. Please continue to bring items to the plastic boxes at the back of the church. Donations are being divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army. Thank you to all who have already donated items.
Washing of the Feet – Volunteers Needed
We are looking for 1 more volunteer to get their feet washed during Maundy Thursday Mass, on 2nd April, at 7:30pm. There is a list in the Sacristy, please sign up there.
St Anthony’s Almsgiving Box
There is now a DONATION BOX next to the statue of St Anthony if you wish to donate money to those experiencing poverty.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Volunteers needed
During the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week, parishioners are being asked to pray with the Blessed Sacrament being exposed during certain times during the day/night. There is a list in the back of the church to put your name down on a time that is convenient to you. Please remember your time as it is important that the Blessed Sacrament is not left unattended during these hours.
Gift Aid Envelopes 2026/27
The new boxes of Gift Aid envelopes for the new financial year are now available for collection from a table on the right side of the altar from this Sunday. Please use these new envelopes from Sunday 12th April 2026. Please check you collect the box with your name on it. If you do accidently take the wrong box, please ensure you return it ASAP. If you are a tax-
Altar Servers
To all those who are interested in becoming Alter Servers and who took forms, please return them to the presbytery ASAP. Meting for ALL Servers will be tomorrow at 11.00am
Church’s Together Goodmayes – Good Friday Service
A service is to be held for all churches in the fellowship on Good Friday at All Saints Church – Goodmayes Lane at 11am. There will be readings and hymns together with reflections and mediations. The service will end at approximately 1pm with a final blessing. All are welcome
Mass Intentions
If you wish to request a Mass Intention, please give your envelope directly to the priests, post it at the presbytery or put it in the collection. Thank you.
Thank you for last week collection of £1056.27. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
We remember those who are sick: Elaine Wishart,Ahmed Salem
We remember those who have died recently: Teresa Johnson
and Those who’s anniversaries occur at this time: Tom Donnelly and Brenda Ryan.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
Holy Week Service Times
Palm Sunday – Normal Sunday Mass times
Tuesday 31st March – Reconciliation Service – 7.00pm
Maundy Thursday (Last Supper Mass) – 7:30pm
Good Friday
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Easter Vigil Mass (Saturday) – 7:30pm (Please note No confessions)
Easter Sunday – Normal Sunday Mass times
Easter Monday – Mass at 10am