Parish News
St Cedd Parish Mission – Sunday 1st -
We welcome Fr Royston from the Redemptorist Fathers who joins us today to celebrate our Masses and tell us more about our forthcoming parish mission.
The weekday of the Mission 2nd -
Please see further details in the porch and save the date for the mission.
Parish Mission Prayer to be said after Mass
Father, pour out your spirit upon the people of our parish. Give a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word, a new consecration of your service, so that your love may grow among us and your Kingdom come. Amen
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by Mass at 11.00am.
Confirmation Class
Continues today at 4:30pm followed by Mass at 6:30pm.
RCIA Candidates
NEXT Sunday our candidates for Easter Sacraments, Blessie and Estelle, will be presented to the Parish. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they continue through the RCIA course.
Maria Deane and her Family wish to thank everyone for their prayers, Mass cards and support at this sad time. A mass will be offered in thanksgiving.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning after 9:30am and 11am Masses in Lower Hall. All are welcome to join for lovely homemade cakes and hot drinks.
World Leprosy Day, Sunday 25 January 2026
Will be a time to pray for and stand in solidarity with people affected by leprosy around the world. We remember the work of the John Bradburne Memorial Society, who devoted his life to caring for those with leprosy. Please consider supporting the Society by making a donation. www.johnbradburne.com
Second Collection – NEXT Sunday
There will be a second collection for Racial Justice Sunday NEXT Sunday 1st February. Thank you for your generosity.
Funeral Mass
Funeral Mass for Mary Riddell will take place on Tuesday 3rd February at 11.30am
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 7th February from 1-
Monthly Youth Mass – BCYS at Brentwood Cathedral
5th February 2026 -
Lenten Lunches – 21st February 2026
This year’s Lenten lunch will take place on the 21st February in the Lower Hall from 12pm. All the money raised will be donated to Christian Aid. All are welcome to join!
Other Lenten Lunches dates/locations: 28th February – All Saints Church, 7th March – location TBC, 14th March – St Paul’s, 21st March – Methodist Church (Percy Road), 28th March – Baptist Church (near Goodmayes Station).
World Day of Prayer – Friday 6th March
This year the World Day of Prayer for the Goodmayes Fellowship will be held on Friday 6th March 2026, at the Methodist Church on Percy Road. Timings are to be confirmed soon. A pre-
Thank you for last week collection of £1070.00. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Wednesday Bingo Club
Bingo Club is on Wednesdays at 1pm in Lower Hall. All are welcome to join!
St Cedds Social Club upcoming events
St Cedds Social Club,Community Reunion Night -
Friday 6th February,Family Bingo in Lower Hall, from 8pm. £7 for 7 games plus Raffle. All are welcome to join!
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Claire Bailey.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Mary Riddell.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Michael O’Gorman, Mary Agnes Kelly, Frank McDermott, Ryan McGovern.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
St John Bosco Children’s Camp – an amazing volunteer opportunity for this summer. If you are in school year 12 or student age (or any age over 17!) you are very welcome to apply at www.boscocamp.co.uk. The application process includes references and a DBS check, which we can help with, as well as a training and support before and during Camp. The Camp provides over 100 children a week with a summer holiday. As a volunteer you use your skills in assisting with camp life. Volunteer for 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. The Camp is a special work of Caritas Diocese of Brentwood, and also seeks financial donations – all information on the website.
Diocese News and School Vacancies
Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Diocese – Save the Date
Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes next summer: Friday 17th -
Ursuline Academy Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant.
Please see the school’s website for further information The Ursuline Academy Ilford -
Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!
You are warmly welcomed to an evening of praise and worship, including mass and adoration. Save the date: Friday 13th of February 2026. Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, including refreshments after. Venue: The Blessed Sacrament Church, 116 Melbourne Avenue, CM12DU, Chelmsford. Bring your friends!
Organised by the CDSC ( Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion ).
Medjugorje Pilgrimage 11-
The total cost for the May pilgrimage is £770 and the September pilgrimage is £789. A £30 discount will be given to those who book and pay a £150 deposit before the end of January 2026. The package includes flights, luggage, transfers, half board at the hotel, plus our own guide for the week. To book and for further information please phone Gail on 07989 879148 or email gail.hewett@hotmail.com. Thank you.