Parish News
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all the children who are making their First Holy Communion today. Thank you to all those who have supported in making this day special, big thanks to Maria, Maggie, Stella-
James Stubbs RiP
Please pray for Jim Stubbs who died on 22nd April, may he rest in peace. We express our sympathy to wife Sally and her Family in this sad time.
His funeral will be on Tuesday 13th May at 11.00am
Christian Aid Week 12th May to 18th May 2025
As a member of the Goodmayes fellowship churches, we always hold a collection for Christian Aid week – this year to be on SUNDAY 18th MAY. Envelopes be at the back of the church for those who wish to donate and a second collection will be taken up after the Masses on Sunday 18th May.
Suggestion box
If you have any suggestions for the Parish Council for changes or new ideas for our parish please leave them in the box in the porch. Thank you
Parish Meetings
Finance Meeting -
Liturgy Committee – Monday 19th May at 7.30pm
Parish Council – Monday 2nd June at 7.30 (Lower Hall)
All are welcome to join.
Bereavement Group.
Come along to find comfort, support and understanding at our welcoming and informal bereavement support group. We invite you to join us as we navigate through grief together. Next meeting will be held this coming Wednesday 7th May, at 2pm in St. Anthony’s Hall at the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Harold Hill. There will be subsequent meetings scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month. All are welcome. Tea/Coffee and Cake will be provided.
The Palmer Catholic Academy – open morning
Morning tours available Monday 19th to Friday 23rd May at 09:15am from prospective parents/carers. Please email office@tpc.academy to book a date. They are still accepting places for year 7s for September 2025.
Updating Church Register and Welcome Committee
It was agreed during the parish council meeting, that we are going to update our Parish records. From next week, Parishioners will be 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 let Felix know.
The Acts of the Apostles
Throughout the Easter period we read each day in the Liturgy from the Acts of the Apostles. Talks by Fr Adrian Graffy, parish priest of Gidea Park, are available on www.whatgoodnews.org Please go to ‘Faith Talks’ and scroll down to ‘Acts of the Apostles’ and ‘Paul in Acts’.
Conclave to choose a New Pope
Now as we look ahead this week for the historic task of choosing a new Pope gets underway in Rome we ask you all, please keep the conclave in your prayers over the days ahead so that they will be truly led by the Holy Spirit.
Gift Aid Envelopes 2025/26
The New Gift Aid envelopes are now in use. If you are a tax-
Brentwood Catholic Youth Service – Monthly Youth Mass
On the first Thursday, the BCYS invite young people, Youth Groups, Confirmation Groups and School Groups to celebrate Mass together with other young Catholics from all around the Diocese. The evening begins at 6pm with pizza and refreshments in the Parish Hall, followed by around an hour of input before celebrating Mass together at 7:30pm. The whole evening finishes around 8:30pm. There is no need to book and no cost for this -
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: £1006.62. Thank you!
You can make a donation into our bank account, either as a one off or by a regular Standing Order. The details are as follows: Account Name: Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd
Account Number: 31017446 Sort Code: 40-
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Nora Pearce, Kevin Gummett, Breda Shanahan-
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Carmel Warboys, Arthur Barrow, Kevin Gummett (recently deceased) Mike Pearce, Barbara Evelyn Kelly, Bernard Gummett (Recently deceased), David McNeilly, Linda Royceston,Teresa Costello and Mary and Frankie Cox.
Belonging Group 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 June from 1-
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
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.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BINGO IN THE LOWER HALL ON A WEDNESDAY TILL FURTHER NOTICE.
Marriage and Family Life
The Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life will take place in Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 21st June -