Parish News
Parish Mission
A big thank you to all who attended our Parish Mission this past week! We thank for music ministry, those who prepared breakfast after 7.00am Mass and buffet on final day, readers and all who have contributed to make our parish mission very special. We hope you have found the mission spiritually enriching.
Mass Intentions
Both postal boxes for mass intention have been broken into recently. 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
Please note there is no coffee morning after 9:30am and 11am mass THIS Sunday.
Lenten Giving Calendars
Please take with you the Lenten Giving Calendar, which is in the porch of the church. You are welcome to bring your donations to the church and leave them by the back entrance in the boxes provided. Donations that are brought to the church will be divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army. Thank you for you generosity, your donations will go to supporting those who are in need this Lenten period.
One Heart, One Voice Choir Concert – Tickets Available
Tickets are now available to buy for the One Heart, One Voice choir’s concert, who sing during 6:30pm mass on Sundays. The concert will be taking place at St Cedd’s on Saturday 16th May at 2pm. Tickets are £15 per person and can be bought at the presbytery.
Stations of the Cross
13th March – St Paul’s (7.30pm)
20th March – St Paul’s (7.30pm)
27th March – Confirmation at 7.00pm
Club Event
Tuesday 17th March St Patrick’s Day Club opening at 3.00pm From 6pm Music, Irish Dancers, Raffle & Homemade Bread
Lenten Lunches – Donations
Thank you to everyone who came to the Lenten lunch that was hosted at St Cedd’s. The total raised was £154.30. This money will be sent to Christian Aid to continue their good works.
Lenten Lunches dates/locations 12pm-
14th March – St Paul’s, 21st March – Methodist Church (Percy Road), 28th March – Baptist Church (near Goodmayes Station). All are welcome to join.
Walsingham House Team 26/27: applications are now open for the Walsingham House Team 26/27. Being on the team is a wonderful opportunity to work with young people from across the diocese, live in community and to share and deepen our faith. Applications are open to those aged 18-
Thank you for last week collection of £1097.52. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Noreen and John O’Malley.
SERIES OF FOUR LENTEN LECTURES 2026: Will take place at Brentwood Cathedral Parish Hall
All Welcome! • Talk 2: Wednesday 4th March at 7:30pm. Rev Msgr Kevin W Hale, VG. Being Catholic and the call to holiness as seen in the lives of some recently canonised saints.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
The Book of Genesis – Lenten Talk
Thursday 12th March at 7 p.m. in the hall at Christ the Eternal High Priest Catholic Church, 410 Brentwood Road, in Gidea Park (RM2 6DH) Fr Adrian Graffy will be giving a talk on the Book of Genesis, a book which in different ways figures prominently during Lent. The talk will be preceded by light refreshments from 6.30 p.m.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
Admin Assistant at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School
2 days a week (Thursday and Friday) Term Time Only -
We are looking for a friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties at St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School.Working hours will be between 8.00am-
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking for an Exam Invigilator.
Please see the school website for further information www.uai.org.uk/joining-
Closing date for applications 20th March 2026.
St Peter's Primary School, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham are seeking to appoint an ECT in September 2026. The closing date is 19th March 2026. Please call the school office for an application pack and to discuss interview & actual start date. Tel.0208 270 6524, email:-
Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Diocese – Save the Date
Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes next summer: Friday 17th -
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.