Parish News
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS:
- Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals, Mrs & Mr Elliffe, Clement P., Linda Royceston, David Walker;
- Those whose anniversary occurs this week;
- Those who passed away recently. May they rest in peace.
PLEASE NOTE that the Morning Mass on Friday (19th April) is said at 8.30am. Also there is no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on this day.
CHURCH PREPARATION: We are very grateful for our team of cleaners who regularly clean our church. However, we do need some volunteers to check the church after our Masses and make sure nothing is left in the pews and the hymn books are put away. It is important that the church is prepared and ready for the next service.
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 find out more then please contact: Stellamaris (07939821690), Maggie (07538293357) or Mark (07984169087). Having now been established for over a year the intention for the future is to grow Belonging into other spaces within the wider community therefore if you want to be part of the Belonging outreach programme then please call Mark, Stellamaris or Maggie. Next meeting on 4th May from 1-
THE LEGION OF MARY prayer meetings is held in the committee room on the first floor of the Parish hall 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.
PARKING NEAR OUR CHURCH: Whilst many of our parishioners who drive to church park considerately, there seems to be some who continue to block the driveways of our neighbours. Everyone is reminded that it is every individuals responsibility to park safely, legally and considerately. Remember that the disabled bays are strictly for the use of Blue Badge Holders and that the driveways of local houses must never be blocked by parked cars. If you are able, it may be time to reassess how you get to church and, if possible and practical, walk or use public transport. We and our neighbours thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
ST CEDD’S PARISH HALLS: Due to the changes to the use our halls and recent events we will, for the time being, only let our halls to people or families known to the Parish. For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724 or email hallsbooking@btconnect.com
BINGO in the lower hall every Wednesday at 1pm. All welcome.
PALMER PARTNERSHIP NEWS: Our parish is part of the Palmer Partnership comprising the parishes of Ss Peter & Paul, St John the Baptist, St Cedd, St Teresa and St Bede. We had our first joint council meeting this week and decided to have a gathering of catechists, readers and Eucharistic ministers from the parishes. If you are involved in one of these ministries, you are invited to St Cedd’s hall on Saturday 22nd June from 14.00-
GIFT AID SCHEME & NEW GIFT AID ENVELOPES: The Gift Aid scheme remains an important way of increasing your offertory collection. It is available to all UK taxpayers. You are not required to give a specific amount every week but, whatever you give through donations, offertory collections, Mass intentions, etc. will be increased by the Government by 25%.
- If you cannot find your envelopes this means you may need to sign a new declaration;
- If you are not on the scheme and would like to be part of it all you need to do is to complete and sign the Gift Aid declaration form.
If you need any help talk to the person distributing the Envelopes or simply contact the Parish Office, please.
CASHLESS/CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS: If you would like to donate via credit card/mobile this is possible at the door while leaving the church after Sunday Masses. This will not affect your GiftAid as long as you remember your GiftAid number.
LAST SUNDAY COLLECTION: Thank you for last Sunday’s collection of £1000 (envelopes £456; loose £464; contactless £80).
PROMOTION OF VOCATIONS collection next Sundat (21st April) after all Masses.
LONDON MARATHON 2024 FOR BCCS: Mark Butcher, Reneé Butcher & Fr Marek are running one more time in the London Marathon in April 2024 on behalf of the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. If you would like to support them, simply forward your donation using the link: www.justgiving.com/page/mark-
MISSION DONATIONS: If you would like to support La Salette Missions in Ukraine & Madagascar use the special envelopes provided (from the porch) for your donations. Also, if you would like your donation to be GiftAided put your Gift Aid number on the envelope. Alternatively you may use treasury boxes located on both sides in the porch. Your donations will be very much appreciated.
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YOUTH 2000 LONDON RETREAT DAY: Come and See. Youth 2000 are running a retreat day for young adults (16-