Parish News
Divine Mercy Sunday
‘There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy -
Divine Mercy at St Cedd’s THIS Sunday
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 Sister Faustina diary).
The decree states 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.
Programme of the Afternoon:
3pm – 4pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Blessing of the Image of Divine Mercy and Chaplet followed by Meditation on Divine Mercy
4pm-
4.30pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Vespers and quiet prayers of intercessions (Confessions available)
5.40pm: Litany to Divine Mercy and Solemn Benediction
6.30pm: Holy Mass
Next Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday 21st April at 7:30pm in lower hall.
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.
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.
Gift Aid Envelopes 2026/27
There is still a few boxes of Gift Aid envelopes for the new financial year available for collection from a table on the right side of the altar from this Sunday. Please use these new envelopes from NEXT 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-
Mass of thanksgiving for marriage and family life – July
There are 5 couple tickets available to attend the thanksgiving mass for marriage and family life at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 11th July 2026 at 3pm. Please speak to one of the priest to if you would like to attend. It is recommended for couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries, recently married couples, those preparing for marriage, or individuals or couples who are involved in delivering marriage preparation.
Thank you for last week generous collection. The money collected will go to the continue work of the La Salette Mission. 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 or housebound: Elaine Wishart, Lorna Lee, Janet Alexander, Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those Who’s anniversaries occur at this time: Yasmin McKillop, Sharon Barrow, Audrius Januskevicius, Marianna Bargiel and Raymond Maher.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
The Legion of Mary every Tuesday at 6.30-
The Legacy of St Francis of Assisi: As we mark 800 years since the death of St Francis (3rd October 1226), Fr Alban McCoy OFM Con will speak about how Francis changed the Church of his day, and can help us to renew the Church in our own times. Venue: the hall at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park (RM2 6DH) from 11 am until 1 pm on Saturday 2nd May. Refreshments available from 10.30.