Parish News
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WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS:
- Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George Hospitals, Patrick Moriarty, Tom Donnelly, Thomas James, Claudette Blackman, Marie Quigley;
- Those whose anniversary occurs this week: Felix Ojimba, Veronica Elizee, Joan Bridget Crowe;
- Those who passed away: Patricia Jesse Florence Anthony, Sofia Soares, Christine Finch.
SYMPATHY:
We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Families and Friends of:
- Christine Finch RIP who passed away recently;
- Sofia Soares RIP whose funeral Mass will take place in St Cedd’s Church on 18th May (Tuesday) at 11am;
- Patricia Jesse Florence Anthony RIP whose funeral Mass will take place in St Cedd’s Church on 21st May (Friday) at 11am (live streaming available).
May they rest in peace.
STEWARDS & CLEANERS:
If you would like to become one of the Stewards contact the Parish Office or Phil Butcher (phil.sog@btconnect.com or phone 07777663724). If you would like to help with cleaning of the church you may either:
- help with quick cleaning every day after the Morning Mass;
- or help with deeper cleaning on Friday after the Morning Mass.
LAST SUNDAY COLLECTION:
Thank you for your last Sunday collection of £574 (Envelopes £393 & loose £181).
SECOND COLLECTION:
- There is a second collection for Christian Aid this Sunday. To support this initiative you may either use special envelopes that were distributed last Sunday or simply place your donation into the basket. The collection is taken outside of the church.
- World Communications Services – Next Sunday.
GIFT AID ENVELOPES 2021/2022:
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 but, whatever you give through donations, offertory collections etc. will be increased by the Government by 25%. Last year the scheme raised over £8000 for the Parish at no extra cost to you.
- If you are already on the scheme your new Gift Aid Envelopes 2020/2021 should be ready for collection.
- 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 that is distributing the Envelopes, one of the stewards or contact the Parish Office, please.
SUPPORTING OUR CHURCH / SUNDAY COLLECTION:
Just a gentle reminder that our Sunday Collection is taken at the door while you are leaving the church.
There are also other ways of supporting the Parish:
- If you would like to support our Parish the online donation facility is available, and can be accessed via or our Parish Website.
- If you prefer to pay directly to Our Parish account, use the following details:
Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedds,
Sort Code 40-
(Gift Aid Declaration and Standing order Mandate forms can be collected from our Parish Office or downloaded from our Parish Website)
LONDON MARATHON 2021 FOR BCCS:
Father Marek, Mark Butcher & Phil Butcher are running in the London Marathon in October 2021 on behalf of the Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society. If you would like to support them, all you need to do is forward a donation using the link below:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LondonMarathon2021StCedd
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VIRTUAL LONDON MARATHON:
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society has several charity places for the Virtual London Marathon taking place over 24 hours on 3rd October 2021. This can be run anywhere and on completion, runners will receive the official London Marathon Finisher’s medal and New Balance T shirt. They will also have access to the London Marathon App allowing them to plot their run on the official London Marathon course. If you would like one of our places and think you could raise a fundraising total of £300, please email Julie jabbott@bccs.org.uk for registration details.
DIOCESAN VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM (SATURDAY 29TH MAY):
Bishop Alan will lead a virtual pilgrimage from the Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham, which we can join using the Shrine’s live-
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