Parish News
Christmas 2025
at St Cedd’s:
Advent Reconciliation Service
(Friday 19th December at 7.30pm)
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 24th December
5.00 pm – Vigil Mass with the Nativity Play
11.30 pm – Carol Singing
12 midnight -
Christmas Day
Thursday 25th December
Masses 9.30 am & 11.00 am
No evening Mass at 6.30pm
New Year’s Eve Thanksgiving Mass at 11.30pm
Time changes in upcoming morning Masses
THIS Tuesday 16th December – Mass time changed to 9am.
Monday 22nd December-
Please note there will be NO morning prayers or exposition on these days.
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by Mass at 11.00am.
Confirmation Class
THIS Sunday at 4:30pm followed by Mass at 6:30pm.
Advent Reconciliation service
St Peter and Paul THIS Monday 15th Dec at 7.00pm
Christmas events for Children at St Cedd
THIS Sunday Christmas Tree decoration making in the liturgy room after 11.am mass
Next Sunday 21st Dec dress the Christmas tree after 11.am Mass
Monday 22nd Dec from 11.00am -
Tuesday 23rd Dec from 2.00pm-
If any child would like to be part of Nativity presentation during our Family Christmas Mass, please let us know in the sacristy or contact Maria Mackie 07714216924. Family Christmas vigil mass will be on 24th Dec at 5.00pm.
Christmas Choir Practice
All are welcomed to join the choir practice for Midnight mass THIS Monday 15th December at 7:30pm. Please enter the church by the back entrance on Blythswood Road.
Bishop Thomas McMahon RIP
Please be advised that Bishop Thomas's Funeral Mass on 16th of December at 11.30am will be livestreamed from the Cathedral: at: https://www.shealolin.co.uk/bishop-
The QR code for mobiles is in the porch of the church.
Funeral Arrangements for Patrick Bell RIP
Please pray for Patrick Bell who has died recently. The funeral Mass for Patrick will take place on Tuesday 23rd December at 11am. The reception of the body will be Monday 22nd December at 4pm. Please keep wife Bridget and the Family in your prayers at this difficult time.
Sarah Parkes RIP
Sarah wished to be laid at rest with her father, so the interment of her ashes will be held at Forest Park Cemetery on Monday 22nd December at 12pm noon, followed by a gather of family and friends in St Cedd’s Social Club.
Maureen Banville RIP
The family of Maureen Banville who was a parishioner at St Cedd's since the mid-
Offertory Procession
We have reintroduced the Offertory Procession with gifts and collection. We would like to ask 2 parishioners/ visitors to take the gifts during our offertory hymn. Thank you.
Lower Hall toilets – NOW COMPLETED
The toilets are now available for use by parishioners and visitors, entrance through the blue entrance door to the Lower Hall.
Caritas Christmas Reversed Advent Calendars – Now Available
During this Advent season, Caritas Diocese of Brentwood invites you to prepare your heart through giving. Join us in collecting essential items for those who struggling this Christmas. Calendars can be found in the church porch. Please bring your donations to the Church by Sunday 21st December so they can be collected and distributed on Monday 22nd December. Donated items will be divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army.
Wednesday Bingo Club
The Wednesday Bingo club is on from 1pm in the lower hall.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
Upcoming St. Cedd’s Social Club events
Friday 19th December Christmas Bingo lower hall from 8pm £10 for 10 games plus raffle.
New Year’s Eve Dance 31st December Lower Hall, Doors opened 8pm Music from 8:30pm with Declan Gaynor. Admission £8, Bring your own food/nibbles Plus Raffle
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Claire Bailey.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Bishop Thomas McMahon, Miles O’Hanlan, Maureen Banville, Krystyna Zabek, Patrick Bell, Sarah Parkes.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Ryan McGovern, Ellen Grewal, Angela Gummett, Jim Coady, Anton Xavier Fernandez, Lidwina D’Sa, Salvacao Desa Miranda, Angela Lee, Joanna Felicitas Fernandez, Pat Maguire.
Last Collection: £865.13. Thank you for continued generous financial support. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Medjugorje Pilgrimages 11-
Diocese News and School Vacancies
Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Diocese – Save the Date
Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes next summer: Friday 17th -
Ursuline Academy Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant.
Please see the school’s website for further information The Ursuline Academy Ilford -
Headteacher Vacancy-
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 6th January 2026
Further information is on the diocesan website -
THE PALMER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8EU
Calling all Canon Palmer Catholic School Alumni to come to our 65th Anniversary on Friday 9th January 2026 at 2pm. Visit our website at www.tpc.academy for further details and to register an interest for future events.
Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!
You are warmly welcomed to an evening of praise and worship, including mass and adoration. Save the dates: Friday 16th of January and Friday 13th of February 2026. Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, including refreshments after. Venue: The Blessed Sacrament Church, 116 Melbourne Avenue, CM12DU, Chelmsford. Bring your friends!
Organised by the CDSC ( Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion ).