Parish News
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.
Christmas Tree
Will be put away THIS Sunday after 11.00am Mass. Any help will be much appreciated.
Forthcoming Second Collection – Sunday 18th January
There will be a second collection for Pax Christi on the 18th January. Thank you in advanced for your generation donations.
The provisional date of the Funeral Mass for the late Jim Deane is Friday 16th January at 1pm. If you are planning on attending please see parish website as it will be updated with CONFIRMED details on Tuesday 13th January.
Liturgy Meeting
Monday 19th at 7.00pm (please note the change of time)
St Cedd Parish Mission – 1st -
Fr Royston (Redemptorist Fathers) will be coming to preach at all masses on Sunday 25th January to prepare our community for the parish mission which will take place 1st -
Please see further details in the porch and save the date for the mission.
There will be a meeting for all who would like help out during the mission (masses, hospitality, mission leaflets, etc) NEXT Monday 19th at 7.45pm in the Lower Hall. We would like to see many parishioners to be actively involved in the parish mission. Thank you
Votive candles
The use of candles in church is a very important part of worship. However, it is important to remember that they can be the cause of major fires and serious injuries if not used correctly. Please do not hold lighted votive candles above kneelers while you pray. Hot wax can cause damage to the kneelers, clothing and is very hot. Purpose-
World Leprosy Day, Sunday 25 January 2026
Will be a time to pray for and stand in solidarity with people affected by leprosy around the world. We remember the work of the John Bradburne Memorial Society, who devoted his life to caring for those with leprosy. Please consider supporting the Society by making a donation. www.johnbradburne.com
Relics of St Gerard Majella
Later this month our diocese will host the relics of St Gerard Majella at four locations. This is the start of a tour of England and Wales to mark his 300th anniversary. Come along and bring your intentions to this popular Saint. January: Monday 19th Basildon, Holy Family; Wednesday 21st Colchester, Ss James & Helen; Thursday 22nd Walthamstow, Our Lady of the Rosary & St Patrick; Friday 23rd Forest Gate, St Anthony. 6pm church open for personal prayer with the relics; 7pm Mass followed by blessing with the relics.
BCYS Updates
Monthly Youth Mass – BCYS at Brentwood Cathedral
5th February 2026 -
5th March 2026 -
Please note there is NO Youth Mass is April as this falls on Maundy Thursday.
Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage (18-
Applications are open online for this years’ Lourdes pilgrimage for those in year 10 and above. You can find all information and the link to apply at www.bcys.net/events/sl26. As always, there is funding available for which we can provide advice and support. We hope to have as many different schools and parishes represented as possible so if there is any support we can give, please do get in touch.
Thank you for last week collection of £994.15. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Wednesday Bingo Club
No Wednesday Bingo club until 21st January.
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: Jim Deane, Patrick Bell and Sarah Parkes.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Lily Brolly (2nd Anniversary), Darren Maguire, Tony Keown, Frank McDermott, John Flavin, Ryan McGovern.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
St John Bosco Children’s Camp – an amazing volunteer opportunity for this summer. If you are in school year 12 or student age (or any age over 17!) you are very welcome to apply at www.boscocamp.co.uk. The application process includes references and a DBS check, which we can help with, as well as a training and support before and during Camp. The Camp provides over 100 children a week with a summer holiday – for many their only holiday. As a volunteer you use your skills in assisting with different sporting and fun activities, as well as the practical aspects of camp life. Volunteer for 25th July – 1st August or 1st – 8th August. The Camp is a special work of Caritas Diocese of Brentwood, and also seeks financial donations – all information on the website.
Newsletter
If you wish to add any events, news or intentions to the parish newsletter, please email the parish at goodmayes@brcdt.org with the subject starting Newsletter and address it to Charlotte. Alternatively you can leave a note, with exactly you would like to say in the presbytery. Please email or leave note latest Friday morning, to ensure it is added to the newsletter the same week. Thank you.
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 -
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 ).
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.