Parish News
for The First Sunday of Lent
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Dear Parishioners,
As you will undoubtedly know we are facing some very difficult times at present. We have done all we can in the church to ensure that we minimise the risk that the new variant of Covid-
- If you feel at all vulnerable or unwell please do not come to the church. The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is lifted during the pandemic. Also remember that all our services are available online which you can view in your own home (see details below).
- Make sure you have a face covering that covers both your mouth and nose and wear this at all times in the church.
- Always sanitise your hands on entering and leaving the church. It is good also if you can bring your own bottle of sanitiser which can be used before receiving Holy Communion.
- Make sure that you leave suitable space (2 metres) around you when in the church. Social distancing is a critical way in which we can slow the spread of the virus.
- Do not socialise with others either in the church or outside.
- Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass and you must leave immediately after by the most direct route. Please do not stop in the aisles.
- Always follow the guidance of the Stewards before and during Mass – this is for your safety and the safety of others.
- If you are able to help with either stewarding of sanitising the church after each service please make this known to one of the Stewards when you come to the church.
- If you have any concerns or need the help of our priests please contact either Fr Slawek or Fr Marek via 020 8590 9026.
- When coming to the church you need to register your visit. You may do it either by scanning NHS QR code displayed in the porch or on the table next to the confessional or putting your name, contact number on the list prepared on the table next to the confessional (during the week) or in the porch (on Sunday).
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TIME OF LENT (THE TIME OF PRAYER, FAST & ALMSGIVING):
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every day from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 10am. This is a great opportunity for private prayer in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Tuesday (2nd March).
- Stations of the Cross in our church will be every Friday at 7.30pm.
PASTORAL VISIT:
We welcome in our Parish Community Rt Rev. Bishop Alan Williams SM for his Pastoral Visit. The Bishop is joining us for the Masses at 9.30am & 11am.
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;
- Those whose anniversary occur: Maureen & John Crotty, David McCarron, Kate Tomasso;
- Those who passed away:Kathleen Patricia Cooper, Christopher Freeman, Janet Lucas, Stephen Weaver, Nina Koroniewska, Samson Brodrick.
SYMPATHY:
We offer our prayer and sympathy to the Family and Friends of:
- Kathleen Patricia Cooper RIR. Funeral Mass on Thursday 11th March at 11am.
- Janet Lucas RIP. Funeral Mass on Thursday 18th March at 10am.
- Stephen Weaver RIP. Funeral Mass 19th March at 12noon.
MASS INTENTIONS:
If you would like to book a Mass contact the Parish Office, use the Mass Offering envelopes placed in the porch or see one of the priests after the Mass.
STEWARDS & CLEANERS:
Special words of thanks go to the group of our Stewards and Cleaners for their dedication and service. If you would like to become one of the Stewards or help with cleaning of our church contact the Parish Office or Phil Butcher (phil.sog@btconnect.com or phone 07777663724).
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION:
Thank you very much for your last Sunday’s collection of £480 (envelopes £316 & loose £164).
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)
LENT FAST DAY & CAFOD COLLECTION:
This Sunday there is a special CAFOD collection. If you would like to contribute use a special CAFOD envelope, please.
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