Parish News
Communion Class continues TODAY at 09:45am
Confirmation Class continues TODAY Sunday at 4:30pm
UPCOMING MASS TIME CHANGE
Please note due to the Deanery Conference at St Cedd this Tuesday Mass will take place at 9:30am. There will be no Morning Prayer or Exposition on that day. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Washing of the Feet – Volunteers Needed
We are looking for 6 volunteers to get there feet washed during Maundy Thursday Mass, on 2nd April, at 7:30pm. There is a list in the Sacristy, please sign up there.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Volunteers needed
During the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week, we ask parishioners to pray before the Blessed Sacrament being exposed during certain times during the day/night. There is a list in the back of the church to put your name down on a time that is convenient to you. Please remember your time as it is important that the Blessed Sacrament is not left unattended during these hours.
Second Collection – TODAY
TODAY there will be a second collection for CAFOD. Thank you for your generous contribution.
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.
St Aidan’s Stations of the Cross
St Aidan’s Primary School has invited parishioners to come and their stations of the cross beautifully presented in art form THIS Monday 23rd March 10-
Church Cleaning – Volunteers needed
We are asking for extra help THIS Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March, after 10am Mass, to deep clean the church to help prepare us for Holy Week. Any help will be welcome on these days!
Funeral Mass of Christina O’Neil RIP will take place at St. Theresa RC church on Friday the 27th of March 2026 at 12midday.
Choir Practice
There will be a practice for the music we will be using during Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Easter Vigil on Monday 30th March at 7:30pm in the church (please use the side door on Blythswood Road). Everyone is welcome whether you can be part of the choir, or would like to be more familiar with the music as part of the congregation
NEXT Sunday – Special Children’s Liturgy
Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, there will be a special children liturgy happening during Mass. All children of school age are welcomed to join.
Lenten Giving Calendars – Last Week to donate
Please note that the last day to donate will be Sunday 29th March. Please continue to bring items to the plastic boxes at the back of the church. Donations are being divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army. Thank you to all who have already donated items.
Gift Aid Envelopes 2026/27
The new boxes of Gift Aid envelopes for the new financial year are now available for collection from a table on the right side of the altar from this Sunday. Please use these new envelopes from Sunday 12th April 2026. Please check you are pick up the box with your name on it. If you do accidentally take the wrong box, please ensure you return it ASAP. If you are a tax-
Altar Servers
To all those who are interested in becoming Alter Servers and who took forms last Sunday. Please return them to the presbytery ASAP. Fr Adam will be sending out emails next week to arrange training for those who returned the forms.
Church’s Together Goodmayes – Good Friday Service
A service is to be held for all churches in the fellowship on Good Friday at All Saints Church – Goodmayes Lane at 11am. There will be readings and hymns together with reflections and mediations. The service will end at approximately 1pm with a final blessing. All are welcome
Mass Intentions
Both postal boxes for Mass intention have been broken into recently. 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.
One Heart, One Voice Choir Concert – Tickets Available
Tickets are now available to buy for the One Heart, One Voice choir’s concert, who sing during 6:30pm mass on Sundays. The concert will be taking place at St Cedd’s on Saturday 16th May at 2pm. Tickets are £15 per person and can be bought at the presbytery.
Lenten Lunches dates/locations 12pm-
28th March – Baptist Church (near Goodmayes Station). All are welcome to join. Free Entry
Thank you for last week collection of £938.27. 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 HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Christine O’Neill
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR HOUSEBOUND: Elaine Wishart
AND THOSE WHO’S ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Catherine King and Michael King
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
Holy Week Service Times
Palm Sunday – Normal Sunday Mass times
Tuesday 31st March – Reconciliation Service – 7pm
Maundy Thursday – 7:30pm
Good Friday
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Easter Vigil Mass (Saturday) – 7:30pm
Easter Sunday – Normal Sunday Mass times
Easter Monday – Mass at 10am