Parish News
Confirmation Class continues TODAY at 4:30pm.
Coffee Morning TODAY
There will be Coffee Morning after 9:30am and 11am Mass today. All are welcome to join us for a cuppa and a chat!
Prayers for our Communion program children
Our First Communion children completed their first confessions yesterday. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they come closer to making their First Communion Mass on Sunday 3rd May at 11.00am.
Wedding – Michelle and Liam
Please keep Michelle and Liam in your prayers as they enter the sacrament of marriage THIS Saturday. May this new journey together be enriched with love and happiness.
Pray for the Confirmation Candidates
Please pray for the confirmation candidates as they attend Brentwood Cathedral NEXT Sunday for their Right of Acceptance with Bp Alan.
Parish Mass Book.
We ask parishioners for donations for our parish mass books (Year A volume no 2). If you want to sponsor one or more books please come to the sacristy after mass. There is a list for donors to provide details and we ask that the suggested £5 donation per book to be given to the Frs. Mariusz /Adam; donations can be made by cash or card. Donors’ names will be entered into each book sponsored/donated. We ask that only one person’s name or family name is requested per book, sponsors list is in the sacristy. We are very appreciative of your support.
New mass books will be in use on Sunday after Pentecost
Next Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday 21st April at 7:30pm in lower hall.
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.
Mass Intentions
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.
Mass of thanksgiving for marriage and family life – July
There are 5 couple tickets available to attend the thanksgiving mass for marriage and family life at Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 11th July 2026 at 3pm. Please speak to one of the priest to if you would like to attend. It is recommended for couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries, recently married couples, those preparing for marriage, or individuals or couples who are involved in delivering marriage preparation.
Thank you for last week collection of £929.56. 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 are sick or housebound: Elaine Wishart, Lorna Lee, Janet Alexander, Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those who’s anniversaries occur at this time: Patrick Molly, David McCarron, Tommy and Anna Murtagh, Jim Stubbs, Caroline Campbell, Teresa Costello and Phillomena Kwrane.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
Belonging Group is an outreach programme that is currently held monthly on the first Saturday of every month in the Lower Hall. Belonging sessions provide hot food, companionship and a warm safe space for anyone in need. If you know of anyone who may benefit from these sessions or would like to be part of the Belonging outreach programme then please contact: Stellamaris 07939821690, Maggie 07538293357 or Mark 07984169087. Next meeting 2nd May from 1-
The Legion of Mary every Tuesday at 6.30-
The Legacy of St Francis of Assisi: As we mark 800 years since the death of St Francis (3rd October 1226), Fr Alban McCoy OFM Con will speak about how Francis changed the Church of his day, and can help us to renew the Church in our own times. Venue: the hall at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park (RM2 6DH) from 11 am until 1 pm on Saturday 2nd May. Refreshments available from 10.30.
Events from Brentwood Catholic Youth Service
BCYS Summer Lourdes Pilgrimage
A small number of last-
World Youth Day 2027 (Seoul, South Korea)
Be part of something extraordinary at World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Travel with the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service to join hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo for this global celebration of faith. Open to those currently in Year 13 and above. Details and applications: www.bcys.net/events/wyd27
BCYS Youth Mass
The next Youth Masses will take place at Brentwood Cathedral on Thursday 7th May, 4th June and 2nd July. It is open to any young people from around the Diocese to enjoy pizza, prayer, workshops and celebrate Mass together! For more information, please visit www.bcys.net/events
Job Vacancies
The Governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hornchurch, are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher. Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 5pm / Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026. Enquiries can be made by email to admin@stmcps.co.uk, or phone 01708 448430.
The Ursuline Academy Ilford are looking to recruit a TEACHER OF SCIENCE
From: September 2026
Ability to teach Biology or Chemistry to Key Stage 5
Ability to teach Bio, Chem, Physics to Key Stage 4
(Ability to teach BTEC Health & Social Care to KS4/5, BTEC Medical Science to KS5 preferable)
Salary Range: MPS (Outer London) -
plus TLR of £5,866.73 pa
Please see school website for further details The Ursuline Academy Ilford -