Parish News
Parish Bazaar – NEXT SATURDAY
Our Parish Bazaar NEXT Saturday 29th November! The lower hall will be open from 1.00pm for hot food to be served and the Bazaar in the upper hall will begin at 2.00pm. We need help THIS Friday 28th Nov after the Morning Mass to set up the hall for the Bazaar. Please if you can help out it will be much appreciated.
All Parishioners are welcome to join us for this time of festive celebrations
Bazaar Collection
This week from Monday to Friday we will be collecting “New Toys”. There will be boxes in the porch that you can leave your contributions in or alternatively you can give them to Fr Mariusz or Fr Adam in the presbytery, your support is greatly appreciated.
Bazaar Fundraising Coffee Morning
The next coffee morning will be held TODAY where we will be selling delicious homemade cakes, another raffle and mulled wine all to raise funds for the Bazaar.
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by mass at 11.00am.
Presentation of Confirmation Candidates to the Parish
THIS Sunday at 11am Mass the Confirmation candidates will be presented to the parish. Please continue to keep the young people in your prayers as they begin this spiritual journey.
World Youth Sunday -
THIS Sunday is World Youth Sunday, celebrating the young people of our Church. There will be a second collection to support the work of the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service, helping young people grow in faith through retreats, pilgrimages, and leadership opportunities. You can donate in the parish this weekend, or online at www.bcys.net/donate , and please keep all young people in your prayers.
Funeral Mass of Samantha St Louis
The Funeral Mass of Samantha St Louise will take place THIS Wednesday at 12:00pm. Please continue to keep Samantha’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time.
Funeral Mass of Thomas Cahill
The funeral mass of Thomas Joseph Cahill will take place THIS Thursday at 11am, followed by the burial at Forest Park Cemetery. Please continue to keep the family and friends of Mr Cahill in your prayers at this difficult time.
Legion of Mary – Eucharistic Celebration – 13/12/2025
All are welcome to join the Legion of Mary on Saturday 13th December from 10am for their Eucharistic celebration and rosary procession of the Immaculate Conception. The program includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, reflections, talks, activities and lunch. All are welcome to come! Please contact Veronica for more information.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
Lower Hall toilets – NOW COMPLETED
We are delighted to inform parishioners the refurbishment of the Lower Hall toilets is now completed!
From this Sunday we ask Parishioners and visitors to use toilets in the Lower Hall instead of the toilet in the Sacristy. Thank you for your understanding.
Offertory Procession
From NEXT SUNDAY the First Sunday of Advent we are reintroducing Offertory Procession with gifts and collection. We ask 2 parishioners/ visitors to take the gifts during our offertory hymn. Thank you
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Patrick Bell, Sarah Parks, Claire Bailey.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Sarah Parks, Clare Larkman (Gummett), Barney Crowe, Samantha St-
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Angela Gummett, Jim Coady, Anton Xavier Fernandez, Lidwina D’Sa, Salvacao Desa Miranda, Angela Lee, Joanna Felicitas Fernandez, Pat Maguire, Jim Coady.
Last Collection: £846.18. 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-
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 -
FREE Classical Guitar Concert at St Vincent's Parish Church Waldegrave Rd RM8 2QB.
On Saturday November 29th at 6pm Master Guitarist Richard Ove Stokkereit will guide us through a variety of classical guitar music from Asia, Spain and Latin America.
Come join us and enjoy such musical privilege.
Food and drinks will be provided during intermission!
Recollection For Women at St Thersa's Church on Saturday 29th November, 1.30 to 3pm. The Recollection comprises of a priest led meditation, examination of conscience, rosary, opportunity for confession, spiritual reading, 2nd meditation followed by benediction. Tea/coffee and biscuits after the Recollection.
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 ).