Parish News
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by Mass at 11.00am.
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning after 9:30am and 11am Masses in lower hall. All are welcome to join for lovely homemade cakes and hot drinks.
Second Collection
There will be a second collection for Pax Christi THIS Sunday 18th January. Thank you for your generosity.
Liturgy Meeting
Monday 19th at 7.00pm (please note change of time)
RCIA Meeting
THIS Friday 23rd at 7.00pm in the presbytery
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
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
Lunchtime Musical Recital at Brentwood Cathedral
We are much looking forward to a rather special Lunchtime Recital to take place in Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 24th January at 1.30 pm. The musicians are Amy Bradshaw – Violin, Katherine O’Hanlon – Soprano accompanied by Kathy Underhill on the Piano. As this Recital is unusually taking place on a weekend, we hope this will enable you to bring your friends and especially a good opportunity for young school students to join us.
BELONGING GROUP: Belonging 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 7th February from 1-
Lenten Lunch – 21st February 2026
This year’s Lenten lunch will take place on the 21st February in the lower hall from 1pm (TBC). All the money raised will be donated to Christian Aid. All are welcome to join!
Thank you for last week collection of £946.57. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Wednesday Bingo Club
Bingo returns THIS Wednesday 21st January at 1pm in Lower Hall. All are welcome to join!
Monthly Youth Mass – BCYS at Brentwood Cathedral 5th February 2026 -
Less than 2 weeks before we begin the season of Lent, the SVP will join us to help us begin to think, reflect and prepare with their new resources.
BCYS 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.
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-
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.
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 and Mary Riddell.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Peter Tomasso, Gary Morrison, 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. As a volunteer you use your skills in assisting with 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 date: 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.