Parish News
Epiphany of the Lord
It is a Holy Day of Obligation masses will be celebrated at 10.00am and 7.30pm
There will be NO Morning Prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament before morning mass on that day.
Please pray for Jim Deane who has died recently after a short illness. Keep in your prayers Maria and the Family in this difficult time. May Jim rest in peace
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-
Christmas Tree and the Crib
Will be put away NEXT Sunday after 11.00am Mass. Any help will be much appreciated.
Canon Palmer School – 65th Anniversary Celebrations
Alumni are invited to attend the 65th anniversary of Canon Palmer Catholic School on Friday 9th January 2026 at 2pm at the Palmer Catholic Academy. Don’t miss this final opportunity to see the original school building before our exciting new rebuild begins.
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 – for many their only holiday. As a volunteer you use your skills in assisting with different sporting and fun activities, as well as the practical aspects of 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.
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 10th January 2026 from 1-
Offertory Procession
We have reintroduced the Offertory Procession with gifts and collection. We would like to ask 2 parishioners/ visitors to take the gifts during our offertory hymn. Thank you.
Lower Hall toilets
The toilets are now available for use by parishioners and visitors, entrance through the blue entrance door to the Lower Hall. Thank you.
Wednesday Bingo Club
No Wednesday Bingo club until 21st January.
Upcoming St. Cedd’s Social Club events
Please see parish webside
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, Patrick Bell, Sarah Parkes.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Tony Keown, Frank McDermott, Gertrude Joseph, Timothy Christopher Kelly, John Flavin.
Last Sunday Collection: £907.76. 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-
Christmas Collection is your personal gift to the priests.
If you are in the Gift Aid please ensure you use your Christmas envelope, there are extra Mission Fund envelopes in the entrance just put your GA envelope number. You may like to make an offering contactless or it can also be made electronically to the parish account (details of bank account as above) with ref Christmas Offering. Thank you for your generous support.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
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 -
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 ).
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.
