Parish News
60th St. Cedd’s Parish Jubilee Coach Pilgrimage to St. Peter’s-
9.00am -
10.30am -
12.30pm -
3.00pm -
PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING YOUR OWN PACKED LUNCHES AND WATER BOTTLES WITH YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO COFFEE MORNING TODAY
Month of the Holy Rosary – October
During the month of October, the Rosary will be said AFTER morning mass MONDAY – THURSDAY, on FRIDAYS BEFORE morning mass (at 9:40) and SATURDAYs AFTER morning mass during the month of October.
Children’s Liturgy -
On Sunday 4th October after 9.30am mass there will be a meeting for all catechists and those who want to help out with Children’s Liturgy during 11.00am mass. Children’s Liturgy is an important ministry in our parishes, its offering the children to listen, understand and respond to Sunday Gospel to their age-
Liturgy Meeting – CANCELLED
The Liturgy meeting for THIS Monday has now been cancelled. A new date will be published in the newsletter soon.
Confirmation Programme 2026/2027 – Register now
Those who are in year 9 (14 years old and over) and wish to make their Confirmation, please take a registration form from the porch of the church. Once you have completed the form, please return it Fr Adam or to the Presbytery. Deadline for applications is THIS Monday 5th October.
First Holy Communion
We are now taking registrations for the first Holy Communion program. If parents are interested in registering their child for the programme, please speak to Fr Mariusz after Sunday Mass or during parish office hours Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 1.30 pm. Children have to be aged 7 by 31st August 2026 or in year 3 or above. Parents must be committed to the Catholic faith and be able to provide child’s baptism certificate at the time of registration. Forms must be returned to the parish office by Sunday 17th October 2026.
RCIA Programme 2026/27
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Each year the parish runs the course for adults who have not been baptised or are from other Christian faiths and would like to come into Full Communion with the Catholic Church; and for Roman Catholics who have not been confirmed. If you want to join in, or for more information, please speak to one of the priests asap.
Autumn Mass Count
Please note that until Sunday 11th October, the number of Parishioners attending masses will be recorded as part of the autumn mass count for Brentwood Diocese.
Sacred Heart of Mary’s Girls School Year 7 Open Evening
Sacred Heart of Mary’s Girls School warmly invite prospective students and their families to join us for our Year 7 Open Evening on Wednesday, the 7th of October from 6pm to 8pm.
Address by the Head teacher at 7.30pm.
Celebrating 60 Years of St. Cedd’s Parish and Social Club
On Saturday, 14th November at 4:00 PM, we will be celebrating our milestone 60th Anniversary Mass, followed by a special community event in the halls and Social Club.
St. Cedd’s Social Club Forth Coming Events
Friday 9th October: Family Bingo Lower Hall From 8pm £7 for 7 Games plus raffle.
Saturday 17th October: Talent Night Show, Lower Hall 7:30pm for 8pm start. Admission £5 plus Raffle.
If you would like to take part contact Gerry 07912763372.
Saturday 24th October St Cedd Bazaar Fundraiser
Quiz Night Lower Hall 7pm to 11:30pm.8 Round Quiz with Ahoy Bingo(£3 for 3 Games)
£10 per person, Tables of up to 10 people includes Chicken & Chips in Basket (provided by outside caterers)
Contact Mark 07984169087 Raffle on the night/Bar facilities available.
Saturday 31st October
Family Halloween Party From 8pm in club. Prizes For best Fancy Dress. Raffle on the night.
THE CALL TO BE HUMAN: an introduction to Catholic morality. Four talks to be given by Fr Martin Boland, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead. For more information go to www.ourladyoflourdeswanstead.com All welcome.
Thank you for last week collection of £935.95. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
THIS Sunday retiring collection will be for CAFOD Harvest Fast Day. NEXT Sunday’s second collection is for Prisoners Sunday.
We remember those who are sick or housebound: Rose Rolfe, Bridget Bell, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Hannhh Tony Gummett, Barney O’ Neill (2nd Anniversary), Sebastian Nazereth, Margaret Fogarty (Ireland), Glynn Blackman, Dan Anderson, Pat Donnelly, Elaine Wishart and Francis Prest.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.