Parish News
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Day for Life 2026
THIS Sunday we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org. The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund, which distributes grants to organisations that promote respect for life from conception until natural death. You can also donate online via the Day for Life website."
MONDAY 22nd June 2026
Due to both priest covering morning masses at different parishes in the morning, there will be no Morning Prayer or exposition of the Blessed Sacrament THIS Monday before 10am Mass. Mass will continue to commence at 10am as normal. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Coffee and Bible studies morning
From the liturgy meeting recently, we recognised that after the Parish Mission, we needed to introduce opportunities for the parish to dive deeper in to the gospel readings. From Sunday 28th June, during coffee morning, after 9:30am and 11am Masses, the Sunday gospel readings along with reflective questions will be on the tables in the Lower Hall. We encourage Parishioners to take a moment to re-
Please pray for Margarethe Butcher and Alan Loblack who have died recently.
We express our sympathy to Robert son of Margarethe and Yolanda wife of Alan and their families may the Lord give them comfort in this difficult time. We pray may Margarethe and Alan rest in peace.
St John Bosco Children’s Camp, summer 2026 – places filling fast
Applications are open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-
THE HOLY LAND: GIFT OR ENTITLEMENT? – TALK AT GIDEA PARK
For decades the struggle over the Land has led to conflict in the Middle East. How should believers interpret the biblical texts related to the Land?
Our renowned speaker, Fr John Deehan, is a Scripture scholar, who taught for many years at Allen Hall Seminary. Fr John will speak on Saturday 4th July from 11 am until 1 pm, with break for lunch, at Christ the Eternal High Priest Catholic Church, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH. Admission free. Coffee from 10.30. The event will also be available via live stream on www.whatgoodnews.org
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 4th July from 1-
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
St Cedd’s Social Club Forth Coming Events
Quiz Night Every Thursday from 8pm £2 Quiz entry fee per person. Teams of up to 6 People.
Brentwood Chancery Office
If you know the whereabouts of the following persons, please contact the Tribunal Office on 01277 265283 quoting the reference number given. It is important that the chancery make contact with them, if possible, in order to protect their rights under Canon Law.
Mrs Abisola Arema 29/25 and Ms Analiza Millano 2/26
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.
We remember those who are sick or housebound: Pat Donnelly, Bridget Bell, Elaine Wishart, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Margarethe Butcher, Alan Loblack, Godwin Bower, Leonida Alvarez, Randolph Joseph, Sheila O’Callaghan, Ante Iacob, Pansy Berlie and Beryl Allain.
Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea)
Is seeking one volunteer from this parish please to help with Sea Sunday (which falls on 11/12 July this year) in this parish. This is the day when the Church comes together to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, and takes a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris. The volunteer will read out the appeal (which Stella Maris will provide) at the end of Masses that weekend. If you can kindly do this, please contact roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org
Thank you for last week collection of £828.50. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Deputy Director of Education – Cathedral House
Deputy Director of Education – Cathedral House
A vacancy has arisen for a Deputy Director of Education to join the Education Department at Cathedral House, Brentwood.
The position is a permanent full-
The start date for the role will be around January 2027 or earlier.
The Diocese serves a network of 90 schools: comprising 72 primary and 18 secondary schools, providing for the formation and educational needs of some 40,000 children and young people.
The role of Deputy Director of Education is an inspiring, rewarding and fulfilling position.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and committed team at a significant time for the education sector, for Catholic education nationally, and for the schools and colleges across our own Diocese as we look to serve Bishop Alan and the mission of our Church with Christ as the foundation of our entire educational enterprise.
As Deputy Director you will be expected to establish good relationships with each authority as well as engaging with the Regional Director, DfE, and Ofsted so that our schools and their staff are well served.
The role offers the opportunity to utilise your existing skills, gifts and talents in new and innovative ways as we look to preserve and protect our distinctive educational heritage and history whilst forming and co-
We are looking for someone who has:
- Extensive leadership experience in an education context, at Headteacher/Deputy level in school/academy/diocesan leadership or local authority/SIP setting.
- A strong grasp of current educational issues (including CMATs’ evolving role within the parish, diocese and local community)
- A deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic education as structured in this country.
- A requirement of the post is that applicants must be practising Catholics.
If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV to hr@brcdt.org.
Closing date: Monday 29 June at 5 pm; interviews will be carried out in July.
Walsingham House Manager – Job Vacancy
Vacancy: To ensure the smooth and efficient running of Walsingham House at Abbotswick, as an inspiring, faith-
Hours-
Start Date-
Contract: 3-
The closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 7th July 2026 (suitable applicants to interview in the week commencing 13th July 2026).