Parish News
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES are available in the porch. Please collect an envelope and write clearly the names of your faithful departed you wish to be remembered in prayers and Masses during the month of November. All your donations will go to La Salette Missions. Thank you for your generosity. PLEASE KINDLY RETURN THEM TO THE PRESBYTERY ASAP.
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy for the HOLY SOULS will be said from Monday to Saturday in the month of November after morning mass, on Friday Chaplet will be said during Exposition. Please join us remembering our faithful departed in prayer.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
Barkingside Cemetery on THIS Sunday 2nd November at 3.00pm. Please join us to pray for our faithful departed.
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets will be handed out at the end of mass THIS Sunday. Parishioners are encourage to take them, please give it to your friends too. All money raised will go towards to Bazaar!
Communion Class
Starts today at 9.30am followed by mass at 11.00am
Confirmation Class
Today at 4.30pm in the upper hall followed by mass at 6.30pm
Extra Special Coffee Mornings 2nd November and 23rd November after 9.30 and 11am masses
To kick start the Bazaar fund raising we will be hosting an extra special coffee morning with cakes, savouries, raffle prizes and Christmas music to set the atmosphere on Sunday 2nd November and Sunday 23rd November. This is a great opportunity to network with other parishioners whilst having great tasting cakes and a nice warm drink. The raffle will be drawn after the 11am mass coffee morning. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you want to bake a cake, cakes or some savoury snacks then please contact Sally Stubbs 0208-
Coffee Morning
Hot and cold drinks served with beautiful homemade cakes are served in the lower hall after 9:30am and 11am mass on Sunday. Parishioners are welcome to join after mass.
Bazaar Meeting
There will be a bazaar meeting on the 4th November at 7pm in the lower hall. Please come along if you are happy to support with the Bazaar; whether that’s running a stall, serving food or supporting the clean-
Church Cleaning
We are grateful for all those who have put their names down to clean the church Friday and/or Saturday. Please note that Saturday cleaning will start from NEXT Saturday. To those who have put their name down, please come along to support us with church cleaning. Thank you again to all who have put their names down to support our current cleaners.
Pilgrimage to Walsingham – Saturday 23rd May 2026
We are planning to organise a parish pilgrimage to Walsingham to join the diocese of Brentwood on Saturday 23rd May 2026. Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile of the grounds of Walsingham Abbey. The cost is £25. If you would like to go please speak to Frs. Adam/Mariusz , £10 non-
Lower Hall toilets
Please note that the lower hall toilets are out of use. Please use the portaloos or upstairs hall toilets when visiting the lower hall or social club.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
New Parish Mass Books
The new parish mass books for the next liturgical year (Year A) have now arrived and are available to sponsor from THIS Sunday. There will be a list for donors to provide details and we ask that the suggested £5 donation per book to be given to the Frs. Mariusz /Adam. Please clearly write on the list if you wish for the book to be donated ‘In memory of’ or ‘Thanksgiving’ so this can be added to the labels correctly. We ask that only one person’s name or family name is requested per book. Parishioners are welcomed to sponsor more than one book. We are very appreciative of your support.
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Claire Bailey, Mrs & Mr Elliffe and David Walker.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED or ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:
Marius Joseph, Fr Jimmy Sheil, Francis Prest, Barney O’Neill, Sebastian Nazareth, Sheila Simmonds, Erangance Siriwardhane, Ray Morrissey, Ophelia Soarces.
Last Collection: £1037.08. 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-
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
Christmas Bazaar Fundraising events
Fundraiser for Parish Bazaar – Race Night Friday 21st November
Come along for a fun night at the races and see if you can pick a winner or two... Entry is £4 per person (including race card) and it will hosted in the social club. With 8 races and a BIG PRIZE race at the end you know you are in for a good night. There will be an opportunity to buy a horse on each race (you can pre-
Extra Special Coffee Mornings 2nd November and 23rd November after 9.30 and 11am masses
To kick start the Bazaar fund raising we will be hosting an extra special coffee morning with cakes, savouries, raffle prizes and Christmas music to set the atmosphere on Sunday 2nd November and Sunday 23rd November. If you don’t normally come along to the coffee mornings, then this is a great opportunity for you to start whilst supporting the parish. This is a great opportunity to network with other parishioners whilst having great tasting cakes and a nice warm drink. The raffle will be drawn after the 11am mass coffee morning. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you want to bake a cake, cakes or some savoury snacks then please contact Sally Stubbs 0208-
Diocese News and School Vacancies
Brentwood Ursuline Sixth Form open evening
Tuesday 6th November 2025 at 6:30pm -
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 -
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Headteacher-
Closing date 10/11/25 Start date April 2026
https://assisicatholictrust.com/holy-
Our Lady Immaculate School
Headteacher – Our Lady Immaculate School, Chelmsford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Thursday 20th November 2025
SS Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary School
We are looking for a highly organised, approachable and committed Business Support Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team at SS Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is reliable, detail-
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school’s website: 🔗 SSPP Vacancies Page Or by contacting the school office.
📌 Please note: Only CES application forms will be accepted. CVs will not be considered.
📅 Closing date for applications: Friday 7th November 2025 Interviews: Week beginning 10th November 2025
✉️ Please email your completed application form and supporting documents to: 📧 admin.sspeterandpauls@redbridge.gov.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – please contact the office to arrange a tour.
Become a Trustee and support BCCS
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society is currently seeking new Trustees with expertise in fundraising and marketing to help us expand our reach and strengthen our impact. Your skills and experience could play a vital role in shaping the future for children and young people, ensuring we continue providing essential services to children and families in need.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or know someone who might be a great fit, please do not hesitate to contact our Director, Bernadette Fisher, at bfisher@bccs.org.uk. She will be delighted to hear from you.
BCYS
23rd November 2025 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.
Dei Verbum Talk
Celebrated biblical scholar and translator Fr Nicholas King SJ will be considering how the document on the Bible of the Second Vatican Council -