Parish News
A BIG THANK YOU to all those who supported this year’s Christmas Bazaar!
Total raised in the parish bazaar was £7075.80p, big thanks for all who organized, helped out, donated goods and funds, and everyone who supported us on the day.
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by mass at 11.00am.
Confirmation Class
THIS Sunday at 4:30pm followed by mass at 6:30pm.
Advent Reconciliation service
St Peters and Paul -
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Children’s Nativity
Nativity reversal for children Monday 22nd of December at 11.00am. If any child would like to be part of Nativity presentation during our Family Christmas Mass, please let us know in the sacristy or contact Maria Mackie. Family Christmas vigil Mass will be on 24th of December at 5.00pm.
Bishop Thomas McMahon RIP
We would like to share the sad news of the death of Bishop Thomas McMahon. Bishop Thomas served our diocese for over three decades. He died peacefully at home earlier this week. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Please be advised that Bishop Thomas's Funeral Mass on 16th of December at 11.30am will be live-
The QR code for mobiles is in the porch of the church.
More details on the Funeral will be available next week.
Funeral Arrangements for Patrick Bell RIP
Please pray for Patrick Bell who has died recently. The funeral mass for Patrick will take place on Tuesday 23rd December at 11am. The reception of the body will be Monday 22nd December at 4pm. Please keep wife Bridget and the Family in your prayers at this difficult time.
Sarah Parkes RIP Funeral and Interment details
Sarah’s Funeral will take place on Monday 8th December in Swaffham at 12noon. Sarah wished to be laid at rest with her father, so the interment of her ashes will be held at Forest Park Cemetery on Monday 22nd Decemeber at 12pm noon, followed by a gather of family and friends in St Cedds Social Club.
Caritas Christmas Reversed Advent Calendars – Now Available
During this Advent season, Caritas Diocese of Brentwood invites you to prepare your heart through giving. Join us in collecting essential items for those who struggling this Christmas. Calendars can be found in the church porch. Please bring your donations to the Church by Sunday 21st December so they can be collected and distributed on Monday 22nd December. Donated items will be divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation.
New Brentwood Directory
Brentwood Directory on SALE THIS Sunday £3.00 each.
Lower Hall toilets – NOW COMPLETED
We are delighted to inform parishioners the refurbishment of the Lower Hall toilets is now completed! From this Sunday we ask Parishioners and visitors to use toilets in the Lower Hall instead of the toilet in the Sacristy. Thank you for your understanding.
Wednesday Bingo Club
The Wednesday Bingo club is on from 1pm in the lower hall.
Legion of Mary – Eucharistic Celebration – 13/12/2025
All are welcome to join the Legion of Mary on Saturday 13th December from 10am for their Eucharistic celebration and rosary procession of the Immaculate Conception. The program includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, reflections, talks, activities and lunch. All are welcome to come! Please contact Veronica for more information.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
Offertory Procession
We are 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.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
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: Krystyna Zabek, Patrick Bell, Sarah Parkes, Patrick Langan, Clare Larkman (Gummett), Barney Crowe, Samantha St-
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Angela Gummett, Jim Coady, Anton Xavier Fernandez, Lidwina D’Sa, Salvacao Desa Miranda, Angela Lee, Joanna Felicitas Fernandez, Pat Maguire, Jim Coady.
Last Collection: £1160.35. 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-
Medjugorje Pilgrimages 11-
Upcoming St Cedd’s Social Club events
Thursday 11th December Quiz night from 8pm to 10pm £2 Quiz entry fee per person teams of up to 6 people.
Friday 19th December Christmas Bingo lower hall from 8pm £10 for 10 games plus raffle.
New Year’s Eve Dance 31st December Lower Hall, Doors opened 8pm Music from 8:30pm with Declan Gaynor. Admission £8, Bring your own food/nibbles Plus Raffle
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 ).