Parish News
Parish Christmas Bazaar Saturday 28th Nov from 2.00pm (hot food will be served from 1.00pm in the lower hall)
Over the next few weeks, we will be collecting various things for our Christmas Bazaar, therefore if you can contribute in any way then please do. This week from Monday 16th Nov to Sunday 22nd Nov we will be collecting “Bottles of Wine or Spirits” and “New Toys”. There will be boxes in the porch that you can leave your contributions in or alternatively you can leave at the presbytery, your support is greatly appreciated.
Celebrating 60 Years of St. Cedd’s Parish and Social Club
A big thank you to all who was involved in organising our wonderful 60th Anniversary Celebration yesterday!
First Holy Communion – Parent and Child Meeting
The First Communion meeting will take place on Sunday 22nd November at 9:30am. All parents and children registered on this year’s programme, are expected to attend.
Confirmation Class continues today at 4:30pm.
World Youth Sunday 22nd November
There will be a second collection for the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service, supporting events, retreats and pilgrimages for young people in Essex and East London.
If you wish, you can also donate online at www.bcys.net/donate, and please do visit the website to find out more about how to get involved.
Change of Mass Time – 24th November
Please note that morning mass on Tuesday 24th November will be taking place at 9am. There will be NO Morning Prayer and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. S
Advent 7am Morning Mass on Wednesdays
Please note that from Wednesday 2nd December, 7.00am morning mass will be introduced over the Advent period. The 7.00am morning mass will take place on each Wednesday during advent. The 10.00am mass will continue as normal. All are welcome to join.
Parking outside the Church
It has come to our attention that cars are being regularly parked outside the church. Please DO NOT park cars outside the church at any other time. This poses a health and safety risk for worshipers. Thank you for your co-
Church Cleaning
We are looking for more support from parishioners to help with the church cleaning. We are very appreciative our current Friday morning cleaning team but also recognize the need for more help with this going forward. We are currently looking at a Thursday evening or Saturday morning (after mass). There is a list in the sacristy for those who wish to volunteer to put their name down on what suits them the most.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
Thank you for last week collection of £910.00. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Parish Mass Books
This is the final week to sponsor a Mass book. There 40 books still available to those who wish to sponsor one. If you or your Family would like to sponsor a book or books there a list in the sacristy. 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 suggested £5 donation per book. Thank you
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit an HR Administrator
From: 30 November 2026
Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026 noon
Please see website for further details www.uai.org.uk/joining-
Invitation to a Mass of Thanksgiving
All parishioners from across the diocese are warmly invited to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated by Bishop Timothy Menezes following his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Brentwood. All are welcome.
Masses will be celebrated in three locations:
Tuesday 8th Dec: 11:00 a.m – Cathedral Church of St Mary & St Helen, Ingrave Road, Brentwood CM15 8AT
Tuesday 8th Dec: 7:30 p.m – St Antony of Padua Church, St Antony’s Road, Forest Gate, London E7 9QB
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CHAPTER OF CANONS MASS will take place in the Cathedral Church of St Mary & St Helen, Brentwood on Monday, 14th December at 10.30am Celebrated by Bishop Timothy Menezes. All are very welcome to attend.
NEW ROLE. CATHEDRAL HOUSE
We are looking for a new assistant within the Chancery and Tribunal Offices. The role will be to provide administrative and practical support to help to ensure the continued smooth running of the offices. The successful candidate will initially work 12 hours per week (3 days, 10am – 2pm), with the role expected to develop over the next few years into additional hours and increased responsibilities. Office based at the Diocesan Offices in Brentwood. For more details or to apply please email: hr@brcdt.org. Closing date for applications, 5pm on 16 November 2026
St. Cedd’s Social Club Forth Coming Events
Friday 20th November
Race Night In Club.From 7:30pm First Race at 8pm. Entry £4 per person includes race card. Buy a horse on the night for each race £3 or buy beforehand from Mark 07984169087. Raffle on the night Bar facilities available. All proceeds go to St Cedds Parish Bazaar.
Friday 4th December
Family Bingo Lower Hall from 8pm. £7 for 7 Games plus Raffle.
We remember those who are sick or housebound: Bridget Bell, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Hannhh Ophilia Soares and Jim Coady
Bus stop name FINAL Update
Daniel Kelly, who took a lead on this matter, has written a full report which you can read on the parish website or copies will be available in the porch. We thank Daniel and those involved in challenging TFL’s decision to change the bus stop name.
Parishioners you will be aware that, around Easter this year, Transport for London (TfL) imposed a change to the name of our local bus stops from the long-
Since this change was introduced, St Cedd’s has made considerable efforts to persuade TfL to reinstate the former name, which had served as a recognised local landmark for parishioners, residents and visitors alike for many years. Unfortunately, TfL has now issued a further and final response confirming that it does not intend to reverse its decision and remains unwilling to restore the reference to St Cedd’s RC Church within the bus stop name.
Needless to say, this outcome is deeply disappointing, although perhaps not entirely surprising. It is particularly frustrating that the historical significance and community value of the former name appear to have been given less weight than maintaining a relatively recent change. The reinstatement of the St Cedd’s name would also have provided a fitting contribution to our forthcoming celebrations marking the Church’s 60th Anniversary.
Throughout this process, a robust case was presented and pursued through every reasonable avenue available. Representations were made to the following:
TfL Customer Services on multiple occasions.
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TfL‘s Senior Customer Services and Complaints Managers within London Buses.
TfL’s Commissioner, Andy Lord -
Our local Member of Parliament.
Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Chair of the TfL Board -
These representations sought to highlight not only the historical significance of St Cedd’s RC Church within the local community, but also the practical value of retaining a well-
Whilst this is not the outcome we had hoped for, we can take some comfort in knowing that every reasonable effort was made to challenge the decision and advocate on behalf of the parish and wider community. Regrettably, despite these efforts, TfL has chosen not to alter its position.
At present, it appears unlikely that TfL will revisit the matter unless new circumstances arise in the future. For now, we must reluctantly accept its decision, while taking encouragement from the strong support shown by parishioners, residents and others throughout the campaign.
We would like to thank everyone who supported these efforts and helped demonstrate the important role that St Cedd’s RC Church continues to play in the life of our local community.
The campaign may not have achieved its objective, but it has clearly shown the strength of feeling, pride and affection that exists for St Cedd’s Parish and its place within the community.