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Pat Donnelly RIP – Funeral Details
Pat Donnelly’s funeral mass will be THIS Tuesday at 11.00am. Reception of the body will be on Monday at 5.00pm. The family would like to honour Pat’s request for donations to the Belonging group in lieu of flowers for her funeral.
SAVE THE DATE -
Mark your calendars! 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.
To make this milestone a true success, we are forming a 60th celebration committee. Led by Mark Butcher, the team will be coordinating Mass participation, food, decorations, and a special remembrance booklet. If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Mark at 07984169087
Share Your Memories & Photos We want to look back on six decades of our wonderful community. Do you have old photos taken at parish events, in our halls, or at the social club? Please share copies with us (and let us know the year/date if you remember it!).
We are also collecting your stories. What does St. Cedd’s mean to you? How many generations of your family have walked through our doors? What special moments have you celebrated here? Help us honour everything that makes St. Cedd’s so special.
The Priests return to the Brentwood Diocese: Fr. Eugene O'Hagan and Fr. Martin O'Hagan -
ADOREMUS 2026 -
This year, after major Eucharistic events in Liverpool and Birmingham, the Adoremus Eucharistic Festival comes to London. It will take place on Saturday 10th October 2026.
For more information see poster attached.
The day will begin at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark with presentations on Art and Life at 10 am and Mass concelebrated by the Bishops of England and Wales at 12:00, followed by a keynote address by HE Timothy Cardinal Radcliffe, OP on ‘The Eucharist: Our Sacrament of Hope in dark times’.
The main event will then be a Eucharistic Procession to Westminster Cathedral at 3pm ending with Benediction given by Bishop James Curry at 5.00pm.
Thank you for last week collection of £801.42. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
The Gift Aid scheme remains an important way of increasing your offertory collection. It is available to all UK taxpayers. You are not required to give a specific amount every week but, whatever you give through donations, Sunday offertory collections, Mass intentions, etc. will be increased 25% by the Government at no extra cost to you. If you are not on the scheme and would like to be part of it all you need to do is to complete and sign the Gift Aid declaration form. Please contact parish office or speak to the priest.
World Apostolate of Fatima – Brentwood Cathedral
On Saturday, 12th September the Diocese of Brentwood will host the Visitation of the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta & Francisco, at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood. This will be a Day of Prayer & Devotions, with the opportunity for the veneration of the relics. Bishop Alan accompanied by Priests of the Diocese will concelebrate Holy Mass, this will be followed by the Consecration Prayer of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Bishop Alan. As this is a Day of Prayer, we ask all those participating to bring a packed lunch, teas and coffees will be available in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Following lunch, there will be a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with recitation of the Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation. Communal Recitation and reflection on the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed, and then a Docu-
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 5th September 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
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.
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: Bridget Bell, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Joanna Felicitas Fernandez, Pat Donnelly, and Elaine Wishart.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
Brentwood Catholic Children Service Event
BCCS invites you to join them on an exclusive, personal tour of Ingatestone Hall, conducted by the Petre family, offering unbeatable insight of the past and present of his Grade I listed building and gardens, followed by a hot drink and homemade biscuit on Thursday 3rd September, 11:00-
Bus Stop name change
Latest letter to TFL
29th July 2026
Mr Andy Lord
Commissioner of Transport for London
Dear Mr Andy Lord,
I am writing to seek your support in reviewing TfL's decision to remove the longstanding bus stop name "St Cedd's Roman Catholic Church" and replace it with "Kingswood Road."
I appreciate the detailed response provided by TfL Customer Services on 8 July 2026. However, I respectfully believe that the decision does not fully recognise the unique role St Cedd's Church has played as a landmark, community hub and navigational reference point for many decades.
While I understand TfL's commitment to maintaining consistency in bus stop naming across the network, I would suggest that the circumstances surrounding St Cedd's warrant special consideration. The church is not simply a local place of worship; it is a longstanding institution that has served generations of residents and has become deeply embedded in the identity of the local area. For many people, particularly elderly residents, visitors and those unfamiliar with local street names, the church provides a far more recognisable point of reference than "Kingswood Road".
TfL's response states that church names are generally reserved for buildings recognised beyond their immediate locality. Whilst I appreciate the principle behind this policy, bus stop names are primarily intended to assist passengers in navigating local communities. In this context, local recognition and practical wayfinding value should carry significant weight. For many years, the name "St Cedd's Roman Catholic Church" fulfilled this role effectively and without apparent confusion or difficulty for passengers.
The replacement name, "Kingswood Road", is a generic residential street name that offers little distinctive identity. By contrast, St Cedd's Church is a unique, permanent and highly visible landmark that is immediately recognisable within the area. As such, the former stop name arguably provided greater clarity and navigational value than the current one.
I am also unconvinced by the suggestion that retaining the church name would create pressure for the recognition of other nearby places of worship. Indeed, less than 1.5 miles away, a bus stop on the 86 route references the “Church of St Peter & St Paul's”, and a bus stop on the EL3 route less thana mile away also references the “St. Thomas More Catholic Church”, demonstrating that exceptions to a strictly road-
Furthermore, the significance of St Cedd's extends well beyond its religious function. The church has considerable historical, architectural and social importance and has served as a focal point for the community for generations. Its role encompasses not only worship but also community activities, charitable events, funerals, weddings, school-
I am particularly concerned that insufficient weight appears to have been given to the heritage value of the church. The bus stop carried the name "St Cedd's Roman Catholic Church" for many years and became firmly established in local usage and public understanding. Its longstanding presence on the network demonstrates that the name was useful, widely recognised and effective in assisting passengers. To my knowledge, there is no evidence that it caused confusion or operational difficulties during the substantial period in which it was in use.
Importantly, this request is not seeking the creation of a new naming precedent. Rather, it seeks the reinstatement of a long-
I would respectfully suggest that retaining a well-
I therefore kindly ask that you give personal consideration to this matter and support a review of the decision. A pragmatic exception in this instance would acknowledge the significance of St Cedd's Church to the community whilst preserving a familiar and meaningful landmark for passengers.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. I would be grateful for any assistance you are able to offer and look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Fr Mariusz Fura
Parish Priest
St Cedd's Roman Catholic Church
TFL response
Ref: 24069342
5 August 2026
Dear Father Fura
Thank you for getting in touch again and for your detailed explanation on why you believe the bus stop name should be changed to St Cedd's Roman Catholic Church. I appreciate the thoughtful points you have made and the strength of feeling that exists regarding this matter within the local community.
I understand that you are disappointed with the previous response, and I recognise the important role that St Cedd's Church plays within the local area and that it represents a well-
I’m sorry that I cannot give a more positive response, but I thank you again for taking the time to write in and to share your views. While we’re unable to agree to your request, I appreciate your continued interest in improving local transport information for customers and visitors.
Kind regards,
Centre Team Manager
Olivia Newell
Transport for London Customer Services