Parish News
Pentecost Sunday
‘As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you. Receive the Holy Spirit’
Lourdes Fundraising Coffee Morning
Thank you to all those who attended the fund raising coffee morning last Sunday. A total of £421 was raised from the raffle and cake sale, as well as 2 donations of £250 and £300. We thank all those who supported in baking cakes and preparing the raffle.
Confirmation Mass NEXT Sunday
TODAY on Pentecost at 11am Mass we will celebrate the Confirmation where 26 Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please pray for our Young people and their Families that strengthened and guided by the Holy Spirit, they bear witness to Christ through their lives. We would also like to thank our catechists Sr Annemarie, Peter, Odi and Adeline who have given their time to the young people during the programme.
Maria Deane – Retiring this week
Maria has served as the housekeeper for La Salette Missionaries since 1996. We would like to thank her for 30 years of dedicated service to the priests and wish Maria many blessings in her well-
Liturgy Meeting
THIS Tuesday 26th May at 7:30pm in the presbytery. All are welcome to join.
New Volume of Mass Books
Will be used from NEXT Sunday, many thanks to all for generous donations for mass books.
Mary’s Meals appeal
Will be on Sunday 31st May at all Masses. A second will be taken on that day. Thank you for you generosity.
Deposing of Holy Items
It has been noticed that broken rosaries, crosses, images and other Holy items have been left in the porch of the church. We kindly ask that parishioners dispose of these items themselves. Any crosses/crucifies may be buried but religious images and prayer books/novena cards can be shredded and recycled. There is no need for these items to be brought to the church to be disposed of.
Ilford Salvation Army – Grief Café
Ilford Salvation Army will be hosting a grief café on the first Wednesday of each month starting on 3rd June 2026 at 1pm till 3pm. This will be a safe space to speak about your grief. Hot drinks and cakes will be available. The address will be Ilford Salvation Army, 15 Clements Road, IG1 1BH. For more information, please email ilford@salvationarmy.org.uk. All are welcome to join.
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.
Thank you for last week collection of £999.56. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
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 Who’s anniversaries occur at this time: Beryl Allain, Hazel McGivern and Lorna Lee.
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.
Sunday 24th May -
Events from Brentwood Catholic Youth Service
World Youth Day 2027 (Seoul, South Korea)
Be part of something extraordinary at World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Travel with the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service to join hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo for this global celebration of faith. Open to those currently in Year 13 and above. Details and applications: www.bcys.net/events/wyd27
Vacancy for Hospital Lay Chaplain at Basildon Hospital
All applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to deal with the private and confidential nature of the role. The post will be part-
The salary is £13.45 per hour. The closing date for applications is 29th May 2026 and suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to basildon@brcdt.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 6th June from 1-
The Legion of Mary every Tuesday at 6.30-
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.