Parish News
PARISH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR -
FEAST OF ST CEDD
THIS Sunday 20th October at 11.00am Mass. After the Mass all are invited for refreshments in the Lower Hall.
FUNERAL MASS
The Funeral Mass for Barney O’Neill will take place on Thursday 31st October at 11.00am mass at St Cedd followed by burial at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest Road, Hainault.
The Funeral Mass for Sherwood Prest (brother of Francis) will take place on Friday 25th October at 10.00am at St Elizabeth of Portugal Catholic Church in Richmond
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS:
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals, Mrs & Mr Elliffe, Clement P., Linda Royceston, David Walker.
CONFESSION TIME CHANGE
As from Saturday 2nd November confession will be heard from 9.30am -
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION 2024/25:
First meeting for the Parents and Children for First Holy Communion Programme THIS Sunday 20th October at 9.45am in the Lower Hall;
First Meeting for the Parents and Candidates for Confirmation Programme THIS Sunday 20th October after 11am Mass in the Upper Room on the Parish Hall.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA Programme covers many aspects of Catholicism, including Scripture, Sacramental Life, Catholic Practice & traditions -
ALTAR SERVERS: Children who have already made their First Communion and would like to serve at Masses on Sunday please collect the registration form from the sacristy.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
If you are thinking of having your child baptized in the near future, you need to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Next baptism preparation will on Tuesday 5th November at 6:30pm in the church. Please contact one of the priests to register for the baptism preparation. You must be a registered member of the parish and attend Sunday Mass. Please bring the following: Proof that at least one parent is a Catholic (your Baptismal, Confirmation certificate); or a letter from the parish where you grew up, which confirms you are Catholic. If you live outside our parish you should have a written permission from your parish priest to have your child baptized at St Cedd.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
We are looking for a voluntary help with editing parish newsletter in the office (basic skills to use Microsoft word are essential). If you can spare 1-
BELONGING GROUP: Belonging 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 2nd November from 1-
Youth Gather, Essex Outdoors, East Mersea, 26th – 27th October
Applications are now open and you can apply and find all information at www.bcys.net/events/yg24/
THE LEGION OF MARY prayer meetings is held in the committee room on the first floor of the Parish hall every Tuesday at 6.30-
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass. Should you require anything in the meantime please contact Kathy Butcher via 07777663724.
November Remembrance Envelopes are available from THIS Sunday. All your donations will go to La Salette Missions. Thank your for your generosity.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
BINGO IN THE LOWER HALL every Wednesday at 1pm.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: Thank you for your last Sunday’s collection of £1102.50 (envelopes £607.50; loose £495).
ST CEDD’S CLUB: Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 11pm; Friday 6:00pm to 11pm; Saturday 5:00pm to 11pm; Sunday 12noon to 11pm.
FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER CARIBBEAN NIGHT FROM 7:30 PM, FOOD SERVED AT 8.00PM
3 COURSE MEAL WITH A GLASS OF RUM PUNCH.TICKET ONLY EVENT,TICKETS £20 EACH CONTACT MARK 07984169087. MUSIC & DANCING UNTIL 12AM WITH DJ BAS
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER ST CEDDS BAZAAR FUNDRAISER QUIZ NIGHT
LOWER HALL FROM 7 -
FRIDAY 1st and 15th NOVEMBER BINGO LOWER HALL.FROM 8PM £7 FOR 7 GAMES PLUS RAFFLE.