Parish News
Coffee and Bible studies during coffee morning
From the liturgy meeting recently, we recognised that after the Parish Mission, we needed to introduce opportunities for the parish to dive deeper in to the gospel readings. From Sunday 28th June, during coffee morning, after 9:30am and 11am Masses, the Sunday gospel readings along with reflective questions will be on the tables in the lower hall. We encourage Parishioners to take a moment to re-
St John Bosco Children’s Camp, summer 2026 – places filling fast
Applications are open for children currently in school year 5 – 7 (i.e. aged 9-
Name Change of 86 Bus Stop outside St. Cedd’s
A formal parish response to review the change of bus stop has been sent to TfL’s customer service. Once we have more updates we will share this with parishioners.
THE HOLY LAND: GIFT OR ENTITLEMENT? – TALK AT GIDEA PARK
For decades the struggle over the Land has led to conflict in the Middle East. How should believers interpret the biblical texts related to the Land?
Our renowned speaker, Fr John Deehan, is a Scripture scholar, who taught for many years at Allen Hall Seminary. Fr John will speak on Saturday 4th July from 11 am until 1 pm, with break for lunch, at Christ the Eternal High Priest Catholic Church, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH. Admission free. Coffee from 10.30. The event will also be available via live stream on www.whatgoodnews.org
Maranatha at Grays 19 June 2026
Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus! All are warmly invited to an evening of prayer, praise and worship, including Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, where we come together to encounter the Holy Spirit and share fellowship in a Catholic context. At St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays RM17 6SR on Friday 19th June 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with refreshments afterwards. Come and join us!
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 4th July from 1-
Day for Life 2026
On Sunday, 21 June, we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org. The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund, which distributes grants to organisations that promote respect for life from conception until natural death. You can also donate online via the Day for Life website."
Brentwood Chancery Office
If you know the whereabouts of the following persons, please contact the Tribunal Office on 01277 265283 quoting the reference number given. It is important that the chancery make contact with them, if possible, in order to protect their rights under Canon Law.
Mrs Abisola Arema 29/25
Ms Analiza Millano 2/26
Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea)
Is seeking one volunteer from this parish please to help with Sea Sunday (which falls on 11/12 July this year) in this parish. This is the day when the Church comes together to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, and takes a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris. The volunteer will read out the appeal (which Stella Maris will provide) at the end of Masses that weekend. If you can kindly do this, please contact roland.hayes@stellamarismail.org
Thank you for last week collection of £882.30. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
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.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
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: Pat Donnelly, Bridget Bell, Elaine Wishart, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Godwin Bower, Leonida Alvarez, Ante Iacob, Pansy Berlie, Beryl Allain, Hazel McGivern and Lorna Lee.