Parish News
Christmas 2025
at St Cedd’s:
Advent Reconciliation Service
(Friday 19th December at 7.30pm)
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 24th December
5.00 pm – Vigil Mass with the Nativity Play
11.30 pm – Carol Singing
12 midnight -
Christmas Day
Thursday 25th December
Masses 9.30 am & 11.00 am
No evening Mass at 6.30pm
St Stephen Day 26th December Mass at 10.00am
New Year’s Eve Thanksgiving Mass at 11.30pm
Fr Mariusz and Fr Adam
would like to wish all parishioners and visitors
a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Eucharistic Minister Commissioning THIS Sunday
This Sunday 5 parishioners will be commissioned for Ministry of the Eucharist at 11.00am Mass. Congratulations to Carmela, Lizzie, Veronica, Jollysna and Sister Jacinta. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin this role.
Morning Mass time change for THIS Monday
22nd December-
Please note there will be NO morning prayers or exposition on this day.
Christmas events for Children at St Cedd
THIS Sunday 21st Dec dress the Christmas tree after 11.am Mass
Monday 22nd Dec from 11.00am -
Tuesday 23rd Dec from 2pm-
If any child would like to be part of Nativity presentation during our Family Christmas Mass, please let us know in the sacristy or contact Maria Mackie 07714216924. Family Christmas vigil mass will be on 24th Dec at 5.00pm.
Caritas Christmas Reversed Advent Calendars/Parish Food Collection for those in need – LAST DAY TO DONATE IS THIS SUNDAY.
Join us in collecting essential items for those who struggling this Christmas. Please bring your donations to the Church by THIS Sunday 21st December so they can be collected and distributed on Monday 22nd December. Donated items will be divided between Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army.
Funeral Arrangements for Patrick Bell RIP
Please pray for Patrick Bell who has died recently. The funeral Mass for Patrick will take place on Tuesday 23rd December at 11am. The reception of the body will be on Monday 22nd December at 4pm. Please keep wife Bridget and the Family in your prayers at this difficult time.
Sarah Parkes RIP
Sarah wished to be laid at rest with her father, so the interment of her ashes will be held at Forest Park Cemetery on Monday 22nd December at 12pm, followed by a gather of family and friends in St Cedd’s Social Club.
Offertory Procession
We have reintroduced the Offertory Procession with gifts and collection. We would like to ask 2 parishioners/ visitors to take the gifts during our offertory hymn. Thank you.
Last Collection: £800.76 Thank you for continued generous financial support. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
Christmas Collection is your personal gift to the priests.
If you are in the Gift Aid please ensure you use your Christmas envelope, there are extra Mission Fund envelopes in the entrance just put your GA envelope number. You may like to make an offering contactless or it can also be made electronically to the parish account (details of bank account as above) with ref Christmas Offering. Thank your for your generous support.
Lower Hall toilets – NOW COMPLETED
The toilets are now available for use by parishioners and visitors, entrance through the blue entrance door to the Lower Hall. Thank you.
Wednesday Bingo Club
No Wednesday Bingo club until 21st January.
Upcoming St. Cedd’s Social Club events
New Year’s Eve Dance 31st December Lower Hall, Doors opened 8pm Music from 8:30pm with Declan Gaynor. Admission £8, Bring your own food/nibbles Plus Raffle
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Claire Bailey.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED: Bishop Thomas McMahon, Maureen Banville, Patrick Bell, Sarah Parkes.
AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Gertrude Joseph, Timothy Christopher Kelly, John Flavin, Ryan McGovern, Ellen Grewal.
We hope you can join us for our very special annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in which the Christmas story is interspersed with a selection of Christmas hymns and carols. This will take place in Brentwood Cathedral this coming Sunday 21st December at 4pm. The music will be provided by our Brentwood Cathedral Choir, Stephen King : Organist and Andrew Wright : Director.
Medjugorje Pilgrimages 11-
The total cost for the May pilgrimage is £770 and the September pilgrimage is £789. A £30 discount will be given to those who book and pay a £150 deposit before the end of January 2026. The package includes flights, luggage, transfers, half board at the hotel, plus our own guide for the week. To book and for further information please phone Gail on 07989 879148 or email gail.hewett@hotmail.com. Thank you.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes – FEBRUARY
Join our pilgrimage to Lourdes travelling overnight by luxury coach from 9 to 14 February 2026.
It is always a beautiful and deeply spiritual experience soaking in the Spirit of Jesus as we travel to honour Our Blessed Mother.
Leaving Slough and Ealing Broadway on 9 Feb 2026 and departing Lourdes on 13 February for a visit to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Rue de Bac, Paris on 14 February morning and arriving in London later on 14 February 2026
Full board, exciting festival devotional program, experience the Blessed Sacrament Procession of the Sick, the Candlelight Marian Rosary Procession and the International Mass on the Feast Day followed by Stations, Confessions and Adoration with Hour of Mercy. Travel, full board and program cost £590. Call millie on 07957594646 for more info.
Diocese News and School Vacancies
Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Diocese – Save the Date
Join Bishop Alan and pilgrims from across our diocese in Lourdes next summer: Friday 17th -
Ursuline Academy Ilford
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant.
Please see the school’s website for further information The Ursuline Academy Ilford -
Headteacher Vacancy-
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 6th January 2026
Further information is on the diocesan website -
THE PALMER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8EU
Calling all Canon Palmer Catholic School Alumni to come to our 65th Anniversary on Friday 9th January 2026 at 2pm. Visit our website at www.tpc.academy for further details and to register an interest for future events.
Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!
You are warmly welcomed to an evening of praise and worship, including mass and adoration. Save the dates: Friday 16th of January and Friday 13th of February 2026. Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, including refreshments after. Venue: The Blessed Sacrament Church, 116 Melbourne Avenue, CM12DU, Chelmsford. Bring your friends!
Organised by the CDSC ( Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion ).