Parish News
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy for the HOLY SOULS will be said from Monday to Saturday in the month of November after morning mass, on Friday and Saturday, Chaplet will be said during Exposition. Please join us remembering our faithful departed.
Communion Class
Continues today at 9.30am followed by mass at 11.00am.
Confirmation Class
Today at 4.30pm in the upper hall followed by mass at 6.30pm.
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES are available in the porch. Please collect an envelope and write clearly the names of your faithful departed you wish to be remembered in prayers and Masses during the month of November. All your donations will go to La Salette Missions. Thank you for your generosity. PLEASE KINDLY RETURN THEM TO THE PRESBYTERY ASAP.
Bazaar Collection
Over the next few weeks, we will be collecting various things for our Christmas Bazaar, therefore if you can contribute in any way then please do. This week from Monday 10th November to on Sunday 16th November we will be collecting “Cosmetics & New Gifts”, then from Monday 17th November to Sunday 23rd November we will be collecting “Bottles of Wine or Spirits” and finally from Monday 24th November to Friday 28th November we will be collecting “New Toys”. There will be boxes in the porch that you can leave your contributions in or alternatively you can give them to Fr Mariusz or Fr Adam in the presbytery, your support is greatly appreciated.
Bazaar Fundraising Coffee Morning
Thank you to all who came to Special Bazaar fund raising Coffee Morning and Quiz Night. So far we have raised Quiz Night £610 and Coffee morning £209.71 towards the Bazaar which is fantastic. The next coffee morning will be held on Sunday 23rd November where we will be selling delicious homemade cakes, another raffle and mulled wine all to raise funds for the Bazaar. If you want to bake a cake, cakes or some savoury snacks then please contact Sally Stubbs 0208-
Fundraiser for Parish Bazaar – Race Night Friday 21st November
Come along for a fun night at the races and see if you can pick a winner or two... Entry is £4 per person (including race card) and it will hosted in the social club. With 8 races and a BIG PRIZE race at the end you know you are in for a good night. There will be an opportunity to buy a horse on each race (you can pre-
St Aidan’s Catholic Primary Academy
Reception open morning 19th November 2025 Call the school office on 0208 590 5223 to book a morning tour of the school and see our lovely school in action. If your child is 4 years old before 31st August 2026 you must apply for a primary school application online: www.redbridge.gov.uk/schools/primary-
Deadline for applications 15/1/2026
Benton road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4AS
www.staidansacademy.org
Pilgrimage to Walsingham – Saturday 23rd May 2026
We are planning to organise a parish pilgrimage to Walsingham to join the diocese of Brentwood on Saturday 23rd May 2026. Mass will be celebrated at the Basilica before walking the Holy Mile of the grounds of Walsingham Abbey. The cost is £25. If you would like to go please speak to Frs. Adam/Mariusz , £10 non-
New Parish Mass Books
The new parish mass books for the next liturgical year (Year A) have now arrived and are available to sponsor from THIS Sunday. There will be a list for donors to provide details and we ask that the suggested £5 donation per book to be given to the Frs. Mariusz /Adam. Please clearly write on the list if you wish for the book to be donated ‘In memory of’ or ‘Thanksgiving’ so this can be added to the labels correctly. We ask that only one person’s name or family name is requested per book. Parishioners are welcomed to sponsor more than one book. We are very appreciative of your support.
Coffee Morning
Hot and cold drinks served with beautiful homemade cakes are served in the lower hall after 9:30am and 11am mass on Sunday. Parishioners are welcome to join after mass.
Lower Hall toilets
Please note that the lower hall toilets are out of use. Please use the portaloos or upstairs hall toilets when visiting the lower hall or social club.
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Claire Bailey, Mrs & Mr Elliffe and David Walker.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED or ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:
Marius Joseph, Fr Jimmy Sheils, Francis Prest, Barney O’Neill, Sebastian Nazareth, Sheila Simmonds, Erangance Siriwardhane, Ray Morrissey, Ophelia Soarces.
Last Collection: £979.67. 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-
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: Our repository in the lower hall is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
THE LEGION OF MARY every Tuesday at 6.30-
Christmas Bazaar Fundraising events
Fundraiser for Parish Bazaar – Race Night Friday 21st November
Come along for a fun night at the races and see if you can pick a winner or two... Entry is £4 per person (including race card) and it will hosted in the social club. With 8 races and a BIG PRIZE race at the end you know you are in for a good night. There will be an opportunity to buy a horse on each race (you can pre-
Extra Special Coffee Mornings 2nd November and 23rd November after 9.30 and 11am masses
To kick start the Bazaar fund raising we will be hosting an extra special coffee morning with cakes, savouries, raffle prizes and Christmas music to set the atmosphere on Sunday 2nd November and Sunday 23rd November. If you don’t normally come along to the coffee mornings, then this is a great opportunity for you to start whilst supporting the parish. This is a great opportunity to network with other parishioners whilst having great tasting cakes and a nice warm drink. The raffle will be drawn after the 11am mass coffee morning. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. If you want to bake a cake, cakes or some savoury snacks then please contact Sally Stubbs 0208-
Diocese News and School Vacancies
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 -
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Headteacher-
Closing date 10/11/25 Start date April 2026
https://assisicatholictrust.com/holy-
Our Lady Immaculate School
Headteacher – Our Lady Immaculate School, Chelmsford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Thursday 20th November 2025
St Aidan’s Catholic Primary Academy
Reception open morning -
Call the school office on 0208 590 5223 to book a morning tour of the
school and see our lovely school in action.
Headteacher Vacancy-
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Tuesday 6th January 2026
Further information is on the diocesan website -
Headteacher Vacancy– Our Lady Immaculate School, Chelmsford
Deadline for applications: 12:00 (noon), Thursday 20th November 2025
Further information is on the diocesan website -
Become a Trustee and support BCCS
Brentwood Catholic Children’s Society is currently seeking new Trustees with expertise in fundraising and marketing to help us expand our reach and strengthen our impact. Your skills and experience could play a vital role in shaping the future for children and young people, ensuring we continue providing essential services to children and families in need.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or know someone who might be a great fit, please do not hesitate to contact our Director, Bernadette Fisher, at bfisher@bccs.org.uk. She will be delighted to hear from you.
BCYS
23rd November 2025 is World Youth Sunday, celebrating the young people of our Church. There will be a second collection to support the work of the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service, helping young people grow in faith through retreats, pilgrimages, and leadership opportunities.
Dei Verbum Talk
Celebrated biblical scholar and translator Fr Nicholas King SJ will be considering how the document on the Bible of the Second Vatican Council -