Parish News
Divine Mercy Sunday
The death of Pope Francis RiP.
After Pope Francis gave the Papal blessing on Easter Sunday and travelled in his Popemobile around St Peter’s Square on last time we learned of his death on Monday Easter morning. He passed away as the 267 Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The incredible outpouring of love and sadness that has been generated by his death has certainly been phenomenal. His simplicity of life, his love of the poor, his care for the environment was appreciated and respected by all Christians and non-
Now as we look ahead for the historic task of choosing a new Pope gets underway in Rome (after a period of mourning) we ask you all, please keep the conclave in your prayers over the days ahead so that they will be truly led by the Holy Spirit.
Divine Mercy Sunday 27th April 2025
The title of Divine Mercy is rooted in the apparitions Sister Maria Faustina who lived from 1905 to 1938. Jesus revealed to her his great desire to show mercy to all humanity, a mercy especially tied to the traditional hour of his death, at 3.00pm. A plenary indulgence is a “full” remission of the punishment and suffering due to forgiven sin in the afterlife. Divine Mercy Sunday is compared to the second baptism where we receive total forgiveness of our sins. The decree stated that the indulgence is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the pope) to the faithful who, on Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit completely detached from the affection for a sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father , Hail Mary, the creed and the Chaplet to Divine Mercy and a prayer for the pope receive a plenary indulgence.
Divine Mercy will be at St John Vianney Parish (Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0AD) starting at 1pm – 5pm. All are welcome to join Fr Rob for an afternoon of prayers, adoration and celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy. Fr Rob will hear confessions. The afternoon will conclude with Benediction and celebration of the Holy Mass. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome.
Mass at Brentwood Cathedral for Pope Francis
Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be held at Brentwood Cathedral on Sunday 27th April at 11:30am. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Alan. All are welcome to come.
James Stubbs RiP
Please pray for Jim Stubbs who died on 22nd April, may he rest in peace. We express our sympathy to wife Sally and her Family in this sad time.
His funeral will be on Tuesday 13th May at 11.00am
Next Sunday we will be celebrating parish First Holy Communion Mass at 11.00am, please pray for the Children and their Families.
First Communion Class -
Baptism Preparations
If you are thinking of having your child baptized in the near future, you must attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Next baptism preparation will on Monday 28th April 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.
Lenten Giving Calendar
Thank you to all who kindly donated towards the Caritas Lenten Giving Calendar. In total we divided 84 FULL carrier bags full of food and toiletries to Redbridge Foodbank and Ilford Salvation Army. Your generous donations will go towards helping those who are most in need. Please keep them in your prayers.
Gift Aid Envelopes 2025/26
The New Gift Aid envelopes are now in use. If you are a tax-
New Parish Mass Book
New volume 2 mass books have arrived and need to label soon. There 20 books still left to sponsor. If you wish to sponsor one or more books please come to the sacristy after mass. There is 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. Donors’ names will be entered into each book sponsored/donated. We ask that only one person’s name or family name is requested per book. Big thanks for your generosity.
First Friday Youth Mass
The next First Friday youth Mass and Exposition will be the 2nd May 2025 at 7:30pm. Please join us and bring a friend.
Brentwood Catholic Youth Service – Monthly Youth Mass
On the first Thursday, the BCYS invite young people, Youth Groups, Confirmation Groups and School Groups to celebrate Mass together with other young Catholics from all around the Diocese. The evening begins at 6pm with pizza and refreshments in the Parish Hall, followed by around an hour of input before celebrating Mass together at 7:30pm. The whole evening finishes around 8:30pm. There is no need to book and no cost for this -
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: Easter Collection £2819.18 + £185.00 contactless. Good Friday collection for Holy Land: £245.27. Thank you.
You can make a donation into our bank account, either as a one off or by a regular Standing Order. The details are as follows: Account Name: Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd
Account Number: 31017446 Sort Code: 40-
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Nora Pearce, Kevin Gummett, Breda Shanahan-
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME: Carmel Warboys, Mike Pearce, Barbara Evelyn Kelly, Bernard Gummett (Recently deceased), David McNeilly, Teresa Costello and Mary and Frankie Cox.
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 3rd May from 1-
THE LEGION OF MARY 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.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BINGO IN THE LOWER HALL ON A WEDNESDAY TILL FURTHER NOTICE.
Life in the Spirit Seminars:
Please save the date for the upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminars which are being held in Brentwood Cathedral Large Hall over 6 Tuesday evenings (29th April -
Marriage and Family Life
The Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage and Family Life will take place in Brentwood Cathedral on Saturday 21st June -