Parish News
Lourdes Fundraising Coffee Morning
THIS Sunday after 9:30am and 11am masses, we will be raising funds to support 2 young people in the parish to attend the BCYS Pilgrimage to Lourdes in July. There will be cakes to buy as well as a raffle tickets. All proceeds go to the Lourdes Fund.
Confirmation Class -
THIS Tuesday, 19th of May at 7.00pm at St. Cedd's church there will be a Reconciliation Service for our 26 Confirmation Candidates and their families. There will be extra priests available for Confessions. This will follow rehearsal and a short meeting with parents. Please be on time and bring with you completed and signed by your Sponsors the yellow cards you have received in envelopes. Please also bring your Confirmation You CAT Books and You CAT Prayer Books.
Confirmation Mass NEXT Sunday
NEXT Sunday on Pentecost at 11am Mass 26 Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please pray for our Young people and their Families that strengthened and guided by the Holy Spirit, they bear witness to Christ through their lives.
Liturgy Meeting
The next liturgy meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th May at 7:30pm in the presbytery. All are welcome to join.
Mary’s Meals appeal
Will be on Sunday 31st May at all Masses. A second will be taken on that day. Thank you for you generosity.
Deposing of Holy Items
It has been noticed that broken rosaries, crosses, images and other Holy items have been left in the porch of the church. We kindly ask that parishioners dispose of these items themselves. Any crosses/crucifies need to be buried but religious images and prayer books/novena cards can be shredded and recycled. There is no need for these items to be brought to the church to be disposed of.
Parish Mass Books
We ask parishioners for donations for our Parish Mass Books (Year A volume no 2). If you want 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; donations can be made by cash or card. 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, sponsors list is in the sacristy. We are very appreciative of your support. New Mass Books will be in use on Sunday after Pentecost
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.
Thank you for last week collection of £923.85. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
A vacancy has arisen for a Hospital Chaplain All applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to deal with the private and confidential nature of the role. The post will be part-
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to basildon@brcdt.org
We remember those who are sick or housebound: Elaine Wishart, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those who’s anniversaries occur at this time: Hazel McGivern and Lorna Lee.
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.
Sunday 24th May -
Events from Brentwood Catholic Youth Service
World Youth Day 2027 (Seoul, South Korea)
Be part of something extraordinary at World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Travel with the Brentwood Catholic Youth Service to join hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world, gathered with Pope Leo for this global celebration of faith. Open to those currently in Year 13 and above. Details and applications: www.bcys.net/events/wyd27
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 6th June from 1-
The Legion of Mary every Tuesday at 6.30-
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass.
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.