Parish News
Coffee and Bible discussions – Continues THIS week
After 9:30am and 11am, coffee morning will be happening in the lower hall with today’s Gospel reading reflections. Today’s reflection will be looking at Matthew 13: 44-
Newsletter Update for summer
TODAY Sunday 26th July will be the last for printed newsletter until Sunday 6th September. Weekly mass intentions will be displayed in the porch alongside any important news. If you have any news that will be place in the porch, please leave a note in the presbytery so this can be updated.
Wednesday Bingo – Summer Update
There will be NO Wedneday bingo in the lower hall over the summer period. The group will return on Wednesday 9th September at 1pm.
Pat Donnelly RIP – Funeral Details
Pat Donnelly’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 4th August at 11am. Reception of the body will be on Monday 3rd August at 5pm. The family would like to honour Pat’s request for donations to the Belonging group in lieu of flowers for her funeral. Please continue to keep Pat’s family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time.
SAVE THE DATE -
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, 14th November at 4:00 PM, we will be celebrating our milestone 60th Anniversary Mass, followed by a special community event in the halls and Social Club.
To make this milestone a true success, we are forming a 60th celebration committee. Led by Mark Butcher, the team will be coordinating Mass participation, food, decorations, and a special remembrance booklet. If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Mark at 07984169087
Share Your Memories & Photos We want to look back on six decades of our wonderful community. Do you have old photos taken at parish events, in our halls, or at the social club? Please share copies with us (and let us know the year/date if you remember it!).
We are also collecting your stories. What does St. Cedd’s mean to you? How many generations of your family have walked through our doors? What special moments have you celebrated here? Help us honour everything that makes St. Cedd’s so special.
A Day with Mary
A Day With Mary is hosting an International Symposium from 29 July to 31 July 2026 at St Mary's Catholic Church, West Croydon Further information is available at www.adaywithmary.org/symposium
Thank you for last week collection of £886.40. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
World Apostolate of Fatima – Brentwood Cathedral
On Saturday, 12th September the Diocese of Brentwood will host the Visitation of the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta & Francisco, at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood. This will be a Day of Prayer & Devotions, with the opportunity for the veneration of the relics. Bishop Alan accompanied by Priests of the Diocese will concelebrate Holy Mass, this will be followed by the Consecration Prayer of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Bishop Alan. As this is a Day of Prayer, we ask all those participating to bring a packed lunch, teas and coffees will be available in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Following lunch, there will be a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with recitation of the Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation. Communal Recitation and reflection on the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed, and then a Docu-
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 1st August from 1-
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass
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.
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: Bridget Bell, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Joanna Felicitas Fernandez, Pat Donnelly, and Elaine Wishart.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-
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World Apostolate of Fatima – Brentwood Cathedral
On Saturday, 12th September the Diocese of Brentwood will host the Visitation of the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta & Francisco, at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood. This will be a Day of Prayer & Devotions, with the opportunity for the veneration of the relics. Bishop Alan accompanied by Priests of the Diocese will concelebrate Holy Mass, this will be followed by the Consecration Prayer of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Bishop Alan. As this is a Day of Prayer, we ask all those participating to bring a packed lunch, teas and coffees will be available in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Following lunch, there will be a Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with recitation of the Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation. Communal Recitation and reflection on the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed, and then a Docu-
Brentwood Catholic Children Service Event
BCCS invites you to join them on an exclusive, personal tour of Ingatestone Hall, conducted by the Petre family, offering unbeatable insight of the past and present of his Grade I listed building and gardens, followed by a hot drink and homemade biscuit on Thursday 03rd September, 11:00-
The governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster, are seeking to appoint an inspirational, practising Catholic Head Teacher to lead our happy and welcoming two-