Parish News
Second collection
THIS Sunday 14th September there will be a second collection for Catholic Education Services.
First Holy Communion 2025/26
We are now taking registrations for the first Holy Communion program 2025/26. Please speak to Fr Mariusz after Sunday mass if you are interested in registering your child for the programme. Children have to be aged 7 and be in year 3 or above. Parents must be committed to the Catholic faith and be able to provide child’s baptism certificate. Forms must be returned to the parish office by Sunday 5th October 2025.
Confirmation Programme
Registrations forms are now available in church porch for those who wish to make their Confirmation this year. Please return this to Fr Adam or the Presbytery ASAP.
RCIA 2026: Interested in becoming a Catholic? Each year the parish runs from October until Easter the course for adults who have not been baptised or are from other Christian denominations and would like to come into Full Communion with the Catholic Church; and for Roman Catholics who have not been confirmed. If you want to join in, or for more information, please speak to one of the priests asap.
Building Works update
We are delighted to let you know that the refurbishment of the church windows has been completed at a cost of approx. £9,000 (for both materials and labour). Exterior refurbishment works are continuing on the Presbytery and should be completed this week.
The works of the lower hall toilets will commence soon as we are now waiting for final approval from the diocese. We will keep you informed of when the works are due to begin all depending on the approval of the diocese.
St Aidan’s – 50th Anniversary
On the 26th September, St Aidan’s primary school is celebrating its Golden Anniversary. They will be having a mass to celebrate. More updates will provided next week with the details.
For Your Information
Fr Cezary, Polish Missionary Priest who serves our Polish community, will be moving THIS Monday to Manchester. Please keep him in your prayers.
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. Should you require anything in the meantime please contact Kathy Butcher via 07777663724.
Parish AGM – 28th September 2025
The Parish AGM will take place after 11am mass on 12th October. Please could the Chairpersons of any Parish committees/groups please prepare a short verbal report and provide a written report to the parish office. These committees/groups should include; Liturgy, Legion of Mary, Catechists, Finance committee, St Cedds Social Club and Welcome and Ushering committee. Thank you
If you have any suggestions, we asked that you place them in the suggestion box at the porch of the church. Please note that not all suggestions will be discussed at the AGM but will be distributed to the committee that the suggestion sits with.
All Parishioners are encouraged to attend the AGM, so please feel warmly welcomed to join us.
Parish Coach Pilgrimage to Bradwell-
The pilgrimage new date has been booked for Saturday 18th October 2025.
The itinerary is as follows
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LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: £954.10. Thank you for continued generous financial support. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are the following Account Name: Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
Those who are sick and housebound: the patients at Goodmayes and King George’s Hospitals: Nora Pearce, Claire Bailey, Mrs & Mr Elliffe, David Walker and Priscilla Soares.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED or ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:
Stephen Howland (Pupil of St Aidan’s), Hannah Haughey (1st Anniversary), Fustin McDowell (1st Anniversary), William Figueira, Jean Joseph, Dan Anderson.
Maranatha
The next session of Maranatha will be held at the Sion Community, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BX on Thursday, 18th September. This will be our last session of Maranatha at the Sion Community, however we are looking at ways to continue in the New Year 2026. In the meantime we look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 18th for prayer, praise, Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. May God bless you all.
Silent Weekend Retreat "Be Holy, for I am holy" at Sion Catholic Community, Brentwood
Dates: Friday 10th -
Our theme focuses on the universal call to holiness. We are ALL called to be saints whatever rank or status. We may assume that this is a vocation reserved to the chosen few without understanding that each and every one of us is called to be holy and live a life of holiness. But what does living a life of holiness mean? How can we embrace this call and learn to live it as a reality?
Our guest speaker for the weekend is Fr Emmanuel Mansford, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal).
This silent weekend retreat offers us the opportunity to spend time with the Lord in quiet prayer and reflection. 40-
School News and Vacancies
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is holding its Year 6 Open Evening (for entry to Year 7 in September 2026) on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 6pm-
Further details about the school see www.sacredheartofmary.net'.
Foundation Governor Vacancy at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School -
Have you ever thought about becoming a Foundation Governor in a Catholic School? It is very rewarding and a great way to live out your faith and serve your local community. You do not need to be an education expert, we welcome applications from practicing Catholics with a variety of skills and backgrounds. The commitment to the role, includes attending 6 full Governing body meetings a year, normally held in the evening, plus serving on at least 1 committee that meets termly. In addition you will be expected to commit to training & termly visits to the school. We currently have a vacancy on our Governing Body. We would welcome in particular Governors with a background in Finance/Legal. If you are interested and would like more information on this role, please contact Mrs Tracey Knight, Chair of Governors on: tknight@mary.havering.sch.uk
The Ursuline Academy Ilford is looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant.
30 Hours per Week, Term Time Only.
Please see school website for further details The Ursuline Academy Ilford -