Parish News
Feast of St Cedd
NEXT Sunday we will be celebrating the feast of St Cedd at 11am Mass with a buffet in the Lower Hall after mass. Please feel free to bring a dish to share with the parish.
BLESSING OF THE GRAVES
Barkingside Cemetery on Sunday 2nd November at 3.00pm. Please join us to pray for our faithful departed
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES.
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.
Lower Hall toilets
The toilet refurbishment works had begun last week. Completion date is set for the end of November, there are temporary toilets in the alley to the main entrance of the club. Total cost of the works is £36500.00 plus diocesan consultancy fees £3400. Many thanks for your continuous financial support of the parish.
Second Collection NEXT Sunday
There is a second collection THIS Sunday for World Mission Day. The money will go to support the work of Missio.
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The Rosary will be said from Monday – Thursday and Saturday after morning mass. On Friday the rosary will be said during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. We ask parishioners to let the priests know if you would like to lead the Rosary. Thank you
Church Cleaning
We are grateful and thank to all those who regularly clean our church every Friday after morning mass but we desperately need more help. At the AGM last week we discussed introducing an additional day (Saturday after 10am mass) for the church cleaning. There is a list in the church porch for those who are able to help out on Friday or Saturday, please to sign up if you are able to help. We would be very grateful if you can spare some time to support the current cleaners.
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.
Remember the clocks will go back an hour NEXT Sunday.
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.
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, David Walker and Priscilla Soares.
WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED or ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME:
Tony Gummett, Francis Prest, Barney O’Neill and Sebastian Nazareth.
Funeral Details for Jean Shaw
Jean Shaw, sister of Jim Keating, has passed away. Her funeral will take place on Monday 27th October at 10:45 at Our Lady of La Salette Parish in Rainham.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: £1028.77. 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-
St. Cedd’s Club Opening
Monday – Thursday: 7pm-
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
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.
Christmas Bazaar Fundraising events
Fundraiser for Parish Bazaar – Quiz Night with Chicken & Chips 25th October
NEXT Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm we are hosting a Quiz night to raise funds towards the parish Christmas Bazaar. The night will be a 10 round Quiz, some rounds of Ahoy Bingo and a raffle. Chicken & Chips is included (veggie option available). The price will be £10 per ticket and the club will be open to purchase both alcoholic and non-
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
Brentwood Ursuline Sixth Form open evening
Tuesday 6th November 2025 at 6:30pm -
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 -