Parish News
Children’s Liturgy THIS Sunday at 11am Mass. School aged children are encouraged to join.
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: 1-
THANK YOU – Last week’s BBQ
Thank you to all who attended the Parish BBQ last Sunday! It was a lovely time all spent together. A special thanks to the Knights of St Columba for doing the BBQ for us and to Maggie and Ian for providing the food.
Stella Maris (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea)
THIS Sunday is Sea Sunday. This is the day when the Church comes together to pray for seafarers, fishers and their families, and takes a second collection to support the work of Stella Maris. The second collection today will go to the Seafarers.
86 Bus Stop Name Change – TFL Response
TFL has now responded to the letter that was sent to them regarding the 86 bus stop name change. It is a disappointing response and we are now considering how to move forward with this. If you wish to read the letter that was sent and TFL response, it can be found up in the porch and also on the Parish Website (Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to read the response).
Pat Donnelly RIP
Please keep Pat’s Family and friends in your prayers at this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced soon. May Pat rest in peace.
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
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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.
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-
Thank you for last week collection of £1014.74. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
We remember those who are sick or housebound: Bridget Bell, Elaine Wishart, Janet Alexander, and Ahmed Salem.
We remember those have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Pat Donnelly, Concepta Nazareth, Silverio Madreaga JR and Philo Anderson.
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-
Letter from St Cedd Parish to TFL
Date: 12th June 2026
Transport for London Customer Services.
Customer Service Adviser
TFL Ref: 23446478.
Dear Fiona Ellis,
Subject: Request for Immediate Review and Reversal of Bus Stop Renaming (Route 86).
Thank you for your recent response to Mr Iain Roth regarding the renaming of the bus stop formerly known as “St Cedd’s Roman Catholic Church” to “Kingswood Road.” We appreciate the time taken to investigate his concerns and the explanation provided.
However, we must respectfully request that this decision be urgently re-
Breach of Established Naming Principles (NaPTAN Guidance).
Under the Department for Transport’s NaPTAN (National Public Transport Access Nodes) guidance, stop names should:
· Aid passenger orientation and navigation.
· Reflect locally recognised and distinctive landmarks.
· Avoid generic or ambiguous road names, particularly where these are duplicated or non-
· Support consistency and clarity, especially for passengers relying on audible announcements.
While I acknowledge TfL’s position that St Cedd’s may not meet the threshold of a “major” religious building, the application of this criterion appears overly restrictive and inconsistent with broader NaPTAN principles.
For over 60 years, “St Cedd’s” has functioned as a clearly identifiable, unique, and well-
Conflict with TfL’s Network Legibility Principles.
Transport for London has consistently emphasised the importance of:
· Legibility of the transport network.
· Use of recognisable landmarks in stop naming.
· Supporting accessibility, particularly for visually impaired passengers and those reliant on audio announcements.
In this context, the removal of “St Cedd’s” is difficult to reconcile with these objectives. The previous name:
Provided a distinct and memorable landmark.
· Was widely recognised by local passengers.
· Enhanced wayfinding and situational awareness, especially for those unfamiliar with the area.
By contrast, “Kingswood Road” offers no unique identifying value and introduces potential ambiguity, which may negatively impact passenger experience and accessibility.
Local Significance of St Cedd’s.
Although St Cedd’s may not be considered a “major” landmark when compared to nationally significant sites such as St Paul’s Cathedral or Westminster Abbey, it nevertheless holds considerable importance as a long-
St Cedd’s was designed by the notable architect George Baines FRIBA, who is recognised in both the Directory of British Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects. Baines was responsible for the design of over 100 churches and chapels, many of which are regarded as significant religious buildings. This association adds further historical and architectural value to St Cedd’s.
In contrast, several other locations used as reference points along this route are comparatively modern and lack similar historical depth. For example:
· Goodmayes Retail Park and Tesco were only developed in the 1980s.
· Ilford Fire Station opened in 1986.
· Winston Way Primary School opened or reopened in September 2007.
· Atherton Leisure Centre both opened or reopened in September 2013.
Given this context, St Cedd’s represents a far older and more historically significant anchor within the local area and community due to Its architectural heritage, age, and association with a prominent architect distinguish it from more recent developments, reinforcing its value as a meaningful and enduring landmark.
· A prominent and longstanding local institution.
· A key point of reference within the community.
· A historical anchor for the surrounding area.
TfL’s own examples of acceptable naming conventions have historically included locally significant landmarks, not solely those of national prominence. The long-
Request for Reconsideration.
In light of the above, we ask that TfL:
1. Reconsider the decision to remove “St Cedd’s” from the stop name
2. Assess the change against NaPTAN guidance in full, rather than a narrow interpretation of “major landmark” status
3. Consider reinstating either:
The original name “St Cedd’s Roman Catholic Church,” or
A dual-
Conclusion.
This change represents not merely a naming adjustment, but a reduction in navigational clarity and accessibility for passengers. Given the long-
We would be grateful if this matter could be escalated for urgent review, and we look forward to your further response.
TFL’s Response
8th July 2026
Dear Father Fura,
Thank you for your correspondence regarding the renaming of the bus stop formerly titled ‘St Cedd’s Roman Catholic Church’ to ‘Kingswood Road’.
I appreciate the time taken to set out your concerns and the additional information provided regarding the history, architectural significance and longstanding presence of St Cedd’s within the local community.
Having carefully reviewed the points raised, I must advise that we will be maintaining our decision to retain the stop name as ‘Kingswood Road’.
When naming bus stops, TfL follows the same naming policy across the network. We only use the names of churches or other religious buildings if they are well known beyond the local area. For example, St Paul’s Cathedral or Shoreditch Church may be used. However, we generally avoid using the names of local parish churches, as they are less likely to be recognised by people outside the immediate area.
While I recognise the historical and community importance of St Cedd’s Church, it is considered a local place of worship rather than a landmark with wider recognition beyond the immediate area. As such, its inclusion within the stop name would not align with the established policy.
In addition, St Cedd’s is not the only religious building located within close proximity to the stops in question. Were we to identify one local religious institution within the stop name, it could reasonably lead to requests for similar recognition from other nearby places of worship. To ensure consistency, impartiality and clarity across the network, TfL avoids naming stops after local religious buildings except in the limited circumstances outlined above.
I acknowledge your view that the former stop name had become familiar through long-
I understand that this is not the outcome you had hoped for Father Fura, and I am sorry that we are unable to provide the resolution you were seeking. However, I trust the explanation above helps to clarify the reasons for our decision and sets out TfL’s position on this matter.
Thank you again for sharing your concerns and for the thoughtful representations made on behalf of St Cedd’s. We appreciate the church’s contribution to the local community, even though this does not affect the outcome of the stop naming review.