Parish News
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Timothy Menezes as the new Bishop of Brentwood.
Bishop Timothy, until now an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, succeeds Bishop Alan Williams, S.M.
Bp Timothy’s Episcopal Installation takes place on the memorial of St Francis Xavier, Thursday 3rd December 2026, at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood.
Confirmation Class
Today at 4.30pm in the Upper hall
Second Collection THIS Sunday
There is a second collection today for World Mission Day. The money will go to support the work of Missio.
NOVEMBER ENVELOPES are available in the porch. 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.
Parish Mass Books
The new parish mass books for the NEXT Liturgical Year B from First Sunday of Advent have been ordered. If you or your Family would like to sponsor a book or books there a list in the sacristy. 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 suggested £5 donation per book. Thank you
Marriage of Rosie and Jamie Mackie-
Rosie, daughter of Maria and David Mackie, got married Saturday 17th October to her fiancé Jamie. Congratulations to the newly married couple. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin this new chapter their lives.
Month of the Holy Rosary – October
The Rosary is said AFTER morning masses during the month of October.
Upcoming meeting dates
Monday 19th October – Parish Council Meeting, 7.00pm in the lower hall.
Tuesday 20th October – Parish Bazaar meeting, 7.00pm in the lower hall.
Sunday 1st November – Parish AGM, takes place after 11am Mass in the lower hall.
All are welcome to attend these meetings.
Blessing of the Graves at Barkingside Cemetery will take place on Sunday 1st November at 3.00pm
Votive Candles
Please can parishioners refrain from bringing and lighting their own votive candles. Please ONLY use the candles that are provided. Thank you for your understanding.
Celebrating 60 Years of St. Cedd’s Parish and Social Club
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. Please take the leaflets available in the porch of the church. Share your scanned photos and stories for Commemorative Booklet, please email by 1st November to StCedd60Celebration @outlook.com
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy is due to begin in November. Confirmed date will be shared soon in the newsletter.
REPOSITORY: is open on Sundays after 11am Mass
HALL HIRE: For more information on how to hire our halls please contact Phil on 07777663724.
First Holy Communion – Registration closing TODAY
We are now taking registrations for the first Holy Communion program. If parents are interested in registering their child for the programme, please speak to Fr Mariusz after Sunday Mass or during parish office hours Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 1.30 pm. Children have to be aged 7 by 31st August 2026 or in year 3 or above. Parents must be committed to the Catholic faith and be able to provide child’s baptism certificate at the time of registration. Forms must be returned to the parish office by TODAY. Thank you
RCIA Programme 2026/27
Interested in becoming a Catholic? Each year the parish runs the course for adults who have not been baptised or are from other Christian faiths 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.
The Legion of Mary; every Tuesday at 6.30-
St. Cedd’s Social Club Forth Coming Events
NEXT Saturday 24th October St Cedd Bazaar Fundraiser
Quiz Night Lower Hall 7pm to 11:30pm.8 Round Quiz with Ahoy Bingo(£3 for 3 Games)
£10 per person, Tables of up to 10 people includes Chicken & Chips in Basket (provided by outside caterers)
Contact Mark 07984169087 Raffle on the night/Bar facilities available.
Saturday 31st October
Family Halloween Party From 8pm in club. Prizes For best Fancy Dress. Raffle on the night.
THE CALL TO BE HUMAN: an introduction to Catholic morality. Four talks to be given by Fr Martin Boland, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead. For more information go to www.ourladyoflourdeswanstead.com All welcome.
Thank you for last week collection of £793.32. If you wish to support the parish through bank transfer, the detail are Catholic Church Goodmayes St Cedd, Sort Code: 40-
THIS Sunday’s second collection will be for Missio.
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: Hannhh Bernard Crowe (1st Anniversary)