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Everyone is welcome to our friendly Catholic parish, serving the people of Romford in prayer, Sacraments and charitable work, rooted in the love of Christ.

25/05/2025

This week Fr Dominic begins his Sabbatical - a time to refresh, recharge, pray & reflect, returning in October. The idea of Sabbatical is rooted in the Divine wisdom of the Sabbath day of rest - from the very beginning of creation.

This week also includes the Ascension - on Thursday (Mass at 12.15) - and a fortnight away is Pentecost. So our readings are ever more infused with the Holy Spirit. Let the same Spirit fill your lives & hearts - a Spirit of fruits and gifts, a Spirit of peace.

Masses at 9.30 and 11.30 today, and join online at: https://stream.seccomgroup.com/channel/st-edward

Photo credit: Wikimedia. Photo of the window in St Peter’s Basilica, as we continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV.

18/05/2025

As Pope Leo XIV is Inaugurated in Rome this morning, we reflect on him during our Sunday Masses. Above all we pray for him, and for all that he will navigate as Pope. The delicate and vital challenge of presenting the timeless truths of our faith at a moment when the world is, as he says, on the cusp of a “Second Industrial Revolution”, caused by the development of AI. All of this in the context of fragile pathways to peace for Ukraine and the Holy Land. Pope Leo XIVs first greeting from the Papal Balcony - Christ’s first greeting to the Apostles after the Resurrection - seems ever more prescient: “Peace be with you.”

Today’s Livestream Mass: https://stream.seccomgroup.com/channel/st-edward

Photo credit and copyright: Vatican Media

13/05/2025

As the Cubs, Scouts and Beavers meet tonight, a good moment to remember last Sunday’s celebrations. A wonderful Church Parade, with a surprise special award for Michael. The “Silver Acorn” honours 20 years of service that “exceeds outstanding.” Michael has given many, many hours to Scouting (and even met Annette, his wife, through Scouting - “the best thing the Scouts ever did for him”, she says!)

We thank God for all those who devote such time and energy to help our young people to flourish.

The Scouts
Romford Recorder
Catholic Bishops' Conference (England and Wales)

11/05/2025

There’s a lot happening in our little parish this morning! Prayers for the new Pope, reflections on parish leadership, wonderful local news about someone discerning Priestly vocation, and Church Parade of our Cubs, Scouts and Beavers. Everyone is welcome, always.

Livestream Mass: https://stream.seccomgroup.com/channel/st-edward

27/04/2025

On Divine Mercy Sunday we continue to pray for Pope Francis - a Pope who lived and preached mercy along with immense joy and hope.

And our parish has received a National Award - announcement at the end of Mass.

Livestream Mass Today: https://stream.seccomgroup.com/channel/st-edward

Thanks to the Polish Community for the beautiful wreath in Vatican colours.

Photo credit for the picture by our altar (c) Mazur/Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales

26/04/2025

Thank you for visiting our online tribute site for Pope Francis, who served as Supreme Pontiff and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church from his election on 13 March 2013 to 21 April 2025. Here you can leave a message, prayer, or short reflection as we celebrate his ministry and massive contribut...

25/04/2025

For anyone who wishes to watch and pray Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass in the company of others, our hall will open at 08.40 tomorrow; the Funeral will be shown on the big screen.

May he Rest in Peace.

Floral wreath in Vatican colours with thanks to the Polish Community.

Full details: https://stedwards-romford.org.uk/newsletter/

22/04/2025

PRAYING POPE FRANCIS REQUIEM MASS:

On Saturday our church hall will open at 08.45 so that those who wish to can watch and pray the Liturgy of the Word (readings, Gospel, homily & prayers) from the Pope’s funeral Mass together (beginning 09.00), following it via the big screen.

At the time of the Eucharist we will move to the church to pray the Liturgy of the Eucharist and receive Communion. Afterwards we will return to the hall to watch the final procession from St Peter’s to St Mary Major - the Pope’s burial place - and share simple refreshments.

The finish time is uncertain - probably between 11 & 12.

Holy Communion families - due to be meeting Saturday - will receive a separate email tomorrow.

We continue to pray for Pope Francis, and for the Cardinals who next week will meet in prayer and discernment to choose a successor.

Address

3-5 Park End Road
Romford
RM14AT

Website

http://stedwards-romford.org.uk/

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