REFLECTION:

Reflection for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Making a Difference
There’s’ a certain definiteness in the gospel today. Like a team going on a field to win. We are either with Jesus or against him, and this is proved in our way of life. Following Jesus does not necessarily mean being different from others. It means throwing ourselves into the everyday life and needs of people and giving what we can.
It comes out also in public life. We can make our voices heard about issues which deeply affect others, like respecting and protecting life, like ensuring we care for our children in fact as well as in law, legislating wisely about marriage, in how we legislate for the care of our elderly. We may work to free our country from the effects of addiction with drugs and alcohol.
Jesus is asking for a definite way of life and of wanting to make a difference. Faith is more than assent of the mind, but a way of life and of trust – a way of life in not hindering others, but helping with compassion and good deeds. Our way of life is a sharing of faith one to another – “Faith is passed on by contact, from one person to another, just as one candle is lighted from another” – Pope Francis.
The people who make a difference are building blocks rather than stumbling blocks. Every good cause will have its ‘begrudgers’. The apostles themselves were like that and bit by bit realised that following Jesus can be seen in many ways, and in the giving of cold water or hot soup, or in any way, making a big difference in life is being a true follower.
Remember a time you made a difference in someone’s life.
Ask the Lord that we be able to do this again.
Lord, teach me to serve you as you deserve.

Donal Neary

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

HOLY CROSS CHURCH, TRAMORE – MASS TIME CHANGES

The Mass time changes will come into effect from the first weekend in October.

From Weekend 5/6 October:
Sat 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 8.30am & 11am.

Morning Masses: Monday to Saturday (inclusive) at 10am.

Going forward the 7.30am weekday Mass has ceased.

AN EVENING WITH THE CHOSEN 

Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him.
Come along to watch Season Two of The Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee from 7.15 to 9pm on:

The Chosen Season 2

7th Oct Episode 2

11th Nov Episode 3

9th Dec Episode 4 1

3th Jan Episode 5

10th Feb Episode 6

10th Mar Episode 7

14th Apr Episode 8

Tea – Watch – Chat – Enjoy

Rosary at Marian Grotto

Rosary at Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace, Tramore  for October starting on Tuesday 1st at 3pm. All are welcome.

Faith@Home Activities for Children.

‘Let’s Dive In’ Activity Sheet available in the porches
Parents, please take one home for your child/children or Grandparents please feel free to take one for your grandchild or grandchildren. Further resources for Children on Diocesan website:
Resources | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for January will open on Tuesday 1st October from 9.30am.
Phone Bookings will be taken after 10am.

Church monthly cleaning

Church monthly cleaning will take place on Wednesday 2nd October after 10am Mass.
We thank all our volunteers for their help.

Parish Website

You may have noticed, over the last few weeks, there is an additional page added to our Parish website: “Gospel & Reflection” which features the Sunday Gospel every weekend.
On this page also there is a Reflection on the Gospel each week, written by Fr Richard. www.tramoreparish.ie

Waterford /S.E. Region Charismatic Conference

COME TO ME
Sunday September 29th 10.30 am – 5.30pm
Edmund Rice Chapel, Waterford
Speaker: Fr. Pat Collins
Celebrant: Bishop Phonsie Cullinan

For further information call Síle on 086 8590394
Organised by Word of God Outreach

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Eucharistic Adoration Retreat

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan D.D. will attend

Sunday 6th October 2-5pm
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

2.00 pm Rosary/Confessions
2.15 pm Retreat Talk by Fr. Nicholas Grace P.P.
2.45 pm Tea/Coffee Break
3.15 pm Silent Adoration
4.00 pm Celebration of Holy Mass

FIRE IN THE SOUTH

A Catholic Charismatic Outreach Movement to enable people to encounter the personal love of God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Zoom on Wednesday with companionship, music, sharing, prayer, the odd funny story, Sacred Scripture and adoration. Zoom ID: 86141473152 / Password: fire / Wednesdays 8 to 9.15 p.m

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP

Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford City. Every Friday: 3 – 3.45pm.
Mass every first Friday at 3pm

HEALING SERVICE, Holy Family Parish Church

Last Saturday of every month in Holy Family Church, Luke Wadding Street, Waterford. Begins at 11am. Eucharistic Adoration, Anointing and Benediction. Individual Prayer offered by Parish Prayer Team.

Monthly HEALING CEREMONY

Monthly HEALING CEREMONY (with Sacrament of the Sick) Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on the Second Saturday of every month, beginning at 3pm and will include the Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and time for individual prayer and blessing.

Lectio Divina

Running from September to December & From mid January to June at the Sacred Heart Cedar Lodge , Newtown Rd, Waterford

Tuesdays 2.30-4.00pm

Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm

Contact Sr Kathryn 087-4042784

Lectio Divina: Waterford City | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Thursday 9.30am – 4pm & Friday 9.30am-3.30pm.

Home of the Mother Formation Evenings for Adults

Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, in St. Saviour’s Church, Bridge Street, Waterford City led by the Servant Priests and Brothers and Servant Sisters. Adoration at 6.30pm.
Each week we will reflect and chat about different topics that will help us deepen our knowledge of the Catholic faith and live our Christian lives to the full!
All are welcome.

Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese

Spend time in the True Presence of Jesus. For a list of locations and times for Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese check out https://waterfordlismore.ie/eucharistic-adoration/

St. Anthony’s Novena

ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA Waterford Novena and Blessing with the Relic of St. Anthony will be held on Tuesdays in the Cathedral after 10.30am Mass

The Tramore Active Retirement Association

The Tramore Active Retirement Association monthly General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Community Care Centre on the Pond Road at 11:00am. All are welcome.

Tramore Community Care

Bingo every Tuesday  from 2-4pm
at the community centre on Pond road.
All are welcome

Pope’s Monthly Intention for October

For a Shared Mission
Pope Francis asks for prayers so that the Church “continues to support a synodal way of life, under the sign of co-responsibility, promoting participation, communion, and shared mission among priests, religious, and laypeople.”

RECENT DEATHS:

Lord,
We pray for those who mourn, immerse them in your love and lead them through this darkness into your arms and light.
For those who comfort, be in both the words they use and all that’s left unspoken;
Fill each heart with love.

PARISH INFORMATION:

Holy Cross Parish Mass Times & Services

Mass Times:

• Saturday 10am & 7.30pm (Vigil)
• Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am and 12 noon
• Monday to Friday 10.00am
• Friday 7.30am & 10.00am

Confessions:
Saturday 10.30am & 7pm and upon Request

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
Mondays after 10am Mass

Holy Face Devotion:
Tuesday after 10am Mass

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group:
Wednesday at 3pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Thursday after 10am Mass until 5pm

Church Closing Times:
Church closes at 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and at 5pm Thursday

Our Lady’s Church, Carbally

Mass Times:

• Sunday at 11.00am

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor

Mass Times:

• Saturday Vigil at 6pm
• Tuesday at 9am

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:

• Sunday at 9.30am
• Wednesday at 9am.

Holy Cross Church-Live Streaming

Live Streaming facility is in operation, where you may join us for Tramore Parish Services online from Holy Cross Church.
Open the parish website and Click on “Live Stream” on the homepage while services are on.

Tramore Parish Radio

Services are broadcast from Holy Cross Church, Tramore at 10.am from Monday to Sat,7.30pm Sat evening, 8.30am, 10.30am & 12 noon on Sunday on your radio 105.4FM. (It may be tuned in only when service is on.

CCTV/Live Stream

Please be aware that for the protection and security of all, CCTV Cameras are in operation in Holy Cross Church. All Masses are live streamed and broadcast over the internet.

Parish Facebook Page

CLICK HERE to open Facebook Page, where we share Parish information, news, prayers and reflections with you all. You may also access via the link on the very top of the page on the parish website. 

Please LIKE and SHARE with your family and friends.

Donate Online

We have an online donate facility on our parish website where you can make your Sunday offering to the parish.
Please click here

Please quote your envelope number, if applicable, when you make your donation. All contributions are gratefully received, and we thank you in advance for your generosity.

Parish Office Opening Hours

The parish office is usually open from 9am to 4 pm Monday -Thursday & 3.30pm on Friday. However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates.

COVID-19

We strongly recommended, that parishioners continue to sanitize their hands upon entry and leaving the church.

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086 600 4384