Newsletter 10th November 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
A series of contrasts
The gospel is a series of contrasts – rich and poor, greedy and generous, arrogant and humble and it is not difficult to guess which of them Jesus is praising. The lady in question, a poor widow, may not even have heard the praise of Jesus but the disciples were left in no doubt where Jesus’ sympathies lay.
He praises true religion in the widow who gave all she had in the cause of God. He berates the co-existence of long prayers and the greed which took away the property of people like this widow. The religious people of the day were meant to look after the widow and the orphan who had nobody else to fight their cause.
From the gospel we take the invitation of Jesus to give all; the amount given is not the big question, it is the giving of the heart. Jesus knows the listeners would cop on that what he was talking about was more than money – it was to give the first place in life to God and the things of God. That is the call to all of us.
The things of God we can glibly refer to are the love we are called to receive and to give, it is to care for other things of God too like creation, justice, peace and reconciliation. It is to give time to worship God in common and in private – to ensure a space and time for prayer in each day.
The widow of the gospel had a generous heart, as did the widow in the first reading. They looked outward to the needs of other and the things of God, and gave what they could in this direction. Can we not do the same?

Lord teach me to know you more,
love you more and serve you
more faithfully in my life
– St Ignatius of Loyola

Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEKS NOTICES:

HOLY SOULS NOVENA

Our Novena for the Holy Souls at Holy Cross, Tramore began on Monday 4th November at the 10.00am Mass and continues until Tuesday 12th November at all Masses.

Novena begins in Our Lady’s Carbally from Monday 11th and continues to Friday 15th at 7.30pm

(All deceased relatives and friends are prayed for at every Mass for the duration of the Novena.

Envelopes will be available in the porches. Please hand them in to the sacristy, parish office or put into the boxes by the sanctuary.

For security reasons please do not leave the envelopes anywhere else.
Thank You.

 

AN EVENING WITH THE CHOSEN IN TRAMORE PARISH

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 Mondays: 11th Nov, 9th Dec, 13th Jan, 10th Feb, 10th March and 14th April. All are welcome.

 

Remembrance Mass

The Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past twelve months takes place in Carbally on Friday Nov 15th at 7.30pm and in Tramore on Thursday 28th Nov at 7.30 pm
This Mass allows anyone who has lost a loved one, either recently or over the years, to come and remember them and to light a candle for them in front of the altar in this the month of the Holy Souls. (Candles will be provided)
If you would like anyone who passed away in the last 12 months remembered, please give the name in to the parish office 051-386477.

 

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

 

 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Thursday 9.30am – 1pm & Friday 9.30am-4pm

Mass booking
The Mass book for February 2025 is open at the Parish Office

 

Parish Website

You may have noticed, 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. https://www.tramoreparish.ie

 

LITTLE NELLIE OF HOLY GOD

LITTLE NELLIE OF HOLY GOD Thursday 28th November, St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. 6.30pm Mass / 7.15pm Talk by John Donovan. Display of items belonging to Little Nellie also. Hosted by the Legion of Mary.

 

LECTIO DIVINA (WITH THE APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS):

September to December 2024, mid-January to mid-June 2025.

A time of reading and reflecting on the Sunday Gospel, followed by a cuppa. 2 options: Tuesdays 2.30-4pm at St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford or Thursdays 7.30-9pm at Sacred Heart Convent, Cedar Lodge, Newtown Road, Waterford. Queries? Ring / text Sr Kathryn 087 4042784

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

 in 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 www.waterfordlismore.ie/eucharistic-adoration

 

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 9.15pm

 

ENCOUNTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Friday 22nd November, 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. Talk, Music, Prayer, followed by pizza and chat! For 18 – 35 year olds. More info on http//:www.waterfordlismore.ie

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Popes Intention for November

For anyone who has lost a child
We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

 

Newtown & Guillamine Swimming Club

Mass for the Newtown & Guillamine Swimming Club deceased members will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday the 13th of November in Holy Cross Church Tramore.
All are welcome.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently Anne-Marie Cusack, Nicky Hayes

We remember the months mind for Ronan Travers, John Cooney, Mary & Timothy Cleary

 

We pray for Ellie O’Connor, Bill Aughney, Angela Spencer, Barry Hennessy, Vincent Power, John Power, The Doneraile, Deceased members of Toolan, Maher & Glascott families, Georgina McEwan, Richie Hannigan, Denis & Mary McCarthy, Bernadette Howard whose  anniversaries occur about this time.

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, 11am
Monday to  Friday 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.
Log in to the parish website www.tramoreparish.ie Click on “Live Stream” on the homepage when the 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:www.tramoreparish.ie  Please LIKE and SHARE with your family and friends.

Donate Online

We have an online donate facility on our parish website: www.tramoreparish.ie, where you can make your Sunday offering to the parish.

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 086-6004384