Newsletter 24th November 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for Feast of Christ the King

What type of King?
A big thing in life is ‘where are you from’? We say ‘your accent betrays you’. Sometimes we judge totally on where people are from, as Pilate with Jesus. With all he knew of him and heard, the miracles and the speeches, he asks
Where are you from?
Are you a king really?
What sort is your kingdom?
Pilate was intrigued with Jesus and so are we.
Our Christian life is getting to know Jesus more, and taking part in his mission. The type of person he was. That he came from God and from humanity. He speaks of the best of God and the best of us, the best of heaven and the best of earth. He is worth our following.
Our role in life, our vocation and our mission is a calling to live like him in love and service.
There is the ‘from above’ in Jesus and much of John’s gospel stresses the divinity of Christ. He doesn’t look very divine but he does look very human. In the human is the divine. So we could be like him. We become like him by reading about his life and living like he did. He is a king in his truth, justice, compassion and love. The king-defender of the poor.
A good ending of one church year leads us to the beginning of another. King and/or Servant. We’ll see more of what it’s all like in the weeks of December. Meantime we want to live in this reign of God and at the same time pray and live – Your kingdom come.
Picture Jesus with Pilate, mocked and belittled.
Or on the cross, and recall, ‘this man is a king’.
Jesus, remember me,
when you come into your kingdom.
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEKS NOTICES:

 

Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King

Sunday November 24th at 2pm – 5.30pm
Tower Hotel Waterford
Prayer, Praise, Music, Scripture, Sharing and Healing Ministry. All Welcome.
Further info: Síle 086-8590394
Organised by Word of God Outreach (Waterford/S.E. Charismatic Renewal)

 

Remembrance Mass

The Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past twelve months takes  in Holy Cross Church Tramore 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-4.00pm

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

 

The Parish Office Shop

In the Parish Office, we stock a selection of religious items:
Rosaries, Medals, Prayer Cards, Baptismal Candles, Devotional Candles,
Books for adults & children
Mass Cards & Mass Bouquets for all intentions: Get Well, Birthdays, Special Occasions
Christmas Stock now in!
Christmas Cards and Christmas Mass Bouquets, Church Art Calendars, Children’s Christmas Books.
Please drop in and have a browse. All Welcome.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Sage Advocacy

Sage Advocacy, is the National Advocacy service for older people and provides one to one, free independent advocacy and support. Additionally, we provide a support service for persons who experienced time in institutions including industrial schools and mother and baby homes etc. Our website address is www.sageadvocacy.ie

Sage Advocacy Information Session
Treacy’s Hotel
Waterford City
Thursday 28th November
12.00pm to 3.00pm All are Welcome

 

Handel’s “Messiah”

Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed by the Waterford – based Notable Works Choir in St. John’s Church, Waterford on Sunday 1st December 2024 at 7.30pm. Tickets €20 are available from Theatre Royal Box Office or at the door on the night of the performance

 

Sisters of the Morning Star Christmas Craft Sale

At the Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford City.
Friday Nov 29th 1pm-5pm
Sat Nov 30th 10-5pm
Sunday Dec 1st 10am -2pm.
All are welcome

 

Christmas Hospice Coffee Morning

Christmas Hospice Coffee Morning will be held in O’Shea’s Hotel Tramore on Thursday morning 28th November at 11.00 o’clock.
There will be a raffle also with very nice prizes. Christmas cards in aid of Waterford Hospice will also be available for sale.
All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice.
Please come along and join us for another enjoyable morning for a great cause.

 

RADIO MARIA IRELAND

RADIO MARIA IRELAND Christmas Fundraiser! On Friday 13th December in the The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. Doors open at 5:30pm followed by a four-course meal, live music, information about Radio Maria including its mission, vision and how it can help support the faithful in Ireland today. Why not come along and enjoy a great night and help a charity! To book your ticket (€70 per person) go to Eventbrite.ie or to book over the phone or for more information, call the studio on 01 4 123456 or online on www.radiomaria.ie
Radio Maria Ireland is available on digital television via Saorview channel 210, website www.radiomaria.ie, or on the App ‘Radio Maria Ireland’, via Alexa, Facebook and Google and, for those without digital connectivity via landline phone broadcast on 01 437 3277.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently Carmel Breen née O’Gorman, Kathleen Margaret McLoughlin née Clague, Kevin Dunne

We remember the months mind for Chrissie Power née Cantwell, Christy Maloney

 

We pray for Vincent Jennings, Keith Richards, Katherine & Richard Harney Sean Phelan, Peter Halligan, Ivy Halligan, Eileen Halligan 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