Newsletter 9th February 2025

Reflection for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“know that I am alive”
Peter got great joy out of being a fisherman/ a businessman/ with his business partners. Especially when the catch was good and the money was flowing in from Rome and the cities east and west of Galilee. Jesus offered more – for then/ for now and for always. Life to the full was to follow, even in suffering/ humiliation and death for Peter.
Christ is alive
~ in love of our family network/
~ in our deep friendships/
~ our care for the needy and our care for the earth.
~ in our volunteers in many places they work bringing the fullness of life of Jesus. The fish in the story represent all the people who will be found for Christ.
And he said to Peter,’ look at the fish and think of the people and know that I am alive’.
Sharing and educating in faith is bringing Christ to life. The teachers and chaplains, priests, religious, parish personnel, all educators, all parents, all families in faith are in partnership with the Lord Jesus.
All sincere faith knowledge leads to love of God and each other. Conversion is being in love with God and his creation, with each and with everyone. We want to be in a state of love. Only the one who can love can know God, for God is love. That’s the challenge to all of us in passing on the faith as best we can to another generation. We pass on our faith in love.
It’s not just a catechism but the conviction, belief and joy that Christ is alive. To us Christ would say there will always be fish to be caught and people to be served, the generous gift of God. To us he says I’m calling you, and that call is the generous gift of God,

Lord, help me to find you in all things,
and then we can do all for your greater glory.

Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

An Evening with “The Chosen” in Tramore Parish, February 10th

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:10th Feb, 10th March and 14th April. All are welcome.

Prayers for the Holy Souls

Prayers for the Holy Souls after 10am Mass every Friday morning beginning on Friday 14th February.

Life in the Spirit Seminars in Tramore

Venue: – Glór na Mara
Date: – Monday 19th Feb and runs for 7 consecutive Mondays
Time: 7.30pm – 9pm (t/c b4)
The aim of the Seminars is to establish, deepen or restore a personal relationship with Jesus through the sharing of the Gospel in a simple but profound way.

Our Lady of Lourdes & Anointing of the Sick

Youth Adoration in Holy Cross Church

Holy Cross Church Opening Hours

Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday, and will close at 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday.
Exposition takes place on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.

Change to Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Monday to Friday 9.30-1pm. 

Pope’s Intention for February

For vocations to the priesthood and religious life:
Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

Lourdes Volunteers Fundraising Concert

A Concert to raise funds for the support of the Volunteer helpers who travel with the Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

The following acts will be performing – The Waterford High Hopes Choir, Caroline Reid-O’Brien (Soprano), Linda Gough (Storyteller), Soul-Song Gospel Choir, Paul Farrell (Comedian), a Local Irish Dance Group, Emer McGrath (Soprano) and more.

This will be a free Concert but there will be a collection in support of the Lourdes volunteers during the interval. Dymphna Nugent of WLRFM will act as MC.

Venue – Setu Chapel, College Street Campus, Manor Street, Waterford.
Date and Time – Thursday 20th February 2025 @ 7.30pm

Tramore ICA

Guild meeting is on next Wednesday the 12th of February in Tramore House at 2.30pm. New members welcome

Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen

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)

Parish Faith Rep Recruitment 2025

Do you feel called to help young people on their journey of faith?
Join our growing team of Faith Reps across the diocese. We are looking for volunteers to train and be commissioned for two years to support young people in encountering faith in their parish or area, while being supported themselves by the Ascend Diocesan Team for Youth & Young Adult Ministry.
What qualifications are necessary? We are looking for people of faith over the age of 18, who uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church and have a heart for young people, and who are supported by their parish priest. Faith Reps can come from any walk of life or stage of life.
Firstly, speak with your parish priest to express interest, and complete the application form he will give you. More information on the role of a Faith Rep can be found at www.waterfordlismore.ie/parish-faith-reps
Application deadline: Friday 21st February
Information Sessions: Monday 10th February at 7.30pm (St John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford X91HW9D) and 17th February at 7.30pm (on zoom) – email youthministry@waterfordlismore.ie or contact (085) 8623704 for more information.

Irish Conversation – Tramore’s Ciorcal Cómhra

You are warmly invited to join our Ciorcal Comhrá in Tramore Library on January 23rd!
If you’ve ever wanted to dust off your cúpla focal or improve your Gaeilge in a relaxed and welcoming setting, then Tramore Library is the place to be. Starting again after Christmas, the Ciorcal Comhrá (Conversation Circle) will meet weekly on Thursdays at 7pm, beginning January 23rd. The Ciorcal Comhrá offers a fantastic opportunity to chat in Irish, whether you’re fluent, a beginner, or somewhere in between. All ages and stages are welcome, making it a perfect chance to connect with others, share stories, and enjoy the rich beauty of the Irish language. This informal gathering is a friendly and supportive way to practice speaking Irish, meet new people, and keep our native language alive in the community. There’s no pressure and no tests – just the joy of conversation and a shared love for Gaeilge.
It is saor in aisce and there is a céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine. For more details, please call Tramore Library on (051) 849 594. Go n-éirí go geal libh – agus bígí linn!

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for May 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. www.tramoreparish.ie

School Enrolment

Enrolment forms for September 2025 for Holy Cross N.S., Glór na Mara & Gael Scoil Philib Barún are currently available from the school’s offices.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28th February.

Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the Jubilee Year

Full details:
https://joewalshtours.ie/tours/pilgrimage-to-assisi-rome-2025-03-30/
Flying on 30th March 2025: 6 nights, €1449 Per Person
Spiritual Director: Fr Michael Toomey

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Paddy Murphy.

We remember the months mind for Kathleen Daly & Mary Cheasty.

We pray for: Walter Parkinson (20th Ann), Evelyn Dineen, Dan Cowman, Kathleen Power née White, Michael Power, Michael Delaney, Philip & Joe Gallagher, Alicia McGrath, William, Mary & Patrick Murphy whose anniversaries occur at 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.