Newsletter 23rd February 2025

Reflection for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lord, thank you for the beauty of the earth and of humanity;

may we reverence that beauty for it is from you.

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

Power And Grace Zoom Series

Tuesday 25th Feb, 4th & 11th March.
Join us to watch a short video followed by discussion and prayer. 8pm – 9.30pm. Join for one night or all four.
Register to receive the zoom link. Age 18+.
Email: waterford@ascjus.org or text Sr. Kathryn: +353 87 404 2784

“Pilgrims of Hope”: Prayer Spaces Experience and Training Session

Wednesday 12th March. Open from 12 noon to 6pm for personal prayer – drop in for as long or as short a time as you’d like.Training Session with Emma Thompson, Prayer Spaces in Schools Ireland from 7.15pm to 8.45pm.
St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91 HW9D

Enlighten – Lectio Divina for Young Adults

Prayers for the Holy Souls

Prayers for the Holy Souls after 10am Mass every Friday morning.

Life in the Spirit Seminars in Tramore

Venue: – Glór na Mara
Date: – Monday 17th 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.

An Evening With The Chosen in Tramore Parish

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.

February Hospice Coffee Morning 20th February

February Hospice Coffee Morning will be held in O’Shea’s Hotel, Tramore on Thursday morning 20th February at 11 o’clock. There will be a raffle also with very nice prizes. All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice. Please come along, join us for a great cause.

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)

Creation Surf Retreats, Tramore, Co. Waterford

Retreats for Body, Mind and Soul:
For Post-Primary Schools & Community Groups
Dates available in April through to October
Enquiries/Bookings
Call Billy – 086 3914908
info@freedomsurfschool.ie

67th Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025

(Under the leadership of Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan)
5 nights Full Board 4-9th June 2025
Enquiries: Joe Walsh Tours
Tel: 01-2410800
Email: info@joewalshtours.ie

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

November 10th -16th 2025, led by Most Rev Alphonsus Cullinan
Contact Myriam Tours
Tel: 057-9355050
Email: info@myriam.ie

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

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.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Colm Clooney, Mary Brennan née Hennessy, Michael Treacy and Josephine Murphy late of Old Waterford Road/Halifax

We remember the months mind for Rina Piercy née O’Gorman and Sean O’Connor.

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:Denis & Mary McCarthy, Patrick & Bridget Callanan, Tommy Ryan, James Burke and Angela Halligan.

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.