Newsletter 20th April 2025

Easter Message 2025 

Holy Week Ceremonies 2025

Good Friday: (Day of fast and abstinence)
    Stations of the Cross 12 noon
    Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3.00pm
    Prayer around the Cross with Youth of the Parish 7-8pm

Holy Saturday:
    Easter Vigil 9.00pm

Easter Sunday:
    Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection    8.30am & 11am

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Collections:

Trocaire Boxes

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore

Knock Shrine Pilgrimage (By Bus) on Sunday 4th May 2025, under the leadership of Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan D.D., Bishop of Waterford & Lismore
Tickets €35
Leaving Tramore (Church Carpark) at 6.30am
Contact: Anne O’Connor 051-381351

Divine Mercy Sunday, 27th April

Divine Mercy Celebration at the Holy Cross Church, Tramore
2.30pm – Rosary
2.45pm – Chaplet of Divine Mercy
3pm – Blessing of Divine Mercy Image followed by Mass.

Tramore Hospice Support Group

Next coffee morning will be held in Moll’s at O’Neill’s, Summerhill, Tramore on Thursday 24th April at 11am.

An Evening with the Chosen in Tramore Parish

Monday 14th April has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for Monday 12th May.

Church Opening Hours for Next Week

Please note 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.
The Parish Office will open from 9.30am – 1pm Monday to Friday.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Wed: 9.30am – 1pm
Thurs & Friday – Closed for Easter
The office will re-open on Tuesday 22nd April at 9.30am.
Contact: 051-386477

Family Carer

Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.
Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

Mass Booking

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.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – BANK HOLIDAY CLOSED:
Tues – Friday – 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477

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

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. 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!

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

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: Billy Walsh, Philomena Hunt née Maguire and Fr. John Hennebry O.S.A.

We remember the months mind for: Gabrielle (Gaye) Farrell née Power and Joan Kelly

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Melissa Butler (1st Ann), Denis James Doolin, Larry & Joyce Robinson, Mr. John H. Lodge and Jack O’Brien

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.