Newsletter 27th April 2025

Pope Francis

On the morning following the joyous celebrations of Easter throughout the world, we were awakened by the painful announcement that Pope Francis had died. Our hearts are saddened by the passing of a man whose tremendous faith and vision shepherded the Church through many challenges over the course of the past 12 years.

Pope Francis came from the periphery, as the first Pope from the Americas, and those at the periphery – the poor, the migrant, the prisoner, the refugee, the outcast – were always at the centre of his pontificate. Only last Holy Thursday, despite his own frailty, he took time to visit Rome’s Regina Coeli prison and his first visit outside Rome as Pope was to the tiny island of Lampedusa to remember the many drowned at sea, in search of refuge and a new beginning on mainland Europe.

Pope Francis will be remembered for many things and there will be much commentary over the next while, but his message of inclusion and mercy was key. “The name of God is mercy” he reminded us. Although we now grieve, we commend him to the mercy of God and we take solace in the words of the Risen Christ who asks His followers, “Do not be afraid.” As people of faith, we turn to the One who is the Resurrection and the Life and ask him to receive Pope Francis into the halls of the heavenly banquet and to give him eternal rest.

Fr. Richard

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Collections:

Trocaire Boxes

Popes Intention for May

Mass booking

The Mass Book for August will open at the Parish Office on Thursday 1st May from 9.30am.Phone bookings will be taken after 10am.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Friday – 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477

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 Community Care (Meals on Wheels)

Tramore Community Care will hold it’s 50th AGM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Pond Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford..

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.

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.

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: Frank Power, Fr. John Hennebry O.S.A. and Sr. Christopher Hanrahan.

We remember the months mind for those who have passed away in recent months.

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:Helen Hanway, Beryl Flynn, John Kiely, Margaret Whittle, Tom O’Leary, Dick Flynn, Paddy Hannigan, Jane & Paddy Coffey and Paddy O’Neill.

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.