Newsletter 4th May 2025

Wiktoria and Josef Ulma – the Merciful Samaritans from Markowa

The Relics of the Blessed Ulma family will visit the Holy Cross Church, Tramore on Saturday 10th May for the celebration of the Eucharist at 7.30pm.

The Ulma family of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma with Seven Children were a Polish Catholic family in Markowa, Poland, during the Nazi German occupation in World War II who attempted to rescue Polish Jewish families by hiding them in their own home during the Holocaust. They and their children were summarily executed on 24 March 1944 for doing so.

On 17 December 2022, Pope Francis declared the entire family to be martyrs and determined that they would be beatified on 10 September 2023, a celebration that was held in their native Markowa. The beatification of the Ulma family is unique within the Catholic Church, as they are the first family to be beatified together in the history of the Church in the 21st century. After some news reports suggested that the beatification would represent the first beatification of an unborn or pre-born child, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints released an official clarification on 5 September 2023, stating that “this [unnamed] child was delivered at the time of his mother’s martyrdom” (based on the evidence that his remains were found emerged from his mother’s womb in the original grave), and he was therefore included with the other martyred Ulma children, under the catholic doctrine of baptism of blood.

Their feast day is celebrated on 7 July (day of the anniversary of Józef and Wiktoria’s wedding). The remains of the Ulma family are placed in the side altar of the Saint Dorothy’s Church in Markowa, Poland.

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Documentary about Sr. Clare Crockett

Documentary on the life of Sr. Clare Crockett in Holy Cross Church Thursday 8th May – read more

First Holy Communions at Holy Cross Church Tramore

The Tramore Active Retirement Association monthly General Meeting

Trocaire Boxes

Popes Intention for May

Mass booking

The Mass Book for August is open at the Parish Office.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – BANK HOLIDAY CLOSED
Tuesday – 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

An Evening with the Chosen in Tramore Parish

Join us for an Evening with the Chosen on 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: James (Jim) O’Brien and Ursula Margaret O’Sullivan, Newtown Hill

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

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Margaret & John McEneaney, Anne Morrissey, Seamus Kent, Lazarian Kehoe, Anne Power, Cahir McNally, Vera O’Hagan and Roy Prior.

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.