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Newsletter 20th July 2025

What in this week’s newsletter

  • Relection for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul Annual Summer Collection will take place next weekend 26/27th July
  • The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2025 will take place August 7th-10th at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare for 16 – 35 year olds
  • Frassati Camino July 31st – August 4th – For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
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Newsletter 20th July 2025  – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus and hospitality: God’s footprints
The half door on the old Irish houses had many functions. It kept the animals out while allowing the family to look out. It also made for openness and hospitality for all who passed by. The traveller was welcomed and the one walking by could rest for a while. We were open to the world and the world to us, and we felt safe.
Hospitality was important in Jesus’ time. He made many a visit to the house of Martha and Mary, staying there when he wanted to go to Jerusalem. They enjoyed having him – Mary just sat there listening to him – the stranger, now a friend, who told stories of how life could best be lived. I can imagine him telling the parables in their house.
The people then had a belief in the travelling and pilgrim God, the one who came our way often. The first reading is about strangers being entertained and the people didn’t know that the Lord was visiting them. When we open our heart and home to the stranger and to the neighbour we are receiving God into our lives.
The Indian poet Tagore writes – ‘and when you left I saw God’s footprints on the floor.’
Our fear of break-ins and of robbery today is destroying an easy accessibility in our neighbourhoods. Casual hospitality is more difficult than in the days of the half-door. Maybe Facebook and Twitter and other social media fulfil some of this function, impersonal though it may be. We cannot live in isolation. ‘Self knows that self is not enough’ writes the poet, Brendan Kennelly.
 
For friendship and love, especially
when I find it in unexpected places and people,
I thank you, Lord.
 
Donal Neary SJ

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

The Society of St Vincent De Paul 

The Annual Summer Church Gate Collection will take place next weekend 26/27th July. All contributions go to help the less well off in our community. We may be contacted in confidence on 051-391966 or Lo-Call 0818 200 551 or by post to 6A Convent Hill, Tramore.
We thank you for your support in the past and ask you to be as generous as possible. 
 

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2024 will take place August 7th-10th at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare for 16 – 35 year olds. Inspiring talks and fantastic workshops, lots of time for prayer and time to chill out, meet new people and experience the best of what it means to be young and Catholic today! Donation only. Free buses from around the country. 
Book now on www.youth2000.ie
 

Frassati Camino

For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
Frassati Camino, July 31st – August 4th
80kms over 4 days from the Rock of Cashel to Ardmore Round Tower
Celebrate the Canonisation of Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Great Outdoors!
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Shane O’Neill & Fr. Vincent Stapleton
€275 pps, Ages 18 – 35
 

Jubilee Year of Hope

For the Jubilee Year of Hope Bishop Cullinan invites the people of the Diocese to visit various pilgrim locations from Ardmore to Mount Melleray, from Lismore to Waterford.
“Pilgrim Path Passports” are available in all porches to record people’s personal journeys to special places around the Diocese.
For more information visit: www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
 

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

Diocesan Website & Resources

Jubilee Year information: www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
 

Diocesan Newsletters:

Faith@Home Family Newsletter, Let’s Dive In Children’s Resource, To the Heights Youth Newsletter or Diocesan Events Bulletin, go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/resources

Mass Booking for October

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

Popes Intention for July

For formation in discernment
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
 

Tramore Meals on Wheels

Volunteers needed for Kitchen Duty – Mornings only
Please Contact Mandy @ 087 6720501
 

Church Opening Hours

Please note Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday and will close at 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and at 5pm Thursday.
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.

50th Anniversary – Class Re-Union Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1975 at Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank.  If you or someone you know left or was due to leave in 1975 – we’d love to hear from you to update our database of information. 
Whilst at a preliminary stage, we are planning to meet in September 2025.  If you can help please send contact email or mobile numbers details to  ferrybank1975classreunion@gmail.com
 

Become a member of Family Carers Ireland

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.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

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

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.

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.

 

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry

For more information, visit www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry
 

Parish Office Shop

New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop!
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy Communion & Confirmation, are now available.
Please feel free to drop in.

 

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.

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

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

Ciorcal Cómhrá Returns – Fáilte Mór Roimh Chách!

We are delighted to welcome everyone back to the Ciorcal Cómhrá at Tramore Library. Following the Easter break, our weekly Irish conversation group will be meeting again on Thursdays at 7pm and we can’t wait to get chatting again.
Our sessions are all about enjoying the language together, having a laugh, and keeping the cúpla focal alive in a supportive setting. It’s a lovely way to spend an hour through sharing stories, trying out a few sentences and connecting with others over a mutual love of Gaeilge.
Come along as we pick up where we left off. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones too. Bígí linn!
Irish Conversation – Tramore’s Ciorcal Cómhra

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: Finbarr O’Mahony, Michael O’Sullivan and Michael Barry

We remember the months mind for: Vera Cannell née Cantwell, William Laurence (Lorcan) Mongey, and Aileen Brett née Cantwell

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Lizzie Fanning, Josie Spencer, Mary Garvey, Mary Mackey & daughter Lena, Eily McCarthy, Margaret Williams (1st Ann) and Noel Griffin

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.

rest in peace Tramore Parish

PARISH INFORMATION:

Holy Cross Parish Mass Times & Services

Mass Times:
Saturday 10am & 7.30pm (Vigil)
Sunday 8.30am, 11am
Monday to  Friday 10.00am

Confessions:
Saturday 10.30am & 7pm and upon Request

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
Mondays after 10am Mass

Holy Face Devotion:
Tuesday after 10am Mass

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group:
Wednesday at 3pm.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Thursday after 10am Mass until 5pm

Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory:
Friday after 10am Mass

Church Closing Times:
Church closes at 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and at 5pm Thursday.

Our Lady’s Church, Carbally

Mass Times:
Sunday at 11.00am

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor

Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil at 6pm
Tuesday  at 9am.

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am
Wednesday at 9am

Holy Cross Church-Live Streaming

Live Streaming facility is in operation, where you may join us for Tramore Parish Services online from Holy Cross Church.
Log in to the parish website www.tramoreparish.ie Click on “Live Stream” on the homepage when the services are on.

Tramore Parish Radio

Services are broadcast from Holy Cross Church, Tramore at 10.am from Monday to Sat,7.30pm Sat evening, 8.30am & 11am on Sunday on your radio 105.4FM. (It may be tuned in only when service is on.

CCTV/Live Stream

Please be aware that for the protection and security of all, CCTV Cameras are in operation in Holy Cross Church. All Masses are live streamed and broadcast over the internet.

Parish Facebook Page

CLICK HERE to open Facebook Page, where we share Parish information, news, prayers and reflections with you all. You may also access via the link on the very top of the page on the parish website:www.tramoreparish.ie  Please LIKE and SHARE with your family and friends.

Donate Online

We have an online donate facility on our parish website: www.tramoreparish.ie, where you can make your Sunday offering to the parish.

Please quote your envelope number, if applicable, when you make your donation. All contributions are gratefully received, and we thank you in advance for your generosity.

Parish Office Opening Hours

The parish office is usually open Monday – Friday 9.30am to 1pm. However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates.

COVID-19

We strongly recommended, that parishioners continue to sanitize their hands upon entry and leaving the church.

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384

Tramore Parish, Waterford