What in this week’s newsletter
- Celebration of the Canonisation of Carlos Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati
- Rosary Procession to honour Our Lady’s Birthday
- Pope’s Monthly Intention for September
- Mass Booking for December
- Change to Mass time in Carbally
- Church Cleaning
- Dominic McGorian Classical Irish Tenor in Concert
- Reflection on the Gospel – “Strange ways” by Donal Neary SJ
Newsletter 31st August 2025 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection:
“Strange ways”
A fellow said – ‘bad enough he was in the pub, but now I have to be beside him at Mass’. Said jocosely, but the point is that everyone is invited to the banquet of Jesus like the gospel today. We never know who we might meet at Mass.
Jesus has strange ways of looking on whom to invite and who are the most important. There were strict codes of place-names and seating at this type of party. Jesus was going to cut through these. He also had upset things earlier by healing a very sick man on the Sabbath. He started talking then about who to invite. There was no pecking order at his invitation. The narrow door of last week has been pushed wide to let them all in. The community of Christ doesn’t admit of differences that put us down. He was always saying this, and saying it to the proud and haughty. For others, life had taught them to be humble and they could probably enjoy this feast.
Humble people are grateful for small and big things; they pray often and know their need for prayer; they know they have faults and are no better or worse than most, and know they need God’s mercy; they love children because they are childlike at times, and they know they are not humble all the time. They don’t take themselves too seriously and are compassionate to the faults of others. They know who they are – in one way the least of all, but always loved, always forgiven, always a child of God.
Lord, teach me to know myself well, so that I can better know your love.
Donal Neary SJ
Back to School
God of wisdom and might, We praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit.
Be with our children as they begin a new school year,
Bless them and their teachers and staff. Give them strength and grace as their bodies grow; wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding; and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Sunday Mass in Carbally
The Sunday Mass in Carbally will be on Saturday 30th August at 6pm. From Sunday 7th September it will be back to 11am Sunday mornings
Celebration of the Canonisation of Carlos Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati
Sunday 7th September at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street, Waterford City
Mass at 12 noon & Canonisation Celebration from 1pm – 2.30pm
Talk on the newly canonised saints – Adoration – Rosary – Blessing with First Class relic of Carlo Acutis
All are welcome.
Rosary Procession to honour Our Lady’s Birthday
Monday 8th September, Leaving Ballybricken Green at 7pm and proceeding to the Cathedral for a short prayer service finishing with Benediction.
All are welcome.
Concert with Dominic McGorian Classical Irish Tenor
Dominic McGorian Classical Irish Tenor in concert at St. Joseph & St. Benildus Hall, Waterford City, Thursday 25th September 2025 @ 8pm
Tickets €20 available at the St. Joseph & St. Benildus Parish Office
Pope’s Monthly Intention for September
For our relationship with all of creation
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for December will open at the Parish Office on Monday 1st September from 9.30am. Phone bookings will be taken after 10am
Church Cleaning
The Church monthly cleaning will take place on Wednesday 3rd September after 10am Mass. We thank all our volunteers for their continued help.
Parish Phone and Webcam Live-Stream
Our phone lines, email and livestream are now back up and running again. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
While all possible efforts are made to ensure the Live-Stream facility is operational, Holy Cross Parish accepts no responsibility for its functionality or interruption to live transmission
PARISH EVENTS:
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
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
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: Sean Brennan
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Bob Lodge, Mickey & Rita Power, Chris Prendergast, John Dunne, Paddy Dunne, Jenny Corcoran, Margaret Burke, Catherine Gleeson, David Reilly, Sr. Gwen Power, Frank Power, Pat Dunphy, Lily & Sean Kelly and Michael McNamara.
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.
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.
Gospel & Reflection
Take a few minutes to visitn the Gospel and Reflection section on the parish website written each week by Fr. Richard.
www.tramoreparish.ie/category/gospel-reflection/
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.
We strongly recommended, that parishioners continue to sanitize their hands upon entry and leaving the church.
Diocesian News & Information
Please visit the diocesian website to find out what is happening and resources available to you on the website for the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore:
PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384
