What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for 3rd Sunday in Lent
- Schedule of Easter Ceremonies
- An Evening with The Chosen
- Family Day at Holy Family Mission
- Encounter for Young Adults
- Men’s Retreat
Newsletter 8th March 2026
Reflection for 3rd Sunday in Lent
The well is deep
A famous picture has the Samaritan woman looking into the well and seeing there her image – and the image of Jesus. In the depths of the well of her life is the presence of Jesus.
In the depths of the well, when we are in love, pain, death, decision, joy, we find God. God is near when we are near to ourselves, even in shame and sin. We thirst for meaning in life, for knowing we are totally loved, for community and companionship – and God offers all this.
This is the offering of God – the living water is the Holy Spirit. We thirst for inclusion – the disciples in this story did not want Jesus talking to a woman. So much of the religion of the time separated people. In the depths of the well we are all equal.
We find the mercy of God in the well. As we go into the depths of prayer and ourselves, we are open to mercy. We may put conditions on God’s mercy – naming our sins, or numbering them. At the bottom of the well is the water of mercy.
Of the mercy of God, Pope Francis says that ‘there is no sin or crime of any kind that can erase from the mind or heart of God even one of the children he has created’ (November 2013).
Imagine yourself looking into a well;
see the face of Jesus looking at you from its depths.
He looks at you with love.
Lord, send me the living water of the Holy Spirit.
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
An Evening with The Chosen The Chosen
Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him.
Come along to watch Season Three of The Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee from 7.15 to 9pm on 9th Mar- Episode 6
Future Episodes: 13th Apr Episode 7, 11th May Episode 8
Tea – Watch – Chat – Enjoy
Readers & Ministers of the Eucharist
For Palm Sunday & The Easter Ceremonies we require extra Readers & Eucharistic Ministers to form a Separate Rota to cover all the ceremonies.
Please provide you name and telephone number to the Sacristy after Mass or to the Parish office 051-386477
Parish of Tramore & Carbally Easter Ceremonies 2026
Tramore:
Mass with Reconciliation:
Sat March 21st at 7.30pm & Sun March 22nd at 8.30am & 11am.
Palm Sunday March 29th: Palms are blessed at all weekend Masses
Holy Thursday Apr 2nd: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
Silent Adoration from 8.30-9.30pm
Good Friday Apr 3rd: Stations of the Cross at 12 noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm
Prayers around the Cross at 7pm
Holy Saturday Apr 4th: Easter Vigil at 9pm
Easter Sunday Apr 5th: Mass at 8.30am & 11pm
Sunday April 12th: Divine Mercy Devotions at 2.30pm
Carbally:
Mass with Reconciliation: Sunday March 15th at 11am
Palm Sunday March 29th: Palms are blessed at 11am Mass
Good Friday Apr 3rd: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7.00pm
Easter Sunday Apr 5th: Mass at 11am
Parish of Dunhill & Fenor Easter Ceremonies 2026
Dunhill:
Mass with Reconciliation:
Sun March 15th at 9.30am.
Palm Sunday March 29th: Palms are blessed at 9.30am
Holy Thursday Apr 2nd: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm
Silent adoration from 8.30-9.30pm
Holy Saturday Apr 4th: Easter Vigil at 9pm
Fenor:
Mass with Reconciliation:
Sat Mar 21st at 6pm
Good Friday Apr 3rd: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3pm
Easter Sunday Apr 5th: Mass at 9.30am
Season of Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY FRIDAY MORNING DURING LENT AFTER 10AM MASS .
Trócaire boxes will available in the porches
Please take home a Trócaire box for Lent and give it a prominent place somewhere in the home.
Prayers for the Holy Souls after 10am Mass every Friday morning after Stations during Lent.
The tapestry behind the altar will be covered in a purple cloth for Lent, a symbol of a different season and the sacrifice of the season.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for June is now open at the Parish Office
New Mass Schedule
With only having two priests to cover the parishes of Tramore & Carbally, Dunhill and Fenor we have no option but to change the Mass schedule going forward for the country parishes of Dunhill & Fenor and Carbally, on an alternating weekend basis, taking effect from the weekend of Feb 1st.
On Feb 1st Mass will take place in Dunhill at 9.30am and Carbally at 11am and the following weekend Sat 7th Feb the Mass will take place in Fenor at 6pm.
Full schedule of all Masses for Tramore, Carbally, Dunhill & Fenor up to the end of the year, will be available in the porches of all churches or click on the link below to view
Gifts for Confirmations /Communions
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy
Communion/Confirmation, are now available At the parish Office.
Please feel free to drop in
PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:
BAPTISED AND SENT IN LENT REFLECTION PROGRAMME
BAPTISED AND SENT IN LENT REFLECTION PROGRAMME: Join us for these afternoons of reflection as we rediscover who we are as God’s people, listen to the Holy Spirit and take concrete steps, individually and collectively towards living our baptismal calling more deeply. Offered in three locations around the Diocese on Sundays 2.30 – 4pm (Feb 22nd – March 22nd): St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91 HW9D | St Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room, Mitchel St., Dungarvan, X35DE98 | * St Oliver’s Pastoral Centre, Clonmel E91 E339 (* Begins on March 1st in Clonmel) Led by the Diocesan Synodal Team and Diocesan volunteers. All are welcome! More info on
https://waterfordlismore.ie/pastoral/synod/
FAMILY DAY at Holy Family Mission
Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Sunday 15th March. Prayer, Catechesis for Parents and Children, Mass, Music, Fun & Games for all the Family! 10am – 3pm. Donation only. Bring a packed lunch. Pre-booking essential. Contact info@holyfamilymission.ie or 052 6133181
ENCOUNTER
ENCOUNTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS aged 18 – 35. Talk / Prayer / Music / Adoration and
opportunity for Confession, followed by Pizza and Chat! St John’s Church, Parnell Street,
MEN’S RETREAT
MEN’S RETREAT: “More than Conquerors” (Rom 8:37) 24th – 26th April, Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Led by Fr Patrick Cahill, Martin Moran and Patrick Reynolds. Revive – Rebuild – Restore. Brotherhood, BBQ, Campfire, Airsoft and Axe-throwing. Age 18+. Cost €230 (full board accommodation). To book email info@holyfamilymission.ie or call 052 6133181
BE HEALED WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday 8th May – Sunday 10th May, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584. Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill. Retreat starts at 9am on Friday (Arrival & Registration) and finishes on Sunday at 3:15pm. Often we struggle for years without any improvement.
The Lord is calling you on a journey of healing of the heart. Healing Service, Mass, Adoration, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Prayer Ministry, Times of Silence & Personal Reflection. Full Board Accommodation: €270. To book: email info@holyfamilymission.ie / ring 052 6133181. For more information: www.holyfamilymission.ie
LIFE SHARED
LIFE SHARED: Small group sessions on Zoom to encourage and equip everyone in the church to share our faith. We’ll explore what it means to live out God’s call to share our lives and our faith with friends, colleagues, and neighbours. Session Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th March 2026, 8:00 – 9:15pm. For more information or to register, please contact: Sr. Kathryn – waterford@ascjus.org or 087 404 2874 or see https://waterfordlismore.ie/faith-development/
Life in the Spirit
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR@ Tinteán na hÉireann, (The Foyer of Charity), Leperstown Cross, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford X91FC65. Sundays 3 – 5pm from February 15th – March 29th. Open to all newcomers. Prayer, teaching, tea / coffee. To register contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
If anyone is interested in donating money to offset the total cost of the Tramore Guild of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for the sick, they could hand in their donation to either the Sacristy or the Parish office.
Also, if anyone is interested in travelling with the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026 (3-8 June 2026) they could hand their name and phone number to the Office or Sacristy.
Popes Monthly Intention for March
For disarmament and peace
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
Evangelium
Evangelium, a one-day Catholic Conference for young adults takes place in Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork at 10:30 Saturday 21st March 2026. A great opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers. More information and tickets (€15 each) available from www.evangelium.ie
DIOCESAN RESOURCES:
Diocesan Newsletters
Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Radio Maria
1. Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210
2. Download our FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”
3. Streaming on our WEBSITE – www.radiomaria.ie
4. Via our ‘Listen Live Radio’ link on our Facebook Page.
5. Via PHONE – get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply).
6. Via DAB Radio in Leinster area.
Why not drop a line to our Spiritual Director, Fr Des Farren by text on 089-4672000, by phone on 01-4123456, or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22. D22 R7W2
LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:
Free Senior Citizens Cafe – Revive Cafe
Every Thursday 12.30 – 3pm
Riverstown Community Centre, Tramore, X91 F2AH
Booking advised: Text or call 087 2472005
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: David Carroll
We remember the months mind for: Peter (Pluter) Halloran, Mary Fitzgerald
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Dan Cantwell & Parents, Jack Bridget & Peggy Cantwell, Mary Walsh, Seamus McCaffrey 1st Ann, Eileen & James Kiely, John Byrne, Eileen Dunphy, Billy McGrath John Lodge.
Dear 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 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 every 2nd Weekend
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor
Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil at 6pm every 2nd Weekend
Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill
Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am every 2nd Weekend
Click link to see full schedule:
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 visit 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
