What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for 5th Sunday in Lent
- Schedule of Easter Ceremonies
- Youth 2000
- Explore Diocesan Priesthood
- St Carlo Acutis Retreat for Teens
NEWSLETTER 22 MARCH 2026
Reflection for 5th Sunday in Lent
A Human Heart
When people read this, they say they see that Jesus is a real hu¬man being, son of God and man of the earth, weep¬ing over a friend.
His was a human heart. He liked friends and he found a home and a safe place with them, over the hill and away from the mob. We might picture him there – the talk, the chat, the prayers, the love; meals with other friends who dropped in, times of prayer and silence.
The one who can share a laugh, eat a scone, have a drink or a cuppa. The one who’d give a wink at the sign of peace! Not always so serious, even about religion. There’s no such thing as a sad saint!
He is a good friend.
When life is ending, we will give thanks for friends, and regret the way we have drifted or hurt each other. Real friendship is when another’s thoughts and life become at least as or more important than our own.
So, the resurrection and the life is not just for after death. It is for now. We raise each other up in friendship and in love. In that is the grace of the Lord, himself a friend, for when we love, God lives in us.
Picture your friends and those you love
and give thanks to God for each of them.
Lord, help me to keep love and friendship alive in my life.
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Dunhill & Fenor Confirmations
Due to Confirmations in Fenor & Dunhill there will be NO 10am Mass in Holy Cross, Tramore on Monday 23rd March
Holy Cross Confirmations
Congratulations to all the children from Holy Cross & Glór na Mara Primary Schools, who made their confirmation this weekend.
May the Holy Spirit enrich their lives!
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.
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 Easter Card
Our Parish Easter Cards with the Schedule of Easter Ceremonies are available in the porches. Please take one.
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:
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:
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
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:
EVANGELIUM CONFERENCE
Evangelium is hosting a one-day Catholic apologetics conference for young adults (18–40) on Saturday 21 March 2026 (10am–6:30pm) at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork. The day will include talks and a panel Q&A on topics such as the Resurrection, St Augustine, Evangelising Youth, and the Beauty of the Catholic Faith. Tickets are €15 (incl. refreshments). Tickets can be found Eventbrite or www.evangelium.ie
ANNUNCIATION PRAYER VIGIL
Tuesday 24th March at 8.45pm with the Sisters of Mary Morning Star. Songs, Meditations and Silent Prayer at the Chapel of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star, The Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford City X91F44E
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: 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/
Explore Diocesan Priesthood
Come and See Day on Saturday 11th April 11am-4.30pm Pallottine Centre, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Please email carol.king@vocations.ie or go to vocations.ie for more information.
YOUTH 2000 MUNSTER RETREAT:
Residential Retreat for ages 16 – 35. CBS Secondary School, Middleton, Co. Cork. 17th – 19th April 2026. Donation Only. A great weekend of talks, music, workshops, games, prayer and meeting new people! All info on www.youth2000.ie
ST CARLO ACUTIS RETREAT DAY
ST CARLO ACUTIS RETREAT DAY FOR TEENS in Knock Shrine on April 19th. For teens aged 13 – 19, from 11am – 2.30pm in The Prayer Centre. With games, testimonies, basic catechesis, crafts. Lunch will be provided. Gift pack for each participants. Led by Fr Patrick Cahill and Holy Family Mission. Organised by the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration. Limited numbers. Must pre-register. Contact Bairtle (086) 3020948 or email carmeluich@gmail.com
ADULT CATECHISM COURSE IN CLONMEL
ADULT CATECHISM COURSE IN CLONMEL:
An adult catechism course will be held at St. Oliver’s in Clonmel, beginning on Thursday April 23rd. The course will be recorded and it will be possible to participate in the following ways: in-person, online or at one’s own convenience by watching the video recording. The classes will be on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm. They will be cancelled a few times in the summer months, which will be announced probably a few weeks before each cancelled class. If you need further information, please contact Sr. Nadiya whose details are on the poster outlined below. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your faith in a way that suits your lifestyle.
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
CAMP CREIDEAMH
June 7th – 13th at Knockadoon Camp (East Cork) A one week (6 nights), stay-on-site, full-board camp for 13 – 18 year olds. Fun, friendship and growing in faith. The camp activities include Mass, prayer, catechesis, various sports, hillwalking, music, quizzes, movies, daily Mass and rosary. The camp will feature daily Mass and daily recitation of the Most Holy Rosary. For more info: https://campcreideamh.ie/ or contact Fr Roche 086 9972539
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.
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:
Paddy Power Westown, Maria Kona Ukraine
We remember the months mind for: Jim Morrissey, Kaye O’Sullivan
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:Kevin Hayes (1st Ann), Jimmy Harty, Alice Cheasty, Florence McCarthy,
John & Peggy Hutchinson, Joseph & Babe Walsh, Bridget Hannigan, Jim Hogan
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
