Newsletter17th May 2026

NEWSLETTER 17th May 2026

Reflection for The Ascension of the Lord

Fully Alive
I asked a woman once if Johnny was in the house. She pointed at a chair and said, ‘If he was here, he would be there.’ He never moved far! Jesus – he is here and there. The risen lord has moved on, but he has not fully left us. His Spirit dwells in us.
The one who came to earth has now gone back to heaven, bringing with him all that is human. His body – the man of heaven and the God of earth – is now the church, and that’s us.
Before we are of any denomination or group, we are Christ’s. We are baptised into the church of Christ; and yes, we live out our faith in different denominations. Today is the feast of the whole church – we begin in him and end in him, like the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, on the paschal candle. Our faith is also renewed through living with Jesus – we are partners in our mission. Our faith is also renewed in reading and praying the gospel each day.
On earth we are his body, with all our strengths and weaknesses, goodness and sin. Icons have Jesus smiling as he reaches heaven, smiling on us and living through us. We prepare for the way he is with us now next Sunday – in the Spirit. Where the qualities of the Spirit are alive, he is alive and well among us.
A breathing prayer – as you breathe in notice you are
breathing in the gift of life from God.
Holy Spirit, living in the church, living in Mary,
draw me more fully into your life.
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – Holy Cross Church Tramore.

Congratulations to the children from Holy Cross & Glor na Mara primary schools who recently received their First Holy Communion.
Saturday 30th May at 10.30am – The children from Gaelscoil Philib Barún
We wish them every blessing at this important time in their lives.
THERE WILL BE NO 10AM MASS ON ALL SATURDAYS IN MAY

Rosary at the Grotto

Please join us at the Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace, for the month of May to pray the Rosary, commencing on Friday May 1st at 3pm.
All Welcome.

Youth Adoration

Youth Adoration will take place at Holy Cross Church, Tramore for 13–25-year-olds on Thursday 21st May from 7 – 8.15pm. Confessions available

Tramore Community Care

Meals on Wheels Church Gate Collection will be held on the weekend of 16th/17th May.

Tramore Hospice Support Group

We are delighted to announce that our next Coffee Morning will be held in the Community Centre Pond Road Tramore on Thursday 21st May at 11.00 o’clock.
There will be a raffle with very nice prizes to be won.
All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice.
Please come along and join us for another enjoyable morning for a great cause.

Mass Booking

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

Gifts for First Holy Communion

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 and have a browse.

Mass Schedule

PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:

Good News Catholic Faith Camp

For boys & girls ages 6 – 13
Monday 6th – Thursday 9th July 10am – 3pm
Glór na Mara NS, Tramore
Team Games, Music, Action Songs, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Prayer
Cost: €50 (€30 for each additional child in family)
Contact Pam 086-0726232/Olivia 086-3438467
More info www.tramoreparish.ie/news

“PILGRIMS OF LIGHT” For young adults aged 18 – 30

“Walk in the Spirit – Friendship and Charity”: Join the Sisters of Mary Morning Star on Saturday 30th May for an evening of prayer, discussion and food at The Friary, Lady Lane, X91YD70 beginning at 6pm until 9pm.
Please RSVP before 29th May to marymorningstar.ireland@gmail.com or 087 3928734

Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season 2026

Three Day Pilgrimage
Friday 29th May until Saturday 15th August
(Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13th August)
Admission €85
Booking Advised /Concessions for groups
Sanctuary of St Patrick-Lough Derg
info@loughderg.org
+353(0)71 9861518

IGNITE IRELAND CONFERENCE

EMBERS INTO FLAMES Saturday 23rd May at the National Convention Centre Dublin: Join renowned international Scripture Scholar Scott Hahn and a host of Irish speakers. Let’s rekindle what may have grown quiet, and to deepen what already lives within. 9:00am – 7:00pm. More details and
booking: www.dominicans.ie

SILENT RETREAT

SILENT RETREAT WITH TINTEÁN NA hÉIREANN (FOYER OF CHARITY):
Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…” May 18th – 24th at Mount St Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Cost €560 (full board ensuite) / €510 (no ensuite). Preached by Fr Kilian Byrne: Daily Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Teachings.

Inner Healing Retreat

Based on the life of St Therese of Lisieux which will take place in from 15th-19th June in St Mary’s in Knock, Co. Mayo
The parish has recently welcomed Fr Issac John MSFS to minister here in the parishes of Tramore Carbally Dunhill & Fenor.
Fr Issac will lead this silent residential retreat for the 6th time.
Booking Contact Monica Gahan 0876419960 or
infolivejesusretreats@gmail.com

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

Popes Monthly Intention for May

That everyone might have food
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

DIOCESAN RESOURCES:

Diocesan Newsletters

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Radio Maria

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: Ann Howard née Matthews, Mary Curran née O’Sullivan, Sr. Thomas (Pauline) O’Connor, Hannah Teklic, Australia (funeral arrangements later)

We remember the months mind for: Helen Jordan née O’Donoghue, Mary Kelly née Molloy, Jim (Jimmy) Dunne, Frank Doherty, John (Vetty) Power

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:

Vera Furlong, May Murphy, Margaret & Michael Fleming & deceased family members Thomas Corcoran (Birthday Rem)

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 of Masses:

https://www.tramoreparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tramore-Carbally-Dunhill-Fenor-Mass-Schedule-2026.pdf

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 open Monday – Thursday  9.30am to 4pm. & Friday 9.30-3.30pm 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:

www.waterfordlismore.ie

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384