What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- A day in the life of the Sisters of the Morning Star
- Good News Catholic Faith Camp
- Creation Surf Camp
- The SV de P Annual Summer Collection
- Tramore Hospice support Coffee Morning
- Parables Tour – Fr Mike Schmitz
- National Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Newsletter 21st June 2026
Reflection for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Just Trust
Our lives are lightened by people we can trust. We need to trust so much in life. We know the great pain when our trust is shaken by people we thought we could trust — parents/ teachers/ religious superiors/ the church/ friends and more. In the gospel today Jesus addresses that need and grace in our lives. He encourages us to place our trust in those who care for us, and to trust in God who does not want destruction/ but development/ who wants peace among people in all sorts of ways. In what do we trust? Pagola writes: ‘some feel a need to consume more in order to feel secure; and seek a life of entertainment to forget their everyday problems’ (The Gospel According to Matthew/ p. 106). Jesus tells us to trust in God, who would not harm even a hair of our head. He asks and urges us to be people who would not harm another. We are worth this care and love just by being created. Like a parent or grandparent/ or an aunt or uncle/ totally loving a new child before the child is even seen, so God loves each of us. The sight of a starving child brings out our love and a desire to care.
This is linked to the care of God: in this care and trust of each other we find the trust and care of God/ given and received for ‘where there is love, there is God (1 John 3:7).
Just echo the word ‘trust’ as you sit in silence;
let this gift and call of trust fill your being.
Sacred heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
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
CREATION SURF CAMP FOR 14 – 17 YEAR OLDS
2nd – 4thJuly, Freedom Surf School, Tramore. Surfing, Coastal Walks, Team Challenges and great faith-based talks too!
11.30am – 4pm daily.
€75 per person.
All equipment provided: wetsuits, surfboards, booties
To register: Call Billy 086-3914908
Email: info@freedomsurfschool.com
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for September is open at the Parish Office
Carbally Notice
All Anniversary Masses to be booked in advance for Carbally Church and a maximum of 4 anniversaries will be taken for each Mass
The Society of St Vincent De Paul
The Annual Summer Church Gate Collection will take place next weekend 27/28th June
We thank you for your support in the past and ask you to be as generous as possible.
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
Tramore Hospice Support Group
We are delighted to announce that our next Coffee Morning will be held in The Waterfront, Tramore on Friday 26th June 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
Pope’s Intention for June
For the values of sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.
Mass Schedule
Full schedule of all Masses for Tramore, Carbally, Dunhill & Fenor up to the end of the year, is available in the porches of all churches or click on the link below to view
PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:
The Annual half Day Legion of Mary Retreat
Sunday 21st of June in the Edmund Rice Chapel Barrack Street Waterford City. from 2pm-5.30pm
A Day in a Life of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star
For girls aged 10-15, Tuesday 30th June at the Friary, Lady Lane, Waterford X91F44E.
What is being a sister like? What does a sister do all day? How do sisters pray? Find the answers!
10am – 4pm.
RSVP to +353 87 6077173 or marymorningstar.ireland@gmail.com
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
PARABLES TOUR – FR MIKE SCHMITZ
American Catholic priest, speaker, author, and podcast host Fr Mike Schmitz is coming to Ireland on Monday July 20th to the National Stadium in Dublin for his Parables Tour. The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore are running a bus in the early afternoon for young adults aged 18 – 35 to attend this exciting event, as well as attending Mass with young adults from all over Ireland before the Conference begins! Cost for the conference is €50 (no cost for the bus). To find or more or book a spot, contact youthministry@waterfordlismore.ie or check out www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry Limited places available.
National Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Newbridge College, Co. Kildare: August 13th – 16th. For 16 – 35year olds. Donation only. A four-day Catholic event run by young people for young people from all across Ireland. Come and listen some amazing speakers giving workshops on your favourite topics, meet other young Catholics on fire with the faith or simply be refreshed and inspired. Free Buses. For more info or to book your spot go to www.youth2000.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
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: Michael G. Bowe, Janet Dunphy née Smith
We remember the months mind for: John Murphy
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Betty Flavin, Ann Murray (1st Ann), Michael Walsh, Kitty Cheasty, John J. Morrissey, Michael Foley
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:
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 ,Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. Wednesday 9.30-1pm & Friday 9.30-3.30pm However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates or call the office 051-386477.
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
