Newsletter 28th June 2026

Newsletter 28th June 2026

Reflection for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

A Simple Cup of Water
The examples are stark in the gospel today: about not preferring mother and father to Jesus; about how, in our care for others, we care for Jesus, and how, in our neglect of others, we neglect him. We need to go beyond the practical example to finding out what is central in our lives and how we see God as central. When God is central, our love can be in the smallest of services to people, like ‘the cup of cold water’.
Jesus is not central outside our humanity, and our human relationships. In the real needs of ordinary people we meet his needs. We give the ‘cup of cold water’ to the person who needs it, not just to Jesus. It’s like many stories in the gospel of Jesus helping those in real need. This is the central point of faith.
We help in simple ways. This is what Pope Francis refers to in his encouragement of simple love,
-‘like the warm supper we look forward to at night,
– the early lunch awaiting someone who gets up early to go to work. – – Homely gestures.
Like a blessing before we go to bed, or a hug after we return from a hard day’s work. Love is shown by little things,
-by attention to small daily signs which make us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love’ (September 2015).
Recall a time when someone helped you in a small way. Be grateful.
Offer yourself to do the same when you can.
Make me, O Lord, a channel of your peace and love
when I see the needs of others.

Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

DIOCESAN NEEDS / PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

The Collection for the Needs of the Diocese will be taken up in Tramore this weekend 27th / 28th June
This collection will be taken up in Carbally on weekend July 19th

62.5% of this collection, along with the diocesan levy, goes towards the funding of Diocesan Needs. The remaining 37.5% of the income from this collection is given to the Peter’s pence collection. The Faithfull’s offerings to the Holy Father through the Peter’s pence Collection are destined to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See. We thank you for your continued support.

The Society of St Vincent De Paul

The Annual Summer Church Gate Collection will take place this 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. We thank you most sincerely for you support.

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

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

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for October will open at the Parish Office on Wednesday 1st July at 9.30am. Phone bookings will be taken from 10am.

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. Contact Sacristan: Mary Manton 086 -3669880.

Church monthly cleaning

Church monthly cleaning will take place on Wednesday 1st July after 10am Mass.
We thank all our volunteers for their continued help.

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

PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:

HOME OF THE MOTHER TEEN GIRLS SUMMER CAMP 2026

Ages 13 – 17 | July 20th – 29th | Loughlougher, Co. Tipperary E21X095. Price €275. Music, games, sports, crafts, camp fire, faith formation, hikes, BBQ, prayer. For more info and to register: hmactivitiesireland@gmail.com

SILENT RETREAT WITH TINTEÁN NA hÉIREANN (FOYER OF CHARITY):

Theme: “Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart…Psalm 37:4” August 3rd – 9th at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Cost €480 (full board). Preached by Fr Liam O’Donovan SAC: Daily Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Teachings/Talks. Contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com
www.foyerofcharity.ie

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

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: Noel Walsh, Eddie Corcoran,  Jimmy Robinson London, Margaret McKinney Dublin

We remember the months mind for:

Peter Martin, Brendan Hayden, Martin Dempsey, Joseph (Joe) Smith, Sr. Mary Enda O’Donovan, James Doherty

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Mary Farrell, Madeline McGrath, Paddy Murphy, Tom McManus, Maureen Whelan, Rose Atkinson, Des Healy, Peter & Kathleen Keane, Sr. Madeline Lealan, Anthony McLoughlin

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 ,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:

www.waterfordlismore.ie

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384