What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Rosary at the Marian Grotto
- Be not Afraid-Men’s Day
- Raising Hope
- The Chosen
- Holy Souls Novena
- Remembrance Mass
- Irelands 3rd National First Saturdays Conference
NEWSLETTER 25th OCTOBER 2026
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Energy of True Religion
‘To love God and love your neighbour – this is one of the most attractive of the sayings of Jesus. It is an encouragement to live fully with what brings the greatest joy in life – true love of God and the neighbour. It is at the heart of good religion, and what attracts many to Jesus.
Bad religion puts law above love. Bad religion fights for the partial truth of religion. We risk being victims of bad religion, just as we can be victims of bad nationalism, bad psychology or any other bad way of living. Jesus’ life was to propose good reli¬gion and to live by it. The religion of some of the Pharisees was bad, in that it was incomplete in its scope.
We admire those who give energy in love and service. We are proud of people we know whose lives make a great and good difference to others. We know that our family and neighbour¬hood, parish and school, workplace and leisure time have been enriched by the self-sacrificing love of many people, young and old.
‘He gave it his all’ – we say that of a good player at the end of a match. We say of parents that they “were always there for the children. May we give all we have in our lives, giving in love, knowing that all we give is itself a gift from God, the giver of all good gifts.
Picture Jesus with a sick person; watch him touching the person.
This would he against the law! What would you say to him?
Lord, let love be the guiding principle of all I say and think.
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
World Mission Sunday
World Mission Sunday Collection was taken up last weekend in Holy Cross. We thank you for your continued generosity.
The collection will be taken up in Carbally this Sunday 25th October at 11am Mass
HOLY SOULS NOVENA
Our Novena for the Holy Souls begins at Holy Cross, Tramore on Monday 2nd November at the 10.00am Mass and continues until Tuesday 10th November at all Masses.
Novena begins in Our Lady’s Carbally from Monday 16th Nov – Thursday 19th at 7.30pm
(All deceased relatives and friends are prayed for at every Mass for the duration of the Novena.
Envelopes will be available in the porches. Please hand them in to the sacristy, parish office or put into the boxes by the sanctuary.
For security reasons please do not leave the envelopes anywhere else. Thank You.
Remembrance Mass
The Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past twelve months takes place in Carbally on Friday Nov 20th at 7.30pm and in Tramore on Thursday 26th Nov at 7.30pm
This Mass allows anyone who has lost a loved one, either recently or over the years, to come and remember them and to light a candle for them in front of the altar in this the month of the Holy Souls. (Candles will be provided)
If you would like anyone who passed away in the last 12 months remembered, please give the name in to the parish office 051-386477.
ROSARY
At the Marian Grotto, Marian Tce, Tramore every day for the month of October at 3pm. All are warmly welcome
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 Four of the Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill , Tramore beginning with Tea & Coffee from 7.15 to 9pm.
The Chosen Season 4 Next Episode
Monday 2nd November
Monday 16th November
Monday 30th November
Monday 14th December
TEA WATCH CHAT ENJOY
MASS BOOKING
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for January 2027 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. Contact Sacristan: Mary Manton 086 -3669880.
Pope’s Monthly Intention for October
For mental health ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
MASS SCHEDULE 2026
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:
Be not afraid – Men’s Day
Join the Surfing Priests this Halloween in Tramore –
Saturday October 31st 9.30am – 2pm
With Fr. Stuart & Fr. Taddeo
Surf/coffee/sambos/chat
€40
To Book: Tel 086 391 4908
INFO@FREEDOMSURFSCHOOL.COM
Wetsuits & Boards provided
Compassionate Connections – Grief Support Group
If you have been bereaved and need a chat with those who have also experienced grief, this group is for you. All the details are outlined below.
The group will meet at 7pm on the dates below at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91HW9D.
Upcoming dates:
October 27th 7pm-8pm
November 24th 7pm-8pm
December 15th 7pm -8pm
Compassionate Connections is a grief support group offering a warm and understanding space for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity to meet others who understand grief, share experiences if you wish, or simply come along and listen — there is never any pressure to speak.
Whether your loss is recent or some time ago, you are very welcome to come along.
For more information about Compassionate Connections or the upcoming meetings, please contactValerie on 085 144 7970. waterfordlismore.ie/compassionate-connections-grief-support-group/
HOLY FAMILY MISSION FAMILY DAY: ALL SAINTS PARTY
Sunday 1st November, 10am – 3pm. Bring a packed lunch. Music, Games, Dress Up & Saints Parade! Donation only. Pre-booking essential: (052) 6133181 / info@holyfamilymission.ie
DOOR OF GRACE: ANOINTING FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
For young adults aged 18 – 35. Catholic Dialogue, Adoration, Confession, Holy Mass and Fellowship. Saturday 7th November. From 12 noon – 5pm. St Saviour’s, Ballybeg, Waterford X91 W5FY. Contact Chris 083 8151469 for more info.
A Laudato Si’ Conference for the Dioceses of Cloyne, Cork and Ross, Waterford and Lismore
Sat 21st November 2026, 10am – 4pm. Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Tivoli Cork T23 E244. More
info: www.waterfordlismore.ie
To register please email: maria.murphy@trocaire.org
LECTIO DIVINA WITH THE APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Join us for a time of reading and reflecting on the Sunday Gospel, followed by a cuppa.
Newcomers welcome! Two options to join. Come whenever suits. Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00pm at St. John’s
Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill. Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm at Sacred Heart Convent, Newtown Rd. Queries?
Ring Sr. Kathryn 087 404 2784.
LUMEN CHRISTI YOUNG ADULT PRAYER & SCRIPTURE GROUP
Mondays 7 – 8.30pm. Ages 18 – 35. Luke Wadding House, Lady Lane, Waterford X91 F44E. For more info: info@waterford-cathedral.com
SING OF THE LORD’S GOODNESS
Minella Hotel, Clonmel E91FY97. Saturday 31st October, 10.30am – 1.30pm (Registration at 10am). Cost: €15 (includes your music book). This event is for all choirs and their leaders who help us celebrate our liturgy. Facilitator: Dominic Finn (Choir Director, Cobh Cathedral). Please book your place by calling 051 874199 or emailing pastoralcentre@waterfordlismore.ie
Lourdes Tractor & Vintage Run
Sunday 8th November
Entry €20
Raffle on day – Refreshments served
Gardenmorris Estate, Kill, Co. Waterford
Registration 11am
In aid of Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund
Ireland’s 3rd National First Saturdays Conference
This year’s conference will take place in Knock on Saturday November 28th. The day begins at 10am and finishes at 5pm. It includes Holy Mass, adoration, talks, and a healing service. Speakers include: Fr Patrick Cahill, Geraldine O’Donnell, Fr Leon Pereira OP, Nikki Kingsley, Fr Marius O’Reilly, Fr. Jaimie Twohig, Christine O’Hara, Fr. Mark Quinn, and Fr Philip Kemmy, Fr. John Keane will lead a Eucharistic Healing Service. More information and the list of buses going are available on www.firstsaturdays.ie.
At Fatima Our Lady promised that if we did what she asked there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027
Are you aged 18 – 35 and interested in joining us for our Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea in August 2027? To find out more and express interest go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry/wyd2027
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:
We remember the months mind for: Mchael Raher, Patricia O’Kelly
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Willie Harty, Tom Treacy, John Cowman, Rita O’Connell, Harold Myers
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
