What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter
- First Holy Communions
- An Evening with ‘The Chosen’
- Rosary at the Marian Grotto
- Meals on Wheels collection
- Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season
- Inner Healing Retreat led by Fr Issac John MSFS
NEWSLETTER 10th May 2026
Reflection for 6th Sunday of Easter
No body now but yours...
St Teresa’s prayer is popular in this adaptation-
Christ has no body now but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which he looks with compassion on this world.
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do well.
Yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
You are his eyes, you are his body.
Christ has no body now but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which he looks with compassion on this world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
Jesus speaks in the gospel about being still alive, even after his death. Mostly we find Jesus alive in the love of others. The energy of love that is connected to the energy of God, for God is love. Other times we find God close to us in prayer; but where we can sense him alive mostly is in the ordinary and extraordinary loves of every day, in marriage, family, friendship and care for others.
Many of us do not realise that in this way we have been Christ-bearers. In listening to another, in care of all sorts, in putting ourselves out for the other, in working for justice and for peace the Spirit of God is alive and people are touched by God’s love through the co-operation of ordinary men and women.
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – Holy Cross Church Tramore
Congratulations to the children from Holy Cross school who receive their First Holy Communion this weekend.
Over the coming weekends the children from our other local schools are making their First Holy Communion.
Saturday 16th May at 10.30am, we welcome the boys and girls from Glór na Mara school who are making their First Holy Communion. We also welcome their parents and families and all present with them on this, their special day.
Saturday 30th May at 10.30am – The children from Gaelscoil Philib Barún
We wish them every blessing at this important time in their lives.
An Evening with ‘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 3 Episode 8 of the popular series of “The Chosen” at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee at 7.15pm. on Monday May 11th from 7.15 to 9pm All are welcome’.
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
Collection for the support of Seminarians in our Diocese
This Collection for the support of Seminarians in our diocese will take place in Carbally this Sunday May 10th.
We sincerely thank all who contributed to the collection recently in Tramore.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for August Mass is now open at the Parish Office
Tramore Community Care
Tramore Community Care will hold its 51st AGM on Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 7.30pm in the Community Care Centre, Pond Road Tramore.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels Church Gate Collection will be held on the weekend of 16th/17th May.
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
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:
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season 2026
One Day Retreat (a day of guided prayer & Reflection)
May: 3rd, 4th,9th,12th,17,23rd & 25th.
Booking Essential /Concessions for groups
Sanctuary of St Patrick-Lough Derg info@loughderg.org
+353(0)719861518
FAMILY DAY AT HOLY FAMILY MISSION
Sunday 17th May, 10am – 3pm. Crafts, Music, Drama, Games & Activities, Catechesis for Children and Parents. Donation only. Bring a packed lunch. Pre-booking essential. To book: email info@holyfamilymission.ie / ring 052 6133181.
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
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: Joseph Kiely, Meadowbrook, Thomas Power, Market Street & Abbeyside
We remember the months mind for: Myles Halley, Louise Durcan née Donnelly, Phil (Dear) Connor née O’Halloran, Tony Collins, Vincent (Vinnie) Rogers, Nora Hegarty Mayo
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: PJ Hayes, Tom Reddy (20 years)Lucy Reddy (26 years)Veronica Wall, Mamie Fitzgerald, Rose Ryan, Tommy O’Rourke, Richard & Mary Walsh, Nora O’Sullivan & family members Jim &Stasia Cullinane, Margaret & John McEneaney, Christine Doyle
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 – 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:
PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384
