Newsletter 12 January 2025

Reflection for Baptism of the Lord

Spirit Energy
Today, Jesus’ baptism by John, was a special moment – the real coming of God’s spirit upon him. It was the same Spirit who had come upon Mary at the moment of Jesus’ conception, and would come to Jesus at his last moment on the Cross.
The spirit brings him new energy. The feast marks that something new is happening, and that Jesus is the beloved and son; from eternity and into time.
The Spirit came upon him – but not just for himself. He would send the Spirit later to us – of forgiveness and of perseverance in doing good.
Today is about energy. Jesus found a new spirit in himself after his prayer and he heard words he would never forget. Maybe you have heard words of love from someone you will never forget. They give energy to the heart and soul, making us people always on the go, ready for new life within us.
The Spirit pours the energy of God into bread and wine and they are changed forever. He sends himself forever. It is sending the love and presence and energy of God.
We know that we can get stuck.
We need new infusions of the Spirit to give new energy.
Can we be the type of people who others think it’s good to meet? Open to the Spirit of God,
open to new life, new love,
being really fully the person I can be?
May the waters of baptism, O Lord,
bring us the new life of your love
Donal Neary SJ

Notice

Please note Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday and will close at 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday.
Exposition takes on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.

 

Faith@Home Activities for Children.

‘Let’s Dive In’ Activity Sheet available in the porches
Parents, please take one home for your child/children or Grandparents please feel free to take one for your grandchild or grandchildren.
Further resources for Children on Diocesan website:
Resources | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Monday 9.30-4pm
Tuesday 9.30-1pm
Wednesday/Thursday 9.30-4pm
Friday 9.30am-4pm

Mass booking

The Mass book for April is open at the Parish Office

 

AN EVENING WITH THE CHOSEN IN TRAMORE PARISH

Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him. Come along to watch Season Two of The Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee from 7.15 to 9pm on Monday 13th Jan.
All are welcome.

 

YOUTH ADORATION

Holy Cross Church Tramore

Thursday January 16th from 7pm-8pm
Age group 13-25, year olds.
All most welcome.

 

POPES INTENTION FOR JANUARY

For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

 

Thank You.

The Tramore Conference of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all those who gave so generously recently to our Annual Church Porch Collection.

The amount collected this year was €18,469.20. This money has been and will continue to be used to support those in our area who need our help. We have had and continue to have many calls for help from people. The help we give includes that to people who have trouble putting food on the table for themselves and their families, particularly at Christmas time which should be a joyous time for everyone. We also use this money to help with fuel for the winter to help families keep warm.

Many people are not even able to provide the basics for their children and it is only through your generosity that they are able to put a Christmas Dinner on the table. For the past number of weeks many of our members have been delivering food hampers and vouchers around Tramore and its surrounding areas to those in need. In addition, our members have been delivering toys to families with young children and the relief this gives to parents who otherwise would not be able to provide toys for their children is palpable.

The Tramore Conference continues throughout the entire year to help people who need assistance, be it food, help with rent, education fees, fuel or even just some advice as to where to turn to. This means that your contributions are used not just at Christmas but throughout the whole year. Thank you and a Happy New Year to you all.

 

Parish Website

You may have noticed, there is an additional page added to our Parish website: “Gospel & Reflection” which features the Sunday Gospel every weekend.
On this page also there is a Reflection on the Gospel each week, written by Fr Richard. www.tramoreparish.ie

 

ICA Tramore

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 15th January at Tramore House. New members welcome.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, 

 

We remember the months mind for Margaret (Ita) O’Reilly, Kathleen Maher

 

We pray for Johanna Power, John & Margaret Doyle, James & Mary Mackey, Maureen O’Leary, Barry Goff whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

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.

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 & 7pm 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

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

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor

Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil at 6pm
Tuesday  at 9am.

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am
Wednesday at 9am

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, 10.30am & 12 noon 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.

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 usually open from 9am to 4 pm Monday -Thursday & 3.30pm on Friday. However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates.

COVID-19

We strongly recommended, that parishioners continue to sanitize their hands upon entry and leaving the church.

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384