Newsletter 12th April 2026

NEWSLETTER 12th April 2026

Reflection for 2nd Sunday of Easter- Divine Mercy Sunday

Thanks, Thomas!
Thomas … thanks!
For bringing honesty into our faith. He didn’t pretend that he was better than he was. He began by wanting proof and ended by being glad of faith. He is the patron saint of transitions and steps in faith. Faith is a journey. He is the saint of faith in our times. The community was the place he found faith, having lost it when he tried to go it alone. Then he came back to the community of faith and went on a journey of life that took him to martyrdom in India.
He also found Christ in wanting to touch his wounds. We find God when we enter into his wounds in the wounds of our world.
In the faith community of the Church, we can keep our faith. Our faith grows here too. Thomas looked for faith by wanting to touch the wounds of Jesus. When Jesus invited him to do so, he found he didn’t need to. He found faith in being present with the wounded Christ and discovered there his faith in the glory of Christ.
We can do the same. What was said to Thomas is said to us all: ‘You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.’
Recall those who have strengthened your faith and be grateful;
picture each person and pray for each of them.
Lord, I believe, strengthen my belief
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration – April 12th

We welcome you to Holy Cross Church, Tramore to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
2.30pm Rosary
2.45pm Chaplet
3pm Blessing of the Divine Mercy Image followed by Mass

Welcome Fr Isaac John

Fr Isaac John is a native of India. He is a priest of the Missionary of Francis de Sales.
He has been working in Knock and during this time he completed a doctorate in The Theology of Family and Marriage.
We warmly welcome him to ministry in Tramore.

AN EVENING WITH THE CHOSEN IN TRAMORE

Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him. Come along to watch Season Three, Episode 7 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 Apr. Final Episode on 11th May. All are welcome.

Youth Adoration (13–25 year olds)

Holy Cross Church Tramore
Thursday 16th April 2026
from 7pm – 8.15pm
With the opportunity to go to confession
All are welcome

Waterford/Lismore Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine (by bus)

Pilgrimage under leadership of Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan D.D.
Sunday 3rd May
Tickets €35 available at the Parish Office

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for July is open at the Parish Office

Weekly Contribution Envelopes

The new envelopes for 2026/2027 (Beginning May 3rd) are now available at the Parish Office for collection.

The Parish office will be open before & after all Masses on next weekend 18th/19th April for your convenience.

Please have your current envelope number to hand when you call in to the office for your new box of envelopes

When the new envelope contribution year begins on May 3rd, please discard any unused 2025/2026 envelopes.

Any parishioner who is not registered for the weekly contribution envelopes, and would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.

Collections:

The Easter Collection for the Support of the Priests of the Parish and Diocese – was taken up at all Masses over the Easter weekend. We thank you most sincerely for you continued support

Trócaire Boxes may be returned to the Parish Office.
For security reasons please DO NOT leave boxes around the church or by any door.
If you wish to donate online, please go to our website: www.tramoreparish.ie click Donate Now, click Other Collections where you will see the collections specified.

Tramore Hospice Support

Our next Coffee Morning will be held in Molls at O’Neill’s, Summerhill, Tramore on Thursday 16th April at 11.00am
The management and staff at Moll’s have always been extremely helpful and generous in the past and we look forward to another enjoyable morning there.
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.

Popes Monthly Intention for April

For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

Gifts for Confirmations /Communions

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

PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:

CAFÉ THEOLOGY:

Cafe Theology on Thursday 23rd April @ 7pm in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, Waterford. A New Vision for Catholic Education in Ireland: Opportunities and Challenges for Engaging Families, Schools, Parishes, and State to foster a Catholic ethos in building communities of faith, inclusion and excellence. Speakers: Alan Hynes-Cendrzak, Sr Antoinette Dilworth, John Curtis and Michelle Ward. All are welcome.

ST CARLO ACUTIS RETREAT DAY FOR TEENS

ST CARLO ACUTIS RETREAT DAY FOR TEENS in Knock Shrine on April 19th. For teens aged 13 – 19, from 11am – 2.30pm in The Prayer Centre. With games, testimonies, basic catechesis, crafts. Lunch will be provided. Gift pack for each participant. Led by Fr Patrick Cahill and Holy Family Mission. Organised by the Apostolate of Eucharistic Adoration. Limited numbers. Must pre-register. Contact Bairtle (086) 3020948 or email carmeluich@gmail.com

YOUTH 2000 MUNSTER RETREAT

Residential Retreat for ages 16 – 35. CBS Secondary School, Midleton, Co. Cork. 17th – 19th April 2026. Donation Only. A great weekend of talks, music, workshops, games, prayer and meeting new people! All info on www.youth2000.ie

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 2026

Calling ALL ADORERS of the Blessed Sacrament in Waterford & Lismore:
National Eucharistic Adoration Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 19th April 2026
(weekend after Divine Mercy). Details on www.eucharisticadoration.ie
Bus Itinerary on that Sunday:
6.30am: Carrick-On-Suir (call John: 087 917 1762)
6.45am: Kilsheelan (call John: 087 917 1762)
7.00am: St. Mary’s, Clonmel (call or text Mathúin: 087 246 7526)
7.15am: Cahir (call John J: 086 316 8451)

MEN’S RETREAT

MEN’S RETREAT: “More than Conquerors” (Rom 8:37)
24th – 26th April, Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Led by Fr Patrick Cahill, Martin Moran and Patrick Reynolds. Revive – Rebuild – Restore. Brotherhood, BBQ, Campfire, Airsoft and Axe-throwing. Age 18+. Cost €230 (full board accommodation). To book email info@holyfamilymission.ie or call 052 6133181

ADULT CATECHISM COURSE IN CLONMEL

An adult catechism course will be held at St. Oliver’s in Clonmel, beginning on Thursday April 23rd. The course will be recorded and it will be possible to participate in the following ways: in-person, online or at one’s own convenience by watching the video recording. The classes will be on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm. They will be cancelled a few times in the summer months, which will be announced probably a few weeks before each cancelled class. If you need further information, please contact Sr. Nadiya whose details are on the poster outlined below. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your faith in a way that suits your lifestyle.

BE HEALED WEEKEND RETREAT

Friday 8th May – Sunday 10th May, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584. Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill. Retreat starts at 9am on Friday (Arrival & Registration) and finishes on Sunday at 3:15pm. Often we struggle for years without any improvement.
The Lord is calling you on a journey of healing of the heart. Healing Service, Mass, Adoration, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Prayer Ministry, Times of Silence & Personal Reflection. Full Board Accommodation: €270. To book: email info@holyfamilymission.ie / ring 052 6133181. For more information: www.holyfamilymission.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.

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

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: Louise Durcan née Donnelly, Phil (Dear) Connor née O’Hanrahan, Tony Collins, Nora Hegarty, Mayo

We remember the months mind for: Eamon Piercy, Mary (Marie) McGrath née Keogh, David Browne

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Billy Walsh (1st Ann),John H. Lodge, Joyce Robinson, John O’Neill, Lily Martin, James Power, Frank Power (1st Ann).

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 – 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:

www.waterfordlismore.ie

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384