Newsletter 12th May 2024

REFLECTION:

The Ascension of the Lord

Going Out or Going Up?
The feast of the Ascension seems to be more about the apostles going out than Jesus going up! As Jesus goes to his Father, the message is for us now, and to be witnesses to him, sharing what we have received, and heard.
Witnesses to a road accident can often contradict each other. They get mixed up in what they saw or heard. Or they may have only glanced at the event and moved on. We can be witnesses of Jesus who stayed with the event, not just with a glance. We have seen and heard the best story ever told, and the most influential life ever lived.
We witness to Jesus
in prayer,
in reading the gospel and
in service of others in love.
Prayer means being in touch with God who is reaching out to us. The gospel is what feeds us, a daily opening to the words and deeds of Jesus. Loving service brings us to witness the care of God as we give and receive care.
This is what we give to the ascended Lord and receive from him. The word of God is the divine word in human words. In our work for him, God is linking heaven and earth, and we are sharers in his divinity as he is in our humanity. Far from being the absence of Jesus, the Ascension is his presence in a new way among us.
Looking up is a religious gesture.
Look up to the skies sometimes this week and make a favourite prayer.
Lord, may your kingdom come!

Donal Neary SJ

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – Holy Cross Church Tramore.

Over the next three weeks the children from our local schools will be making their First Holy Communion.

We welcome them and their parents and families and all present with them on this, their special day.

We wish them every blessing at this important time in their lives.

 

‘The Chosen’

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 a special episode of the popular “The Chosen” series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee at 7.15pm.  May 13th.

 

Ireland Needs Fatima-Rosary Rally

Join us in a Public Square Rosary Rally for the conversion of Ireland. This is one of over 560 such Rosary Rallies across the country.
Saturday 11th May at 4pm in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Riverstown

Rosary

Join us to pray the Rosary for the month of May at the Marian Grotto, Marian Park Wednesday’s at 3pm.

Riverstown Grotto

The Riverstown Grotto is now open for prayer.
It is normally closed from the month of October until May. All are welcome

 

Tramore Community Care

Tramore Church Gate Collection for Tramore Community Care – Meals on Wheels
Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May

Let’s Dive in!

Faith @Home Activities for Children.

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)

 

Minister of the Word

‘Enriching your experience of being a Minister of the Word’ will take place in Sacred Heart Parish Centre on Monday 27th May at 7pm. The first hour will be a reflection hour with Fr. Billy Swan. Fr. Billy is a Priest of the Diocese of Ferns. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 1998, and awarded a Licentiate and Doctorate in Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University. He was director of Seminary Formation at the Pontifical Irish College, Rome and now serves as
Administrator of Wexford Parish.
The second part of the evening will be facilitated by Mary Dee, as we move to the Church setting and go through the practical elements of proclaiming the Word of God.
If you are interested please contact the parish office with your details 051-386477

Weekly Contribution Envelopes

The new envelopes for 2024/2025 (Beginning May 5th) are now available for collection at the Parish Office.
The new contribution year began on May 5th. Please discard any unused 2023/2024 envelopes.
Please have your current number to hand when you call in to the office for your new box. This will save you time
Any parishioner who is not registered for the weekly contribution envelopes, and would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.

CANON’S FIELD

There are ongoing works through Canon’s Field for another week or so.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

The parish office open Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am – 4pm & Friday 9.30am-3.30pm.

The Mass Book for August is open at the Parish Office.

From May 2024 the 7.30pm Vigil Mass and the 10.30am on Sunday may be booked as shared Masses.
(Limited to 2 intentions).

 

 Parish Office/Shop

Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy Communion, are now available.

 

Procession  

Procession in honour of Our Lady in Waterford
Saturday 18th May at 3pm. Starts in St. Saviour’s Church, Bridge Street, passing the Old Walls of the City and by the Black Friary. Concludes in Cathedral

 

Family Day: Holy Family Mission

Sunday 19th May, 10am – 3pm. Bring a packed lunch! Pre-booking is essential: 052 – 6133181 or email info@holyfamilymission.ie

 

Stroke Communication Group Conference

A National Conference on Stroke hosted by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication Group, will take place on Monday May 20th, from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. The purpose of the event is to promote awareness around stroke, aphasia and brain injury, and will include presentations from professionals and stroke survivors, and a demonstration of the DCU Exoskeleton. There is no entry fee to the Conference but attendees must register on Eventbrite by Monday May 13th. The link for registration is; https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-conference-on-stroke-tickets-874732166457
The Conference is supported by TASK Community Care, Home Instead Senior Care, Tipperary Volunteer Centre and the Irish Heart Foundation.
Further information from martinquinns@eircom.net or 087-6101628

Theology Open Day

Theology Open Day, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Click here or visit our website prioryinstitute.com to find out more about our Open Day on Saturday 25 May.

‘Enriching your experience of being a Minister of the Word’ will take place in Sacred Heart Parish Centre on Monday 27th May at 7pm. The first hour will be a reflection hour with Fr. Billy Swan. Fr. Billy is a Priest of the Diocese of Ferns. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 1998, and awarded a Licentiate and Doctorate in Systematic Theology from the Gregorian University. He was director of Seminary Formation at the Pontifical Irish College, Rome and now serves as
Administrator of Wexford Parish.
The second part of the evening will be facilitated by Mary Dee, as we move to the Church setting and go through the practical elements of proclaiming the Word of God.
If you are interested please contact the parish office with your details 051-386477

Pope’s Monthly Intention for May

For the formation of religious and seminarians
We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel

 

Home of the Mother Formation Evenings for Adults

Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, in St. Saviour’s Church, Bridge Street, Waterford City led by the Servant Priests and Brothers and Servant Sisters. Adoration at 6.30pm.
Each week we will reflect and chat about different topics that will help us deepen our knowledge of the Catholic faith and live our Christian lives to the full!
All are welcome.

 

Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese

Spend time in the True Presence of Jesus. For a list of locations and times for Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese check out https://waterfordlismore.ie/eucharistic-adoration/

 

 

 

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Johanna Tyrell, Joan (Joanie) Power née Dunphy, Catherine O’Gorman née Roche,

We remember the months mind for Patrick McCormick

We pray for Veronica Wall, Declan Dunford, Vera Furlong, Michael Riordan anniversaries occur about 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.

PARISH INFORMATION:

Holy Cross Parish Mass Times & Services

Mass Times:
Saturday 10am & 7.30pm (Vigil)
Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am and 12 noon
Monday to Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.30am & 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 & Wednesday at 9am.

 

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am
Thursday & Friday 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