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Newsletter 13th July 2025

What in this week’s newsletter

  • Relection for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2024 will take place August for 16 – 35 year olds
  • The Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 20th July.
  • Frassati Camino July 31st – August 4th – For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
  • Enrolment in the Brown Scapular of our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saturday 19th July after 10am Mass
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Newsletter 13th July 2025  – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The teller of the story
Is this the best story ever written! Because we know it so well, we may gloss over it. It challenges us on many levels – the inclusiveness of everyone as our neighbour; the way we can pass by human needs, and how the most rejected people can respond positively. It is a story of how many of us miss tragedy under our noses, and how many suffer because of the cruelty of others. It’s mainly a story to ask us to respond as positively as we can to all human need.
It also points to the person who told the story. Jesus could tell this story because he was the good Samaritan himself. His heart went out to those who were suffering most at the hands of others. He could tell it also because he knew what it was like to be an outcast – rejected by his own people, and in danger all the time of being victimised even to death like the man at the side of the road.
He brings it farther also – saying that the commandment of God is seen in the way the Good Samaritan responded. The second great commandment is to love the neighbour, and the neighbour is the one of any colour, nationality, age or family who may be in need.
We can ask who are the ones thrown to the side of the road today?
-The former prisoner,
-The asylum seeker and refugee,
-The forgotten young person, the addict, among others.
All can be helped to their feet and to carry on in life through the help and care of another.
The final words to take from the gospel today are simple yet difficult -‘Go and do the same yourself.’
Lord, help me to go and do the same myself.
 
Donal Neary SJ

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

The Brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Saturday 19th July, after 10am Mass at Holy Cross Church. Enrolling in the Scapula for those interested.

Doicesan Needs,/ Peter’s Pence Collection

The Collection for the Needs of the Diocese was taken up last weekend. The collection amounted to €3910. We thank all contributors for their generous support.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2024 will take place August 7th-10th at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare for 16 – 35 year olds. Inspiring talks and fantastic workshops, lots of time for prayer and time to chill out, meet new people and experience the best of what it means to be young and Catholic today! Donation only. Free buses from around the country. 
Book now on www.youth2000.ie

Diocesan Website & Resources

Jubilee Year information: www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
 

Diocesan Newsletters:

Faith@Home Family Newsletter, Let’s Dive In Children’s Resource, To the Heights Youth Newsletter or Diocesan Events Bulletin, go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/resources

Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 20th July

Prayers will be offered at
Our Lady’s Shrine for all who work in alcohol and drug treatment centres around Ireland.
Contact Fr. Robert McCabe via prayer@pioneers.ie for further details.

Mass Booking for October

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

Popes Intention for July

For formation in discernment
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.

The Annual Logos Scripture Summer School

The Annual Logos Scripture Summer School takes place at Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Course 1:  27th June – 1st July
Course 2:  11th – 15th July
Learn about the Catholic Bible in a relaxed environment. No prior learning required. For more information contact scripturesummerschool@gmail.com

St Thérèse International Day

This year is the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower’s canonisation. To mark the occasion St Thérèse International Day takes place on Sunday 13th July at Knock Shrine. See details at www.stthereseinternationalday.com/

Campa Mhuire Mhathair Faith Camp

Good News Summer Faith Camp for boys and Girls aged 6-12 years will take place at Glór na Mara school, Tramore from Monday 7th -10th July – 10am – 3pm. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Pam 086-0726232/ Olivia 086-3438467. More info www.tramoreparish.ie
 

Tramore Meals on Wheels

Volunteers needed for Kitchen Duty – Mornings only
Please Contact Mandy @ 087 6720501
 

Church Opening Hours

Please note Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday and will close at 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and at 5pm Thursday.
Exposition takes place on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.
The Parish Office will open from 9.30am – 1pm Monday to Friday.

50th Anniversary – Class Re-Union Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1975 at Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank.  If you or someone you know left or was due to leave in 1975 – we’d love to hear from you to update our database of information. 
Whilst at a preliminary stage, we are planning to meet in September 2025.  If you can help please send contact email or mobile numbers details to  ferrybank1975classreunion@gmail.com
 

Jubilee Year of Hope

For the Jubilee Year of Hope Bishop Cullinan invites the people of the Diocese to visit various pilgrim locations from Ardmore to Mount Melleray, from Lismore to Waterford.
“Pilgrim Path Passports” are available in all porches to record people’s personal journeys to special places around the Diocese.
For more information visit: www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
 

Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen

Become a member of Family Carers Ireland

Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.
Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Friday:  from 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477

Church Opening Hours for Next Week

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

Family Carer

Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.
Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

 

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry

For more information, visit www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry
 

Parish Office Shop

New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop!
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy Communion & Confirmation, are now available.
Please feel free to drop in.

Frassati Camino

For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
Frassati Camino, July 31st – August 4th
80kms over 4 days from the Rock of Cashel to Ardmore Round Tower
Celebrate the Canonisation of Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Great Outdoors!
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Shane O’Neill & Fr. Vincent Stapleton
€275 pps, Ages 18 – 35
 

Holy Cross Church Opening Hours

Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday, and will close at 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday.
Exposition takes place 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)

Creation Surf Retreats, Tramore, Co. Waterford

Retreats for Body, Mind and Soul:
For Post-Primary Schools & Community Groups
Dates available in April through to October
Enquiries/Bookings
Call Billy – 086 3914908
info@freedomsurfschool.ie

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

November 10th -16th 2025, led by Most Rev Alphonsus Cullinan
Contact Myriam Tours
Tel: 057-9355050
Email: info@myriam.ie

Ciorcal Cómhrá Returns – Fáilte Mór Roimh Chách!

We are delighted to welcome everyone back to the Ciorcal Cómhrá at Tramore Library. Following the Easter break, our weekly Irish conversation group will be meeting again on Thursdays at 7pm and we can’t wait to get chatting again.
Our sessions are all about enjoying the language together, having a laugh, and keeping the cúpla focal alive in a supportive setting. It’s a lovely way to spend an hour through sharing stories, trying out a few sentences and connecting with others over a mutual love of Gaeilge.
Come along as we pick up where we left off. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones too. Bígí linn!
Irish Conversation – Tramore’s Ciorcal Cómhra

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

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: Eddie O’Sullivan

We remember the months mind for: Warren Kelly

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Denis & Maureen Doyle, Michael & Mary Keoghan, Larry Curran, baby Freddie Flynn, Sean Power (Westown), Shane King, Mary & Timothy Slattery and Maureen Coyne

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.

rest in peace Tramore Parish

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

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

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 & 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.

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 Monday – Friday 9.30am to 1pm. 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

Tramore Parish, Waterford