What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Youth Adoration
- The Chosen
- Priests Retirement Collection
- Lumen Christi
- Surfing Priests: Men’s Day
- Lectio Divina
Newsletter 13th September 2026
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Forgiveness
We are called to forgive; and that can be really difficult.
You have been defrauded by the banks of your life’s savings – can you forgive?
You were abused as a child – can you forgive?
You were done out of a job because another lied to get it – can you forgive?
The answer is maybe ‘no’.
What then does God want? He asks us to open our hearts to the other so that we may forgive. Forgiveness is the deepest of God’s desires on our behalf, and he hopes that we can forgive each other.
Our hurts and burdens are heavy to carry through life. To forgive can release some of that weight. The person who hurt us may be dead, or may not even know (or care) that we are hurting. When we desire to forgive but don’t know how, one way of looking for this strength is to pray for it. We often pray, ‘Lord, make my heart like yours’. When we pray that we are praying to be forgiving people!
Another way is to pray for the person. When we realise that as God loves me, he also loves everyone, we may find a spark or light of forgiveness in our souls. Out of this we may find the will to meet the other and talk to him or her, and find the grace of forgiveness between us.
Forgiveness sometimes comes slowly. When God sees us wanting to be on the road to forgiveness, he gives us the graces we need to unburden ourselves and be able to love like him.
Sit in silence for a while, and send a blessing or prayer to someone you need to forgive.
Lord, I ask – make my heart like yours.
Donal Neary S.J.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
NOVENA
Novena in honour of the
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
in Holy Cross Church, Tramore
Final Mass this Sunday 13th at 11am.
Confessions available before Mass
All are welcome.
PRIEST’S RETIREMENT FUND
The Priest’s Retirement Fund Collection will be taken up next weekend 12th/13th September.
Youth Adoration – 13–15-year-olds
Youth adoration takes place at Holy Cross Church on Thursday 17th September from 7-8.15pm.
Confessions available.
“The Eucharist is my highway to heaven.”(St Carlo Acutis)
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 Four of the Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill , Tramore beginning with Tea & Coffee from 7.15 to 9pm.
The Chosen Season 4
Monday 7th September
Monday 14th September
Monday 21st September
Monday 28th September
Monday 5th October
Monday 19th October
Monday 16th November
Monday 30th November
Monday 14th December
TEA WATCH CHAT ENJOY.
MASS BOOKING
The Mass Book for December is open at the Parish Office.
CARBALLY NOTICE
All Anniversary Masses to be booked in advance for Carbally Church and a maximum of 4 anniversaries will be taken for each Mass. Contact Sacristan: Mary Manton 086 -3669880.
Pope’s Monthly Intention for September
For the care of water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
AKARAPET SCHOOL PROJECT-EAST KENYA
Following the generous support of Tramore parishioners for the Bee Project, Fr Tom Hogan is coordinating a new project this September for Akarapet School, where two classrooms are under construction.
The school currently has 34 pupils, with another 34 due to start in January. The aim is to raise €3,000 to provide 23 locally made desks, permanent water storage, water for the building work, and help complete and equip the classrooms.
For anyone who would like to support the project, a contribution of €20 is suggested, with all contributions gratefully received.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
Fr Tom Hogan
MASS SCHEDULE 2026
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:
How great is the power of Prayer!
Invitation to Come, Pray and Receive Blessings during the Visit of the First Class Relics of Sts. Zelie and Louis Martin, First Canonised Couple, and their beloved Daughter St. Therese.
In Carmelite Monastery Tallow P51CC9Y
September 11th – 13th
September 11th. 4.30p.m. Reception of the Relics by Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan,
Bishop of Waterford & Lismore
Come as a Pilgrim in: PRAYER FOR PRIESTLY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer.
7.00 – 9.00 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PERSONAL PRAYER AT THE RELICS CONCLUDING WITH NIGHT PRAYER
Sept 12th 10.00 a.m. ‘Come as a Family’ in the footsteps of the Parents of St. Therese.
A Time of Prayer for Married Couples and Families.
12.00 noon. Eucharist, ‘The Family that prays together stays together’
Sept 12th 2.00p.m. Joining with Health Care Professionals in the Prayer of Intercession for The Sick
Reflection by Rev. Fr. William Purcell followed by the Litany of the Sick.
3.00 p.m. Anointing of the Sick. Blessing with the Relics of St Therese and Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin.
Private Silent Prayer at the Relics.
4.45 p.m. Evening Prayer of the Church and Salve Regina.
7.00 – 9.00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and personal Prayer at the Relics.
CONCLUDING WITH NIGHT PRAYER
Sunday 13th September
9.30 p.m. Eucharist. Rev. Fr Michael Melican 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Keeping prayerful Vigil.
4.00 p.m. Come in Thanksgiving to our Eucharistic Mass of Farewell – Rev Fr. John Littleton
LECTIO DIVINA WITH THE APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Resumes 8th September
in Waterford City. Join us for a time of reading and reflecting on the Sunday Gospel, followed by a cuppa.
Newcomers welcome! Two options to join. Come whenever suits. Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00pm at St. John’s
Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill. Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm at Sacred Heart Convent, Newtown Rd. Queries?
Ring Sr. Kathryn 087 404 2784.
LUMEN CHRISTI YOUNG ADULT PRAYER & SCRIPTURE GROUP
Mondays 7 – 8.30pm. Ages 18 – 35. Luke Wadding House, Lady Lane, Waterford X91 F44E. For more info: info@waterford-cathedral.com
Compassionate Connections – Grief Support Group
If you have been bereaved and need a chat with those who have also experienced grief, this group is for you. All the details are outlined below.
The group will meet at 7pm on the dates below at St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91HW9D.
Compassionate Connections is a grief support group offering a warm and understanding space for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity to meet others who understand grief, share experiences if you wish, or simply come along and listen — there is never any pressure to speak.
Whether your loss is recent or some time ago, you are very welcome to come along.
For more information about Compassionate Connections or the upcoming meetings, please contact Valerie on 085 144 7970. waterfordlismore.ie/compassionate-connections-grief-support-group/
BE HEALED WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th Sept, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584. Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill. Retreat starts at 10am on Friday (Arrival & Registration) and finishes on Sunday at 3 pm. 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
BELOVED: WOMEN’S DAY OF SPIRITUALITY WITH THE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF JESUS CHRIST.
“Come then, my beloved, my lovely one, come.” (Song of Solomon 2:10) 20th September 2026, 9am –
5pm, Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Grange Lower, Waterford. X91D981. Contribution €25 (including
lunch). For age 18+. An invitation to pause, breathe and rest in God. A time prepared with care for women
who desire to allow themselves to be loved, to embrace their own stories and to let the Lord’s grace reach
every part of their lives. Please register in advance. More info: 087 7749054
CHOIR WORKSHOP- HOTEL MINELLA, CLONMEL SAT OCT 31ST
Registration at 10am and we will start the workshop at 10.30am to 1pm and 1.30pm. There will be an all-important tea break at half time! The cost of the day will be fifteen euro. This will include your music book.
The facilitator for the day is Dominic Finn from Cobh. Dominic is the Choir director at Cobh Cathedral and also a member of the Irish Church Music Association, where he conducts the music for all our liturgies during summer school and offers various workshops throughout.
Please book your place by calling 051-874199 or emailing pastoralcentre@waterfordlismore.ie
SURFING PRIESTS: MEN’S DAY
Saturday 3rd October, 9.30am – 2pm. Freedom Surf School, Tramore, Co. Waterford with Fr Taddeo & Fr Stuart:
Surf, Coffee, Sambos, Chat. Cost €39.99. Surf Lesson, Good Company, All Levels welcome.
To Book: Tel 086 3914908. Email INFO@FREEDOMSURFSCHOOL.COM
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027
Are you aged 18 – 35 and interested in joining us for our Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea in August 2027? To find out more and express interest go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry/wyd2027
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
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: Michael Gallagher, Beatricz (Betty) Lopex Mexico City
We remember the months mind for:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: David Cowman, Eugene Madden Snr, Margaret & John O’Keeffe & sons John & Jim, Trina Ryan, Mila Hughes, Fr. Colm O’Brien, John & Julia McKeown, Pat Smyth, Derek Power, Patricia Power, Jim Brophy
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 ,Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. Wednesday 9.30-1pm & Friday 9.30-3.30pm However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates or call the office 051-386477.
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
