What in this week’s newsletter
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Relection for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Change of Mass Times in Carbally for next 3 weeks. Sunday Mass will be on Saturday 16th, Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th August at 6pm.
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The Autumn Collection for the support of Priests takes place on 15th August and on the weekend of 16th/17th August.
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Blessing of Monvoy Valley – Thurday 28th August at 7pm at the large green at Monvoy Valley.
- Wild at Heart 4 Day Bootcamp Retreat for Men
Newsletter 17th August 2025 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Spirit, flame of God, hover over each of usas you did for the followers of Jesusat the first Pentecost.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Sunday Mass in Carbally
The Sunday Mass in Carbally for next 3 weeks will be on Saturday 16th, Saturday 23rd and Saturday 30th August at 6pm.
The Autumn Collection for the support of Priests
The Blessing of Monvoy Valley
Thursday 28th August 2025 at 7pm, at the large green at Monvoy Valley
Dear resident, The legion of mary on behalf of the priests of the holy cross parish “invite you” and your family and friends to the blessing. A special blessing of home, families, children and animals will also take place. For those who cannot attend at 7pm, the priests will bless the different areas after the ceremony
Light refreshments and music will be served
All are welcome
Wild at Heart 4 Day Bootcamp Retreat for Men
Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week
Mon – Friday: from 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for November is open at the Parish Office.
Popes Intention for August
For mutual coexistence
Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Jubilee Year of Hope
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
Diocesan Website & Resources
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
Tramore Meals on Wheels
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
Become a member of Family Carers Ireland
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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,
Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Parish Office Shop
New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop!
Lovely selection of Cards, Mass Cards, Rosaries, Prayer Books & Gifts now available. Please feel free to drop in.
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:
We remember the months mind for: Finbarr O’Mahony, Michael O’Sullivan and Tommy (Thomas) Murphy
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Aidan, Gerard, Tom & Kitty Flynn, Teddy Power, Larry Foy, Mike Dowling, Freddie Fitzgerald, John Flanagan, Angela Legg, John Noel Hannigan, Tony Power, The Terrace and Pat Walsh.
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
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
