What in this week’s newsletter
- Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past 12 months
- World Mission Sunday a second collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend
- October Rosary at the Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace every day at 3pm
- Reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Holy Souls Novena begins at Holy Cross on Monday 3rd November
- Tramore ICA are celebrating their 80th Anniversary
- Tramore Hospice Support Group coffee morning
Newsletter 19th October 2025 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection:
We like people with backbone, The courage of their convictions; who follow through on what they say they will do, who are not wishy-washy. Jesus is like that.
He feels a fire in his heart, in his belly and he wants it to be lit. The fire is the fire of justice – wanting the justice this widow was due. The job of the judge at that time was to care for the widow and orphan, the neglected ones of society. She had a right to his assistance.
What he stands for, the church stands for, even with opposition. This is a culture which supports life at all stages; which speaks out against any injustice; which supports love and wants to encourage relationships of real and genuine love. Its views on sexuality and sexual relationships will mirror that, in a world where sex can be casually viewed and used. The Church supports the elderly, and a culture of sharing rather than accumulation of wealth; works and supports peace in the world; And joins the fire of Jesus to bring the reign of God alive in the world.
The fire of Jesus is the fire of love, compassion and justice – three core values of the Christian and the Church. We need to keep all that alive and not get caught up in administration and buildings, even overriding regrets about the past.
Can we hope that we can be a Church that fulfils and makes alive the best of the fire of Jesus? He ‘has come to bring fire to the earth’ and wants it to be kindled now.
Lord, may your kingdom come today.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
World Mission Sunday
World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last Sunday in October.
A second collection will be taken at all Masses this weekend.
October Rosary
The October Rosary will be prayed at the Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace every day at 3pm. All welcome.
Remembrance Mass
The Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past twelve months takes place in Carbally on Friday Nov 21st at 7.30pm and in Tramore on Thursday 27th Nov at 7.30pm
This Mass allows anyone who has lost a loved one, either recently or over the years, to come and remember them and to light a candle for them in front of the altar in this the month of the Holy Souls. Candles will be provided.
If you would like anyone who passed away in the last 12 months remembered, please give the name in to the parish office 051-386477.
Holy Souls Novena
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Tramore Guild of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes would like to thank all those who gave so generously to our Church Gate Collection the weekend of the 4th/5th October 2025 to raise funds to send our local invalids to Lourdes in 2026. The money raised will all be used to pay towards the cost of bringing 4 of our local sick with the Pilgrimage next year. We would also like to thank Fr. Richard and Fr. Tadeusz for allowing us to collect at the Church.
If anyone is interested in donating money to offset the total cost of the trip for the sick, they could hand in their donation to either the Sacristy or the Parish office.
Also, if anyone is interested in travelling with the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026 (3-8 June 2026) they could hand their name and phone number to the Office or Sacristy.
Pope’s Monthly Intention for October
For collaboration between different religious traditions
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for January is open at the Parish Office.
PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:
Fire in the South
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
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
DIOCESAN RESOURCES:
Two New Young Saints for the Church!
To learn more about St Carlo Acutis and St Pier Giorgio Frassati, check out www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry
Jubilee Year
A Jubilee Year is celebrated by the Church every 25 years. This Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve 2024 and concludes on 6 January 2026.
In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee or Holy Year is a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation, in which people are invited to come back into right relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation.
For more information please visit www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025
Diocesan Newsletters
Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry
LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:
Tramore Hospice Support Group
We are delighted to announce that our next Coffee Morning will be held in The Esquire at Market St., Tramore on Thursday October 23rd at 11.00 o’clock.
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.
Tramore Community Care – Meals on Wheels
Urgently needs Kitchen Volunteers for the following periods:
9am – 11am or 11am – 12 noon, Monday to Friday.
Please call to the centre or phone 051-381126 / 089-2050290
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1st-31st.
For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com.
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: John (Seán) Collins, Ursula O’Neill née Manahan, Michael Elliott and Martin Coffey
We remember the months mind for those who died recently
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Peter Kiely, Rita O’Connell, Tina Purcell, Dermot Mulcahy, Maeve Cronin née Vereker, Mary White and Melissa Butler (Birthday Rem).
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
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.
Gospel & Reflection
Take a few minutes to visitn 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 usually open Monday – Friday 9.30am to 1pm. 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:
PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384
