What in this week’s newsletter
- Donal Neary SJ Reflects on The Ascension of the Lord
- The Adopt a Hive project supports families in East Pokot
- The Mass Bookings for September from Tuesday
- Weekly Contributions Envelopes now available at the Parish Office
- All-Ireland Rosary Rally, Saturday 7th June at Knock Shrine
- Volunteers needed for Kitchen Duty with Meals on Wheels, Tramore
Newsletter 25th May 2025
Christ has no body but yours,No hands, no feet on earth but yours,yours are the eyes with which he looksCompassion on this world,yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world…Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
The Adopt a Hive Project
Fr Tom Hogan
The Adopt a Hive project supports families in East Pokot, Kenya, through sustainable beekeeping. Each €50 donation provides a hive, training, and equipment to help local people generate income and improve food security.
The initiative is championed by Fr Tom Hogan CSSp, a native of Tramore, who has worked closely with communities in East Pokot for many years. By adopting a hive, Tramore parishioners can make a lasting impact, helping families to help themselves while fostering a meaningful link between our parish and the people of Kenya.
Donations can be made by cash or cheque to Fr Tom Hogan at the parish office.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Cemetery Masses
Campa Mhuire Mhathair Faith Camp
First Holy Communions at Holy Cross Church
Congratulations to the children from Gaelscoil Philib Barún who made their Communion this weekend.
We wish them every blessing at this important time in their lives.
Mass to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of the Late Fr. Colm O’Brien
Popes Intention for June
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Word of God Outreach celebrating Pentecost Sunday
All welcome – Further information contact: Síle 086-8590394
Tramore Meals on Wheels
Please Contact Mandy @ 087 6720501
Church Cleaning
All-Ireland Rosary Rally
Jubilee Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo
Retreat and Ministry of Healing
Bring the sick, family, friends.
For further information contact: Patricia 089 9466193 or Imelda 089 9558283.
Church Opening Hours
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.
The Parish Office will open from 9.30am – 1pm Monday to Friday.
50th Anniversary – Class Re-Union Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank
Jubilee Year of Hope
“Pilgrim Path Passports” are available in all porches to record people’s personal journeys to special places around the Diocese.
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.
Weekly Contributions Envelopes
The new envelopes for 2025/2026 (Beginning May 4th) are now available at the Parish Office for collection. When the new envelope contribution year begins on May 4th, please discard any unused 2024/2025 envelopes.
Please have your current number to hand when you call in to the office for your new box. Any parishioner who is not registered for the weekly contribution envelopes, and would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for September will open at the Parish Office on Tuesday 3rd June from 9.30am. Phone bookings will be taken after 10am
Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week
Mon – CLOSED BANK HOLIDAY
Tues – Friday – 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.
Encounter – Monthly Young Adult Event
Inspiring Talk, Music, Prayer followed by Pizza & Chat – Donation only.
Ascend Youth & Young Adult 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
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.
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
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
67th Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025
(Under the leadership of Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan)
5 nights Full Board 4-9th June 2025
Enquiries: Joe Walsh Tours
Tel: 01-2410800
Email: info@joewalshtours.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 forUrsula Margaret O’Sullivan and James (Jim) O’Brien
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Karen Walsh, Stella & Willie Piper & families, Jim & Kitty Gilligan, son Eugene & daughter Joan, Joan & Larry Cullinan and Francis & Sarah Douglas
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
Church Closing Times:
Church closes at 1pm 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, 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 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


