Newsletter 21st April 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for 4th Sunday of Easter

Called at Baptism
Following one’s vocation is a response from within to the needs outside us. A decision to work for the poor or assist people in need is not necessarily a vocation. A vocation meets the human needs of the world but with a motivation from within. We care for our children and grandchildren not just because they are sick or insecure, but because we love them. this love will move us out to help them in various situations.
We find a call to be ‘people for others’ because our heart teaches us that with Jesus we are all brothers and sisters, and that God wants to save the world, and needs our help to do so.

This is the Sunday we all pray that our particular vocation in life may become clear and may become stronger.
God calls each of us to love God and love our neighbour. This is the first Christian calling at our Baptism; we then find the best way for each of us with our own particular set of gifts, talents and even weaknesses to live out that call to love.
We think especially today of religious life and priesthood. There are needs for priests, sisters and brothers in most parts of the world. as a community in families and parishes we thank those who have given their lives in these vocations and pray they may increase.
Remember with thanks those whose lives
have given you your faith in God.
Lord, thanks for what I can do in your service.
May your kingdom come!
Donal Neary SJ

 

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Knock
Shrine Pilgrimage (By Bus)

Under the patronage of
Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan D.D.
Bishop of Waterford & Lismore

SUNDAY 5TH MAY 2024

Tickets €35

Leaving Tramore (Church Carpark) @ 6.30am
Leaving Waterford (Miller’s Marsh Carpark) at 7.00am
Leaving Knock at 5.30pm
(There will be a break in Tipperary on each journey)

Tickets are available in the Parish Office at the Cathedral, St. John’s, St. Joseph’s & Benildus Holy Family and St. Paul’s Churches during normal office hours.
Contact: John Waters: 087-2138831, Michael Drohan: 089-4204804, Anne O’Connor: 051-381351

Let’s Dive in!

Faith @Home Activities for Children.

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)

Weekly Contribution Envelopes

The new envelopes for 2024/2025 (Beginning May 5th) are now available for collection at the Parish Office.
When the new envelope contribution year begins on May 5th, please discard any unused 2023/2024 envelopes.
Please have your current number to hand when you call in to the office for your new box. This will save you time
Any parishioner who is not registered for the weekly contribution envelopes, and would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.

 

Special Collection

A special collection will be held this weekend on Good Shepherd Sunday, to help to support our three students who are studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. Bishop Cullinan has written a letter to all the faithful of the Diocese seeking support for the education of our future priests. This letter can be collected from the church porches. Please remember to pray for our seminarians and to pray for vocations to the Diocesan Priesthood.

 

Afternoon Reflection (with the Legion of Mary)

Sunday 21st April 2pm – 5pm.
Sacred Heart Church the Folly. Subscription €10
Refreshments provided. Registration 1.45pm.
All are welcome,
For more details contact 086 3100581 or any member of the Legion of Mary.
Join us for Rosary, Adoration, Reflections/talk, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Quiet Time.

 

Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice

Our next Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice will be held in Molls at O’Neill’s Bar Tramore on Thursday morning 25th April at 11.00am.
We have had wonderful Coffee Mornings at this venue and look forward to another enjoyable morning.
All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice.
There will be teas coffees and scones available.
Please come along and join us for another great morning.
As usual there will be a raffle with some exciting prizes to be won.

BLESSING OF RIVERSTOWN ESTATE, TRAMORE

THURSDAY 2 ND MAY 2024 @ 7p.m.
ON THE GREEN BESIDE THE LONDIS SHOP

THE LEGION OF MARY ON BEHALF OF
FR. RICHARD O’HALLORAN P.P. AND
FATHER MARK O’FARRELL
INVITE YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE
BLESSING OF THE RIVERSTOWN HOMES AND
COMMUNITY
A SPECIAL BLESSING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS WILL
ALSO TAKE PLACE ON THAT DAY.
THERE WILL BE SOME LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND MUSIC

ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

The parish office open Monday to Thursday 9.30am-1pm & Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.

 

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for July is open at the Parish Office

From May 2024 the 7.30pm Vigil Mass and the 10.30am on Sunday may be booked as shared Masses.
(Limited to 2 intentions).

New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop

Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy Communion, are now available.

 

‘The Chosen’

An Evening with The Chosen Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him. Come along to watch a special episode of the popular “The Chosen” series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee at 7.15pm. March 11th, April 8th, May 13th.

“Arise”

Contact: https//www.arisefamilyfestival.ie
Family Festival will take place in Tramore over the May Bank Holiday weekend

 

“Rooted in Christ”

“Rooted in Christ”- A Cherished Women’s Retreat: 26th – 28th April at Holy Family Mission. €220 – full board & accommodation. Mass & Adoration, Rosary, Confession & Healing Service, Creative Workshops, Fellowship | Tea & Chats! (age 18+) For more info: Shauna (087) 1378364. To book: info@holyfamilymission.ie or call 052 6133181

 

International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles around the World

Designed and created by Blessed Carlo Acutis. April 28th – 12th May at Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford. Solemn Opening at 3pm on April 28th. Mon – Fri:10am – 5pm / Sat:11am – 5pm /sun 2pm – 6pm. Closed for lunch 1-2pm.

 

Home of the Mother Formation Evenings for Adults

Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm, in St. Saviour’s Church, Bridge Street, Waterford City led by the Servant Priests and Brothers and Servant Sisters. Adoration at 6.30pm.
Each week we will reflect and chat about different topics that will help us deepen our knowledge of the Catholic faith and live our Christian lives to the full!
All are welcome.

 

Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese

Spend time in the True Presence of Jesus. For a list of locations and times for Eucharistic Adoration in the Diocese check out https://waterfordlismore.ie/eucharistic-adoration/

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Patrick McCormick, Jack O’Sullivan Butlerstown/ Newyork

We remember the months mind for Helen O’Sullivan

We pray for Kathleen Hartley, John Kiely, Michael Curran, Denis James Doolin, Gerald (Gerry) Lyons, Thomas Lyons (1st Ann),Jack O’Brien, St. Otteran’s Tce, Tom Flynn, James Power (The Cove) , Mary Power, Johnny Healy whose anniversaries occur about this time.

 

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, 10.30am and 12 noon
Monday to Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.30am & 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 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 & Wednesday at 9am.

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am
Thursday & Friday 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 from 9am to 4 pm Monday -Thursday & 3.30pm on Friday. 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