Newsletter 21st July 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seeking the Lost
If we see someone lost, we feel we want to help. Lost people got Jesus into action, like the shepherd and the lost sheep of the time. Not just a 9-5 and time off; he seemed in some way to know and recognise his own sheep. A personal sort of relationship where every sheep was special. Jesus loved all the sheep, particularly the lost one. He would go looking for them with a heart of love to find them. One by one.
He searched for them with compassion. This is the big word of the kingdom of God. Compassion received and offered in personal knowledge. Compassion is entering into the joyful and sad world of another so that we feel with them. We may not know how exactly others feel, but we can enter into their mood and tones of life.
We need to always discover the personal in God and then among each other. We live in a very impersonal world if we allow it. The text and e-mail can be very official at times when we need the tone of voice and mood of the emotions. Our heart can go out and that is like the good shepherd and we are like that to others. Someone is lost – do you have a laugh at them, or can you remember you were lost too? That can get us compassionate.
The challenge for us in the parish and the church, and everywhere, is to reach out to all. That’s what Jesus did and that’s a big mark of the reign of God on earth.
Recall in prayer who in your family or friendship circle
may be lost in some way. How can you help?
Lord, may your kingdom come.
Donal Neary

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

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: https://waterfordlismore.ie/resources/
This is the last activity sheet until mid August.

 

The Society of St Vincent De Paul

Last weekend the Annual Summer Church Gate collection for the Society of St Vincent de Paul took place.
We thank everyone for their generous support.
All monies collected are used to support people in our community who are struggling with the cost of food and other household bills and also to fund education costs.
We may be contacted in confidence on 051-391966 or Lo-Call 0818 200 551 or by post to 6A Convent Hill, Tramore.

 

The Mass Book for October is now open at the Parish Office

From October we are going to have shared Masses (limited to 2 intentions)
The Saturday 7.30pm evening Mass will be held back for Months mind & Mass changes due to a funeral on the day of your booked Mass.(This used to be on Wednesdays )
Going forward the 3 month booking in advance will remain unchanged.
Details of Mass book opening will be in the Newsletter and on the website as usual.

 

Parish Website

You may have noticed, over the last few weeks, 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. Parish website:www.tramoreparish.ie

 

Light the Fire at Ballintubber Abbey

The Light the Fire Pilgrimage at Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo will take place on Sunday, 4 August, from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Archbishop Francis Duffy, along with Deacon John Taaffe will celebrate Mass as part of the Light the Fire rosary/healing service. Eurovision’s Dana Rosemary Scanlon will also sing her new song for Saint Patrick which recalls how our patron saint lit the fire of faith.

Parish of St Joseph & Benildus and St. Mary
Pilgrimage to Rome

November 21-26, 2024
Led by Fr. Liam Power PP
Cost €995 per person sharing double /twin room
Contact: Kieran and Laura Troy, Newtown, Rahan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly R35XC86
057-9355050 or info@myriam.ie

 

Relics of St. Bernadette to visit Diocese

A very special event will take place in the Diocese on 17th & 18th September. The relics of St. Bernadette will visit the Diocese and a programme of events will be held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity over the two days. More details will follow soon.

 

Enlighten: (young adult event – age 18 – 35)

Rosary, Lectio Divina, Adoration & Tea! Sisters of Mary Morning Star, Wadding House, Lady’s Lane, Waterford. Friday 21st June &12th July

 

DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP,

Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford City. Every Friday: 3 – 3.45pm.
Mass every first Friday at 3pm

 

HEALING SERVICE, Holy Family Parish Church

Last Saturday of every month in Holy Family Church, Luke Wadding Street, Waterford. Begins at 11am. Eucharistic Adoration, Anointing and Benediction. Individual Prayer offered by Parish Prayer Team.

Monthly HEALING CEREMONY

Monthly HEALING CEREMONY (with Sacrament of the Sick) Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on the Second Saturday of every month, beginning at 3pm and will include the Anointing of the Sick, Confession, and time for individual prayer and blessing

 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

The parish office open Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 4pm & Friday 9.30am-3.30pm.

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/

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL

 August 15th-18th at Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare. Ages 16 – 35. Donation only. Faith, fun, fellowship! For more info including bus routes go to www.youth2000.ie

 

Community Blessing

The Blessing of Marian Tce and
St. Otterans Tce, and Community,
at the Marian Grotto (opposite Centra)
on Thursday 1st August 7pm 2024

Dear resident,
The Legion of Mary on behalf of Fr Richard O’ Halloran P.P., Fr.Mark O’ Farrell and Fr Tadeusz
invite you and your family and friends to the blessing of Marian Tce & St Otterans Tce.

The blessing will also include; –
Upper Crobally, Ardhaven, Tankfield, Springmount, Old Waterford Rd, Springfield and Pond Road.
A special blessing of children and animals will also take place and there will be light refreshments and music.
ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Pope’s Monthly Intention for July

This month, let us pray for the pastoral care of the sick. Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grant the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of compassion and hope.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Margaret Williams neé Murphy (Newtown Glen),Kitty Cantwell neé Holden (Otteran’s Tce)

We remember the months mind for Walter Rockett

We pray for Mary Mackey, Westown, Frank & Helen McLysaght, Bridie & Florrie Quilty, Agnes Fowler nee Brennan, Johnny Lindsay, Duane Lindsay, Alice Walsh, Noel Griffin, Colin Waters, Dr Ned Mitchell, Eva Mitchell, Penny Phelan, McCabe Family, Hughes Family, Burke Family, Fitzgerald Family 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 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 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

Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill

Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am

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