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Newsletter 22nd September 2024

Newsletter 22nd September 2024

What in this weeks newsletter?

  • Reflection for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Mass Time Changes October
  • Details for Our Lady’s Church Carbally Bicentenary 
  • Faith @Home Activities for Children
  • Creation Surf Retreat
  • Recent deaths and anniversaries in our parish
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REFLECTION:

Reflection for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

 
The War Inside
We’ve had a lot of war- stories and  histories in recent years, – but James talks of another battlefield: wars of good and evil and conflicting desires within ourselves. In every war there is the evil fighting in the souls of the generals.  Same with ourselves — good things emerge to be done but we allow other less good excuses take over,
– visit someone sick but there is a match on;
– Help a neighbour but there’s a party planned;
– visit the parents and something else happens,
– go to Mass and the sun comes out and we go to the beach or it rains and we might get really wet
Desires to control people, greed, sexual exploitation of young and not so young,  we know more from our own experience.  Big time greed  could  have started with a fight over ice-cream at home, and somebody always getting their way at the expense of others.
Jesus’ saving love can help us bring out the best in ourselves. His cross is our peace – within ourselves and within nations.  This is the reconciliation Jesus promises from the cross…peace within us and peace among us.
The apostles got into a row who is the greatest. They wanted  to follow Jesus but something else took over.
Can we bring  into ourselves the best of the child Jesus praises, and find God –
the Father whom we trust, happy to rest in the regard he has for us,  with no need to worry about who is the greatest!
With every inbreath, breathe in God’s love and allow it fill your being.
Heart of God, heart of Jesus, I place my trust in you.

Donal Neary

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

HOLY CROSS CHURCH, TRAMORE – MASS TIME CHANGES

The Mass time changes will come into effect from the first weekend in October.

From Weekend 4/5 October:
Sat 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 8.30am & 11am.

Morning Masses: Monday to Saturday (inclusive) at 10am.

Going forward the 7.30am weekday Mass has ceased.

Our Lady’s Church, Carbally Bicentenary Celebration

2024 marks the two hundredth anniversary of Carbally Church.
The Parish Pastoral Council of Carbally Church have organised a special celebration to mark this bicentenary on Wednesday, September 25th.

Bishop Cullinan will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in Carbally, to be followed with a reception at our local community centre. On their behalf, I invite all our parishioners and friends to join us for this celebration.

We look forward to this occasion marking two hundred years of faith, while allowing ourselves the opportunity to reflect on not only what has been but what hopefully will be for the future of Carbally Church and its parishioners.

Fr. Richard O’Halloran PP

Holy Cross Cemetery

The upkeep of our cemetery demands constant work, care and commitment.
In recent times, with much expense and assistance, we have begun to get the grounds under control and reflecting the important space that it is. I thank Tramore Tidy Towns for their project of caring for the grounds during the week. The work of all involved is greatly appreciated.
As we continue with our efforts, we ask the help of all who tend their family graves in Holy Cross Cemetery or who have others doing work on their behalf in the graveyard.
Please take home all unwanted flowers, pots, trinkets, and other items. We ask too that any extra topsoil not be dumped around our grounds but to be disposed of properly. 
The care of every grave but also the grounds, are of equal importance. 
I thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter.
 
Fr. Richard

 

National Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice

Takes place in the Majestic Hotel, Thursday 26th at 11am.
Raffle on the day. Come along and join us for another great morning.

Creation Surf Retreat, Tramore, Co. Waterford

Young Adult Retreat for Body, Mind & Soul
Saturday 28th September 10am – 3pm, Age 18-35 years.
To Book:
Phone: 086 3914908
Email: info@freedomsurfschool.com

“The Chosen” Series 3 Online

‘The Chosen’ , Diocese of Waterford & Lismore
Join us for Season 3 (More info)
Tuesday’s 8.00 – 9.30pm Oct & Nov
To register please contact Sr. Kathryn 087-4042784 or
waterford@ascjus.org

 

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. www.tramoreparish.ie

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)

 

FIRE IN THE SOUTH

A Catholic Charismatic Outreach Movement to enable people to encounter the personal love of God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Zoom on Wednesday with companionship, music, sharing, prayer, the odd funny story, Sacred Scripture and adoration. Zoom ID: 86141473152 / Password: fire / Wednesdays 8 to 9.15 p.m

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.

Lectio Divina

Running from September to December & From mid January to June at the Sacred Heart Cedar Lodge , Newtown Rd, Waterford

Tuesdays 2.30-4.00pm

Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm

Contact Sr Kathryn 087-4042784

Lectio Divina: Waterford City | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – 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/

 

St. Anthony’s Novena

ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA Waterford Novena and Blessing with the Relic of St. Anthony will be held on Tuesdays in the Cathedral after 10.30am Mass

Tramore Community Care

Bingo is back on Tuesday 3rd September from 2-4pm
at the community centre on Pond road.
All are welcome

Pope’s Monthly Intention for September

For the cry of the Earth
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Mila Hughes née De Los Reye
 
We remember the months mind for Margaret Devlin, Beatrice (Betty) O’Neill née Anthony
 
We pray for Jimmy Power, Mickey, Kitty, Declan & Matthew Power, Paddy Spencer, Agnes Kiely, Charlie Breen, Tom McGrath, Ned Walsh whose anniversaries occur at 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.

rest in peace Tramore Parish

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
  • 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 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.
Open the parish website and Click on “Live Stream” on the homepage while 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. 

Please LIKE and SHARE with your family and friends.

Donate Online

We have an online donate facility on our parish website where you can make your Sunday offering to the parish.
Please click here

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 086 600 4384

Tramore Parish, Waterford