What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the Pentecost Sunday
- Cemetery Masses & Blessing of the Graves
- Rosary at the Marian Grotto
- Rosary Procession
- All- Ireland Rosary Rally
- Good News Catholic Faith Camp
- Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season
- Inner Healing Retreat led by Fr Issac John MSFS
NEWSLETTER 24th May 2026
Reflection for Pentecost Sunday
Spirit Alive
Someone dies and we say he kept his spirit alive to the end; or we say that ‘his spirit lives on’. A word we talk of easily. It’s something elusive; you can’t pin it down. It comes from somewhere. Maybe from parents, a spirit of endurance or being able to make it through tough time; or from our prayer and faith. We talk of good team spirit, or of a person who kept joyful and courageous to the end. Today is the feast of the Spirit of God, alive, active and joyful.
The flame of the Spirit of love is the flame of God. The tongues of fire over the apostles and the followers of Jesus were flames of love, the Spirit of God that would burn on the inside forever. Pentecost is the flame of God’s own love, given to his followers to mark the birth of the community, the body of Jesus, the church.
It is the spirit of forgiveness always, a gift of the first Pentecost. Did this blow in Ireland during the Royal visit of the British queen Elizabeth a few years ago, or when the Good Friday Agreement and other peace agreements were signed, when the call came for a new reconciliation among people hurt badly in the times of the troubles?
Compassion, mercy, forgiveness and a hope for justice for all are gifts we ask from the Spirit who blows among us strongly today.
On each inbreath, pray
‘Come, Holy Spirit’,
live in me and in all of us
Donal Neary SJ
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – Holy Cross Church Tramore.
Saturday 30th May at 10.30am – The children from Gaelscoil Philib Barún
We wish them every blessing at this important time in their lives.
THERE WILL BE NO 10AM MASS ON ALL SATURDAYS IN MAY
Rosary at the Grotto
Please join us at the Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace, for the month of May to pray the Rosary, commencing on Friday May 1st at 3pm.
All Welcome.
Rosary Procession Sunday 31st of May, 3pm.
Leaving Ballybricken Green at 3pm and proceeding to the Dominican Church (Home of the Mother) Bridge St. for the Crowning of our lady. All are welcome walk with us (especially Children who received their first holy communion).
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for August Mass is now open at the Parish Office
Gifts for First Holy Communion
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy
Communion/Confirmation, are now available At the parish Office.
Please feel free to drop in and have a browse.
Mass Schedule
Full schedule of all Masses for Tramore, Carbally, Dunhill & Fenor up to the end of the year, is available in the porches of all churches or click on the link below to view
PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:
Good News Catholic Faith Camp
For boys & girls ages 6 – 13
Monday 6th – Thursday 9th July 10am – 3pm
Glór na Mara NS, Tramore
Team Games, Music, Action Songs, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Prayer
Cost: €50 (€30 for each additional child in family)
Contact Pam 086-0726232/Olivia 086-3438467
More info www.tramoreparish.ie/news
“PILGRIMS OF LIGHT” For young adults aged 18 – 30
“Walk in the Spirit – Friendship and Charity”: Join the Sisters of Mary Morning Star on Saturday 30th May for an evening of prayer, discussion and food at The Friary, Lady Lane, X91YD70 beginning at 6pm until 9pm.
Please RSVP before 29th May to marymorningstar.ireland@gmail.com or 087 3928734
Lough Derg Pilgrimage Season 2026
Three Day Pilgrimage
Friday 29th May until Saturday 15th August
(Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13th August)
Admission €85
Booking Advised /Concessions for groups
Sanctuary of St Patrick-Lough Derg
info@loughderg.org
+353(0)71 9861518
ALL-IRELAND ROSARY RALLY
Knock Shrine, Saturday 6th June 2026. Unite with over 10,000 people in prayer as Archbishop Eamon Martin reconsecrates Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. With an unmissable line-up of speakers, over 20 Apostolate stands exhibiting on the day, activities for children, Mass, adoration (including guided adoration for children), rosary making workshop, rosary procession and more…
For more info go to www.allirelandrosaryrally.com Bus from Dungarvan / Clonmel – contact Patricia 087 9509834
Inner Healing Retreat
Based on the life of St Therese of Lisieux which will take place in from 15th-19th June in St Mary’s in Knock, Co. Mayo
The parish has recently welcomed Fr Issac John MSFS to minister here in the parishes of Tramore Carbally Dunhill & Fenor.
Fr Issac will lead this silent residential retreat for the 6th time.
Booking Contact Monica Gahan 0876419960 or
infolivejesusretreats@gmail.com
CAMP CREIDEAMH
June 7th – 13th at Knockadoon Camp (East Cork) A one week (6 nights), stay-on-site, full-board camp for 13 – 18 year olds. Fun, friendship and growing in faith. The camp activities include Mass, prayer, catechesis, various sports, hillwalking, music, quizzes, movies, daily Mass and rosary. The camp will feature daily Mass and daily recitation of the Most Holy Rosary. For more info: https://campcreideamh.ie/ or contact Fr Roche 086 9972539
Popes Monthly Intention for May
That everyone might have food
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
DIOCESAN RESOURCES:
Diocesan Newsletters
Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Radio Maria
1. Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210
2. Download our FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”
3. Streaming on our WEBSITE – www.radiomaria.ie
4. Via our ‘Listen Live Radio’ link on our Facebook Page.
5. Via PHONE – get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply).
6. Via DAB Radio in Leinster area.
Why not drop a line to our Spiritual Director, Fr Des Farren by text on 089-4672000, by phone on 01-4123456, or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22. D22 R7W2
LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:
Free Senior Citizens Cafe – Revive Cafe
Every Thursday 12.30 – 3pm
Riverstown Community Centre, Tramore, X91 F2AH
Booking advised: Text or call 087 2472005
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: John Murphy, Brendan Hayden
We remember the months mind for:
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Seamus Murphy, Declan Dunford, Marie Gregan, Sheila O’Brien, Maurice Cheasty, Mary O’Loughlin née Harney & son Richard ,Stan & Frances Everett, Paddy Power, The Terrace
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 every 2nd Weekend
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor
Mass Times:
Saturday Vigil at 6pm every 2nd Weekend
Sacred Heart Church, Dunhill
Mass Times:
Sunday at 9.30am every 2nd Weekend
Click link to see full schedule of Masses:
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 visit 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 open Monday – Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. & Friday 9.30-3.30pm 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
