Newsletter 25th January 2026

Newsletter 25th January 2026 

Reflection for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love and call
We notice a big change of Life for the disciples – they leave the past to follow the Lord, leaving behind their old jobs and roles but also what might block them from living fully. To follow the Lord joyfully we need to believe in ourselves as valued in the sight of God. We pick up messages about ourselves from significant people and we have to let them go.
A child whose parents separate often feels unloved and needs the care and love that shows they are okay. Many addicted people have, deep down, a sense of not being loved. Every child coming into the world deserves to know that he or she is loved. We believe that the first gift of our faith is the love of God, the humble God who became one of us in love. In religion we need to touch into the love and the call of God, by gradually letting go of the things in the world that prevent from knowing God’s love. The first of the apostles had something new.
Each of us, week by week can get this new thing, the love of God.
Everything else flows from that. To know the love of God is a huge gift, and to know the love and acceptance of another or a few others in life is also a huge gift. Both are one, in every love and friendship we have.
Is there anything keeping you from living in God’s love?
Ask his help in this.
Lord, Let me know your love day by day and share with all I meet.
Donal Neary SJ

For prayer with the Word of God
Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

 

Our Beautiful Crib

With the holy season of Christmas now at an end, our beautiful Crib will be removed this Sunday. The priceless figures dating back to 1880 will once again be cleaned, covered and stored away in their press, for yet another year.
Roofs, wood logs, stones, scenes of Bethlehem, Herod’s palace, constructed from a drawing, as it was at this period. All of those are reminders to us of Christmas. The simple message of the Birth of Christ once more reached out to the great number of parishioners and visitors, who paid a visit to our Crib during the Christmas Period. We hope all found peace and renewed faith for the coming year.
We thank Noel and his team who erect the crib every Advent and take care of it all through the Christmas season.

 

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 Season Three of The Chosen series with us, at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning . Tea & coffee served from 7.15 to 9pm 

9th Feb Episode 5,

(9th Mar Episode 6,13th Apr Episode 7, 11th May Episode 8). 

Tea – Watch – Chat – Enjoy!

 

Parish Faith Rep Applications

Would you like to make a difference for young people in your parish and be trained alongside other like-minded people? If you are someone over the age of 18 (no upper age limit), who has a heart for young people, upholds the teachings of the Catholic Church and can work as a member of a team, please speak to your Parish Priest about the role of Parish Faith Rep this year. More information on the role and the application and training process can be found on https://waterfordlismore.ie/parish-faith-reps/ Information sessions will be held at St John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford on 4th February @7.30pm and on Zoom on 12th February at 7pm. Email youthministry@waterfordlismore.ie for more information. Applications close on Friday 20th February

 

Pilgrimage through Revelation Bible Study (Part 2)

Wednesdays 7.30 – 9pm. Jan 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. Prayer, teaching/study, tea/coffee. All are welcome. Tinteán na hÉireann, (The Foyer of Charity), Leperstown Cross, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford X91FC65. Enquiries contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com

 

Day of Prayer & Reflection

The Foyer of Charity (Tinteán nah Éireann), Leperstown Cross, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford X91FC65 – Sat 7th February, 10am – 4pm. Mass, Adoration, Roary, Talks & Lunch. “Where is the Lord calling me? What is my vocation? What is lay consecrated life?” Pre-booking essential, places limited. Contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com Donation only.

 

Luke Wadding

A LIFE: RELIGION, POLITICS AND CULTURE, 1588-1657 BY BENJAMIN HAZARD.

 

Book Launch: Thursday 29th January, 6pm, St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, X91 HW9D. RSVP ben.hazard@ucd.ie

 

Pilgrims of Light

PILGRIMS OF LIGHT – Young Adult Event young adults with the Sisters of Mary Morning Star. Sat 31st January. Chapel of the sisters of Mary Morning Star on Lady Lane, Waterford. Vespers at 6.30pm followed by discussion, dinner and adoration. RSVP to 0873928734 or marymorningstar.ireland@gmail.com

 

Family Day at Holy Family Mission

 Sunday 1st February (St Brigid’s Day), Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Prayer, Talk for parents, Mass, Music, Catechesis, Fun & Games for all the Family! Donation only. Bring a packed lunch. Booking essential. Contact info@holyfamilymission.ie or call 052 6133181

 

Songs of Praise

SONGS OF PRAISE: Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Within, Barronstrand St., Waterford. Sunday 8th February at 5pm. Join local choirs singing Waterford’s favourite hymns in aid of The Samaritans and Friends of the Cathedral Music which supports the cathedral music programme for young musicians. All welcome!

 

Encounter

ENCOUNTER FOR YOUNG ADULTS aged 18 – 35. Talk / Prayer / Music / Adoration and opportunity for Confession, followed by Pizza and Chat! St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. Friday 13th February at 8pm. More info on www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry

 

Café Theology

CAFÉ THEOLOGY: “Napro Fertility care for Life” – a Talk by Kay O’Dwyer. Tues 17th February at 7pm in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, X91 HW9D. Tea / Coffee afterwards. More info on www.waterfordlismore.ie

 

Life in the Spirit

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR@ Tinteán na hÉireann, (The Foyer of Charity), Leperstown Cross, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford X91FC65. Sundays 3 – 5pm from February 15th – March 29th. Open to all newcomers. Prayer, teaching, tea / coffee. To register contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com

 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

If anyone is interested in donating money to offset the total cost of the Tramore Guild of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for the sick, they could hand in their donation to either the Sacristy or the Parish office.
Also, if anyone is interested in travelling with the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026 (3-8 June 2026) they could hand their name and phone number to the Office or Sacristy.

Faith@Home Family Newsletter, Let’s Dive In Children’s Resource, To the Heights Youth Newsletter or Diocesan Events Bulletin, go to www.waterfordlismore.ie/resources

 

For more information  please visit www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry

 

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