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Newsletter 26th October 2025

Don’t forget clocks to fall back!!

Daylight Savings time ends Sunday at 2am. Set your clocks back one hour.

What in this week’s newsletter

  • The Parish Office is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
  • Taize Vigil for Peace, led by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir at Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack Street, Waterford
  • Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past 12 months takes place in Tramore on Thursday 27th Nov and in Carbally on Friday November 21st.
  • World Mission Sunday was celebrated last weekend. We thank you for your generous contribution.
  • Reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Holy Souls Novena begins at Holy Cross on Monday 3rd November and Our Lady’s Carbally from Monday 17th November.
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Newsletter 26th October 2025 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection:

The Pharisee’s boast
This is one of these stories of people who didn’t like each other, and brought the worst out of each other. The Pharisee was strict on religion, and the tax man was a greedy sinner. Each made the other feel awful about themselves, especially before God.
The Pharisee started boasting about his religious fervent observance. The tax man just swallowed his prejudice and admitted to God that he was a sinner. The Pharisee would look good in any religious line-up, and the tax man would be in the comer of the line-up, almost cowering in the back of the prayer- place, hoping nobody would see him.
But he knew who he was before God; he admitted his weakness. The Pharisee pretended religious fervour and looked down on the tax man, one of God’s favourites.
Jesus comments on the story that everyone would recognise, and we recognise ourselves in both people: the proud and arrogant person at times, and at other times, the one who feels a total failure.
He just says – in admitting who you are, you are high in the sight of God and high at God’s table.
Just to be oneself before God can be difficult. Many gospel stories are about this reality. We need to give those few silent moments each day to an awareness of being loved by God. In that we are humbled, that one as good as God could love us so totally, and so we are exalted.
We are gifted by God’s grace and if we can enjoy our identity as a child of God we will find happiness in life.
 
Lord teach me to know you more,
to love you more and
serve you faithfully in my life.                                                  
 
Donal Neary SJ
 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

Family Day at the Holy Family Mission

Saturday 1st November and it’s our All Saints party! Fun and games for all the family! Come along and dress as your favourite saint! 10am – 3pm. Donation only. Pre-booking essential: info@holyfamilymission.ie
Phone: 052 6133181
Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91 H584

Encounter for Young Adults

Friday 14th November at 8pm, St John’s Church, Parnell Street, Waterford. Talk, Adoration & music, confessions available, followed by pizza and chat! If you’re aged 18 – 35 we’d love to see you there!

More info www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry

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 Two of The Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee from 7.15 to 9pm with Episode two on 17th November.

Taize Vigil for Peace

Led by the Island of Ireland Peace Choir at Edmund Rice Chapel, Barrack Street, Waterford on Friday 7th November from 8pm – 9pm.
Take time to find peace in a sacred place while remembering all who long for peace in our area and throughout the world.
All are very welcome!

World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday was celebrated last Sunday. We thank you for your generous contribution.

Remembrance Mass

The Remembrance Mass for all who died in our parishes in the past twelve months takes place in Carbally on Friday Nov 21st at 7.30pm and in Tramore on Thursday 27th Nov at 7.30pm
This Mass allows anyone who has lost a loved one, either recently or over the years, to come and remember them and to light a candle for them in front of the altar in this the month of the Holy Souls. Candles will be provided.
If you would like anyone who passed away in the last 12 months remembered, please give the name in to the parish office 051-386477.

Holy Souls Novena

Our Novena for the Holy Souls begins at Holy Cross, Tramore on Monday 3rd November at the 10.00am Mass and continues until Tuesday 11th November at all Masses.
Novena begins in Our Lady’s Carbally from Monday 17th – Thursday 20th at 7.30pm. All deceased relatives and friends are prayed for at every Mass for the duration of the Novena. Envelopes will be available in the porches. Please hand them in to the sacristy, parish office or put into the boxes by the sanctuary. For security reasons please do not leave the envelopes anywhere else.  Thank You.

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. 

Pope’s Monthly Intention for November

For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for January is open at the Parish Office.

PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:

 

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. 
 

Jubilee Year of Hope

For the Jubilee Year of Hope Bishop Cullinan invites the people of the Diocese to visit various pilgrim locations from Ardmore to Mount Melleray, from Lismore to Waterford.“Pilgrim Path Passports” are available in all porches to record people’s personal journeys to special places around the Diocese.

For more information visit: www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

November 10th -16th 2025, led by Most Rev Alphonsus Cullinan
Contact Myriam Tours
Tel: 057-9355050
Email: info@myriam.ie

 

 

DIOCESAN RESOURCES:

 

Two New Young Saints for the Church!

To learn more about St Carlo Acutis and St Pier Giorgio Frassati, check out www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry

Jubilee Year

A Jubilee Year is celebrated by the Church every 25 years.  This Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve 2024 and concludes on 6 January 2026.

In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee or Holy Year is a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation, in which people are invited to come back into right relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation.

For more information please visit www.waterfordlismore.ie/jubilee2025

Diocesan Newsletters

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
 

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry 

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

LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:

Tramore Community Care – Meals on Wheels

Urgently needs Kitchen Volunteers for the following periods:
9am – 11am or 11am – 12 noon, Monday to Friday.
Please call to the centre or phone 051-381126 / 089-2050290

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place October 1st-31st.
For further information, please log onto www.breastcancerireland.com.

 

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: Breda Wallace (McNamara) née Nugent

We remember the months mind for: Patrick (Paddy) Roche

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Tom Treacy, James Rockett, Teresa Hamilton, Eileen O’Riordan, Fintan Snr & Fintan Louie O’Byrne, Michael Hennessy, Kitty Flynn, Margaret Esmonde, Ger Morrissey, Biddy & Martin Roche, John Cowman, Willie Harty, James, Mary & Francis Rockett and Harold Myers.

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.

rest in peace Tramore Parish

 

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

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.
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 visitn 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 usually open Monday – Friday 9.30am to 1pm. 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:

www.waterfordlismore.ie

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384

 

Tramore Parish, Waterford