Newsletter 28th July 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Open Air Meal
Ordinary bread is a reminder of the Eucharist. Jesus feeds in the ordinary among the people. The fragments left over have been our bread ever since. From this gospel mystery we know we are always worthwhile in God’s eyes. Everyone is fed. We approach the bread of life not because we are saints, but because we need it.
We know also that our offering is worth it: 5 loaves and 2 fish of the poorest type. The leftovers on the shelf, the sardines only the poor ate: the boy had no idea of where his offering would lead. We never know where love will bear fruit.
God is with us in the ordinary – the God of the table not just the temple. Where we are in life, he finds us, and feeds us most when we are most empty. We have often blocked good people from the table of God for too long.
He will feed us always – more than enough love in the heart of God for all. The meal of today has lasted, and the Eucharist is the central prayer and activity of the church. We minister the bread of life now to each other.
At Mass we meet the Lord Jesus, in his death and resurrection – each Mass is our entering into this mystery of prayer and love for the world. This is the active love of God, seen also in our service of his people.
As I eat bread this day, I might remind myself of the two breads
– bread of earth for the body and bread of heaven for the soul.
Lord, thank you for our daily bread.
Donal Neary

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

Community Blessing

APOLOGIES, DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THE BLESSING OF MARIAN TCE & ST OTTERANS TCE
HAD TO BE DEFERRED TO

FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST AT 7PM

THE BLESSING OF MARIAN TCE & ST OTTERAN’S TCE
AND THE FOLLOWING SURROUNDING AREAS AND COMMUNITIES.

CROBALLY UPPER, KENNEDY PARK, ARDHAVEN, TANKFIELD, SPRINGMOUNT, OLD WATERFORD ROAD, SPRINGFIELD AND POND ROAD.

DEAR RESIDENT,

THE LEGION OF MARY ON BEHALF OF FR. RICHARD P.P., FR. MARK & FR. TADEUSZ “INVITE YOU” AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE BLESSING.

A SPECIAL BLESSING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE.

FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND AT 7PM, THE PRIESTS WILL GO TO BLESS THE DIFFERENT AREAS AFTER THE CEREMONY

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND MUSIC WILL BE SERVED

ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for November will open at the Parish Office on Thursday 1st August from 9.30am. Phone bookings will be taken after 10am

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.www.tramoreparish.ie

 

Church Singing

We encourage our congregation to join the cantors singing at the 12pm Mass on Sundays.
Copies of the hymns will be provided at all entrances

 

Wild at Heart

Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th August
4 Day Bootcamp Retreat for Men
Video talks by John Eldredge and the “Wild at Heart” team.
Full Board €250
To book contact: info@holyfamilymission.ie
For more details contact: John 085-8545255
Limited places available
Glencomeragh House
Kilsheelan
Co. Tipperary,E91 H584

 

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.

 

YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL

 

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

 

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.

 

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

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.

 

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/

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.

 

The Annual Gerry Rush Memorial Coffee Morning

The Annual Gerry Rush Memorial Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice will be held in the Guillamene Tramore on Sunday morning 4th August from 11am.
All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice. All donations of confectionery of any kind will be gratefully received. Please bring along a rug or chairs for your comfort on the grass.

 

 

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Lorraine Marie Culleton, Patrick Paddy Kelly, Pawel Kujawinski, Catherine (Kitty) Lucas née O’Rourke. Tony Manahan, Cornwall, UK & Marine Tce, Tramore

 

We remember the months mind for Edward Walsh, Gordon Gilbey

We pray for Jimmy Hough, Hough Family, Hogan Family, Tom Walsh, Riverstown John Hamilton, Eileen Cantwell 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  at 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