Newsletter 30th August 2026

Newsletter 30th Aug 2026

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Third Day
We meet deep human concerns and feelings in the gospel today. Peter is shocked to the core that Jesus would die; so shocked that he always later seemed to forget that Jesus promised that he would rise on the third day. Jesus talks very seriously about the cost of following him, like the cost of following any commitment in life.
Jesus invites us to live at the deepest level of ourselves. In the area of life where we live and love, laugh and cry, worry and enjoy, hurt and forgive. In all these very personal sides of life, Jesus dwells, since he says that he makes his home in us.
We can call it a sort of “third day’ hope. Nothing except love, which is eternal, was final for Jesus. For all the worst things of life there was a third day. The day on which hope would be fuller than any despair, and when life would be more lasting than death. Jesus was like that – when people met him, they remembered him and remembered how he touched the fears and anxieties of their lives with a deep hope.
We are “third day” people, knowing that the love and life of God, promised at our baptism, will always be in the air around us, filling us with the breath of God, and breathing fragrance all around us like the best of flowers. Later they would be raised from final despair and hopelessness at his resurrection. But it took time!
Breathing in and out receive the peace of God.
On the in-breath, let the word ‘peace’ echo within you.
Lord, may I never lose faith in you.

Donal Neary S.J.

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES

FR RICHARD’S SILVER JUBILEE

Our Parish Priest, Fr Richard O’Halloran will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Wednesday September 2nd 2026.
Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Tramore at 7pm on Wednesday 2nd September.
Refreshments will be served at Glór na Mara school after the Mass and you all are invited to enjoy a “cuppa and a chat” on this very special occasion. All are Welcome

NOVENA

Novena in honour of the  EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
will be held in Holy Cross Church, Tramore

from 5th – 13th September 2026.

Beginning Mass at 10am on Saturday 5th September,11am on Sunday 6th, 10am from Monday 7th Sept – Saturday 12th with the final Mass at 11am on Sunday 13th.

Confessions available every day before Mass throughout the Novena.

All are welcome

WELCOME MIROSLAV

For the next month, we will have Miroslav Saric on a Pastoral placement with us. Miroslav is in formation for the Priesthood and is a member of the Fraternity of the Holy Trinity, whose Priests administer the Parish of St. Mary’s, Clonmel.
Originally from Croatia, Miroslav, a former professional soccer player, is in formation in Rome and God willing, once ordained a Priest, he will minister in a Parish in our own Diocese of Waterford & Lismore. For the next month, Miroslav will assist our Priests, observe liturgical and pastoral ministry, and will get to speak with you, our parishioners and friends.
We welcome Miroslav into our Parish, and keep him in our prayers along with Owen O’Mahony, also in formation for the Priesthood.

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 Four of the Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill , Tramore beginning with Tea & Coffee from 7.15 to 9pm.

The Chosen Season 4

Monday 7th September
Monday 14th September
Monday 21st September
Monday 28th September
Monday 5th October
Monday 19th October
Monday 16th November
Monday 30th November
Monday 14th December

TEA  WATCH  CHAT  ENJOY.

MASS BOOKING

The Mass Book for December will open at the Parish Office on Tuesday 1st September at 9.30am.
Phone bookings will be taken from 10am on 051-386477

CARBALLY NOTICE

All Anniversary Masses to be booked in advance for Carbally Church and a maximum of 4 anniversaries will be taken for each Mass. Contact Sacristan: Mary Manton 086 -3669880.

CHURCH CLEANING

Church Monthly Cleaning will take place after 10am Mass on Wednesday 2nd September. We thank all our volunteers for their help in keeping our Church in pristine condition.

Pope’s Monthly Intention for September

For the care of water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

MASS SCHEDULE 2026

PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:

GOLF CLASSIC: WATERFORD & LISMORE DIOCESAN YOUTH FUNDRAISER

Monday 7th September, Faithlegg Golf Club, X91 HV52. Each parish is invited to have a team. Event details: Teams of three / Champagne Scramble / Meal / Cost: €240 per team / Shotgun start from 9am and 2pm / Excellent prizes.
To book your place (085) 8153803 or email markofarrell@waterfordlismore.ie

How great is the power of Prayer!

Invitation to Come, Pray and Receive Blessings during the Visit of the First Class Relics of Sts. Zelie and Louis Martin, First Canonised Couple, and their beloved Daughter St. Therese.

In Carmelite Monastery Tallow P51CC9Y September 11th – 13th
September 11th. 4.30 p.m.

Reception of the Relics by Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan,
Bishop of Waterford & Lismore
Come as a Pilgrim in: PRAYER FOR PRIESTLY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer.
7.00 – 9.00 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND PERSONAL PRAYER AT THE RELICS CONCLUDING WITH NIGHT PRAYER

Sept 12th 10.00 a.m. ‘Come as a Family’ in the footsteps of the Parents of St. Therese.
A Time of Prayer for Married Couples and Families.
12.00 noon. Eucharist, ‘The Family that prays together stays together’
Sept 12th 2.00 p.m. Joining with Health Care Professionals in the Prayer of Intercession for The Sick
Reflection by Rev. Fr. William Purcell followed by the Litany of the Sick.
3.00 p.m. Anointing of the Sick. Blessing with the Relics of St Therese and Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin.
Private Silent Prayer at the Relics.
4.45 p.m. Evening Prayer of the Church and Salve Regina.
7.00 – 9.00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and personal Prayer at the Relics.
CONCLUDING WITH NIGHT PRAYER

Sunday 13th September
9.30 p.m. Eucharist. Rev. Fr Michael Melican 10.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Keeping prayerful Vigil.
4.00 p.m. Come in Thanksgiving to our Eucharistic Mass of Farewell – Rev Fr. John Littleton

BE HEALED WEEKEND RETREAT

Friday 11th – Sunday 13th Sept, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584. Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill. Retreat starts at 10am on Friday (Arrival & Registration) and finishes on Sunday at 3 pm. Often we struggle for years without any improvement.
The Lord is calling you on a journey of healing of the heart. Healing Service, Mass, Adoration, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Prayer Ministry, Times of Silence & Personal Reflection. Full Board Accommodation: €270. To book: email info@holyfamilymission.ie / ring 052 6133181. For more information: www.holyfamilymission.ie

Grásta Podcasts

Bishop Cullinan has recently begun to record Podcasts under the title of Grásta.
They can also be found on YouTube or click on the links below.

Grásta Podcasts | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore

prayer. For more info and to register: hmactivitiesireland@gmail.com

DIOCESAN RESOURCES:

Diocesan Newsletters

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Radio Maria

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: Anne Mathews née Piper

We remember the months mind for: Angela Finn, Mel O’Connor

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Bob Lodge, Joe Whelan, Teresa Power (The Doneraile), Mickey & Rita Power, Jenny Corcoran, Monsignor Michael Olden, Chris Prendergast, John & Paddy Dunne, Nicky Hannigan, Mai Lodge, Dan Morrissey, Paul Sweeney, Joan Lomax (Birthday Remembrance),

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:

https://www.tramoreparish.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tramore-Carbally-Dunhill-Fenor-Mass-Schedule-2026.pdf

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 ,Tuesday & Thursday  9.30am to 4pm. Wednesday 9.30-1pm & Friday 9.30-3.30pm However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates or call the office 051-386477.

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