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Newsletter 3rd August 2025

What in this week’s newsletter

  • Relection for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time regarding the Parable of the Rich Fool.
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul Annual Summer Collection took place last weekend.
  • The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2025 will take place August 7th-10th at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare for 16 – 35 year olds
  • The Annual Gerry Rush Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice with the Male Voice Choir, will be held in the Guillamene Tramore this Sunday morning 3rd August from 10am.
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Newsletter 3rd August 2025 -18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rich in whose sight?  — Love not wealth —
You can look around a lot and the gospel today makes sense. It points at how we can get caught up in what we own and what people have. It’s about possessions and how they take us over- or how we react when we lack what we once had. We enjoy wealth but we have a mixed reaction to it.
Saint Ignatius mentioned three obstacles to our faith – wealth, honour, and pride. He saw from his own experience that people wanted wealth so that they would be highly thought of:
~ it can be the right school,
~ the right address,
~the right bank,
~ the right job.
We have pride in what we have, but as we know, things can change very quickly.
~ Shares go up and down;
~ you may become ill or die.
The battle is between being rich in the sight of the world and/or being rich in the sight of God.
The opposites of these obstacles are simplicity, integrity, and humility. Humility is pride in who we are – children of God, brothers and sisters to each other, and accepting ourselves just as we are. We need nothing outside of ourselves to make us feel good about ourselves. This too is simplicity.
What we have is a gift, given to us for the good of the world, the community, the neighbourhood, not just for the good of ourselves.
And in the end, what matters is that we are judged on love not on wealth. Or if we have had wealth, we will be judged on what we did with it. It can lead us away from God very easily. Do we live like him?
Be rich in God – in mercy, love, forgiveness, joy and justice.
 
Lord,
May your kingdom of justice and peace come on earth today.
 
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

The Society of St Vincent De Paul 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Tramore, provides practical support to people in need. We can offer support with:
Household Bills – Education Costs – Information & Advice
We may be contacted in confidence:
Low Call Phone No: 0818 200 551
Email: stlukes.tramore@svp.ie
Landline: 051 391 966
Address: 6A Convent Hill, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 NA0F
 
The Vincent de Paul Annual Summer Church Gate Collection took place last weekend 26/27th July. We thank you for your generous contributions.  All contributions go to help the less well off in our community. 
 

Wild at Heart 4 Day Bootcamp Retreat for Men

Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th August
Video talks by John Eldredge and the “Wild at Heart” team.
Full Board €250, Limited places available.
To book contact: info@holyfamilymission.ie
For more details contact: John 085-8545255
Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584
 

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – CLOSED FOR BANK HOLIDAY
Tues – Friday: from 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477
 

Church Cleaning

The Church monthly cleaning will take place on Wednesday 6th August after 10am Mass. We thank all for our volunteers for their continued help.
 

Annual Gerry Rush Coffee Morning for Waterford Hospice with Mail Voice Choir

The Annual Gerry Rush Coffee Morning in aid of The Waterford Hospice will be held in the Guillamene Tramore this Sunday morning 3rd August from 10am.
All monies raised here will be donated to Waterford Hospice. Raffle on day.
All donations of confectionery of any kind will be gratefully received.
Please bring along a rug or chairs for your comfort on the grass.
Music will be provided by members of the Male Voice Choir.
 

Mass Booking

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

Popes Intention for August

For mutual coexistence
Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2024 will take place August 7th-10th at Dominican College, Newbridge, Co Kildare for 16 – 35 year olds. Inspiring talks and fantastic workshops, lots of time for prayer and time to chill out, meet new people and experience the best of what it means to be young and Catholic today! Donation only. Free buses from around the country. 
Book now on www.youth2000.ie
 

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
 

Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen

Diocesan Website & Resources

Jubilee Year information: 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

Tramore Meals on Wheels

Volunteers needed for Kitchen Duty – Mornings only
Please Contact Mandy @ 087 6720501
 

Church Opening Hours

Please note Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday and will close at 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and at 5pm Thursday.
Exposition takes place on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.
The Parish Office will open from 9.30am – 1pm Monday to Friday.

50th Anniversary – Class Re-Union Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1975 at Sacred Heart of Mary Convent, Ferrybank.  If you or someone you know left or was due to leave in 1975 – we’d love to hear from you to update our database of information. 
Whilst at a preliminary stage, we are planning to meet in September 2025.  If you can help please send contact email or mobile numbers details to  ferrybank1975classreunion@gmail.com
 

Become a member of Family Carers Ireland

Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.
Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

Church Opening Hours for Next Week

Please note Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday and will close at 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday.
Exposition takes place on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.

Family Carer

Are you caring for a loved one at home with additional needs? A spouse, partner, child, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a family carer! Become a member of Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers nationwide.
Contact 057 93 70221 and hear how we can support you or for more info visit www.familycarers.ie.

 

Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry

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

Parish Office Shop

New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop!
Lovely selection of Cards, Mass Cards, Rosaries, Prayer Books & Gifts now available. Please feel free to drop in.

Holy Cross Church Opening Hours

Holy Cross Church will open at 9.15am Monday to Saturday, and will close at 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday.
Exposition takes place on Thursdays at 5pm and the church will close immediately afterwards.

Faith@Home Activities for Children.

‘Let’s Dive In’ Activity Sheet available in the porches
Parents, please take one home for your child/children or Grandparents please feel free to take one for your grandchild or grandchildren.
Further resources for Children on Diocesan website:
Resources | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

Creation Surf Retreats, Tramore, Co. Waterford

Retreats for Body, Mind and Soul:
For Post-Primary Schools & Community Groups
Dates available in April through to October
Enquiries/Bookings
Call Billy – 086 3914908
info@freedomsurfschool.ie

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

Ciorcal Cómhrá Returns – Fáilte Mór Roimh Chách!

We are delighted to welcome everyone back to the Ciorcal Cómhrá at Tramore Library. Following the Easter break, our weekly Irish conversation group will be meeting again on Thursdays at 7pm and we can’t wait to get chatting again.
Our sessions are all about enjoying the language together, having a laugh, and keeping the cúpla focal alive in a supportive setting. It’s a lovely way to spend an hour through sharing stories, trying out a few sentences and connecting with others over a mutual love of Gaeilge.
Come along as we pick up where we left off. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones too. Bígí linn!
Irish Conversation – Tramore’s Ciorcal Cómhra

Parish Website

You may have noticed, 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

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently: 

We remember the months mind for:Brendan Hickey and Aileen Brett née Cantwell

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Moira Crowley, Michael Campbell, Mary & Tommy Coffey, Maura Ryan and Philip Hamilton

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 & 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

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.

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.

COVID-19

We strongly recommended, that parishioners continue to sanitize their hands upon entry and leaving the church.

PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384

Tramore Parish, Waterford