Newsletter 4th Aug 2024

REFLECTION:

The Last Supper 1886,by Fritz von Uhde 

Reflection for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The ‘I’ Word
Jesus is a man of the ‘I’ word – and not in a boastful way. He speaks of the bread in the desert, the manna which nourished the people in their wanderings. He builds on their belief in bread from heaven, but now that he himself is the bread. The bread gives life to the soul. He is this bread.
Our Christian faith is centred on a ‘person’, not on a book. The gospel is the book of life because it is the book of Jesus. Jesus is our life because he comes from God. So we call this at times the bread of heaven.
What more ordinary ways can heaven and earth be linked than in the most ordinary of foods? In another country he might have said he is the ‘rice’ of life. It means that in the ordinary events of our lives, God is very near in Jesus. He makes his home in us as the bread we eat becomes part of us.
The same with love – our faith links always human and divine love, and human love of all sorts is a share in the divine life of love. Can we really believe this? That the next time you really love your child, your friend, your spouse or anyone in your love-life, you are bringing them a bit of God!
That is one of the main reasons why we want to live in love. That we link heaven and earth, divinity and humanity, Jesus and ourselves.
Then the ‘I’ of Jesus becomes the ‘we’ of his earthly body and presence now.

Breathing in and out –
let the word ‘love’ echo in your mind and heart
on the inbreath and the outbreath.
Lord, thy kingdom come!

Donal Neary

 

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

 

The Annual Gerry Rush Coffee Morning

The Annual Gerry Rush 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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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  Wildatheartbasic.com

 

Pope’s Monthly Intention for August

For political leaders.
We pray that political leaders serve their people, working for integral human development, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost jobs.

 

MELLERAY GROTTO

Thursday, August 15th “Feast of the Assumption
Prayers 3-5pm, Benediction 3pm
Prayers 8-9.30pm
39th Anniversary of the Apparitions at Melleray Grotto
Friday 16th – Saturday 24th August.
All prayers from 8-9.30pm, every night of the anniversary, led by various celebrants.

 

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 R35XC86057-9355050 or info@myriam.ie

 

SILENT RETREAT

SILENT RETREAT The Foyer of Charity is holding a Silent Retreat from August 26th to September 1st at Mount Melleray Abbey, Waterford. The theme is “If you but knew the gift of God…” and it will be preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne. The retreat offers a time to escape noise and distractions and listen to the Spirit of God, Who is Love. It includes silence, prayer, teachings, and liturgy of the Church. The cost is €400 (full board). To book, please contact Helen at 086-1678027 or via email at hellywilliams@gmail.com. More info at www.foyerofcharity.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 Mon – CLOSED FOR BANK HOLIDAY open Tuesday 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/

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently, Vera Frisby, Thomas Kottackal (India)

We remember the months mind for Patrick Heffernan, Ellen Sheehan née Horgan, Alan Kirk, Larry Curran, Phyllis Lannon

We pray for Myra Crowley, Noreen & Michael Clifford, Christy Singleton, Michael Campbell whose anniversaries occur about this time

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.

Those who were married recently:

Mark Teehan & Rachel Menton

We wish them every blessing in their married life together.

 

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 Thursday 10.00am
Friday 7.30am & 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