What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Diocesan needs/Peter Pence collection
- Good News Catholic Faith Camp
- Home of the Mother Faith Camp
- Silent Retreat
- National Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Newsletter 28th June 2026
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
From Reflections & Poems: An Anthology – Fr Tom Hogan C. S. Sp.
Tragedy in the Dunes
My sister, Anne wrote this poem.
In 1990 a rescue mission turned into tragedy and Captain Dave O’Flaherty, Captain Mick Baker, Sgt Pat Mooney and Cpl. Niall Byrne lost their lives at Tramore, Co. Waterford.
Please remember them in your prayers.
Just a mile from my own front door
I strolled along on the glistening shore
Until I arrived at the tiered sand dunes
Where an age-old myth tells of fairy tunes.
My mind wandered back to a fog-laden night,
After a Search and Rescue flight,
When a stricken helicopter tried to land
Just yards from the safety of the smoothened sand.
Their mission ended in a terrible crash
They hit a high dune with a horrible smash.
Four families are left broken and sad,
Each of them missing a fine young lad.
Our little town joins in their unbearable grief.
A frightful memory now enshrouds our beach.
Four Air Corps heroes lost their lives,
On that foggy and tragic July night,
In the lovely sand dunes of Tramore
So close to the safety of the golden shore.
Anne Phelan
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
DIOCESAN NEEDS / PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
The Collection for the Needs of the Diocese was taken up in Tramore last weekend 27th / 28th June
This collection will be taken up in Carbally on weekend July 19th
62.5% of this collection, along with the diocesan levy, goes towards the funding of Diocesan Needs. The remaining 37.5% of the income from this collection is given to the Peter’s pence collection. The Faithfull’s offerings to the Holy Father through the Peter’s pence Collection are destined to Church needs, to humanitarian initiatives and social promotion projects, as well as to the support of the Holy See. We thank you for your continued support.
The Society of St Vincent De Paul
The Annual Summer Church Gate Collection will take place this weekend 27/28th June
We thank you for your support in the past and ask you to be as generous as possible.
All contributions go to help the less well off in our community.
We may be contacted in confidence on 051-391966 or Lo-Call 0818 200 551 or by post to 6A Convent Hill, Tramore
Good News Catholic Faith Camp
For boys & girls ages 6 – 13
Monday 6th – Thursday 9th July 10am – 3pm
Glór na Mara NS, Tramore
Team Games, Music, Action Songs, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Prayer
Cost: €50 (€30 for each additional child in family)
Contact Pam 086-0726232/Olivia 086-3438467
More info www.tramoreparish.ie
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for October is open at the Parish Office.
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.
Pope’s Monthly Intention for July
For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Mass Schedule
Full schedule of all Masses for Tramore, Carbally, Dunhill & Fenor up to the end of the year, is available in the porches of all churches or click on the link below to view
PARISH & DIOCESAN EVENTS:
HOME OF THE MOTHER TEEN GIRLS SUMMER CAMP 2026
Ages 13 – 17 | July 20th – 29th | Loughlougher, Co. Tipperary E21X095. Price €275. Music, games, sports, crafts, camp fire, faith formation, hikes, BBQ, prayer. For more info and to register: hmactivitiesireland@gmail.com
SILENT RETREAT WITH TINTEÁN NA hÉIREANN (FOYER OF CHARITY):
Theme: “Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart…Psalm 37:4” August 3rd – 9th at Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary E91H584. Cost €480 (full board). Preached by Fr Liam O’Donovan SAC: Daily Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Teachings/Talks. Contact Helen (086) 1678027 or hellywilliams@gmail.com
www.foyerofcharity.ie
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE SEASON 2026
Three Day Pilgrimage
Friday 29th May until Saturday 15th August
(Pilgrims can begin pilgrimage on any day until Thursday 13th August)
Admission €85
Booking Advised /Concessions for groups
Sanctuary of St Patrick-Lough Derg
info@loughderg.org
+353(0)71 9861518
PARABLES TOUR – FR MIKE SCHMITZ
American Catholic priest, speaker, author, and podcast host Fr Mike Schmitz is coming to Ireland on Monday July 20th to the National Stadium in Dublin for his Parables Tour. The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore are running a bus in the early afternoon for young adults aged 18 – 35 to attend this exciting event, as well as attending Mass with young adults from all over Ireland before the Conference begins! Cost for the conference is €50 (no cost for the bus). To find or more or book a spot, contact youthministry@waterfordlismore.ie or check out www.waterfordlismore.ie/youth-ministry Limited places available.
THE ANNUAL NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE
Celebrating the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Sunday 26th July 2026 at Knock Shrine. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martina. Commencing at 2.30pm with the anointing of the sick. A day of grace and blessing for the whole family as we honour grandparents and the elderly.
Please join us. Visit our website for more resources: www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org
National Youth 2000 Summer Festival
Newbridge College, Co. Kildare: August 13th – 16th. For 16 – 35year olds. Donation only. A four-day Catholic event run by young people for young people from all across Ireland. Come and listen some amazing speakers giving workshops on your favourite topics, meet other young Catholics on fire with the faith or simply be refreshed and inspired. Free Buses. For more info or to book your spot go to www.youth2000.ie
DIOCESAN RESOURCES:
Diocesan Newsletters
Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Radio Maria
1. Via Digital TV – Saorview Channel 210
2. Download our FREE App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”
3. Streaming on our WEBSITE – www.radiomaria.ie
4. Via our ‘Listen Live Radio’ link on our Facebook Page.
5. Via PHONE – get live radio feed by calling +353 (0) 1 437 3277 (no extra charges apply).
6. Via DAB Radio in Leinster area.
Why not drop a line to our Spiritual Director, Fr Des Farren by text on 089-4672000, by phone on 01-4123456, or come and pay us a visit at Radio Maria Ireland, St. Anthony’s Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 22. D22 R7W2
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: Eddie Corcoran, Shay O’Rourke, Bridie Power, Emma Flynn, Carol Murphy
We remember the months mind for: Brendan Hayden
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Geoffrey Spencer, George Chambers
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:
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:
PRIEST ON DUTY – CALL 086-6004384
