What in this week’s newsletter
- The Collection for the Needs of the Diocese will be taken up this weekend 5th/6th July.
- Good News Faith Camp 7th – 10th July
- The Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 20th July.
- Frassati Camino July 31st – August 4th – For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the smallest of the details of our love and the biggest God is near. God is near with love and also with care. We might think of it as a powerful care – power not for himself but for us.
God’s Power enables us to do what we can’t do ourselves, like people in AA who hand their lives over to the higher power each day. Sometimes we find when we are at our lowest God is at his strongest in our lives. Augustine wrote that ‘when we love ourselves least, God loves us most.’
Where do we find him, or rather where does God find us? God is present in all things – we don’t have to go to Church or read the bible to find God, as God is present to us in many ways.
God is in all of creation – love and friendship, a sunset or sunrise. His hand is in our food and drink, our work, study, reflection and insights. He is ever present in our efforts to live well, to stay clean of drugs, alcohol or crime. God is in the midst of real life and in the centre of the soul is a space where nobody can enter without our welcome and invitation, and where God dwells.
When we see Jesus in action we know the kingdom is very near.
At Christmas we welcomed the kingdom, in the love for the poor, in the miracle of human birth.
At Easter we welcomed the kingdom as the place of eternity, of victory over death and pain, of justice over injustice. All the time welcoming the kingdom whose real power is love and whose hope still today is the coming of justice and peace.
Lord, may your kingdom come, and your will be done on Earth.
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Diocesan Needs / Peters Pence Collection
This annual collection is held every year on the Sunday closest to the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul.
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.
Diocesan Website & Resources
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
Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 20th July
Contact Fr. Robert McCabe via prayer@pioneers.ie for further details.
Be Strong In The Lord Event
Mass Booking for October
The Mass Book for October is open at the Parish Office.
Popes Intention for July
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
The Annual Logos Scripture Summer School
The Annual Logos Scripture Summer School takes place at Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Course 1: 27th June – 1st July
Course 2: 11th – 15th July
Learn about the Catholic Bible in a relaxed environment. No prior learning required. For more information contact scripturesummerschool@gmail.com
St Thérèse International Day
This year is the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of the Little Flower’s canonisation. To mark the occasion St Thérèse International Day takes place on Sunday 13th July at Knock Shrine. See details at www.stthereseinternationalday.com/
Campa Mhuire Mhathair Faith Camp
Tramore Meals on Wheels
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
Jubilee Year of Hope
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
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.
Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week
Mon – Friday: from 9.30am – 1pm
Contact: 051-386477
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
Parish Office Shop
New stock has arrived at the Parish Office/Shop!
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy Communion & Confirmation, are now available.
Please feel free to drop in.
Frassati Camino
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: Brendan Hickey and Aileen Brett née Cantwell
We remember the months mind for: Oliver O’Reilly
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Stella & Tom Grace, Geoffrey Spencer, Madeleine McGrath, Jim Travers, Mary Roche (1st Ann), Betty Molloy and Martin (Máirt) O’Neill
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 & 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
