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Newsletter 9th March 2025

What in this week’s newsletter?

  • Reflection for the first Sunday in Lent – Jesus was brought out of the ordinary into a place where he was tempted off course with three temptations – to comfort, power, and wealth – three things that can take us over.

  • Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent

  • Pope’s intention for March – Pray for families in crisis

  • The Frassati Camino with Fr. Shane O’Neill & Fr. Vincent Stapleton. Celebrate the Canonisation of Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Great Outdoors. 

  • Recent Deaths and Anniversaries in our Parish.

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Reflection for 1st Sunday of Lent

Jesus tempted off course
Jesus was brought out of the ordinary into a place where he was tempted off course with three temptations – to comfort, power, and wealth – three things that can take us over.
Money, power and comfort can lead us astray…. when we want wealth, to be no. 1 and prioritise comfort in various ways. ……..
He goes back to the word of God to find strength and insight to fight off evil – to the words he learned at home, and at school.
A big source of energy for us is the word of God. On Ash Wednesday the invitation was to believe the good news. That is where we may find life and strength.
We remain in the Church because of Jesus Christ. The word of God in his gospel remains life-giving and strong. Today’s scripture shows us that temptations happen often to take us off the path. So too does the unexpected, and scandals have happened in many of the national institutions. Church life may leave us down and weak, but the spirit who kept Jesus strong in the desert will do the same for us.
A Lenten thing to do could be to
*read a bit of the gospel every day.
*Look up Sacred Space.ie.  on the web and pray from that.
*Or Pray-as-you-go. Pray your own favourite gospels.
*Read the gospel to the children.
*Hear the word at weekday Mass or check it on: www.catholicireland.net/ readings/ saints
*We look to the word of God to build us up as God’s children and community and find strength to use all in the service of God and others in love.
 
Speak your word O Lord, and we shall be the better for it.
 
Donal Neary SJ 

 

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES 

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the cross will take place during lent every Friday morning after the 10am mass, starting on March 14th. Prayers for the Holy Souls after 10am Mass on Friday mornings after the Stations of the Cross during Lent.

Trócaire boxes

Trócaire boxes are available in the porches. Please take home a Trócaire box for Lent and give it a prominent place somewhere in the home.
 

Prayers for the Holy Souls

Prayers for the Holy Souls after 10am Mass every Friday morning after Stations during Lent.
 

Frassati Camino

For Young adults from the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore and the archdiocese of Cashel & Emly
Frassati Camino, July 31st – August 4th
80kms over 4 days from the Rock of Cashel to Ardmore Round Tower
Celebrate the Canonisation of Pier Giorgio Frassati in the Great Outdoors!
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Shane O’Neill & Fr. Vincent Stapleton
€275 pps, Ages 18 – 35
 

Power And Grace Zoom Series

Tuesday 11th March.
Join us to watch a short video followed by discussion and prayer. 8pm – 9.30pm. Join for one night or all four.
Register to receive the zoom link. Age 18+.
Email: waterford@ascjus.org or text Sr. Kathryn: +353 87 404 2784

Life in the Spirit Seminars

You are invited to “Come and See” in this jubilee year of Hope.
All are welcome (Ages 18 and upwards) 
Venue: – Glór na Mara
Monday evenings March 10th 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 7.30pm – 9pm
 
The aim of the Seminars is to establish, deepen or restore a personal relationship with Jesus through the sharing of the Gospel in a simple but profound way.
Each seminar builds on each other commencing with God’s love and finishing with Transformation in Christ.
Life in the Spirit Seminars give the participants an opportunity to open themselves up to experience the “full life” that Jesus won for them, a life of love, peace and joy in the midst of normal difficulties and troubles.
 

Pope’s Intention for March

For families in crisis.
Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.
 

Mass Booking

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

“Pilgrims of Hope”: Prayer Spaces Experience and Training Session

Wednesday 12th March. Open from 12 noon to 6pm for personal prayer – drop in for as long or as short a time as you’d like.Training Session with Emma Thompson, Prayer Spaces in Schools Ireland from 7.15pm to 8.45pm.
St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford X91 HW9D

Enlighten – Lectio Divina for Young Adults

With the Sisters of Mary Morning Star
Friday 28th Feb and 28th Mar @ 8pm
The Friary (Chapel), Lady Lane, Waterford
For young adults aged 18-35
 

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.

Change to Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Monday to Friday 9.30-1pm. 

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

Tramore ICA

Our next guild meeting is on Wednesday the 12th of March at 2 30pm

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

Creation Surf Retreat for Young Adults

A coastal adventure day of prayer, surfing and fellowship led by Fr. Taddeo, Youth Chaplain at Holy Family Mission
Saturday 15th March
18 – 35 year olds
10am – 3.30pm
Booking in advance is essential:
Billy: 086 – 3914908
 

67th Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025

(Under the leadership of Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan)
5 nights Full Board 4-9th June 2025
Enquiries: Joe Walsh Tours
Tel: 01-2410800
Email: info@joewalshtours.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

Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the Jubilee Year

Full details:
joewalshtours.ie
Flying on 30th March 2025: 6 nights, €1449 Per Person
Spiritual Director: Fr Michael Toomey

Irish Conversation – Tramore’s Ciorcal Cómhra

You are warmly invited to join our Ciorcal Comhrá in Tramore Library on January 23rd!
If you’ve ever wanted to dust off your cúpla focal or improve your Gaeilge in a relaxed and welcoming setting, then Tramore Library is the place to be. Starting again after Christmas, the Ciorcal Comhrá (Conversation Circle) will meet weekly on Thursdays at 7pm, beginning January 23rd. The Ciorcal Comhrá offers a fantastic opportunity to chat in Irish, whether you’re fluent, a beginner, or somewhere in between. All ages and stages are welcome, making it a perfect chance to connect with others, share stories, and enjoy the rich beauty of the Irish language. This informal gathering is a friendly and supportive way to practice speaking Irish, meet new people, and keep our native language alive in the community. There’s no pressure and no tests – just the joy of conversation and a shared love for Gaeilge.
It is saor in aisce and there is a céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine. For more details, please call Tramore Library on (051) 849 594. Go n-éirí go geal libh – agus bígí linn!

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

An Evening With The Chosen in Tramore Parish

Tramore Parish invites you to see Jesus through the eyes of those who lived with and knew Him. Come along to watch Season Two of The Chosen series with us at Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore beginning with tea & coffee from 7.15 to 9pm on Mondays: 10th March and 14th April. All are welcome.

RECENT DEATHS:

Please remember those who died recently.

We remember the months mind for Paddy Murphy

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:Jimmy & Mary Whelan & sons Donal & Jim, Mary Walsh, Noel (Jess) Walsh, Gerry Dineen & Stasia Cullinane.

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

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, 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

Tramore Parish, Waterford