What in this week’s newsletter
- Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter
- Mass to Mark 35th Birthday remembrance of St Carlos Acutis
- Waterford & Lismore Pilgrimage to Knock
- Rosary at the Marian Grotto
- Weekly Contribution Envelopes
NEWSLETTER 26th April 2026
Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter Sunday
Follow in Love
The first big moment of vocation is baptism. The anointing of chrism at baptism might be called the anointing for vocation.
The baptismal vocation is for witness, love and service. This is expressed in ways in which people live out their baptism in married life, single life – and within the single life, maybe religious life or priesthood.
Our active witness is to the life and the values of Jesus in our lives. Teaching is not itself a vocation, for example, but the way we teach is a way of living out our vocation. It is the same with many of the helping professions and employments. Being a good neighbour can be a living out of our vocation.
We witness to love in marriage, in family, extended family, and in friendship. Any love is a sharing in the love of God. In the moments of unselfish love in any relationship, we are living out our vocation. When we love, we are doing God’s will!
We witness to service in the wider world in our care for the poor and in welcoming the stranger: the widow, the orphan, the immigrant- in fact anybody needy.
In a place of silence, let the words ‘Come, follow me’
echo in your mind and heart.
Lord, be with me as I offer myself in partnership with you
to work in your world
and in whatever capacity you think best for me.
Donal Neary
THIS WEEK’S NOTICES
Waterford/Lismore Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine (by bus)
Pilgrimage under leadership of Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan D.D.
Sunday 3rd May. Bus departing from the Church Carpark, Tramore at 6.30am
Tickets €35 available at the Parish Office
Rosary at the Grotto
Please join us at the Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace, for the month of May to pray the Rosary, commencing on Friday May 1st at 3pm.
All Welcome.
Rosary for Our Lady of Fatima
A Rosary for Our Lady of Fatima will take place at St Declan’s Cemetery on May 2nd at 2pm. All are welcome.
Weekly Contribution Envelopes
The new envelopes for 2026/2027 (Beginning next weekend May 3rd) are now available at the Parish Office for collection.
Please have your current envelope number to hand when you call in to the office for your new box of envelopes
When the new envelope contribution year begins on May 3rd, please discard any unused 2025/2026 envelopes.
Any parishioner who is not registered for the weekly contribution envelopes, and would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.
Mass Booking
The Mass Book for July is open at the Parish Office. The August Mass Book will open on Friday 1st May at the Parish Office at 9.30am. Phone booking taken from 10am.
Popes Monthly Intention for April
For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund
Social Dancing with Teddy & Cathal Barry
Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien Friday May 8th from 9pm
€10 entry fee. Raffle on the night.
Proceeds to the Lourdes Volunteers Travel Fund.
Gifts for First Holy Communion
Lovely selection of Cards, Rosaries, Rosettes & gifts for First Holy
Communion/Confirmation, are now available At the parish Office.
Please feel free to drop in and have a browse.
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:
Mass to mark the 35th Birthday Remembrance of St. Carlos Acutis
Sunday 3rd May 2026 marks the 35th Birthday Remembrance of the newly Canonised St Carlo Acutis. To mark this special occasion, the first Birthday Remembrance since Carlo was Canonised last September, Mass will be offered on Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 12pm in Holy Family Church, Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary – the home of the First- and Second-Class relics of the saint in Ireland. The relic given by St Carlo’s mother will be made available to all for an individual blessing afterwards.
BE HEALED WEEKEND RETREAT
Friday 8th May – Sunday 10th May, Glencomeragh House, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, E91 H584. Led by Fr. Patrick Cahill. Retreat starts at 9am on Friday (Arrival & Registration) and finishes on Sunday at 3:15pm. Often we struggle for years without any improvement.
The Lord is calling you on a journey of healing of the heart. Healing Service, Mass, Adoration, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Prayer Ministry, Times of Silence & Personal Reflection. Full Board Accommodation: €270. To book: email info@holyfamilymission.ie / ring 052 6133181. For more information: www.holyfamilymission.ie
SILENT RETREAT
SILENT RETREAT WITH TINTEÁN NA hÉIREANN (FOYER OF CHARITY):
Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…” May 18th – 24th at Mount St Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Cost €560 (full board ensuite) / €510 (no ensuite). Preached by Fr Kilian Byrne: Daily Mass, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Teachings.
CAMP CREIDEAMH
June 7th – 13th at Knockadoon Camp (East Cork) A one week (6 nights), stay-on-site, full-board camp for 13 – 18 year olds. Fun, friendship and growing in faith. The camp activities include Mass, prayer, catechesis, various sports, hillwalking, music, quizzes, movies, daily Mass and rosary. The camp will feature daily Mass and daily recitation of the Most Holy Rosary. For more info: https://campcreideamh.ie/ or contact Fr Roche 086 9972539
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
Inner Healing Retreat
Based on the life of St Therese of Lisieux which will take place in from 15th-19th June in St Mary’s in Knock, Co. Mayo
The parish has recently welcomed Fr Issac John MSFS to minister here in the parish of Tramore Carbally Dunhill & Fenor.
Fr Issac will lead this silent residential retreat for the 6th time.
All details for booking on poster.
LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES:
Free Senior Citizens Cafe – Revive Cafe
Every Thursday 12.30 – 3pm
Riverstown Community Centre, Tramore, X91 F2AH
Booking advised: Text or call 087 2472005
RECENT DEATHS:
Please remember those who died recently: Mary Flynn née McGivney Rathgormack /Tramore, Richard (Richie) Power
We remember the months mind for: Paddy Power Westown, Agnes Dunne
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Margaret Whittle, Tom O’Leary, Paddy Hannigan, Michael Curran, Seamus Kent
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 – Thursday 9.30am to 4pm. & Friday 9.30-3.30pm However, opening times may change temporarily, Please check the newsletter for updates.
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
