Newsletter 24th Aug 2024

REFLECTION:

Reflection for 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Big Choices
We remember big and small choices in life. Ones that effected life totally like a job, marriage, retirement, redundancy; having an operation or many more! Or choices about the children, that effected their lives – school, moving house, health issues.
Life is made up of many choices, big and small, human, spiritual and religious choices.
Peter had this sort of choice today. Would he go after Jesus or leave like others did. He stayed and he would have many more attempts at that choice. Why did he stay? Our choices come from something within us. We need Christ within us if we are to follow him.
Peter had enough of love for Jesus inside him to make this choice, it might not always be easy and he would give in later but come back. His choice eventually would be to answer Jesus’ question – do you love me?
The choice for Jesus is the choice for love in all sorts of ways for those near at hand. If you choose Jesus then the hunger of the world as well as the tears of a baby affects you. What we do in love for others comes from the deepest part of life. We need to fill our lives with Christ to be able to share this love in big and small ways.
We need the company of other choosers, – the community of faith and of the church. Peter says – to whom shall we go? We follow Christ together.
Let those words, ‘to whom shall I go, Lord’, echo in your prayer
and talk to the Lord about how you feel.
Lord we pray for support and strength in our following of you.
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

The Autumn Collection for the support of Priests

The Autumn Collection for the support of Priests took place last weekend.
We thank you most sincerely for your continued support.

Back to School

We wish all the children returning to school after the summer break the very best of luck and congratulations and to all students who are receiving exam results at this time.
Many of our young people are embarking on a new phase of life at this time of year. Some perhaps are leaving home for the first time.
We wish them well in all their endeavors.

HOLY CROSS CHURCH, TRAMORE – MASS TIME CHANGES

The Mass time changes will come into effect from the first weekend in October.
Weekend 4/5October:

Sat 7.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 8.30am & 11am.

Morning Masses: Monday to Saturday (inclusive) at 10am.

Going forward the 7.30am weekday Mass has ceased.

Our Lady’s Church, Carbally Bicentenary Celebration

2024 marks the two hundredth anniversary of Carbally Church. Records show that a plot of land was donated by Lord Hugh Fortescue (Earl Ebrington) for a new Chapel to be built. There is no exact date for the building of the present Chapel but conflicting records sight 1823/24 – 1830. However, in April of 1824, in the then published ‘Waterford Mail’ Newspaper, an acknowledgement details Lord Fortescue’s generosity by Fr. Edward Colbert CC, on behalf of Fr. Nicholas Phelan, Parish Priest of Tramore.
The Parish Pastoral Council of Carbally Church have organised a special celebration to mark this bicentenary on Wednesday September 25th. Bishop Cullinan will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in Carbally, to be followed with a reception at our local community centre. On their behalf, I invite all our parishioners and friends to join us for this celebration.
We look forward to this occasion marking two hundred years of faith, while allowing ourselves the opportunity to reflect on not only what has been but what hopefully will be for the future of Carbally Church and its parishioners.

Fr. Richard O’Halloran PP

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

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)

“To the Heights” Youth Newsletter 

To the Heights_Vol 4.21_25 August 2024 (4)

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 www.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.

Pilgrimage to Rome

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

Mon – 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, Margaret Devlin, Priests Road, Beatrice (Betty) O’Neill née Anthony, Tramore Heights, Colin Morrissey, South Africa/Tramore

We remember the months mind for Lorraine Marie Culleton, Patrick Paddy Kelly, Pawel Kujawinski, Catherine (Kitty) Lucas née O’Rourke

We pray for Mai Lodge ,James Leonard, Teresa Power, Doneraile, James Skinny Fanning, Bob Lodge, Pat Dunphy, Margaret Cowman, Margaret Burke, Patrick Mansfield
whose anniversaries occur about this time

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, 10.30am and 12 noon
Monday to Friday 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