REFLECTION:

Reflection for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reaching Out to Family

The followers of Christ can be caught between valuing the commitment of life’s promises in marriage, and compassion for people whose marriages have broken up. Jesus values the commitment too: adultery is condemned as a sin against justice – of tampering in some way with the commitment made of one person to another.
Why is this followed by a comment about children that they should come to him? Obviously from love for children, and also for love of the child inside each of us, the child of God that we all are. So, for the child of God who is suffering through the breakdown of commitment, Jesus is saying to come to him, be welcomed into his arms and be blessed.
While trying to value commitment in marriage and also in religious life, he is also reaching out to people who are in difficult, personal situations. We follow him in this, letting go of judgements about people’s relationships. We never know people unless we have walked in their shoes and at their pace.
The church has tried in many ways to reach out to people who need care, protection and healing in Pope Francis’ Letter on the Family, The Joy of Love.
In situations where there are differences in people’s attitudes, especially in the family, it is good to keep doors of communication open. This is the way towards greater love and healing, and allowing Jesus be part of every aspect of life. Many parents have been happy in later years that they kept lines of communication open with children whose lifestyles may have been different from theirs.
Think of a family relationship for which you are grateful.
Lord, may your love be upon us, especially in our commitments.
Donal Neary SJ

THIS WEEK’S NOTICES:

HOLY CROSS CHURCH, TRAMORE – MASS TIME CHANGES

The Mass time changes will come into effect from the first weekend in October.

From Weekend 5/6 October:
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.

Tramore Parish- An Evening with the Chosen

Monday 7th October from 7.15 to 9pm.

Glór na Mara School, Convent Hill, Tramore

Tramore Parish invites you come along to watch Season 2, episode 2 of The Chosen series with us.

“It focusses on the call of Nathaniel to follow Jesus and the growing in faith of Mary Magdalene”

Beginning with tea & coffee, we will then look at the Episode and this will be followed by a brief chat about the meaning of the episode in our lives
All are welcome

Tea – Watch – Chat – Enjoy

Carbally Bi-centenary

A wonderful evening of reflection, prayer & thanksgiving was held at Our Lady’s Church, Carbally in honour of the Churches 200 anniversary.
Bishop Cullinan was joined by many members of the parish for a special Mass of thanksgiving.
Afterwards many joined us for refreshments at the local Parish Hall.
It was a memorable evening and I thank all who helped to organize, participated in and attended the celebration.
Fr Richard.

Parish Faith Reps

Congratulations to Jennifer Dunne and Billy Butler who were recently commissioned as Faith Reps for Tramore & Carbally.
A parish Faith Rep is a link between the parish and the schools and families of our community.
They promote youth infinitives and involvement.
I thank them for taking on this role and we look forward to working with them
Fr Richard

Rosary at Marian Grotto

Rosary at Marian Grotto, Marian Terrace, Tramore  for October starting on Tuesday 1st at 3pm. All are welcome.

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)

Mass Booking

The Mass Book for January will open on Tuesday 1st October from 9.30am.
Phone Bookings will be taken after 10am.

Gospel & Reflection

You may have noticed,  an additional page recently 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

Diocese of Waterford & Lismore Eucharistic Adoration Retreat

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan D.D. will attend

Sunday 6th October 2-5pm
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

2.00 pm Rosary/Confessions
2.15 pm Retreat Talk by Fr. Nicholas Grace P.P.
2.45 pm Tea/Coffee Break
3.15 pm Silent Adoration
4.00 pm Celebration of Holy Mass

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

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.

Monthly 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.

Lectio Divina

Running from September to December & From mid January to June at the Sacred Heart Cedar Lodge , Newtown Rd, Waterford

Tuesdays 2.30-4.00pm

Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm

Contact Sr Kathryn 087-4042784

Lectio Divina: Waterford City | Diocese of Waterford & Lismore (waterfordlismore.ie)

Parish Office Opening Hours For Next Week

Mon – Thursday 9.30am – 1pm & Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.

Closed in the afternoons from Monday 7th to 21st October 

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/

St. Anthony’s Novena

ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA Waterford Novena and Blessing with the Relic of St. Anthony will be held on Tuesdays in the Cathedral after 10.30am Mass

Tramore ICA

Our next guild meeting is 16th of October, at 2 30 at Tramore House.
New members are welcome

Tramore Community Care

Bingo every Tuesday  from 2-4pm
at the community centre on Pond road.
All are welcome

Pope’s Monthly Intention for October

For a Shared Mission
Pope Francis asks for prayers so that the Church “continues to support a synodal way of life, under the sign of co-responsibility, promoting participation, communion, and shared mission among priests, religious, and laypeople.”

RECENT DEATHS:

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

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.
Open the parish website and Click on “Live Stream” on the homepage while 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. 

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Donate Online

We have an online donate facility on our parish website where you can make your Sunday offering to the parish.
Please click here

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 086 600 4384