Woodford/Looscaun Parish Newsletter
Portumna Faith Community Area
4th Sunday of Easter April 25th 2026
St John the Baptist Church, Woodford.
Mon. 9.15am Tue.9.15am Fri. 10am Sat.7pm
Saturday Apr. 25th 7pm Pat Joe Pierce, Woodford (30th Anniv)
Maureen Page, Woodford (12th Anniv)
Saturday May 2nd 7pm Oliver Conroy, Rockhill, Woodford (First Anniversary)
Altar Society: (Apr) Brid McNamara & Kitty Moroney
St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun
Wed. 9.15am Thur. 9.15am Sun . 11am
Sunday April 26th 11am Richard Lyons, London & formerly Quansboro
& his brother Brendan & DFM.
Sunday May 3rd 11am Michael Quinn, Shragh
PJ & Sean Ryan, Gurteeny
Thomas & Margaret Martin, Gurteeny
Altar Society Team 4 Mary Jo Hanley.
RIP:
Sean Garvey, Ontario Canada & formerly Coose.
Naoise Larkin, Abbey, brother of Lily Hayes, Powers Cross.
Offertory: Sat/Sun.18th/19th April €638.25 Thanks for your continued financial support of Woodford/Looscaun Parish. Thanks to all who use the Parish Envelope Box in making financial contributions to the Parish. New Boxes for 2026 have been issued to those who use the Parish Envelope System and the new boxes are available in Woodford Church for the Woodford area and in Looscaun Church for the Looscaun area. If you do not have a Box issued in your name and wish to receive a box, please ask Fr. Kieran and an Envelope Box can be issued for you. You can also financially contribute to Woodford/Looscaun Parish by online banking by following the link on the Clonfert & Galway Diocesan website https://www.idonate.ie/donate/cause/clonfertdiocese or by paying directly to the Woodford/Looscaun Parish Account in the Bank of Ireland, Portumna Sort Code: 903947 Account Number 26884326, by using online banking IBAN: IE23BOFI 903947 26884326. Thanks to all who contribute to the Parish by paying directly to the Parish Bank Account or by using online banking. Every little helps and thanks to all who by their generosity have supported Woodford/Looscaun Parish over the years and continue to do so. Mile Buiochas
Mass will be available on 105.0FM locally, on Parish Facebook Page & Church Webcam
Link for St. John the Baptist Church Woodford www.churchmedia.tv/stjohnbaptist
Link for St. Brendans Church, Looscaun www.churchmedia.tv/stbrendans
Diocese of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026, led by Bishop Michael Duignan departing from Shannon 29 June for 5 nights. Further enquiries contact Society Travel, Ballinasloe 090 9645350 or Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410 800.
Pro Life Rally this Bank Holiday Monday 4th May in Dublin at 2pm from Newman University Church St Stephens Green to Leinster House. Free Bus from Knocknacarra, Galway Cathedral, Renmore, Oranmore and Ballinasloe Teresa 0877514387
Or Imelda 0868847745
Thanks to Woodford Heritage Centre for printing the newsletter
First Friday Calls will be on Friday May 3rd beginning at 11am If you would like a call or know someone who would appreciate a call, please contact Fr Kieran on 090-9749100.
Clonfert May Devotions beginning Friday May 1st. at 7.30pm More details on the Clonfert & Galway Diocesan website and on the Eyrecourt Clonfert & Meelick Facebook Page.
Interested in becoming a priest in the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora? –come and find out more about Diocesan Priesthood at our Vocations Afternoon on Sunday May 10th, 2026. For more information contact Fr Ian on 087 2048497 or email at: priesthood@clonfertgalway.ie “
Trócaire – Thank you for your support of those in need through this worthy charity. Ways to donate include using the Trócaire box or envelope or online at trocaire.ie
A Youth 2000 day retreat takes place on April 25 at Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo. Youth 2000 provides an opportunity for young people (16-35) to develop their relationship with God, learn more about the Catholic faith &; meet other young people through a structured retreat programme. Talks, testimonies & games. Donation only. Check out Youth2000.ie to register or contact connaught@youth2000.ie for more information
Priests Easter Collection Thank you for your contributions to this special collection that supports the payment of your Priest. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Calling Young Adults to Join the 2026 Pilgrimage to Lourdes Between the ages of 18 and 25? Interested in joining the Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 as a member of pilgrimage staff? Become part of the vibrant team assisting pilgrims who otherwise would not be able to travel. For those who have taken part in the past it has been an unforgettable and enriching experience. This year’s pilgrimage takes place from 29 June to 4 July. For further information, staff rates, and application forms contact Darina, mob. 085 2288043, email dmccarthy@clonfertgalway.ie, or contact your local parish priest.
Join this year’s Young Adult Camino Pilgrimage (ages 18–35), 11th–20th July 2026. Walk the final 100km from Sarria to Santiago with Bishop Michael Duignan. Step out in faith and experience the grace of the Camino. Includes flights, accommodation and visit to Finisterre Contact youthpilgrimage@clonfertgalway.ie
Tommie Larkins Lotto results for the 20th of April 2026 – 9,14,23,26.
No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners: Eamon O Grady.
This week’s lotto jackpot is € 2300. Buy tickets online or in local shops/pubs
Tea dance in aid of Galway hospice in Treacy’s Killinor on Sat 25th April. Music by Kieran Donohoe. Admi €10. Refreshments served. Doors 9pm, music starts at 10pm.
Larry’s Vintage Memorial Run – 10th Anniversary Memorial Run Sunday 3rd May. Motorbikes, Cars, Tractors and Trucks all welcome. Registration starts at 12 noon at Pallas Karting. €25 per vehicle. Run starts at 2 p.m. Join us afterwards at the Cross Bar Duniry for Refreshments, Music and Raffle. All proceeds go towards ‘Together for Alfie & Jacob
DAB Radio: Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) will be available in the Woodford/Looscaun area from the end of April. Test Transmissions are taking place at the moment on Block 10D (215.072 MHz) from Keeper Hill Co. Tipperary and from a network of 8 other transmitters serving the Midlands, South and West of Ireland Bauer Media Ireland, owners of Today FM, Newstalk, Spin and ONIC who own FM104, Q102, Cork 96FM, C103 & Limerick’s Live 95 are running this service as a trial for DAB in Ireland. Up to 20 stations will be available including Radio Maria & Spirit Radio and stations from Bauer and Onic. Cars from 2021 & older imported cars from the UK may have a DAB Radio fitted. You may also have a DAB radio in your home. So you can press the DAB button on your radio and enjoy listening to the extra radio stations on DAB. Details on www.failtedab.ie Fr. Kieran O’Rourke, T. 090 9749100, M. 087 2997956,* E. woodfordlooscaun@clonfertdiocese.ie
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