Woodford/Looscaun Parish Newsletter
Portumna Faith Community Area
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26th 2026
St John the Baptist Church, Woodford.
Mon.9.15am Wed. 9.15am Fri.9.15am Sun. 11am
Sunday July 26th 11am Veronica Torpey (12th Anv) Woodview
& May & Pake Torpey & DFM, Derrygoolin.
Sunday August 2nd 11am Josephine & Tom Tuohy, Coose & their daughter Mary
& granddaughter Rosemary Tuohy & grandson John Tummon
Altar Society: (July) Maura Cooney and Jackie Hickey (Aug) Celia Cox & family
St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun
Tue. 9.15am Thur. 9.15am Sat. 7pm
Saturday July 25th 7pm Michael & Connie Gorman, Derryoober.
Saturday August 1st 7pm Pat Page, Coose North (1st Anv)
Altar Society Team 4 Mary Jo Hanley
Thanks to all who use the Parish Envelope Box in making financial contributions to the Parish. 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.
OFFERTORY Collection for Sat./Sun.July 18th/19th is 232.850 euro
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
Thanks to Woodford Heritage Centre for printing the newsletter
“Perhaps there is no better time than now to become a priest”
“If you ever felt that being a priest is something that you might do – something that you are interested in – something that attracts you – then, perhaps, it is what you have been looking for. Perhaps, in that stirring, God is leading you to embark on a life changing adventure. Maybe it is time to explore it further. Perhaps there is no better time than now to become a priest.” -Bishop Michael
Interested in becoming a priest in the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora? – for more information contact Fr Ian on 087 2048497 or email at: priesthood@clonfertgalway.ie
RCIA 2026/2027 – Thinking of Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
is for adults who:
– have never been baptised
– belong to another Christian tradition
– are baptised Catholics but haven’t received confirmation or Eucharist
The journey begins this autumn. To find out more, contact the parish or email rcia@anghailil.ie
Mass at St. Ann’s Well, Rostullis on Friday August 14th at 8pm
Cemetery Masses Doon on Wednesday 29th July, at 7pm, Clonfert Cemetery Thursday 30th July at 7pm and Meelick Cemetery Friday 31st July at 7pm to coincide with the beginning of the Triduum in Meelick 31st July to 2nd August.
Triduum at St. Francis Church Meelick H53 H728 Friday 31st July, Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of August, Friday 31st July Mass at 7pm to include Cemetery Mass for Meelick
Saturday 1st August Mass at 7pm, Sunday 2nd August Mass at 7pm. Confessions prior to Mass visiting Franciscans On 2nd August or on another day, determined by the Ordinary for the convenience of the people, a plenary indulgence may be acquired in Parish Churches. The practices prescribed for the obtaining of the indulgence are a devout visit to the Church and the recitation there of the Our Father and the Creed, and in addition a sacramental confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Supreme
Pontiff. The indulgence may be acquired only once. The visit may be made from noon the previous day until midnight of the day itself.
Tommie Larkins Lotto results for the 13th of July 2026 -12-16-21-25. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winner:Cyril Farrell. This week’s lotto jackpot is € 3500. Buy tickets online or in local shops/pubs.
Davitts 50/50 draw.: Congratulations to Maria Murphy, Ballinakill,winner of €364 in last weeks draw. Next draw takes place on Monday 27th July. Tickets available in local shops/pubs or online at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Davitts_Camogie _Club/TicketSales
Woodford/looscaun Tractor Run on Sun. Aug. 2nd at 11.30am starting from Mercy College Woodford H62 N968. Entry 25euro per vehicle. Cars allowed on the day but strictly vintage only. Proceeds in aid of Patient Comfort Fund, Dialysis Merlin Park Hospital. Further information Anthony 086-6388722 Paul 087-288 5635 Mark 086 242 2730
National Synodal Pathway Update Preparations are continuing for the National Synodal Assembly, which will take place in October. Working groups from across the country are reflecting on the key priorities identified through the synodal process and helping to shape the next stage of the Church’s journey in Ireland. To learn more and view the latest video update from Fr Declan Hurley, Chairperson of the National Synodal Pathway, and Patricia Carroll, member of the National Synodal Pathway and Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Dublin, please scan the QR code or follow the link provided.
https://theway.ie/the-irish-synodal-pathway-progress-and-purpose
Thanks to all who supported the Church Gate Collection for Pro Life The amount raised was €335
Beginners Course in Theology – No Exams or Essays Beginning this September, Credenda is a part- time distance learning Beginners Course in Theology designed for adults who wish to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. No previous knowledge of theology is required, and there are no exams or essays. It combines personal study with guided sessions led by Dominican tutors. For further information and registration details, please visit www.dominicans.ie. The Cost is: €190 for the full course.
Portumna Town FC are having their Summer Camp on 10th, 11th & 12th Aug. 2.30PM-5.30PM AT Portumna Soccer Pitch Further info on 087-7708641.
Davitts 50/50 draw.: Congratulations to Betty Keon, Woodford,winner of €561 in last weeks draw. Next draw takes place on Monday 13th July. Tickets available in local shops/pubs or online at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Davitts_Camogie _Club/TicketSales
Tommie Larkins Lotto results for the 20th of July 2026 – 4,11,16,21.
No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners: Anne Rabbitte, Jason & Michelle Sheil, Mattie & Breda O’ Malley,David O’Connor. .
This week’s lotto jackpot is €3600. Buy tickets online or in local shops/pubs.
The Knock Youth Leadership Programme (Knock Shrine) is for adults interested in setting up or developing youth ministry initiatives in their parish. Participants will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to journey with young people, supporting them as they explore their faith in a safe and welcoming environment. Starting in September 2026 (application deadline July 31st). The programme is delivered in partnership with Youth Link and Redemptorist Youth Ministry (accredited by St. Marys
University, Belfast). For more information, please contact: youthministry@knockshrine.ie
Fr. Kieran O’Rourke, T. 090 9749100, M. 087 2997956,* E. woodfordlooscaun@clonfertdiocese.ie
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