Woodford/Looscaun Parish Newsletter
Portumna Faith Community Area
Corpus Christi Sunday June 7th 2026
St John the Baptist Church, Woodford.
Mon. 9.15am Wed. 9.15am Fri. 9.15am Sat. 7pm
Saturday June 6th 7pm Elizabeth McCabe & Sr. Georgina McCabe, Woodford & DFM
Saturday June 13th 7pm Tommie Mahon, Cappa (Anniv)
Altar Society: (May) Mary Gorman & Wiltrude Duell
(June) Bernadette Larkin and Geraldine Lyons
St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun
Tue. 9.15am Thur. 9.15am Sun .11am
Sunday June 7th 11am First Holy Communion.
Gerry Gorman, Derryoober & DFM
Friday June 12th 8pm Matt & Maisie Lyons & DFM, Clonoon.
Sunday June 14th 11am Mass for the People of the Parish.
Altar Society Team 1 Mary Walsh
RIP: Garry Murray, Kilnadeema & formerly Cappacon, Kylebrack.
Dates to Note: First Holy Communion on Sunday June 7th in St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun at 11am.
Blessed Sacrament Procession will take place after 11am Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Woodford on Sunday July 5th
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.
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.
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
First Friday Calls for June on Thursday next June 11th beginning at 11am. If you wish to receive a call or know someone who would appreciate a call, please contact Fr. Kieran on 090-9749100
Cemetery Masses: Gortaganna Wed. Jul. 1st Douras Thur Jul. 2nd Woodford Fri. Jul 3rd
Invitation to 5 th & 6 th Class Pupils: Please visit www.creideamh.ie/invitation with your parent / guardian, teacher and friends and decide if you would like to before a Young Pioneer on 10 th June.
Clonfert Diocese Annual Pioneer Mass in honour of the Sacred Heart, including opportunity to take / renew Junior and Senior Pioneer Pledges, will take place in St. Michaels Church, Ballinasloe, on Wednesday 10 th June @ 7.30 pm. All welcome.
Would you like your petition/thanksgiving intention to be brought to Lourdes and offered up at the sanctuary there? Petition envelopes for this purpose are available in the church, along with a small donation envelope. Your petition will travel to Lourdes at the end of June with a member of the pilgrimage team.
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
Irish Workhouse Centre Portumna Fundraiser on Friday 19th June 8pm
Mike Denver & Band in Concert with guest artist Éabha McMahon
To support the renovation of the Workhouse Dining Hall/Chapel.
TICKETS online irishworkhousecentre.ie or from the Workhouse.
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 1st of June 2026 – 15,19,21,32.
No Jackpot winner.No Match 3 winner. Donation to Woodford Playground
This week’s lotto jackpot is € 2900. Buy tickets online or in local shops/pubs.
Davitts 50/50 draw.: Congratulations to PJ Molloy, Tynagh,winner of €566 in last weeks draw. Next draw takes place on Monday 15th June. Tickets available in local shops/pubs or online at www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Davitts_Camogie _Club/TicketSales
Fr Pat Conroy’s Ruby Jubilee Mass, Celebrating 40 years We, the pastoral council in Ballinakill/Derrybrien would like to warmly invite you to join us for a special Mass celebrating Fr Pat’s Ruby Jubilee and giving thanks for his 40 years of faithful priestly service. The Mass will take place on Monday the 8th June at 8pm in Ballinakill Church. A cup of tea and a sandwich will be served in the hall afterwards. We want to encourage everyone to come along and help us mark this wonderful occasion and show our appreciation. The Mass will be available on our webcam for those that cannot make it, https://churchmedia.tv/ballinakill
If you are a male carer, or you know of one, who would like, or needs to take a bit of time to recharge, join Galway Rural Development and Family Carers Ireland for a FREE Male Carers wellness event in the Raheen Woods Hotel on Thursday, 18th June from 11 am to 2 pm. This will be a chance to try out some activities, enjoy a light lunch and connect with other carers. There is also a FREE gym and pool pass to Tranquillity Leisure and Spa, and a goody bag for all attendees.To book your FREE place, email galwaycs@familycarers.ie
Corpus Christi Procession 2026 The annual Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession will take place on Sunday 7th June 2026, beginning with 3:00pm Mass in the Franciscan Abbey, Galway. The procession will continue after Mass to the Poor Clare Monastery for Benediction. Presider: Bishop Michael Duignan All are welcome.Fr. Kieran O’Rourke, T. 090 9749100, M. 087 2997956,* E. woodfordlooscaun@clonfertdiocese.ie
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