Woodford/Looscaun Parish Newsletter
Portumna Faith Community Area
2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) April 12th 2026
St John the Baptist Church, Woodford.
Mon. 9.15am Tue. 11am Thur. 9.15am Sat.7pm
Easter Saturday Apr. 11th 7pm John Quinn, Cappa (20th Anv)
Mary Wisdom,(nee O’Halloran)
Tuesday April 14th 11am Teresa Banham, Loughrea (First Anniversary)
Saturday Apr. 18th 7pm Una Broderick, (nee Gaffey) Rockhill (Anv)
Altar Society: (Mar) Celia Cox & Family (Apr) Brid McNamara & Kitty Moroney
St. Brendan’s Church, Looscaun
Wed. 9.15am Fri.8pm Sun . 11am
2nd Sun of Easter Apr. 12th 11am Gene Tully, Rossmore (1st Anv)
& Baby Darragh Whyte, Gurteeny (1st Anv)
Michael & Kathleen Conway, Douras.
Hannah(9th Anv) & Larry D’Arcy, Coose
Sunday April 19th 11am Willie Flanagan, Clonoon (Anv)
Gerard Donoghue, Slaughty (Anv) & his brother Mike
& their parents Josie & Mary & DFM,Slaughty
Mike Sullivan(20th Anv) & his wife Marian, Clonmoylan
& his parents Den & Tessie & brothers Billy, Jimmy
& Gerard & Grandparents & DFM.
Altar Society Team 3 Betty Whelan & Maura Tully
RIP: Offertory: Sat/Sun.28th/29th Mar. €831.70 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.
Thanks to Woodford Heritage Centre for printing the newsletter
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 – The annual collection for Trócaire will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. 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
The Relics of St Thérese & Her Parents St Louís &; St Zelie Martín will visit St Brendan’s Cathedral Loughrea on Saturday 18 th & Sunday 19 th April. Veneration will take place, – Saturday 11am Mass and will remain in the Cathedral until after 8pm Mass. Sunday 10am Mass and will remain in the Cathedral until after 12pm Mass. The relic will leave at 3.30pm.
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
Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated in the Carmelite Abbey, Loughrea on Sunday, April 12th at 2.30p.m.
Tommie Larkins Lotto results for the 6th of April 2026 – 9,10,21,32.
No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners: Des Forde, Thomas Leonard.
This week’s lotto jackpot is € 2100. Buy tickets online or in local shops/pubs.
Davitts 50/50 draw.: Congratulations to Kevin Kennedy, Abbey,winner of €450 in last weeks draw. Next draw takes place on Monday 20th April. Tickets available in local shops/pubs
Thank you to all for supporting Galway Hospice through your Coffee Morning 2026 held in memory of Nuala Bruton , RIP. On behalf of Galway Hospice, thanks to all who contributed to the fundraising that helped to raise a wonderful €3,290 for Galway Hospice.
East Galway Speakers meeting, Mon 13th Apr, Conworks, Loughrea, H62 VN56, 8 pm and online via Zoom. For further information http://www.eastgalwayspeakers.com or email ccollins.toastmaster@gmail.com for Zoom link.
Fr. Kieran O’Rourke, T. 090 9749100, M. 087 2997956,* E. woodfordlooscaun@clonfertdiocese.ie
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