“Christ is alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world, and everything he touches becomes young, new, full of life. The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” –…
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Welcome to the Athboy Parish Website
We hope that you find this website informative and useful but also enriching spiritually through our prayer space.
Our parish is dedicated to St. James from the earliest times. St. James, a fisherman, was one of the first apostles, is the patron saint of pilgrims. He is represented in a magnificent stained glass window in St. James’ Church, Athboy with his staff, water jug, and satchel. His symbol a cockle shell is pinned to his cloak. In his hands is a representation of our church as he raises it up to God.
We are all on many different roads and paths to the Lord. We pray through the intercession of St James.
Mass Times
Weekday Masses
| Weekday Masses week beg 20th Jan |
Wed, Thursday & Friday 9.30am Saturday 10am Vigil 6.15pm Confessions: Saturday 5.45pm Adoration of the Eucharist: every Thursday in Rathcairn Church, 7-9pm, every Friday in Athboy Church, after 9.30am Mass. New adorers always welcome. |
St. James' Church, Athboy
| Saturday Vigil | 6:15pm |
| Sunday | 11.30am |
| Confessions (Saturday) | 5.45pm |
| Baptisms (Sunday) |
After the 11.30am Mass. Baptismal meeting once a month. |
Weekly Notices
Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
“Jesus is anointed with the Spirit and his power. He is proclaimed Messiah. He now goes about doing good, working the signs that make him known as the Servant of God. He is the one who brings good news to the poor and tells of salvation. Through our Baptism each one of us is ordered…
The Epiphany of the Lord: 6th January
The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men from the east, together with his Baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives…
Wednesday 1st January, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God & World Day of Peace
Mass at 11am in Athboy.
May the Blessings of the Christmas Season bring you joy and hope and may 2025 bring peace to our world. Happy New Year to all!…
Christmas Blessings
Welcome home to all who have travelled to be with their loved ones during this holy season, we hope you enjoy your time with family and…