Notices

Enrolment Ceremonies for First Holy Communion

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The enrolment ceremony for the boys and girls who are making their First Holy Communion this year takes place at all Masses on Sunday April 29th.
First Holy Communion takes place on the feast of Corpus Christi Sunday June 3rd at 9am in Rathmore and at 10.15am in Rathcairn.
First Holy Communion takes…

Athboy Community School Mass

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The Vigil Mass on Saturday evening next April 14th at 6.15pm will be celebrated by Bishop Smith in recognition and appreciation of the contribution of the Sisters of Mercy as Joint Trustees of Athboy Community School.
The Sisters of Mercy are handing over their trusteeship to the Diocese of Meath.

The trustees of Athboy…

Holy Week Ceremonies

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Holy Thursday March 29th:   Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm. Adoration at the Altar of Repose.

Good Friday March 30th:       Stations of the Cross at 3pm . Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm.
Adoration at the Altar of Repose all day until the ceremony at 7.30pm.

Holy Saturday March…

Cemetery Devotions

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Cemetery Devotions take place in June:

on Sunday 17th June in Rathmore at 3pm

on Sunday 24th June in Athboy at 3pm, Old St James’ at 2pm

on Friday 22nd June on the Hill of Ward at 7.30pm.

Devotions in the Abbey in Rathmore on Friday August 10th at 7.30pm.

St. Patrick’s Day – Saturday 17th March

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Mass on St. Patrick’s Day is as follows:

Vigil on Friday evening at 7.30pm,

Masses on Saturday March 17th at the usual Sunday times-
9am in Rathmore, 10.15am in Rathcairn and 11.30am in Athboy.

St. Patrick’s Day is a Holy Day of Obligation and a special day of Prayer for Emigrants.

 

 

Bingo

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Due to adverse weather conditions the Bingo which was to take place on Sunday March 4th has been cancelled.

World Meeting of Families Parish Programme

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Our parish programme in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in August continues at 8pm on Tuesday March 6th  in the Adoration Room, St James’ Church, Athboy following the 7.30pm Mass.
Entitled “Let’s Talk Family! Let’s Be Family!”, it is a 6-week programme for Lent and is a discussion and reflection on family…

Parish Bulletin

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Due to changes in printing arrangements, items for the bulletin must be in by 12 noon on Thursday by email or by letter to the Parish Office.

Our email address is athboyensis@gmail.com

All notices must include a name and phone number for verification purposes.

 

Celebration of the Sacraments – Confirmation & First Penance

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At all Masses this weekend we welcome the children who are making their First Holy Communion together with their parents and families.
They will read the Prayers of the Faithful and participate in the Offertory procession.

They also will make their First Penance this week – in Athboy on Monday evening at 7pm, on…

Lenten Retreat for Young Adults

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“Christ emptied himself taking the form of a servant”

A Lenten Retreat for Young Adults (18-40) will take place on Sat 24th Feb in Dalgan Ppark, Navan from 9.30am to 5pm.
A day of prayer to help you discern your path in life, in choosing one’s path, it is good to invite God in.