Notices

Catholic Schools Week 2024

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takes place from 21st – 27th January with the theme of “Catholic Schools – Communities of Service.”

Christian service puts…

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th – 25th January

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The chosen theme for 2024 is ‘You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’ (Lk 10:27).

Canon Paul Bogle and the congregation of St James Church of Ireland in Athboy, invite us to join them on Friday 19th January at 7.30pm, to pray together for the intention of unity of Christians.  All are…

Confirmation

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Bishop Deenihan will administer the sacrament on Thursday 8th February at 3pm in Athboy Church.

Ceremony of Light for the Confirmation candidates and their parents on Wednesday 31st January at 7.30pm.

The Epiphany of the Lord

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Saturday 6th January, Holyday of Obligation. 

On this feast Jesus is revealed as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the World.  We celebrate the adoration of Jesus by the Wise Men (Magi) from the East who represent the pagan religions of neighbouring territories.

Mass on Saturday at 10am.

New Year Blessings

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“The eyes and the hearts of Christians throughout the world turn to Bethlehem; in these days, it is a place of sorrow and silence, yet it was there that the long-awaited message was first proclaimed: “To you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord” (Lk 2:11). Those…

Christmas Blessings

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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 friends and wish you a Peaceful and Blessed Christmas.  A special welcome to people spending their first Christmas in the parish, we hope you feel welcome in your new…

Christmas Schedule

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Saturday 23rd December

10am & Vigil Mass 6.15pm Athboy

Sunday 24th December – Christmas Eve

9am Rathmore, 10.15 Rathcairn, 11.30am Athboy

Vigil for Christmas 6pm & 8pm Athboy

Monday 25th December – Christmas Day

9am Rathmore, 10.15 Rathcairn, 11.30am Athboy

Confessions for Christmas

Advent Penitential Service after Vigil & 11.30am Mass in Athboy next weekend,…

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

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Friday 8th December

We celebrate Mary, who from the first instant of her existence in the womb of her mother Anne, was “by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, preserved free from all stain of original sin.”

Holy Day…

CHRISTMAS TRIDUUM OF MASSES

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will be offered on 26, 27 & 28th December, cards are available in the sacristy or from Parochial House.

This year’s Mass Triduum card features pictures of the crib in Athboy Church and the star in the Church of the Nativity Bethlehem read more

PARISH OFFICE & PASTORAL CENTRE

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The floor plan of our new Parish Office and Pastoral Centre can be viewed here  Parish Office & Pastoral Centre Plan.