MASS INTENTIONS

Sat Vigil: Timothy & Kathy Mai Dillon                                                 Sun 9am: Christopher & Mary Duignan

Sun 11.30am: Andy Cullen                                                                Sat Vigil: Michael, Elizabeth & Kathy Brogan

Sun 9am: Margaret Collins & Dec’d Family                                          Sun 11.30am: John & Kate Fagan                                     

WEEKDAY MASSES: Masses on Mon at 8am, Tues at 7.30pm, Wed at 9.30am, Thurs at 7.30pm, Fri at 9.30am & Sat at 10am.

ADORATION: takes place on Friday after Mass and continues throughout day until late.

BAPTISMAL MEETING: Next Baptismal meeting is on Wednesday October 6th at 8pm in the Old Darnley Lodge Hotel.

Bookings for Baptisms at this meeting.

COLLECTIONS: Athboy: €938 Rathmore: €175 Rathcairn: €210 Thank you for your generosity.

APPEAL FOR PAKISTAN: Donations can be left in the box at the back of the Church or direct to Trocaire, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.

FEASTDAYS: Mon Sept 6^th – Margaret Birmingham, martyred Dublin 1584. Wed Sept 8^th – Birthday of Our Lady. Thurs Sept 9^th - St. Ciaran, St. Peter Claver.   

MINISTERS OF THE WORD for next weekend Masses are: Vigil: Sr. Carmel 11.30am: Nancy Dardis

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST for next weekends’ Masses are: Vigil: Deirdre Mc Anarney, Betty Beirne, Kathleen Nee, Frank Holland & Sr. Carmel.11.30am: Frances Walsh, Nellie Lavelle, Rose Leavy, Paul Farrell & Don O’Doherty.

DATES FOR 2011: Confirmation for all schools in the parish on Friday Feb 18^th at 11am.First Communion: in Athboy on Sat 11^th June at 10am & Rathmore on Sunday 12^th June at 9am.

Cemetery Devotions: Rathmore Sunday June 19^th at 3pm. Hill of Ward on Friday 24^th June at 8pm. Athboy – Sunday 26^th June, Old St. James’ at 2pm & St. James’ at 3pm.  Abbey Cemetery on Wed 10^th Aug at 7.30pm Parish Mission: 22nd – 28^th Oct.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE to Knock takes place on Sunday September 12^th. Chief Celebrant will be Bishop John Mc Areavey, Bishop of Dromore with Ms Breda O’Brien as keynote speaker and guest singers Dana & Michael English.

COURSE IN MINISTRY & EVANGELISATION is being offered in the diocese during the coming year. It is a one year course commencing this October and ends in July 2011. Info and registration forms from Fr. Seamus Heaney PP, Parochial House, Delvin 044/9664127 or Geraldine Fallon, Balrath South, Delvin 044/9664016.

JOB SEEKER TRAINING PROGARMMES:Meath Partnership are currently organising fulltime training courses for people who have been unemployed for more than three consecutive months and are receiving jobseekers payment. Courses run for duration of 20 weeks in Kells. Info from Sarah or Ella at 046/9280790 or www.meathpartnership.ie

RETIREMENT CLUB: meeting on Thursday next at 8pm in St. James’ Hall.

FOUND:  A Gold Bracelet and Door Key on Saturday night in the Church grounds. Details from the Sacristy.

EIGSE UI GHRAMHNAIGH:  10^TH, 11^TH & 12^TH Sept in Athboy. Traditional concert on Friday night. Traditional music, song and dance workshops all day Sat and jigs on the Green on Sunday. Info: www.athbui.com or 087/2962320 or 087/2600127.

ICA: Athboy Guild meeting on Mon Sept 6^th in St. James’ Hall (kitchen) at 8pm. New members most welcome.

EVENING CLASSES: Enrolment for evening classes at Boyne Community School, Trim daily from Thursday Sept 2^nd 12-1 & 4-5pm. Info: 046/9438000 www.boyneadulteducation.com