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Reflection

It is ourselves, risen with Christ,
who must bring him into the streets of the world

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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 beg 20th April Monday 8am, Tuesday 7.30pm
Wed, Thursday & Friday 9.30am
Saturday 10am, Vigil 6.15pm

Confessions: 5.45pm on Saturdays before the Vigil Mass in Athboy
Adoration every Friday after 9.30am Mass & every Thursday in Rathcairn Church 7-9pm.
New adorners alway 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.

Church of St. Lawrence, Rathmore

Sunday 9:00am
(or at 2pm if a funeral Mass)

St. Patrick's Church, Rathcairn

Sunday 10:15am
(or at 2pm if a funeral Mass)

Upcoming Events

Weekly Notices

Vocations Sunday

Sunday 26th April is Vocations Sunday and we pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life.

“If you feel called to be a priest, open your heart to Jesus, follow the Lord and do not be afraid.”

Vocations Director: Fr Tony Gonoude Phone: 044 9373923

Website: https://www.meathvocations.com/

Facebook Page: https:https://www.facebook.com/DioceseOfMeathVocations/            

Easter Blessings

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Holy Week 2026

“During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth.”  The Easter Triduum begins on Holy Thursday with…

Holy Places Collection on Good Friday

Bishop Deenihan has asked us to remember the people of the Holy Land on Good Friday and to support them with a collection

“As Holy Week approaches, our hearts and…

Trócaire

The family on the Trócaire box this year are involved in the ‘Climate Just Communities’ a Trócaire partner in Rwanda. The CJC is run by local partners and empowers marginalised…

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