As we return to our church this week, things are a little different for everyone. We will need time to adjust and get used to new ways so please be patient and mindful of others. For now and because of its larger capacity, Mass will be celebrated in Athboy Church only. As social distancing restrictions…
Fáilte
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
| For the week beg June 29th | 8am on Monday, 7.30pm Tuesday & Friday, 9.30am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am Saturday |
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. |
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Weekly Notices
Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time
We are happy to begin planning for this important moment in the lives of the children with ceremonies on Saturday 29th August in Athboy, Rathcairn & Rathmore.
Further details will be available next week.
Easter Greetings
Easter Greetings: wishing all our parishioners in Athboy, Rathmore & Rathcairn at home or away from home this Easter, every grace and blessing. May the Risen Lord Jesus bring joy and light to all as we pray for our loved ones and for one another during this Easter season.
A webcam system has been set…
Prayers during the COVID 19 crisis
We remember at this time to pray more intensely for each other and especially for those who have succumbed to the illness.
We should pray also for those in the frontlines – especially doctors, nurses and medical staff and other carers, including clergy – that the Lord will protect them as they place their own…
CoVid-19 and Suspension of Masses
The suspension of all public Masses in our diocese because of COVID-19 Coronavirus, will continue for the foreseeable future. In the current emergency situation, all are dispensed from the obligation to physically attend Sunday Mass.
Our church remains open for people to pray privately in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. When visiting the church,…