Monday 6th January, a Holyday of obligation.
Jesus is revealed to the world as its new-born Saviour.
We celebrate the adoration of Jesus by the wise men from the East, as they present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
“To offer gold is to proclaim Christ’s kingship, to offer incense…
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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
| For the week beg Jan 20th | Mon 8am, Tues 7.30pm, Wed & Fri 9.30am, Sat 10am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday after morning Mass till late. The Side Door of the Church will be open during the week. The main door of the Church will remain closed. |
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
Prayer Service for Week of Christian Unity
January 24 @ 7:30 pm
February Baptism Meeting
February 4 @ 7:30 pm
Confirmation Day
February 7 @ 3:00 pm
Holy Communion for the First Time – Athboy
May 23 @ 10:00 am
Holy Communion for the First Time – Rathmore
May 24 @ 9:00 am
Weekly Notices
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
January 3, 2020
Christmas 2019
December 24, 2019
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 in Athboy, Rathmore & Rathcairn and wish you a Peaceful and Blessed Christmas.
A special welcome to people spending their first Christmas in the parish, we hope…
Masses for Christmas Day
December 20, 2019
We look forward to welcoming Jesus on Christmas night in the presence of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the angels.
We welcome our King and Saviour.
Masses on Christmas Day
7pm & 10pm Christmas Eve
9am Rathmore
10.15am Rathcairn
11.30am Athboy
Christmas Triduum of Masses
December 6, 2019
will be offered on 24, 25 & 26th December.
Cards are available to be signed in the sacristy after Mass or from the Parochial House.
Commemoration of All Souls – Sat 2nd Nov
October 25, 2019
“From the very earliest days, Christianity has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead; and “because it is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins” (Mac 12,46) she offers suffrages for them.
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