First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent
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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.
| Weekday Masses beg Dec 4th |
Monday 8am Tuesday 7pm Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am Friday (Holyday) 10am & 7.30pm Saturday: 10am & Vigil 6.15pm CONFESSIONS: Saturday 5.45pm |
| Saturday Vigil | 6:15pm |
| Sunday | 11.30am |
| Confessions (Saturday) | 5.45pm |
| Baptisms (Sunday) |
After the 11.30am Mass. Baptismal meeting once a month. |
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…
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 
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The floor plan of our new Parish Office and Pastoral Centre can be viewed here Parish Office & Pastoral Centre Plan.
Last week, priests from the 69 parishes of our Diocese assembled in Cavan to begin a process of reflection on the future of priestly ministry and pastoral life in parishes in the Diocese of Meath.
During this assembly, new models of parish life, possible collaborations among parishes, the provision of sacraments, personnel and resources, faith…
The parish is currently preparing and distributing Tax Reclaim Forms to parishioners who contributed €250 or more to parish funds during 2022, via standing order, weekly envelope or annual contribution. Athboy Parish is a registered charity and can apply to the Revenue Commissioner for a rebate on contributions from parishioners who pay income tax. If…
