Below is the text of the statement Bishop Deenihan has released regarding the Confirmation ceremonies:
Statement on the cancellation by Government of First Holy Communion and Confirmation Ceremonies
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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 |
Mon 8am, Tues 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9.30am, Sat 10am. Confessions: Saturday 5.45pm |
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
Cemetery Devotions 2021
Traditionally June is the month when we would gather to bless and pray at the graves in Athboy and Rathmore cemeteries.
Restrictions we cannot gather this month, however if it is possible to do so later in the summer or autumn we will revisit the matter.
A sincere word of thanks to all who keep…
Confirmation
Bishop Deenihan will celebrate Confirmation in our parish on Thursday 15th July.
Because of public health…
Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time
Holy Communion ceremonies for all three parish schools will take place on Saturday 28th August if public health restrictions permit. Times and more details to follow.
Returning to Mass
We look forward to returning to celebrating the Eucharist together again in our church from Monday 10th May. Over four months have passed since we were last permitted to gather and pray in our church as a community.
All Masses will be celebrated in Athboy Church because of its capacity for social distancing. It…