As we approach the start of our annual prayers in the cemeteries of the parish, a renewed thank you…
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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 15th June |
Monday 8am, Tuesday 7.30pm 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. |
Weekly Notices
Holy Communion for the First Time
Congratulations to the 42 girls and boys in Athboy and 19 girls and boys in Rathcairn who received Holy Communion for the First Time this weekend.
Thank you to their teachers in school, families at home and to our parish community for helping and supporting them in preparing for this happy occasion.
Vocations Sunday
Today, Sunday 26th April we pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life.
Our diocese six students studying for priesthood, please keep them in your prayers as they discern their calling.
Pope Leo XIV speaks to newly ordained priests….
“What I have to say…
Easter Blessings
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Holy Week 2026
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