OCTAVE OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: takes place each year 18th – 25th January. We pray for unity among all Christian Churches in the world and we remember in prayer those who suffer for following Christ. A Prayer Service for Christian Unity takes place on Thursday 24th January in the Community School at 8pm.

The February Baptism Meeting for parents who wish to have their babies baptised takes place on Tuesday February 5th in the sacristy of St. James' Church following the 7.30pm evening Mass. For more details and to book a place please ring the Parochial House 046 9432184.

Confirmation takes place on Friday 15th February is St. James' Church, Athboy at 11am.

Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time takes place is St James' Church, Athboy on Saturday 25th May at 10am.

Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time takes place in St Lawrence's Church Rathmore on Sunday 26th May at 9am.

Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time takes place on Sunday May 26th at 10.15am in Rathcairn Church.