Notices

Meetings for Parents

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Preparation for the celebration of the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation with children in our parish schools begins in September:

Meeting for parents of children receiving Holy Communion, 8pm Tuesday 8th September in Athboy Church.

Meeting for parents of children for Confirmation on 8pm, Wednesday 9th September, Athboy Church.

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Parish Finances

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We are preparing new boxes of envelopes for distribution in the parish. Thank you for your financial support during the year, it helps us to maintain the three churches in our parish.

If you don’t already contribute but would be willing to start using a Weekly Envelope, or set up a Standing Order, please contact…

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Season of Creation

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each year, from 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world unite in this special season of prayer and action to care for our…

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Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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next Saturday 15th August, a holyday.

Vigil Mass Friday 7.30pm,

Saturday Mass at 10am.

“The Assumption of Mary honours the fullness of blessedness that was her destiny, the glorification of her immaculate soul and virginal body that completely conformed her to the risen Christ.”                                                                 –  Marialis Cultus

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Relic of St Oliver Plunkett

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will be present in Athboy Church for 11.30am Mass on Sunday 26th  July for veneration and blessing.

St Oliver was born in Loughcrew, Oldcastle.…

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Feast of St James

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Saturday, 25th July is the feast of St James the Apostle, patron of our parish. James, brother of John the Evangelist. He was a fisherman when he was called by Jesus. He is believed…

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Cemetery Devotions

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Thank you to everyone who attended cemetery prayers in Rathmore, Hill of Ward and in the cemeteries in Athboy.  Thank…

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A Day for Life

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Today  Sunday 21st June is Day for Life.

“The humanity of the unborn child”

Every year our Day…

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Holy Communion for the First Time

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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.

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Vocations Sunday

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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…

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