Christmas Message from Bishop Tom Deenihan
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Bishop Tom Deenihan has written a message for Christmas 2020.
You can read it here Christmas Message 2020
Notices
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
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Tuesday 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.” Vigil Mass…
Covid Restrictions
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Level 3 restrictions now permit celebrating weekday and Sunday Mass with a congregation. All Masses are celebrated in Athboy Church because of its capacity for social distancing. Please wear a face covering when coming to Mass. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, please observe the following:
When coming to Mass please ….
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Remembering our loved ones who have died
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On this Wednesday evening November 25th at 7.30pm, Fr Padraig will lead the annual Remembrance Ceremony for parishioners who have died during the past year.
The ceremony will take place online due to restrictions.
Please let family members who live outside the parish know they can watch the ceremony on the parish facebook page or…
Athboy Parish List of the Dead
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November begins next Sunday on the feast day of All Saints, on Monday 2nd we commemorate All Souls. November is a month of prayer and remembrance, particularly for those who have died during the previous year. We visit the church and cemetery to pray for our dead.
This November, our remembering is especially poignant. We…
Mass on our Website and Facebook
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Current Government restrictions prohibit indoor gatherings which include weekday and Sunday Eucharist.
- Fr Padraig will celebrate Mass each day in the Parochial House Oratory and you can watch it here on our website or clicking on the parish facebook page which can be accessed at www.athboyparish.ie
- Athboy Church remains open for private prayer.
- We…
Suspension of Masses – Level 3
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Government restrictions at Level 3 prohibit indoor gatherings which include the weekday and Sunday Eucharist.
- Baptisms must be postponed at level three as gatherings other than weddings or funerals are not permitted in church or indoors.
- Fr Padraig will celebrate Mass in the Parochial House Oratory and in the coming days will explore transmission options…
Receiving Holy Communion for the first time
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and well. Thank you to all of you who have been attending weekday or Sunday Mass with your child since June.
Public health restrictions have relaxed a little but not as much as we would have hoped for, however, we will proceed on…
Welcome Back – Fáilte ar ais…
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As we return to our church this weekend, please be patient and mindful of others. Things have changed since our last Sunday together on 8th March… Thank you to all who attended Mass during the week and to the volunteers who help clean and prepare the church for Mass. Your help, suggestions and feedback are…
Receiving Holy Communion for the First Time
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We are happy to begin planning for this important moment in the lives of the children with ceremonies on Saturday 29th August in Athboy, Rathcairn & Rathmore.
Further details will be available next week.