Notices

Irish Bishops Statement on Gaza

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“As the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, we echo Pope Francis’ heartfelt appeal for a complete ceasefire in Gaza – ‘Enough, please! Let us all say it: enough…Stop!’ Stop the War!

In saying this, we join with many in our parishes, together with all people of goodwill, in demanding an immediate end to the daily…

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Celebrating the Sacrament of First Penance

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with the children of 2nd class in our parish schools this week:

Rathmore Tuesday 5th March at 2pm.

Rathcairn, Wednesday 6th March at 2pm.

Athboy, Wednesday 6th March at 7pm.

The children in 3rd, 4th & 5th classes in the parish schools, also have an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance during Lent.

 

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Lent

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We  enter the wilderness with Jesus in Lent

Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect on our lives and…

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Confirmation Thursday 8th February

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Thank you to everyone who helped make Thursday’s celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, so memorable and prayerful.

Particular thanks to the parishioners who…

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Friday 2nd February

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Forty days after the birth of Jesus, we recall the day when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple.  With candles in their hands, the people go out to meet the…

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Feast of St Brigid, Thursday 1st February

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Renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick, Brigid was born in 454. Despite her father’s wishes for her to marry,…

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Ordination to Diaconate

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Bishop Deenihan will ordain Anthony Kerr to the Diaconate in Saint Mary’s Church in Drogheda at 7pm Sunday January 21st.

A native of Navan, Anthony is currently on Pastoral Placement in Drogheda, he will be ordained to the Priesthood next year.

Please keep Anthony in your prayers at this time and pray too for those…

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Catholic Schools Week 2024

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takes place from 21st – 27th January with the theme of “Catholic Schools – Communities of Service.”

Christian service puts…

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18th – 25th January

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The chosen theme for 2024 is ‘You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’ (Lk 10:27).

Canon Paul Bogle and the congregation of St James Church of Ireland in Athboy, invite us to join them on Friday 19th January at 7.30pm, to pray together for the intention of unity of Christians.  All are…

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Confirmation

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Bishop Deenihan will administer the sacrament on Thursday 8th February at 3pm in Athboy Church.

Ceremony of Light for the Confirmation candidates and their parents on Wednesday 31st January at 7.30pm.

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