FEAST OF ST. BLAISE – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3RD: Throats will be blessed after 10am Mass and the Vigil Mass.
The blessing of St Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and for the sick. Using two crossed and unlighted candles, the throat of each person is touched…
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2nd : Feast of the Presentation of the Lord:
Candles will be blessed for use in the home at the 8am and 7.30pm Masses on that day.
The members of the Athboy Church Altar Society would like to thank all the people who contribute to the flowers for the altar throughout the year, whether through the donations box at the back of the church or through personal donations to the society members.
Your support for the Altar Society’s work is very…
In 2017 there were 34 baptisms, 16 weddings and 25 funerals.
In 2007 there were 66 baptisms, 15 weddings and 26 funerals and twenty years ago in 1997 there was 41 baptisms, 12 weddings and 26 funerals.
At all Masses this weekend we welcome the children who are preparing for their Confirmation together with their parents and families.
After many months of preparation, the boys and girls are now making a formal personal commitment to Jesus Christ in the presence of their families, teachers and the wider parish community.
The sacrament of…
takes place this week – in Athboy on Wed 17th at 7pm, in Rathmore on Thursday 18th at 2pm, and in Rathcairn on Friday 19th at 7pm.
First Penance takes place on Mon Feb 19th in Athboy, Tues 20th Feb in Rathcairn and on Thurs 22nd Feb in Rathmore.
“God our Father, you are…
We offer our congratulations and our prayers for Monsignor Dermot Farrell, Vicar General of the Meath Diocese and Parish priest of Dunboyne who has been appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of Ossory. (Kilkenny)
Vigil Mass Friday 5th at 7.30pm, Mass on Saturday 6th at 11.30am.
13/14th January – Commitment Ceremony for Confirmation
Wed 17th January – Enrolment Ceremony for First Penance, Athboy.
Thursday 18th January – Enrolment Ceremony for First Penance, Rathmore
Friday 19th January – Enrolment Ceremony for First Penance, Rathcairn
Monday 19th February – First Confessions in Athboy at 7pm.
Tuesday 20th February…
LMFM will record the Vigil Mass on Saturday Dec 30th for broadcast on Sunday December 31st.
RADIO NA GAELTACHTA will broadcast the 10.15am Mass from Rathcairn on Sunday January 7th – the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.