Notices

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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next Friday 15th August is a Holyday of obligation.

The Assumption of Mary honours the fullness of blessedness that was her destiny.  This is a celebration that offers an exemplar and…

Friday 25th July is the Feast of St James, Apostle

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patron of our parish Church, James was the brother of John and son of Zebedee.  He was a fisherman from Capernaum, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.  Known as The Greater, he…

Cemetery Devotions

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Thank you to all who attended Cemetery Devotions in Athboy and in Rathmore.  Thank you to all who led readings and prayers…

Feast of Saint Oliver Plunkett – Tues 1st July

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St Oliver Plunkett was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He was born in Loughcrew, Oldcastle…

Aifreann an Domhnaigh

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Sunday Mass as celebrated in Rathcairn Church on June 1st – listen herehttps://www.rte.ie/radio/rnag/clips/11721082/

Feast of the Sacred Heart

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Friday 27th June, Novena starts Wednesday 18th June.

 

Lord Jesus, I give and consecrate myself to your…

Painting of Athboy Church

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has now been completed.

Thank you to the volunteers who helped clean and prepare the church for our return after the…

Vocations Sunday

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Sunday 11th May.   If you feel called to be a priest, open your heart to Jesus, follow the Lord and do not be afraid.

Meath Diocesan Vocations Director : Fr Tony Gonoude 044 9373923.

The Offertory Collection this weekend will help the care and education of seminarians, studying for our diocese.

 

Credo Concert

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Athboy Church celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. To raise funds for painting the church and for the new parish office and pastoral centre, Credo will perform a concert in…

Parish Office & Pastoral Centre

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In July 2021, with the approval of the Diocesan Property Commission, Athboy Parish purchased the property alongside St James’ Church with plans to provide a new Parish Office and Pastoral Centre for the parish.  The Parish Finance Committee have worked to progress this project with the assistance of an architect and quantity surveyor.

In 2024,…