

Parish notices
The Soul Survivor Diocesan Youth event for young people of secondary school age plus fifth- and sixth-class pupils will take place at Wilson’s Hospital School on Saturday 22 October from 10am to 4pm. All attendees are asked to contribute €15 towards lunch. To book a place, email mkyouth2020@gmail.com. A coffee morning and cake sale will be held in aid of the parish retirement group on … Continue reading Parish notices

Pakistan floods fundraising appeal
There have been disastrous floods in Pakistan with over one-third of the country badly affected. Poor rural communities have reached out to the Joseph family in Ireland, pleading for help. In response, the family has set up a GoFundMe page where donations can be made to support those most in need. On the page, Beverly Joseph urges parishioners to consider helping at this very difficult … Continue reading Pakistan floods fundraising appeal

Athboy to host a night of gospel and country music
St James’ Church in Athboy will host a night of gospel and country music on Thursday 16 June at 8pm. Artists include Matt Leavy, Eddie Quinn, Charlie Arkins, and Erin Noone. Tickets cost €15 per person and are available at the door or by contacting Fred on 086 3844 528. Continue reading Athboy to host a night of gospel and country music

St Patrick’s Cathedral Annual Steak BBQ
The annual St Patrick’s Cathedral Steak BBQ will return on Saturday, 25 June 2022 at 7pm at the Diocesan Hall on Loman Street, Trim. Tickets cost €25 for adults, €15 for teenagers and there is no charge for children under 12. You can purchase tickets at The Deanery, Loman Street, Trim, or reserve tickets by calling 046 943 6698. You can also purchase tickets at … Continue reading St Patrick’s Cathedral Annual Steak BBQ

Holy Week service schedule
The following services will be hosted in Trim and Athboy during Holy Week: Palm Sunday: service in Athboy at 10am and Trim at 11.30am. Wednesday: Eucharist in Trim at 10.30am, Evening Prayer in Athboy at 8pm. Maundy Thursday: Eucharist in Trim at 7.30pm. Good Friday: service in Athboy at 2.30pm, and Trim 7.30pm with the Meath Diocesan Choir. Easter Day: Easter Eucharist in Athboy at … Continue reading Holy Week service schedule

Ash Wednesday – Services of Holy Communion
Services of Holy Communion will be held on Ash Wednesday, 2 March, at the following times: 10.30am at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim 8pm at St James’ Church, Athboy Continue reading Ash Wednesday – Services of Holy Communion

The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany
30 January 2022 Collect Creator God,who in the beginningcommanded the light to shine out of darkness:We pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christmay dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,shine into the hearts of all your people,and reveal the knowledge of your gloryin the face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Ezekiel 43: 27 – 44: 4 When these … Continue reading The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

The lectionary for the third Sunday after the Epiphany
23 January 2022 Collect Almighty God,whose Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving presence:Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after the Epiphany

The lectionary for the second Sunday after the Epiphany
16 January 2022 Collect Almighty God,in Christ you make all things new:Transform the poverty of our natureby the riches of your grace,and in the renewal of our livesmake known your heavenly glory;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like … Continue reading The lectionary for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

The lectionary for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ
9 January 2022 The First Reading: Isaiah 43: 1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ