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Statue of St. Patrick in the Church

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Our History

Saint Patrick's of Smithown has a long and exciting history.  From a small group of new settlers gathering to celebrate the Mass in local homes the parish has grown to our new church and school servicing the needs of over 5,000 families. It is a story a community in love with her faith.

St Patrick Church

St Patrick's of Smithtown

Parish History

  • The Early Years
    • Chapter One of the article reprinted from the 50th Anniversary Journal.  Covers the Years from the 1840s to the late 1880s.
       
  • Sharing a History
    • Chapter Two of the article reprinted from the 50th Anniversary Journal.  Covers the Years from the 1888s to the 1950s.
       
  • Becoming A Parish
    • Chapter Three of the article reprinted from the 50th Anniversary Journal.  Covers the Years from 1952 to the 1960s.
       
  • A New Church and School
    • Chapter Four of the article reprinted from the 50th Anniversary Journal.  Covers the Years from 1966 to 2002.
       
  • Today and a New 50 Years
    • A New Chapter in the life of the parish begins after the the 50th Anniversary in 2002.  Covers the Years from 2002 to the present.
       
  • The Cornerstone
    • An article reprinted from the 50th Anniversary Journal.  Covers the discovery of the original church cornerstone and it's return to the parish.
       
  • Church fire of 1927 newspaper article
    • A reprinting of an article in the Messenger about the fire that destroyed the St. Patrick's church on Mt. Pleasant Road.
       
  • Cornerstone newspaper article
    • A reprinting of an article in the Smithtown News about the finding and the return of the cornerstone of the church burned in the fire of 1927.
       
St. Patrick R.C. Church
280 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787

Mass Times

Today's Mass Readings
Weekdays:
6:45am, 9:00am, 12:10pm
Saturday:
9:00am, 5:00pm, 8:00pm
Sunday:
7:30am, 9:00am,
10:30am, 12:00pm
5:00pm
Main Rectory Phone #:
631-265-2271

Parish Social Ministry

St Patrick's Parish Outreach Logo

Social Ministry

What is Parish Outreach

A helping hand when you can’t cope with an emergency; food, financial assistance, housing, employment in crisis situations when resources are available;  A smiling visitor when you are shut-in for an extended period;  ....(read more)

We are only a phone call away. Please call 265-2668, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 3

Social Ministry
Employment Network Program

Free guidance program for anyone seeking employment. This program has been in operation for about 15 years and has serviced over 3,000 individuals. Experienced counselors will help you sharpen your job-hunting skills. Sessions held on consecutive Monday evenings cover career assessment, planning and research, resume writing networking and interviewing. First session is March 8th at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 53 Prospect Road and Mill Dam Road, Centerport, NY. Advanced registration is required. Call Parish Outreach at 631-754-9045. Please bring a resume if you have one.

Mass For The Dead
Stop by the Rectory to order Masses for your departed loved ones.  Please note that the Mass Book fills quickly.
 
Friday, March 5th
First Friday of the Month
We will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 12:10 PM Mass until 3:30 PM in the church.  The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited at 3:00PM.  Please join us as we adore our Lord Jesus.
 
Saturday, March 6th
8:15 AM

Join us in praying the Rosary.

The First Saturday Devotion was first mentioned by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. Eight years later, on December 10, 1925, Mary and the the Child Jesus appeared to Fatima visionary Lucia, again requesting this devotion, saying that “many souls will be saved and there will be peace.”

Detailed information on how to participate in this devotion will be available in the Church.

Happy Anniversary
Married in March?
Please join us at the
Sunday, March 7th,
Noon Mass.
All couples are invited to renew their vows and recieve a special blessing.  We encourage all to participate in this very special tribute.
Rosary Kit

Rosary
Makers

 
Rosary Makers
invite you
to our

Monthly Meeting
 
Friday, March 5th
7 PM in Room 209.
Join with others making Rosaries and spreading devotion to Our Blessed Mother.  All ages welcome.  For more information please call 981-3022.
Rosary Crusade Mary
Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting.
Monday, March 8th
 
Agenda:
Rosary at 7 PM
Mass at 7:30 PM
Mass will be followed by Novena prayers.

Monthly Meeting

If you interested in being a part of a vibrant group of women who faithfully support the work of the church and help those in need, consider becoming a “Catholic Daughter”.  Feel free to stop by the next Catholic Daughter Meeting:

Monday, March 15th
following the 7:30pm Novena Mass.
Gift From God Baby
Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, March 30rd
St. Patrick School
Room 103 at 7:30 PM
St. Patrick's Pro-Life Family invites you to join us for our monthly meeting.  Please come and unite with us as we witness to the sanctity of Life.
Nocturnal Adoration Society

Saturday, March 20th
after the 8 PM Mass.

Join us for a night of prayer in front of the Sacred Sacrament. 

All singles are invigted to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, February 21st
10:00 AM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Cost: $2.00
bottle gifts for babies

Don't Forget
Your Bottle Money

The 4th Weekend of the Month

Please recycle your bottle and cans and donate the money to the worthy cause of helping mothers and their babies in need.  Look for the Pink Baby Bottle banks at the church exits.
St. Patrick's Something for Seniors group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1 PM of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 130 Lake Avenue South in Nesconset.
Wed., Mar. 10th
Wed., Mar. 17th
at 1:00 PM
All are welcome!
Cathoic Schools - Characters, Compassion, Values

Are You Considering Catholic Education?

St. Patrick School serves students and their families in nursery school through eighth grade.  The mission of the school is to provide for the safety, education, and gradual growth of the whole child; spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. 
For more information, call 724- 0285, visit the St. Patrick School web site at www.spssmith.org or mark your calendar for the school’s open house on Sunday, January 27th from 1-3 PM.
Cell Phone

Wanted: Used Cell Phones

Do you have an old cell phone at home collecting dust?  Your donation of used cell phones can benefit our community, our environment and our parish.  Just look for our cell phone disposal boxes located at the church exits. Batteries, chargers and other wireless accessories may also be donated.

© 2010 St. Patrick's Parish
280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265 - 2271