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St. Patrick's R.C. ChurchOur History - Sharing a History
The story St. Patrick's of Smithown continues into the 20th
century as it pairs with the new church of Sts. Philip and
James in St. James, N.Y.
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About St. Patrick's
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is located in Smithtown, NY, and
serves over 5,000 families in the area. The Parish belongs to the
Diocese of Rockville Center
and is part of the Smithhaven Deanery in the Central Vicariate.
You can visit the web sites of our
neighboring parishes
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Faith Direct can offer members of the St. Patrick's famiily an easy and convenient way to manage their support for the parish. Signing up for our automated giving program, Faith Direct is simple. You can sign up online by going to www.faithdirect.net or stop by the rectory for a form to fill out and mail to Faith Direct. You may also call them at 866-507-8757. When registering for the program, you will be asked for our church number which is: NY51.
You are invited to dedicate a Pro-Life Rose
for any intention and aid this vital ministry.
This week’s Pro-Life Rose is dedicated this week
to
all those struggling with addictions.
May the healing grace of Jesus bring you health and wholeness.
To arrange a memorial for Altar Bread and Wine, please call
Diane Sperzel at 265-3307. Donation for the week is $50.
Cards will be sent to the family.
The Altar Bread and Wine have been donated for the week
in memory of
Deacon Richard Sanders
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Check here for postings of events in and around our community that may
be of interest to our parishioners. If you know of such an event, please
let us know, so that we can post it.
There are many other service opportunities in both the church and the greater community at large. Please look here to see where you can make a difference. 
Do You Have AHealth Care Proxy?A “Health Care Proxy” provides a way to make the very difficult issues of end-of-life care easier by allowing the expressed wishes of the patient to be followed in a proper manner. It can help remove much of the stress that these decisions bring to loved ones and family members. As practicing Catholics, having a Health Care Proxy, helps our passing become what it should be - a hopeful, glorious journey to life everlasting in the company of our Lord and Savior. 
Playtime with Mommy
If you are a parent or caregiver for a youngster ages 1 1/2 to 3, join us
at Playtime with Mommy
Dads, grandparents, etc. also more than welcome. The program is held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. For more information, call the Youth Office at 631-360-0257. St. Patrick’s School has been preparing children to maximize their potential and to lead a life firmly anchored in their belief and trust in Christ for about 40 years. As we think back on those years, one thought keeps coming to mind, We miss you! St. Patrick’s would love to be able to inform you of the latest happenings at the school and special alumni events. (read more...) 
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. 
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.
LifeNet
We are LifeNet is a program offered by St. Patrick Parish in Smithtown which was established to assist and support those women and their families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. LifeNet seeks to reveal that there are alternatives to abortion, that women and families do not have to face these alternatives alone, and that the volunteers/helpers of LifeNet stand ready to help them bring life to its term. LifeNet’s trained volunteers/helpers reach out to those n an unplanned or crisis pregnancy by offering a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which needs may be shared and support offered through the nine months and beyond. LifeNet’s volunteers and helpers offer confidential support, information abd referral for community services and counseling. Call St. Patrick Parish Outreach at 265-2271 for information. |
St Patrick's of SmithtownOur History(Taken from the 2002St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
From 1888 to 1906, various priests traveled to Hauppauge to celebrate Mass approximately once a month. In 1907, a second church was built in the area - Sts. Philip and James in St. James. and the two churches would share a history. The Rev. William Duhigg became the first permanent pastor in the area. He built the church and a residence in St. James. Not everyone in the area considered the growing Catholic population to be a positive trend. It is estimated that in the 1920s, one out of eight Long Island residents belonged to the Ku Klux Klan. On at least three occasions, a burning cross was placed in the field across from St. Patrick Church. Then, in 1927, the church was destroyed by fire. Many, rightly or wrongly, have blamed the KKK for the fire. Regardless of the cause, the destruction of the church was surely a blow to the Catholic community. Yet area Catholics continued to practice their faith and began the work of building a new church. See Reprint of Smithtown Messenger Article for a period report on the fire. The new church was located at the corner of Mayflower and Edgewater Avenues in Smithtown. Today it is the Byzantine Catholic Church. The land was donated by Clarence Maloney of Tucson, Arizona. Among the many other donations made to the new St. Patrick Church were marble statues of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph given by Fr. Duhigg. Fr. Duhigg was present when the new church was dedicated by the Most Rev. Thomas Malloy, the Bishop of Brooklyn, on June 30, 1929. Four days later, Fr. Duhigg died.
The Rev. Clarence Murphy became the second pastor of Sts. Philip and James, and its mission church, St. Patrick, on July 19, 1929. Father Murphy served as pastor of both churches for 22 years. He died on May 10, 1951 and was buried at the approximate site of the altar of the second St. Patrick church that was destroyed in the 1927 fire. His tombstone in St. Patrick Cemetery stands directly in front of the white cross that marks the site where the church once stood. Father Murphy was succeeded by Father Otto Froelich, but Father Froelich would serve both churches for only a short period of time.
This article was orginally published in the Sources of information used in compiling the history of St. Patrick Church included:
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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
Are you a card carrying member of our parish?
At St. Patrick’s we don’t have membership cards
because everyone is always welcome! But if you attend or are
planning on attending Mass here, and are NOT registered with the
parish, please fill out a
registration form and return it to the Rectory. Please help us
get to know you better so that you can best take advantage of
everything our parish has to offer.
will open on
January 18th
Stop by the Rectory to order Masses for your departed loved
ones. Please note that the Mass Book fills quickly.
Friday, February 3rd 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, February 4th Join us in praying the Rosary. Our Lady came to Fatima with a message from God to every man, woman, and child of our century. Our Lady of Fatima promised that the whole world would be in peace, and that many souls would go to Heaven if Her requests were listened to and obeyed. Please join us in this devotion. Detailed information on how to participate in this devotion will be available in the Church. 
Married in January?
Please join us at the Sunday, February 5th 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. 
Friday, February 3rd 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
804-7222.
Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting. Monday, February 6th Agenda: Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM Mass at 7:30 PM Mass will be followed by Novena prayers. After Mass, all will gather in Canning hall for a Business Meeting / Valentine’s Party. Please Join us! 
Sacred Heart Prayer GroupTuesday Eveningsat 7:30 PM in the church. The Sacred Heart Prayer group is a charismatic prayer group that meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM.We are looking for new members, young and old……All would be welcomed. We would especially like to reach out to anyone who might like to join our music ministry. If you play the guitar or sing, we would love for you to join us! If you have any questions, call Barbara Hall at (631) 366- 0252. All are invited to attend!
Monthly MeetingIf 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, January 23thfollowing the 7:30pm Novena Mass.
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.
Saturday, January 21st Join us for a night of prayer in front of the Sacred Sacrament. The first vigil (hour of prayer) will begin immediately after the 8 PM Saturday night Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to stay after Mass for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and may pray privately or with the Nocturnal Adoration group. The first vigil will be from 9 PM to 10 PM. The vigils will continue throught the night. The last one will be from 6 AM to 7 AM followed by Benediction and the 7:30 AM Mass. All are invited to participate. Come and spend sometime with our Lord Jesus.
All singles are invited to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, January 15th
at 10:00 AM (after the 9 AM Mass) Youth Enrichment Center Donation: $5.00
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