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Statue of St. Patrick in the Church

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Our 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.
To the left is an image of a postcard, circa 1936, of the third St. Patrick's Church on the Corner of Mayflower and Edgewater Avenue.  It is now the Byzantine Catholic Church.

Third St Patrick's Church on Edgewater

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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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CHURCH CODE: NY51

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 .

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.

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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.


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Do You Have A

Health 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

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...)


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.

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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

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We are
here to
“Be There”
for those
who need us.

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 Smithtown

Our History

(Taken from the 2002

St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)

 

Sharing a History

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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. 

Father Clarence Murphy - Pastor of both Sts. Philip and James; and St. Patricks from 1929 to 1951
Father Clarence Murphy - Pastor of both Sts. Philip 
		and James; and St. Patricks from 1929 to 1951

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.

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This article was orginally published in the
St. Patrick R.C. Church 50th Anniversary Journal, 2002.

Sources of information used in compiling the history of St. Patrick Church included:

  • Smithtown, NY, 1660-1929, Looking Back Through the Lense, by Noel Gish, 1996.
  • The History of Smithtown, by J. lawrence Smith, 1882.
  • Sts. Philip and james Church, 1907-1982, 75 Years of Service, 1982.
  • St. Patrick Church, Silver Jubilee 195201977 1977.
  • Our Heritage, Our Stewardship, our Legacy, (St. Patrick Church 40th Anniversary Journal), 1982.
  • And, the memories of our parishioners. A special thanks to Margaret Minder, Robert Morlath, Elizabeth Radau, Maureen Rienzo and Marilyn Webster.
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

Are you a card carrying member of our parish?
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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.




Mass For The Dead
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
8:15 AM
In the Church

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.


Happy Anniversary
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.

Rosary Kit

Rosary
Makers

 
Rosary Makers
invite you
to our

Monthly Meeting
 
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.

Rosary Crusade Mary
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 of Jesus

Sacred Heart Prayer Group

Tuesday Evenings
at 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 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, January 23th
following the 7:30pm Novena Mass.

Gift From God Baby
Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 31st
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, January 21st
after the 8 PM Mass.

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

Hospitality Sunday

Coffee and Croissants
February 5th
after the
9 AM & 10:30 AM Masses

St. Patrick’s celebrate’s
“Hospitality Sunday.” 
Please join us for
coffee and cake. 
Cost: $2.00. 


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280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265 - 2271