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St. Patrick's R.C. ChurchOur HistoryToday and a New 50 YearsThe historical review spaning the years from the early 1830s to 2002 were taken from the commemorative booklet "St. Patricks Church - 50th Anniversary". Since then we have built on the dreams of those who celebrated that great event. Here is a look at St. Patrick's Church, today and tomorrow. |
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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
.
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.
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
in loving memory of:
Janet Kehoe
.
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 loving memory of
Catherine Reynolds
.
Faith Direct can offer members of the St. Patrick's famiily an easy and convenient way to manage their support for the parish. 
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. 
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. 
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. 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...) Pro-Life Family Hosts AMonthly Holy Hour
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, March 23rd
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., Sep. 8th
Wed., Sep. 22nd at 1:00 PM All are welcome! 
The first weekend of the month, we will have the offering for the Hungry and homeless. Please look for the Hungry & Homeless boxes at the church exits and be generous in sharing God’ blessings. 
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.
The Life Center in Deer Park is in need of the following items:
Thank you for any help that you can provide to help support women and babies in crisis. Donations can be dropped off at the Life Center location at 1767 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park (across the street from St. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to Boyd-Carratozollo Funeral home). For more informationc, call (631) 243-2373, or visit www.lifecenterli.org. |
St Patrick's of SmithtownOur HistoryThe Parish after the 2002 50th Anniversary
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Since our parish celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2002, St. Patrick's has seen many changes. In the spring of 2003, we learned that Pope John Paul II had appointed our pastor, Fr. Walsh, as an auxiliary bishop. Fr. Walsh's ordination as bishop took place on Ascension Thursday, May 29th. Shortly after his ordination, Bishop Walsh assumed his duties as bishop and as pastor of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Roosevelt. St. Patrick's then welcomed its fifth pastor, Msgr. Ellsworth R. Walden, formerly pastor of neighboring parish, St. Thomas Moore in Hauppauge. Joining Fr. Walden was Fr. Jilson George of India who replaced Fr. Arcoleo who moved on to become associate pastor of St. Ignatius in Hicksville.
Fr. Walden's appointment as pastor came at a critical time. Construction of our new church had just begun and conversion of the old church into a gymnasium was on the horizon. While a great deal of money had been raised to fund the construction, the parish faced significant debt.
During the next few months, the new church began to take shape and parishioners participated in several ways. On July 6th, 2003, parishioners celebrated "Foundation Day". All were invited to place their names on rocks and place them on the ground beneath the site of our altar. When the altar itself was in place, the parishioners were invited to place their names on papers that were placed inside the altar. On September 3rd, 2003, parishioners participated in the "Blessing of the Cornerstone" by signing their names on papers that were placed behind our cornerstone. Finally, on Saturday, November 15th the new church was dedicated. Bishop Walsh returned to celebrate the first Mass in the new church. In the months to follow, the new gym and youth offices were completed as well.
In the years since 2002, St. Patrick's has also taken on a more international flavor. In addition to Fr. Liu (from China) and Fr. Jilson (from India) other priests from distant shores have taken up residence at St. Patrick's. Fr. Matthew Ibok and Fr. Donatus lke of Nigeria both resided at St. Patrick's while serving as chaplain at St. Catherine of Sienna Hospital and Nursing Home. Fr. Anselm Okeke currently serves in that role. Two priests from the Philippines, Fr. Narsicso Landar and Fr. Jess Enojo, have spent time assisting in our parish. In describing our rectory, Fr. Walden coined the phrase "IHOP" (International House of Priests). St. Patrick's also was home to Seminarian Allan Sikorski from September to May of 2005 as he served his pastoral year with us.
In June of 2005, Fr. Frank Parisi moved on to become pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Malverne and was replaced by Fr. Patrick Riegger, former associate pastor at St. Anne's in Garden City. On August 15th, 2007, the Feast of the Assumption, the parish suffered the loss of Fr. Vincent Liu who had been at St. Patrick's for 19 years. Fr. Liu died while in Iceland. |
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 
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; A Caseworker to give you the support needed to walk you through the red tape of Social Services; A ride when you need medical treatment; A Support Group for the Bereaved and Divorced & Separated; Eucharistic Ministers to bring Communion to the Homebound; Ministry of Prayer to pray for your intentions; Ministry of Consolation to support the family at the time of death; LifeNet to offer support for a crisis pregnancy. We are privileged to serve you. .... (read more) We are only a phone call away. Please call 265-2668, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 3
Social Ministry
Rainbows and Spectrum Today in the United States, there are more than 20 million children living in a single parent family - more than that if you include those children in a step-family. That is 1 in every 3 in our classrooms! In time to come many more children will have had to cope with the anguish of losing one of their parents through death, divorce or being born out of wedlock. Children learn from their hearts upward; thus, if a child hurts emotionally, he/she often has difficulty in school. In addition, statistics already show that a vast majority of these grieving children are turning to drugs, alcohol and even suicide as a means of coping. Through the support group, we hope to assist the child in expressing and understanding his/her feelings, feel acceptance for what has happened, and to feel a sense of belonging and love. Because we are unable to answer their questions or solve their problems, we strive to accomplish this through the channels of peer support, nurturing adults to guide them, and a secure place to share themselves. St. Patrick Parish Outreach is proud to announce the start of another year of Rainbows and Spectrum (the High School level). Registration is now taking place. Call Parish Outreach at 265-2668 for further information. 
Stop by the Rectory to order Masses for your departed loved
ones. Please note that the Mass Book fills quickly.
Friday, August 7th 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, August 7th 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. 
Married in March?
Please join us at the Sunday, September 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, September 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
981-3022.
Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting. Monday, September 6th Agenda: Rosary at 7 PM Mass at 7:30 PM
Mass will be followed by Novena prayers.
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, September 20thfollowing 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, September 18th 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.
All singles are invigted to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, September 19th
10:00 AM (after the 9 AM Mass) Cost: $2.00 
KIDS FOR LIFE
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280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
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