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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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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
in loving memory of:
Amanda Rose
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.
Sign up now with some of our St. Patrick Youth Summer Programs
and enjoy some summer fun, fellowship and faith!
Camp St. Patrick
Vacation Bible School
Baseball
Basketball
Softball
Kickline
Summer Adventures
and more.....
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 and Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 AM and Thursdays from 1-2 PM.
For more information, call the Youth Office at 360-0185.
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.sps-smithtown.org
or mark your calendar for the school’s open
house on Sunday, January 27th from 1-3 PM.
We are looking for a coordinator for our Small Christian Communities, a
volunteer position.
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.
Registrations Being Taken For:
Enrichment:
Before and After Care
Hands-on Learning
Fall Sports:
Deck Hockey / CYO Basketball
Prep Courses:
Catholic HS Entrance Exam
SAT Prep
For more informaiton visit
www.stpatsyouth.com
or call 360-0185.
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.
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St Patrick's of Smithtown
Welcome to the Parish
For Holiday Mass Schedule Click Here.
Faces of Advent 2007
From the Pastor's Desk:
Merry Christmas! This is the season that fills our hearts
with joy as we give and receive gifts. All of this happens
because we are filled with gratitude for the gift of God
himself in Jesus. It the gift of this person that fills our hearts
and fuels our desire to give to one another. A gift is
something we receive or give simply as an act of love. Anything
else we feel we deserve, have to earn or give a gift in
return for. Our response for the gift of Jesus is humble
gratitude. The challenge is to keep the attitude of humble
gratitude in all we do and have everyday of our lives.
(Read More)
Father Walden
From the Desk of Fr. Jilson:
In the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told, there is a scene
which attracts our attention. Jesus is walking in the
company of his disciples, and tax collector Matthew asks Jesus,
"Do you have anything to declare?" But because of
the noise of the crowd Jesus does not hear it. Hence,
Matthew asks John, "Does your master have anything to
declare?" Immediately John replies, "Yes, his love for you!"
(Read More)
Father Jilson
From the Desk or Fr. Patrick:
What’s so exciting about this time of the year is that
we all have another opportunity to join millions of Christians
around the world in celebrating the birth of someone very
special-someone who has brought so much hope and joy into the
lives and hearts of so many people throughout these past twenty
centuries - someone who has cared for us and who has shown us
all the Father’s love; a love unlike any other! We
as Christians have the opportunity to rejoice because this
someone special is Jesus Christ - someone whom we love and
cherish so much.
(Read More)
Father Patrick
From the Desk of Fr. Fred:
As we reflect upon Christmas 2007, what comes to mind? Is
it the anxiety of all the Christmas rush and gift-buying? Is
it, "I couldn’t afford much this year and my family will
be disappointed?"
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Gratefully,
Father Fred
From the Desk of Fr. Anselm:
Taking a look at or reflecting on Christmas, one may have two
choices: taking the way of its historicity or reading its
salvific undertone. I may be tempted to delve into its
historical origin, but the focus today, I believe, is not on
that as such. It is on its salvific significance in the
economy of salvation. Thank God, the Holy Spirit led the
early Church to replace the preexisting winter solstice pagan
festivals of Saturnalia (in honor of Saturn), Mithras birthday
of December 25th - adopted sun god of the ancient Iran, Juvenalia
(in honor of Roman children), and other related festivals of
Ancient Rome.
(Read More)
Enjoy your Yuletide and New Year,
Father Anselm
From the Desk of Seminarian John Ryan:
As a seminarian studying for the priesthood at the Seminary of
the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, I am blessed to be placed
here at St. Patrick’s Church during my Pastoral Year.
Immediately upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by Msgr. Walden
and was soon to realize his zeal, joy, compassion and care for the
people of the community. The priests of St. Patrick’s
- Fr. Jilson, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Fred and Fr. Anselm - are all filled
with the love and joy of Christ, and it flows out into the
people. The priests here are teachers, mentors, and great
role models for me, and they are here for the people of the parish.
(Read More)
John Ryan
Christmas and New Years Schedule
2007/2008
Confession Schedule
- Monday, December 17th
-- 6 PM to 9 PM
- Thursday, December 20th
-- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Saturday, December 22nd
-- 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Note: There will be no 7:30 PM Mass on Monday,
December 17th. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will
be offered from 6 - 9 PM.
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24th
- 3:30 PM Church (Family Liturgy)
- 3:30 PM Canning Hall
- 5:00 PM Church (Family Liturgy)
- 5:00 PM Canning Hall
- 8:00 PM Church
- 12 Midnight Church
-- Choir presentation begins at 11:20 PM
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25th
- 7:30 AM Church
- 9:00 AM Church
- 10:30 AM Church
- 12:00 Noon Church
- 1:15 PM Church
- (No 5 PM Mass Christmas Day)
Solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
- Monday, December 31st
-- 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
- Monday, December 31st
-- New Year’s Eve Holy Hour
Following the 5 PM Mass
- Tuesday, January 1, 2008
-- 9:00 AM
- Tuesday, January 1, 2008
-- 12:10 PM
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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
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
If you know adults who: Can’t care for themselves -
Are at risk of harm - Have no one to help . . . . . You
can help.
Please call: Adult Protective Services Bureau -
Suffolk County Dept. of Social Services at 654-3195, 3196,
or 3197, RESPONSE 24 Hour Hotline at 751-7500, VIBS at
360-3606. Your information will be kept strictly
confidential.
....(read
more)
As the 6:45 AM Mass will be celebrated during July and August, there
are a number of Mass intentions now available.
Stop by the Rectory to order Masses for your departed loved
ones. Please note that the Mass Book fills quickly.
Friday, August 1st
First Friday of the Month
From the 12:10 PM Mass until 3:30 PM. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
will be recited at 3:00PM. Please join us as we adore our Lord Jesus.
Saturday, August 2nd
8:15 AM
Join us in praying the Rosary.
Pro-Life Family Hosts A
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, August 19th
7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church
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, August 16th
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, July 20th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Cost: $2.00
Married in August?
Please join us at the
Sunday, August 3rd,
Noon Mass.
All couples are invited to renew their vows and
recieve a special blessing.
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.
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.
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.sps-smithtown.org
or mark your calendar for the school’s open
house on Sunday, January 27th from 1-3 PM.
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