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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 .

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.

Pro-Life Rose

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.

Altar Gifts

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 .

In The Neighborhood

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.

Volunteer & Service Opportunities!

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 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

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.

Calling all
St. Patrick School Alumni

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
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

Welcome to the Parish

This Week in the Parish

Precautions for the Flu Season
Church Tile Floor Restoration Project
Morning Prayer with the Sisters of St. Joseph
St. Michael’s Benefit Concert
Special Wedding Anniversary Mass
Fr. Fred’s Holiday for Children Dinner Dance
RCIA - Are You Considering Becoming a Catholic?
Annual Golf Outing
Pilgrimage to Shroud of Turin, Oberamergau Passion Play & more
Catholic High School Open House
“Fall Into Fashion” Youth Fashion Show
Parish Outreach Pantry in Need
Online Church Tour
Calling out to all St. Patrick School Alumni
Tips on Church Envelopes Use and Faith Direct
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Legislative Updates - Statues of Limitations Changes
Legislative Updates - Pro-Life News
From the Pastor’s Desk
St. Patrick’s Vision Statement

A Message from Msgr. Walden Regarding Changes Due to the Flu Season

Blessed with the gift of faith, we come to mass each week and sometimes every day for our spiritual nourishment and spiritual health. With the current concern about the flu season coming and the swine flu, we need to be prudent and take steps to make sure we are doing what we can to prevent the spread of germs at our masses and gatherings. In reflecting on this situation and talking with many people, including our Parish Council, we will make some temporary changes in what we do at mass and in our church until the flu season is over. We have ordered hand sanitizers for each of the doors in the church which anyone can use who enters or leaves the church. During this time we will not offer the Precious Blood from the cup, since many mouths touch the cup for the reception of the Blood of Christ. We will install a hand sanitizer on the wall in back of the altar and all those distributing communion will wash their hands before and after they distribute the Body of Christ in the hosts. At the sign of peace we encourage you to turn to the people next to you who are not your family and nod with your head and say, “Peace be with you.” At the end of mass the priests will be at the door and greet you. If you wish to shake our hands that is fine. Know that we will wash our hands frequently. These are temporary measures for good health and concern for one another. As soon as the flu season is over we will return to our present practices.

Fr. Walden
Father Walden

Church Tile Work: Almost Done!

This is the last Sunday we will have no pews in one section of the church. Tomorrow (Monday, September, 28th) the last set of pews will be reinstalled. Following that a professional cleaning crew will come in to put the church back in good condition. There is dust all over. The cleaning will take until Thursday evening. Beginning Friday morning with the 6:45 AM mass we will back in the church. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Now the floor is the way it should have been from the very beginning.

The letter may be accessed online at:
www.stpatricksmithtown.org/home/archive/home_-_2009-08-02/#DESK

Now that school is open and our religious education classes will start, we will have the following procedure for coming to weekday mass in the Emmaus Room. This procedure will be followed until we return to the church building on September 29th.

The outside entrance into the school hall will remain the same: the doors on the southwest corner of the school. These doors will be open for 6:45 AM mass each day and locked at 7:30 AM. They will be reopened at 8:45 AM and locked at 9:45 AM. They will be reopened at 11:45 AM and locked at 12:45 PM. The school will not be open during the day for visits to the Blessed Sacrament. On Saturday, September 19th and Saturday, September 26th the southwest doors will be opened at 8:45 AM and locked after mass at 9:45 AM since children will be in the building at that time for our religious education program. On Monday evenings beginning September 14th, we will open the southwest doors at 7:00 PM and lock them at 8:15 PM. We are following this procedure to keep the school secure. A new security system has been installed for the safety of the children who are entrusted to us. I apologize for any inconvenience. This procedure is only for three weeks since the work on the church should be completed by September 28th. I ask for your cooperation and understanding for the safety of the children and the security of our school building. Weekday Mass in Emmaus Room - Now through September 28th.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

An Invitation to Morning Prayer

Beginning October 1^st
Thursdays Mornings
from 10 AM to 11 AM

Sister Eileen extends an invitation to all those who are seeking contemplation, prayer, quiet time and engagement with God to come aside and rest awhile. Please join us on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM in the convent chapel, beginning October 1st.

St. Michael’s Benefit Concert

Sunday, November 8^th

St. Michael’s Parish in Brooklyn is holding a Benefit Concert featuring Karl Scully of The Irish Tenors and Deirdre Masterson of The Irish Sopranos on Sunday, November 8th at 3:30 PM. The day will include a reception with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dessert and dancing. A bus will once again be provided for those from our parish who wish to attend.

What is the St. Patrick’s connection with St. Michael’s? Several years ago, Holy Mother Mary Council of the Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick’s council, learned that a young seminarian needed help. His parents had died and his brothers and sisters, policemen and firemen, were struggling to help their youngest brother in the seminary. The Knights rallied to his support and with God’s help he was ordained a priest. This warm and loving priest came out to Smithtown to say an outdoor Mass every summer in gratitude for the Knights’ help, even bringing bagels from Brooklyn. Soon, Fr. Patrick was named pastor of an aging church in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn. The church, which was at the time “everything” to the immigrants from Ireland and Italy, is now home to another phase of immigrants. It is being lovingly restored and repaired by this giving priest. One way Father raises money is by arranging a fundraising concert, featuring well known musicians. Father reaches out to friends in Smithtown, the NYPD and NYFD and others to help sell tickets. Devoted St. Michael’s parishioners volunteer to usher, clean up, serve, etc. After the concert, there is a reception. Father joins those in attendance. His warm and thankful presence adds to the spirit of the day. Please join in supporting the good people of St. Michael’s and a wonderful priest. The cost for the concert, reception and bus transportation is $120. The bus will leave St. Patrick’s at 1 PM. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Tom or Eileen

Stained Glass Chi-Rho with Wedding Rings

Wedding Anniversary Mass

Sunday, October 11^th at 1:15 PM

The Parish of St. Patrick invites all our parishioners who are celebrating their 25^th, 40^th, 50^th or 55^th-plus Wedding Anniversary this year to a special Mass on Sunday, October 11th at 1:15 PM, followed by a reception in Canning Hall. Interested couples should fill out this form and mail it or drop it off at the rectory, Attention: St. Patrick Wedding Anniversary, by October 2nd.

Fr. Fred Hill’s
Fr. Fred Hill’s Christmas Dinner Dance

Holiday for Children Dinner Dance

Friday, November 6^th
from 7 to 11:30 PM in the Gym

Fr. Fred’s annual fundraiser helps provide Christmas gifts
for needy children and their families in our area.

Buffet Dinner

Open Bar

Dancing

Tickets: $40 per person
(Hurry! Tables of 10 sell out quickly!)

For tickets, call Fr. Fred at the rectory, 265-2271.

An Invitation For Families with Babies

baptized in April, May, June, July and August of 2009

Msgr. Walden and the St. Patrick Legion of Mary invite all families who had a baby in April, May, June, July and August of 2009 to the 5 PM Family Mass on Saturday, January 31st. Children and families will be invited to come forward to recieve a special blessing and to join in the final procession. Come and celebrate the birth of you child into the Church!

R C I A ?

Are you a baptized Catholic who was never confirmed?
Are you someone baptized in another faith, but interested in becoming Catholic?
Are you someone who was never baptized?

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process for individuals who desire to complete their sacraments or who would like to enter into the the Catholic Church. Over the years, St. Patrick’s has welcomed Baptists, Lutherans, Jews, Methodists and Muslims into the Church, through this program. Those who complete their sacraments and those entering the Church have one thing in common, they are touched by the Holy Spirit. The program starts in September and ends at the Easter Vigil. Are you or is someone you know interested in entering into the Church? If so, please call Fr. Patrick or Becky at the Rectory at 631-265-2271.

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?

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.

St. Patrick’s Weather

Religious Formation Center Updates

RFC updates & events

Religious Formation Calendar

Download Center

The
Mass
Book
for
2013

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.

Exposition
of
the
Blessed
Sacrament

Friday, February 3^rd
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.

First
Saturday
Devotion

Saturday, February 4^th
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.

Marriage Vow Renewals

Married in January?
Please join us at the
Sunday, February 5^th
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
Makers

Rosary Makers
invite you
to our
Monthly Meeting

Friday, February 3^rd
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

Altar

Society

Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting.
Monday, February 6^th

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 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!

Catholic Daughters Court 1702

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 23^th
following the 7:30pm Novena Mass.

Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 31^st
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 Monthly Night of Prayer

Saturday, January 21^st
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.

St. Patrick’s Singles Fellowship Gathering

All singles are invited to refreshments & conversation

Sunday, January 15^th
at 10:00 AM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Youth Enrichment Center
Donation: $5.00

Hospitality Sunday

February 5^th
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.

R C I A ?

Are you a baptized Catholic who was never confirmed?
Are you someone baptized in another faith, but interested in becoming Catholic?
Are you someone who was never baptized?

Please note the date change and mark your calendar for the

St. Patrick’s Pro-Life Family

Annual Communion Breakfast

Sunday, October 18^th
after the 9AM Mass in Canning Hall

Guest Speaker: George Frost, Professor of Political Thought & Economics,
Suffolk Community College,

will speak on “Reaching High School & College Students: A Pro-Life Message”

and
a message from the 2009 High School Oratory Contest Winner

Adults: $15
Youth 18 & Under: $5
Family of three or more: $35

Proceeds will defray expense of bus to the March For Life in Washington D.C. on January 22, 2010.

For information and reservations call Ignatius Rienzo at 265-1081

You Are Cordially Invited. . .

St. Patrick’s Golf Outing and Dinner

Honoring the Clergy and Religious of St. Patrick’s

Friday October 16^th, 2009

Enjoy an afternoon of golf at the Tall Grass Country Club in Shoreham, NY. Refreshments will be provided during the event. Afterwards, a dinner in honor of our priests and nuns will be held at the Smithtown Elk’s Club.

If you can not join us for a day on the links, you are invited to attend the dinner at the Elk’s Club.

Sponsorships/Tee Signs/Dedication Memory Signs available

Voluteers are needed for the event.

More information is available at the golf outing website golf.stpatricksmithtown.org .

Downloadable Event Flyers and Registration Form:

To sponsor the event, volunteer or to get more information,
please call John Mangione at 631-513-5382.

Oberammergau
Passion Play
Shroud of Turin
The Last Supper
Milan, Salzburg, Vienna

Friday, May 21 thru Sunday, May 30, 2010

$3999 per person from New York ( plus airport taxes)
w/ Fr. Mickey Bancroft
www.206tours.com/frmickey or 800-206-8687

You are invited to explore the benefits of a Catholic High School Education.
Please feel free to visit our schools during the time and dates listed below:

Saturday, Oct. 3rd

Saturday, Oct. 17th

Sacred Heart Academy
Kellenberg Memorial H.S.
Chaminade H.S.
McGann-Mercy Dioc. H.S.
St. John the Baptist Dioc. H.S.

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:30 AM to 2 PM

St. Patrick School Parent - Teacher Partnership presents

“Fall Into Fashion”

Tuesday November 10^th
at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown

A night of fashion, fun and fine-dining for $50.00 per person.

For information, please call Mary McKee at 724-9031.

St. Patrick’s Parish Outreach

Help Restock Our Pantry!

Tough economic times have placed a strain on our pantry. We are in need of many items. During your next shopping trip, please consider helping those who are in need at this time. In order to service our recipients with food, we are in dire need of bags. Other items we desperately need include:

Meats
Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Cookies
Crackers
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Pasta & Jarred Sauces
Canned Tuna, Salmon

Tissues^*
Toilet Tissue^*
Feminine Hygiene Items^*
Shampoo^*
Diapers (sizes 4,5,or 6)^*

( ^* Please keep in mind that many of these items may not be purchased with food stamps.)

Peanut Butter
Jelly
Juice
Ketchup
Shelf Stable Milk
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Snack Foods

Note: Parish Outreach has a freezer which allows us to accept meats and frozen goods. Please drop off frozen items between 9 AM and 1 PM, Monday through Friday, so they can be placed in the freezer immediately.

If you have a surplus amount of vegetables, please consider sharing them with the needy. Please bring your fresh vegetables to the Outreach Office.

You are Invited to

Tour our Church

The parish website has a new section dedicated to our church and all its sacred art and furnishings. Learn the names of the various parts of the church. Who is that Saint in the window? Why does the saint in the corner have a big club? What is in that arched niche behind the lecturns? If you have wondered about these questions instead of focusing on the Homily, these articles are just what you need.

Start the Tour

Calling all St. Patrick School Alumni

If you were a student of St. Patrick’s please consider sending us your contact information (Name, Address, Phone & Email). Or if you have a family member or friend who attended the school, please let them know that we are "Calling All Alumni".

Please drop off or mail your contact information to the rectory. You can also call at 631-265-2271 or email stpatrick@stpatricksmithtown.org

Tips on Church Envelopes Use
& Faith Direct

In order to ensure an accurate record of your contributions to the parish, please place your donation in your church envelope and write the amount in the space provided. If you lose or forget your envelope, please place your contribution in one of the temporary envelopes found in the pews (or in any envelope) and write your name, address, envelope number and the amount of your contribution on the outside. If you do not receive envelopes on a monthly basis, call the rectory and we will be glad to order them for you. St. Patrick’s also offers parishioners the convenience of contributing through automatic deductions. For more information about automatic giving, call Faith Direct at 866-507-8757 or visit them on the web at FaithDirect.net.

2009 Catholic Ministries Appeal

The Hands of Christ-supporting the Community Around Us

Did you know...Next to the Federal Government, the Catholic Church is the leader in providing educational, charitable and social services? Help continue these much needed services on Long Island with a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of 346 of our parish families, $74,914.00 has been pledged to the appeal. One hundred percent of the dollars raised through the Appeal go to the following ministries: Catholic Charities, Pastoral Outreach, Education, Parishes, and Formation.

Catholic Minististries supports many activities and programs in the church, the communitity and the world. These include Education in our various elementary and high schools; Formation for religious instruction and guidance for our children, adult parishioners, those newly entering our faith and our various Seminarians; our Parishes; Catholic Charities; and Pastoral Outreach.
Please consider making a gift to this program that supports our church, our faith, our community and our world.

Want to know more?

From the Pastor's Desk:

One of the joys in life is to experience unity with one another. Each time we sing a patriotic hymn at the end of mass most people stay and sing. It reminds us of the bond we have as Americans. When we gather with our family and friends for special events, we are uplifted simply by the presence of one another. Each time we come to mass we gather as the family of God to express our thanks and to once again experience the loving presence of God in Word, sacrament and one another. Our common bonds are a source of security and peace for us.

Today’s gospel speaks of a common bond that breaks at times and causes much anguish and hurt - divorce. In the scriptures Jesus is the only one who specially speaks out against divorce. What Jesus is doing of course is holding up the ideal and once again emphasizing what he came to do - to unite us with God and one another. At times marriages do fall apart and husband and wife go their separate ways. That is certainly not an easy decision or something that was planned on the day of marriage. Disappointment, anger, feelings of abandonment and betrayal are all part of the experience. It goes against our nature to become one in mind and heart and then see and experience that unity fall apart. Jesus does not want us to experience that pain, but it is a reality. Jesus is firm and gentle. Because his purpose was to restore the original unity God created and intended, he speaks out against divorce. He does not want us to have all those negative thoughts and feelings that come with divorce. He wants us to know the loving union he has with the Father and to experience that with one another and with Him. When God’s people divorced themselves from him through their unfaithfulness in the Old Testament, he promised to restore them and bring them back to where they were in their life with him. His compassionate and merciful love did not condemn his people, but opened their minds and hearts to who they were as his people and whose they were as people of faith. To get beyond all that is hurtful and divisive we need the power and presence of the resurrected Christ.

Today many people will stand together on Route 110 in Huntington and near exit 70 on the LIE to speak up for the unborn and to speak out against the evil of abortion. Abortion is a divisive issue in our nation. Division is a sign that evil is alive and well. In arguing with one another we are blinding ourselves to the reality of the evil, the taking of human life in the womb. The second part of today’s gospel speaks of people bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them. The disciples try to shoo the parents and children away. Is that not what happens when an abortion is performed? A child is pushed away from us and our world. Jesus says, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to just such as these.” How beautiful to experience the joy of seeing children being loved. We have all been touched and uplifted by beholding an infant child. That source of joy is also a call for great love. An infant needs constant care and attention just to survive. Yet we gladly give of ourselves to them and for them. How many sleepless nights and long days have you willingly endured as parents for your children. Right there we see the kingdom of God in little children: they call forth from us love that is so much a part of us and wants to come out of our hearts. That unconditional love does far more than just keep the child alive. It nurtures him or her and enables him or her to grow in wisdom and grace.

Our invitation and opportunity today is to perform a public act of love for all children threatened by abortion by taking the time to stand up, witness and pray for them. They are inviting us to know the bond of God’s love and concern for them. The road is long and hard. Almost 50 million lives have been taken through this legal, divisive action. Like Jesus, we seek unity in truth and love for ourselves, those whose lives are threatened or abused and all those who promote, perform and support abortion.