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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
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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
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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.
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 A
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, March 23rd
7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church
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:
- Car seats (both infant and toddler)
- Strollers (especially double strollers)
- Toiletries (i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash
creams, powders, etc.)
- Crib sheets
- Formula (especially regular Enfamil with Lipil or regular
Similac with Iron) / Baby food
- Bottles
- Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months
especially needed)
- Hooded towels
- Wash cloths
- Diaper bags
- Socks
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.
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St Patrick’s of Smithtown
Welcome to the Parish
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.
Father Walden
An Invitation to
Morning Prayer
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.
Pray For Our Priests
During this Year of the Priest, please remember to keep our priests
in your prayers. The Rockville Centre Apostolate of Prayer
for Priests asks that you remember the following priests from our
diocese in a special way in your prayers this week:
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January 31st - Bishop Peter A. Libasci
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February 1st - Rev. Augustine Sheehan & Rev. Peter Kaczmarek
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February 2nd - All Priests
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February 3rd - Rev. Robert Giuntini & Rev. Eddy Julien
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February 4th - Rev. Michael Torpey & Rev. Charles Gartner
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February 5th - Rev. William Slater & Rev. Sebastian Owusu-Mensah
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February 6th - Rev. Francis Oranefo & Rev. Valentine Rebello
“Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, declared this Year for
the Priest “precisely to encourage priests in this striving
for spiritual perfection on which, above all, the effectiveness of
their ministry depends . . .”
- Address of His Holiness announcing Year for Priests
Attention All Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
Join us for
a special celebration
of our faith
during this, the
100th Anniversary Year
of the
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Sunday Mass
will be held on
Sunday, February 7th
at the 10:30 AM Mass
Wear your uniform!
Some scouts will be selected to participate in the Mass
Happy Anniversary
On Sunday, February 7th at the 12 noon Mass, all couples who are
celebrating their anniversary during the month of November
are invited to renew their marriage vows and to receive a special
blessing for married couples. We encourage all to participate
in this very special tribute.
Hospitality Sunday
Sunday, February 7th
after the 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses
St. Patrick’s will celebrate Hospitality Sunday. Please
join with fellow parishioners outside the School/New Life Center
for coffee and cake. If the weather is inclement, join us in
Canning Hall. We look forward to seeing all of you there.
Picture Yourself in
Folk Group or
Children’s Choir
If you would like to be a part of a great group of young people who
generously give of their time and talent, join our Folk Group or
Children’s Choir. Folk Group (for young people in grades 6 to 12)
sings regularly at our 9 AM Sunday Mass. Reheasals are held on
Sundays following the Mass from 10 to 11:30 AM. Children’s Choir
(for children in grades 1 to 5) also sings regularly at the 9 AM
Mass. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7 PM. Be
a part of something bigger than yourself!
For more information, call 360-0185.
Catholic Daughters
Scholarships
The Catholic Daughters (Court 1706) Smithtown is once again offering a partial
scholarship for parishioners and St. Patrick School students currently in 8th grade
who are planning to enter a Catholic High School in the fall of 2010. For an
application or further information, call Marge at 686-6532. Applications
are due back by February 13th.
Attention Married Couples
World Marriage Day is Sunday, February 14th. Couples from our
Marriage Alive program will be available in the lobby that weekend with
information about Marriage Enrichment programs that are available in our
parish.
Marriage Alive seeks to help marriages grow in a positive direction. Meet
other couples who share your values. Bring more life and joy to your
marriage. To find out more, stop by after mass on the weekend of
February 13th and 14th.
Save the Date
St. Patrick’s will host a Mini-Retreat for married couples on Saturday,
March 6th. Watch the bulletin for more information.
Mark your calendar for the
St. Patrick’s Parent-Teacher Partnership’s
St. Patrick’s Day
Dinner Dance
Friday, March 12th
at the Watermill Caterers
in Smithtown
For information & reservations,
call Mary Ellen McCrossen at 360-8896.
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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; 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.
Rosary Makers
invite you
to our
Monthly Meeting
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 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, September 20th
following 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
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.
All singles are invigted to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, September 19th
10:00 AM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Cost: $2.00
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.
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!
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