Mark your calendar for the
St. Patrick’s Parent-Teacher Partnership’s

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance

Friday, March 12^th at the Watermill Caterers in Smithtown

In recognition of “The Year of the Priest,” this year’s dance will honor the many devoted priests of our St. Patrick Family - past, present and future.

Tickets will be on sale after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, February 20th
and the 9 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Masses on Sunday, February 21st

The Evening Will Include:
A 6:30 to 8 PM “Prestige Cocktail Hour,”
Your choice from four entree selections,
Music and dancing to the sounds of the Tommy Mulvihill Band, and an Open Bar.
And, don’t forget to take a chance on one of our Theme Raffle Baskets!

For information & reservations, call Mary Ellen McCrossen at 631-360-8896.

Limited to 40 people.  The course will be given by CPR trainers from St. Francis Hospital.  This course is for both pediatric and adult CPR.  You will receive certification from the American Red Cross.  (Please make checks payable to St. Francis Hospital or Cash.  No credit cards.) 

To make a reservation or for more information,
call Tom Keane at 631-882-7755.

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.

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 via Faith Direct. Our church number is NY51. .

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. Below are some frequently asked questions about Faith Direct.

How does Faith Direct work?  This secure program works directly with your bank, in the same way as other electronic funds transfer systems you may already conduct (such as utility bills or your mortgage payment).  All transactions are done electronically, debiting your bank account or charging your credit card automatically for the amount to which you have agreed in writing.  It is a hassle free, simple solution for today’s busy families.

Can any additional funds be taken from my account other than what I have authorized?  No!  The Faith Direct program is strictly regulated, and only you can designate the amount of money that may be debited on a monthly basis.  The Social Security Administration processes direct deposits of benefit payments for more than 18 million people each month, and not a single one has ever been lost. 

Can I stop, increase or decrease my payment at any time?  Yes, you can contact Faith Direct by calling us toll-free at 1-866-507-8757, or by using our email form.  You can also make changes by accessing your account online. 

How does my church benefit from my participation in Faith Direct?  Your church will see a substantial increase in net revenue, a decrease in administrative costs, and a clearer picture of cash flow for your church’s needs. 

I would feel strange not placing a check or envelope in the offering basket, what should I do?  We realize that the offertory collection is an important part of church services.  For those enrolled with Faith Direct we provide “offertory cards” to drop in the collection basket as a visible sign of your electronic donations.

2010 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.