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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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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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St Patrick’s of Smithtown
Welcome to the Parish
Thank You From Fran Blagar
(Fran Blagar will retire as Director of Parish Outreach at the
end of this month after 27 years of service. On
Tuesday, June 15th, an Open House was held giving parishioners
and other friends a chance to thank Fran for her
dedicated service to those most in need in our area. Below
is a thank you message from Fran.)
Wow, what a spectacular send-off! I am still on Cloud
Nine from the farewell open house on June 15th given in honor
of my retirement. The love I felt by your presence and
expressed sentiments filled my heart with joy.
The surprise guests of Bishop Walsh, Msgr. Brennan and
Supervisor Vecchio (presenting a Proclamation), touched
me with a humble heart. I was truly honored by their
presence, as by Fr. Patrick’s kind words and plaque,
our priests, sisters, staff, all Parish Outreach volunteers,
recipients, friends through the years (both past and present
parishioners). I thank each and every one of you!!!
Running this awesome tribute, I thank Marie & Joe Menge,
Dianne Williams, Ed De Rose and all the volunteers – they
have my undying appreciation for all the love they put into
making this celebration so very special. Marie’s
creativity and talent in designing the billboards surrounded
us with an atmosphere of joy (and just after the Lobster Fest
on Friday). Marie has collaborated with me on so many
functions through the years; we can read each other’s
mind. She has raised thousands of dollars by her
fundraising, helped every department in the parish with her
ideas, support, hard work, enthusiasm, encouragement and love
– she is an incredible lady – giving 110% to every
project. She loves this parish and all the people
whose lives she touches.
Joe is her support in all her volunteer work, working behind
the scenes and doing anything that needs to be done with
extreme patience and not a word of complaint. Beside
which, being our Business Manager keeping us afloat financially
is not a small task. We are very blessed to have them
both as part of our parish family and I am blessed to call them
“friend.”
Dianne Williams will be taking over Parish Outreach and I
couldn’t be more pleased. She has been with us 14 years
and knows the clients well. Her compassion and kindness
is a comfort to all. I know I’m leaving the
ministry in good hands – she has been my right hand,
my partner, my family & friend. Dianne and my
volunteers added their love and energy making the party
a huge success.
Ed De Rose was a pleasure to work with – our own
private caterer doing his usual wonderful job. He
also was on the committee for the Lobster Fest, which was
a huge success thanks to all the aforementioned. Ed
did all the food, which was delicious.
Fr. Walden, thank you for always being there for me –
your support will always be remembered. I would not have
been able to run Parish Outreach without the faith and trust
you have had in me. Thank you also for the use of your
garden - it was a perfect setting. Thanks especially to
Fr. Hill, who planted beautiful flowers and was so gracious to
allow us to trespass.
To all of our Priests, Sisters, Staff and Parishioners –
you’ve been a pleasure to work with. I may be
leaving my job, but my heart will always remain in St.
Patrick’s and the community of Smithtown.
I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my
life. To say “thanks” seems insufficient
in comparison to what I feel in my heart. Your support
of Parish Outreach through the years, whether as a volunteer
or through donations, shows that you are certainly Beatitude
People. Your compassion and love are evident in all the
lives you touch thru Parish Outreach. Your kindness is
a tribute to the depth of your faith and I have been privileged
to “Serve the Lord” and the people of God with
you. You are truly living testimony to the beautiful
spirit of this parish and a gift to me personally. I
would never have been able to accomplish what we did without you.
There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving offered for your
intentions on December 16th at 9 AM, as a token of appreciation
for giving me the privilege to serve God and St.
Patrick’s for so many years.
May the joy you give to others be returned to you
a-thousand-fold. I will miss you. Truly you
are Christ to His poor!
Fran Blagar
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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June 28th - Rev Rudyferyo Pesongco & Rev. Charles Papa
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June 29th - Our Holy Father
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June 30th - Rev. Edward Seagriff & Rev. Mamerto Soriano
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July 1st - Msgr. Robert Saccacio & Rev. Eden Jean-Baptiste
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July 2nd - Rev. Thomas Maloney & Msgr. John McGuire
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July 3rd - All Priests
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July 4th - Bishop James J. Daly
“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
Happy Anniversary
On Sunday, July 4th 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.
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Are you a baptized Catholic who was never confirmed?
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Are you someone baptized in another faith, but interested in
becoming Catholic?
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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.
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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
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.
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.
Friday, February 3rd
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, February 4th
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.
Married in January?
Please join us at the
Sunday, February 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, February 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
804-7222.
Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting.
Monday, February 6th
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!
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!
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 23th
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, January 21st
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.
All singles are invited to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, January 15th
at 10:00 AM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Youth Enrichment Center
Donation: $5.00
February 5th
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.
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