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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:
George Hanrahan
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.
Imagine being a struggling single parent in need of quality child
care during the summer months.
You might think there is little you can do, but through St. Patrick's
Youth Commjnity, you can help! This summer, you can help
financially disadvantaged families send a child to Camp St. Patrick.
For more information on this project call Cindy Marsh at 724-1261.
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St Patrick's of Smithtown
Lay Participation
(in the Holy Mass)
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Altar Servers
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Parish altar servers assist with the celebration of the Liturgy.
These young volunteers are responsible for making sure everything
needed for the ceremony is in its proper place. They assist the
celebrant during the Liturgy itself and make sure everything is put
away once it is concluded. More importantly, altar servers are
afforded the opportunity to participate in the liturgical life of our
parish in a meaningful way, giving praise and thanks to God for all
He has done for them. Training for altar servers takes place
during a six-week period beginning in September. It is open to
boys and girls of the parish in fifth grade and up.
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Lectors
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Through the ministry of the lector, lay persons participate in the
proclamation for the Word of God by publicly reading the Scriptures,
intercessory prayers and pulpit announcements. Lectors are
assigned to all Masses (with the exception of the 6:45 AM Mass in
which the Sisters of St. Joseph serve as lectors). During the
9:00 AM Sunday Mass, youth lectors take on the job.
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Ushers and Greeters
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The Ushers/Greeters are a dedicated group of men and women who assist
in our worship by helping the Mass run smoothly. Their duties
include greeting people, taking up the collection, directing people as
they receive Communion and return to their seats, and distributing the
bulletin as people exit from Mass. Ushers are also called upon to
be aware of the handicapped and assist them whenever necessary.
Ushers have helped St. Patrick's earn its reputation for hospitality.
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Choir
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The Adult Choir is made up of parishioneers ranging in age from
teenagers to senior citizens. The only requirement for
membership is enthusiasm and a love of music. The choir sings
regularly at the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass and at other special Masses and
events. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 8:00 PM
to 10:00 PM at St. Patrick's.
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Music Ministry
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St. Patrick's Adult Choir, Folk Group and Children's Choir are the
most visible part of the parish Music Ministry. Yet the Music
Ministry involves much more. Music is provided for all
Saturday and Sunday Masses (except 7:30 AM Sunday), as well as
funerals, weddings, holy days and school Masses. Music
instruction for St. Patrick School students and the direction of the
school choir is also handled by the Music Ministry. All of these
jobs are accomplished by a music director, classroom instructor and a
cantorial staff. Together, members of the Music Ministry enhance
the Liturgy, encouraging us to lift our hearts, minds and voices to God.
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Extraordinary Ministers
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These dedicated volunteers distribute the Eucharist at scheduled Masses
and visit our parishioners who are ill or for other reasons are not
able to attend Mass. Some of the ministers also bring the
Eucharist and pray with parishioners in local hospitals and nursing
homes. Extraordinary ministers must be practicing Catholics in
good standing that have the devotion and time to minister to the
community regularly.
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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
In Celebration of Our Freedom
A Prayer to Mary Immaculate -
Patroness of the United States
Blessed Mother Mary, we turn to you in prayer for all the people
in these United States. We again place ourselves in your
care, in the gentle hands that cradled the Child Jesus. We ask
you to make us more alive in your faith, more generous in your
love, more trusting in your hope.
....(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, Julyth
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, July 5th
8:15 AM
Join us in praying the Rosary.
Tuesday, July 1st
7:30 PM in the church.
All are invited to attend!
Married in July?
Please join us at the
Sunday, July 6th,
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.
St. Patrick's Something for Seniors
group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, July 9th
Wednesday, July 23th
at 1:00 PM
All are welcome!
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.
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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