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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:
Amanda Rose
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.
Registrations Being Taken For:
Enrichment:
Before and After Care
Hands-on Learning
Fall Sports:
Deck Hockey / CYO Basketball
Prep Courses:
Catholic HS Entrance Exam
SAT Prep
For more informaiton visit
www.stpatsyouth.com
or call 360-0185.
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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St Patrick's of Smithtown
Altar Servers
(Taken from the 2002
St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
At St. Patrick, approximately 130 Altar Servers assist Priests and
Deacons at the many varied liturgical celebrations in our parish.
For the past eight years, Father Frank Parisi has been the Altar Server
Moderator. His most recent predecessors incude Father Bob Brennan
and Father Bob McKee.
Prior to serving at the altar, students participate in a two-month
training program (or as Father Frank would call it, Boot Camp).
Often, with the assistance of more esperienced servers, they learn
everything from the names of all the vessels and vestments used at Mass,
to where these items belong in the sancturary as well as how to serve
Masses, weddings and funerals. As part of their preparation, they
serve alongside the more experienced servers. Once their training
is complete, a formal installation ceremony is held, usually in the
middle of October.
At St. Patrick's, young people may become Altar Servers beginning in
sixth grade and may continue as long as they wish. Once they have
been formally installed, Altar Servers are placed on the monthly
schedule and begin assisting during the dozens of Masses celebrated each
week in our parish. They may be called upon to serve the 6:45 AM
weekday Mass (everyone's favorite) or during funerals, weddings, weekend
masses, or spicial Liturgies; such as, Communion, Confirmation, or
Christmas and Easter masses.
The role of Altar Servers has reflected many of the chages within the
Church. Formerly open only to young men, st. Patrick has been
training boys and girls for this important ministry for the past eight
years In years gone by, Altar Servers were taught Latin responses
for use in the Latin Mass. Still, the basic duties have remained
teh same - to prepare the church for the liturgy, assist the Priests
(and Deacons), and hopefully, help all of us to focus our attention on
the meaning and the mystery of the Mass.
Altar serving does not go without its benefits. Students at St.
Patrick School are sometimes called upon to miss class in order to serve
a weekday Mass or a funeral.
Altar servers also are treated to social events such as bowling, visits
to the diocesan seminary, and baseball games. Often, friendships
are made or enriched through altar service.
Scott Williams, a college freshman and an Altar Server for many years,
sees it as a way to make evident your faith.
"Altar serving is an excellent way for kids to publicly demonstrate
their faith in the Lord while serving him," he said.
"ALtar serving has helped me keep close to God and working with
Father Frank is always fun."
There are other pluses as well. Many servers will admit that their
participation in the Mass gives it a whole new meaning for them.
They understand the liturgy better and look forward to their role in the
celebration.
And there are certain Masses Altar Servers will always remember.
Kristen Catania, a seventh grade student at St. Patrick School, served
at the funeral of a fireman killed in the line of duty in the World
Trade Center tragedy. "I was able to serve a fireman's
funeral along with Liz Reilly and Lindsey Cleary. it was a great
honor, but it was also very sad when you looked at the family
members," she said. "I like being an Altar Server.
It's a lot of fun. It;s a privilege to be an Altar Server."
Become an Altar Server
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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;
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more)
We are only a phone call away. Please call 265-2668,
Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 3
If you know adults who: Can’t care for themselves -
Are at risk of harm - Have no one to help . . . . . You
can help.
Please call: Adult Protective Services Bureau -
Suffolk County Dept. of Social Services at 654-3195, 3196,
or 3197, RESPONSE 24 Hour Hotline at 751-7500, VIBS at
360-3606. Your information will be kept strictly
confidential.
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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, August 1st
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, August 2nd 8:15 AM
Join us in praying the Rosary.
Pro-Life Family Hosts A
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, August 19th
7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church
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, August 16th
after the 8 PM Mass.
Join us for a night of prayer in front of the Sacred Sacrament.
All singles are invigted to refreshments & conversation
Sunday, July 20th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Cost: $2.00
Married in August?
Please join us at the
Sunday, August 3rd,
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.
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.
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