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Statue of St. Patrick in the Church

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Devotional Committee

It was the hope of Pop John Paul II that the bimillenial celebration of the mystery of the Incarnation would be "one of unceasing hymn of praise to the Trinity... as a journey of reconciliation and a sign of true hope for all who look to Christ and to his Church."  In the same vein, our Bishop requested each Parish to host a prayerful event to mark the beginning of the Jubilee year.  At St. Patrick's, members of several parish organizations joined forces and hosted a new Year's Eve Celebration to remember, which included a dinner, three Holy Hours, a Midnight mass, and Nocturnal Adoration.  This was the beginning of what would eventually become the St. Patrick Devotional Committee.

14th Century manuscript of devotional and philosophical writings

 

St Patrick's of Smithtown

Devotional Committee

(Taken from the 2002

St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)

 

Devotional Committee

A second bi-millenial celebration sponsored by the group was a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 25,2000.  The journey included a Family Rosary on the bus, a picnic lunch, a tour of the magnificent chapel and beautiful grounds on Eden Hill, and a sharing in the celebration of the Eucharist with a Portuguese pilgrimage.  Following the Mass, the families joined the Marians in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena.

On Saturday, October 7, 2000, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope john Paul II entrusted the world and the Third Milennium to the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary during the Jubilee of Bishops at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.  Once again, members of several parish organizations joined together to host prayerful evening at St. Patrick's. The evening included an entrusting ceremony, the recitation of the Rosary, and a candlelight procession and "living Rosary" performed by a group of 70 children.  The event continued with a family dinner in St. Patrick's Father Canning Hall.

At the end of the Jubilee year, there was desire to again have a new Year's Eve Celebration, and again the parish organizations joined forces to accomplish yet another spiritual evening.

After that event, the group decided to formalize its endeavors with a new parish committee focusing on promoting and fostering devotional life in order to bring people closer to the Holy Eucharis.  The St. Patrick Church Devotional Committee was duly formed in September 2001.  Its purpose is to (1) promote a spirituality of communion by developing and coordinating forums, pilgrimages and structures for devotional life; (2) create and implement a plan of vocational promotion, promoting vocations to Priesthood and promote the true meaning of Marriage and the family as a fundamental Catholic institution, through family prayers, pilgrimages and other activities.  Membership in the committee is open to all registered parishioners.  The committee conducts annual enrollment of membership, but members may be admitted at any time.

It is the goal of the committee to include a representative from each parish organization.  Presently, the committee includes representatives of the Coloumbiettes, Legion of Mary, Nocturanl Adoration Society, Parents' Guild, Pro-Life Family, Religious Formation, Rosary Altar Society, Sacred Heart Prayer Group, Youth Community, as well as other parishioners.

The committee sponsors family pilgrimages, a family Rosary, the New Year;s Eve celebration, Divine Mercy Sunday, and other devotional occasiions, and supports and coordinates the other devotional organizations in the parish in accomplishing their goals.

St. Patrick R.C. Church
280 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787

Mass Times

Today's Mass Readings
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?
Stylized St. Patrick Membership Card
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.




Mass For The Dead
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.


Happy Anniversary
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 Kit

Rosary
Makers

 
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.

Rosary Crusade Mary
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!

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart Prayer Group

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.

Gift From God Baby
Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 31st
St. Patrick School
Room 103 at 7:30 PM
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.

Nocturnal Adoration Society

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

Hospitality Sunday

Coffee and Croissants
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. 


© 2012 St. Patrick’s Parish
280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265 - 2271