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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
.
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:
Aelysche Maher
.
Happy First Anniverary in heaven! From all who love her.
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
Martin Randisi
.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 5thth
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.
For information,
call Gail at 360-1860.
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
Pre-Cana
(Taken from the 2002
St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
The Pre-Cana Program began at St. Patricks in 1975 when Father Joseph
Canning sent Mike and Marge Cortegiano to a Diocesan Pre-Cana Traing
Program. In 1976, the Cortegianos launched the program with the
help of St. Patrick's new Pastor, Father John Mott. The
Cortegianos headed the program until 1986, when Gail and Carl Valentino
became the coordinators.
In recent years, the Pre-Cana program was revamped under the leadership
of four couples - Jim and Donna Nebgen, Dan and Ellen Bartley, Bob and
Bev Bieneman, and Helene and Owen Farley. The biggest change was
the incorporation of Foccus (Facilitating Open Couple Communication,
Understanding, and Study) - a survey in which both members of an engaged
couple answer questions on a variety of subjects. The surveys are
then entered into a computer. The results help give an inventory
of the relationship. The survey covers areas such as
communication, finances, friendships and spirituality. Couples are
able to see what areas of their relationship are strong and what areas
need work. The survey is completely confidential. Only the
couples theselves see the results.
Today's Pre-Cana consists of 15 married couples who work with the
engaged couples. The program runs three times per year (fall,
winter and spring) for six weeks, with 15 to 20 couples participating
each season. The first of the six-weekly meetings is an
introductory night. The couples meet at the church and hear from
one of the parish priests. During the next four weeks, the couples
meet in the home of the facilitating couple. They have discussions
and work their way through a workbook entitled, "Decisioin to
Love." The work book covers topics such as communication,
family of origin, personalities and pasts, sexuality, children,
sprituality, finances, family, and friends. Couples spend part of
the time working one-on-one, and part in group discussions. The
couples meet for a final time at Mass where they are called forward into
the sanctuary, have their rings blessed, receive a cross. The Mass
is followed by a party.
In the end, the couples hopefully have a better understanding of their
relationship to God and each other and are better prepared for a
lifelong journey together.
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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
Do You Need Affordable Senior Rental Housing
The Town of Smithtown is accepting applications for affordable
senior citizen rental units. If you are or will soon be 62 or
older and meet income guidelines, you may be eligible for the
affordable housing “bonus” units. For an
application and information please call: 360-7540. We
also have them available in the Outreach office.
IMPORTANT: Application deadline
is 5 PM on October 24th.
Friday, November 7th
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, November 1st
8:15 AM
Join us in praying the Rosary.
Married in October?
Please join us at the
Sunday, October 5th,
Noon Mass.
All couples are invited to renew their vows and
recieve a special blessing.
Rosary Makers invite you to our
Monthly Meeting
Friday, November 7th
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
981-3022.
Cordially invites you to our November meeting.
Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 PM in Church with recitation of the
Living Rosary followed by the Novena Mass.
Tuesday, November 4th
7:30 PM in the church.
All are invited to attend!
Monthly Meeting
Monday, October 20th
8 PM after the Navena Mass.
The next monthly meeting will be on September 15th at 8 PM.
Pro-Life Family Hosts A
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, October 20th
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, October 18th
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, October 19th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Cost: $2.00
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.
Wed., October 8th
Wed., October 22th
at 1:00 PM
All are welcome!
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