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Statue of St. Patrick in the Church

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Pro-Life Family

"Human life is sacred because from its beginning, it involves the 'creative action of God' and remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end."

Pope John Paul II's Gospel of Life
Fr George with Pro Life Group in DC

St Patrick's of Smithtown

Pro-Life Family

(Taken from the 2002

St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)

 

Pro-Life Family

This message from Pope John Paul II's Gospel of Life, is one that St. Patrick's Pro-Life Family is working to promote.

The ministry was started in 1980 by Angie Daly, and a group of very dedicated pro-life parishioners in response to the Supreme Court's ill-fated Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion on demand.  It began with 20 members.

Today, approximately 50 members make up the Pro-Life Family ministry.  The executive board and membership meet on the last Tuesday of each month at St. Patrick School.  On the third Tuesday of each month, the Pro-Life Family participates in a Holy Hour of Prayer which includes praying the Rosary, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction.  Many members also gather peacefully in front of the Planned Parenthood facility on Maple Avenue on Wednesdays, between 7 AM and 11 AM, to pray the Rosary for an end to abortion.

The Pro-Life Family ministry also sponsors several annual events.  On or around Pro-Life Sunday in October, it hosts a Communion Breakfast.  We also participate in the “Stand up for Liferdquo; event in Huntington in October.  Each year on the January 22 anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision, the Pro-Life Family sponsors a bus trip to Washington D.C. to the National March for Life.  Members also participate in an annual Night of Prayer for Life with other parishes across the country.  In conjunction with the Diocese, the ministry also sponsors an annual poster-essay contest for students.

Members also keep abreast of legislation affecting life issues, write letters to elected officials, maintain a pro-life bookstand and video library, and collect baby clothes and monetary gifts to assist families experiencing unplanned pregnancies.

In recent years, young members of the parish have become more involved through "Kids for Life." Participants in Kids for Life meet every first Friday to attend Divine Mercy Benediction and work on an outreach project.  On the first Sunday of every month, Kids for Life sponsors "Bottles for Babies" -- collecting money that parishioners have received through recycling bottles and cans and donating it to a pro-life organization that helps mothers and babies.

People become involved in the pro-life movement for various reasons.  For some, the reasons are very personal.  One member became involved after experiencing numerous miscarriages.  Through her own pain, she developed "a keen awareness that God is the author of life, that only He can take a life, and that abortion is diametrically opposed to God's law."

While it may seem that the fight to end legalized abortion is an overwhelming one, the Pro-Life Family is making a difference. Through their prayerful presence at Planned Parenthood, members were able to provide assistance for a coule seeking help.  After the baby was born, they continued to provide gifts of clothing and money.

Members of the Pro-Life Family work to bring recognition of the sanctity of life in many ways, but the emphasis is on prayer.  They work to bring "a greater understanding of the importance of a deeper prayer life and of doing the will of God, even when it may not be the most popular thing to do."

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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
Jesus with the little children
Updated information on the schedule for times & events for your child's class.  And a complete calendar for the current school year.

Parish Social Ministry

St Patrick's Parish Outreach Logo

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.
Happy Anniversary
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 Kit

Rosary Makers

 
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.
Rosary Crusade Mary
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
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

Monthly Holy Hour

Sacred heart of Jesus Sacred Heart of Mary
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition

Tuesday, October 20th
7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church

Gift From God Baby
Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, October 28th
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, 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
bottle gifts for babies

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.
Collection Box

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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280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265 - 2271