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Statue of St. Patrick in the Church

St. Patrick's R.C. Church

Rainbows and Spectrum

Today in the United States, there are more than 20 million children living in a single parent family - more than that if you include those children in a step-family.  That is 1 in every 3 in our classrooms!  In time to come many more children will have had to cope with the anguish of losing one of their parents through death, divore or being born out of wedlock.

Rainbows and Spectrum is a program for kids 5 to 18 who have suffered a loss of a parent through death or divorce.  More information can be found at the Rainbows International website.

Rainbows and Spectrum logo
Rainbows and kids

 

St Patrick's of Smithtown

Rainbows and Spectrum

 

Rainbow and Spectrum

Children learn from their hearts upward; thus if a child hurts emotionally, he/she often has difficulty in school.  In addition statistics show that a vast majority of these grieving children are turning to drugs, alchohol and even suicide as a means of coping.

Through the support group, we hope to assist the child in expressing and understanding his/her feelings, feel acceptance for what has happened, and to feel a sense of belonging and love.  Because we are unable to answer their questions or solve their problems, we strive to accomplish this through the channels of peer support, nurturing adults to guide them, and a secure place to share themselves.

Participants: Children ages 5-18 who have suffered the loss of a parent through death or divorce.
 
Goal: To help participants to:
  • verbalize their feelings
  • cope wih stages of grief
  • accept God as friend and parent
  • believe in their own goodness and the value of their family
  • realize that any change in life can be a new beginning
Note: This is not a counseling or therapy session but a peer-support group guided by caring, trained adults.  Confidentiality is a basic requirement.
 
Time: Two six-week semesters: fall and winter.  Approximately 1 hour per week beginning Wednesday, October 3rd.
 
Fees: This program is being sponsored by The Branch Funeral Home, therefore it is free to all particpants.
 
Registration: Please call Parish Outreach at 265-2668
 
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

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. ....(read more)

Mass For The Dead
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

Monthly Holy Hour

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

Tuesday, August 19th
7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church

Gift From God Baby
Pro-Life Family
Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, August 26th
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, 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
Happy Anniversary
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. 
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.

Cathoic Schools - Characters, Compassion, Values

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.
 

© 2008 St. Patrick's Parish
280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265 - 2271