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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
.
Faith Direct
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.
Signing up for our automated giving program, Faith Direct is simple.
You can sign up online by going to www.faithdirect.net or stop by the
rectory for a form to fill out and mail to Faith Direct. You may also
call them at 866-507-8757.
When registering for the program, you will
be asked for our church number which is: NY51.
There’s an app
for that!
Did you know that now you can give to St. Patrick
Catholic Church using your iPhone? This month Faith
Direct introduced their new iPhone app. Existing Faith
Direct users can now manage every aspect of their
account right from their iPhone or iPad. This exciting
new addition to eGiving at St. Patrick Catholic Church is
another great reason to use Faith Direct for your gifts of treasure.
Wanted:
Your E-mail Address
E-mail offers us a quick, easy and paperless way to
communicate. Our parish would like to better utilize
this communication tool. Do we have your current
e-mail address? Let us know by e-mailing us at
rectory@stpatricksmithtown.org . Please put “Current
E-mail” in the subject line.
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 this week
in celebration of:
Steven Frechette
.
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 o
Robert Higgins
.
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.
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.
Do You Have A
Health Care Proxy?
A “Health Care Proxy” provides a way to make the very
difficult issues of end-of-life care easier by allowing the
expressed wishes of the patient to be followed in a proper manner.
It can help remove much of the stress that these decisions bring
to loved ones and family members. As practicing Catholics, having
a Health Care Proxy, helps our passing become what it should be -
a hopeful, glorious journey to life everlasting in the company of
our Lord and Savior.
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.
St. Patrick’s School has been preparing children to maximize
their potential and to lead a life firmly anchored in their
belief and trust in Christ for about 40 years. As we think
back on those years, one thought keeps coming to mind, We
miss you! St. Patrick’s would love to be able to
inform you of the latest happenings at the school and special alumni
events. (read more...)
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.
LifeNet
We are
here to
“Be There”
for those
who need us.
LifeNet is a program offered by St. Patrick Parish in Smithtown which was established to assist and support those women and their families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
LifeNet seeks to reveal that there are alternatives to abortion, that women and families do not have to face these alternatives alone, and that the volunteers/helpers of LifeNet stand ready to help them bring life to its term.
LifeNet’s trained volunteers/helpers reach out to those n an unplanned or crisis pregnancy by offering a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which needs may be shared and support offered through the nine months and beyond.
LifeNet’s volunteers and helpers offer confidential support, information abd referral for community services and counseling. Call St. Patrick Parish Outreach at 265-2271 for information.
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St Patrick's of Smithtown
Nocturnal Adoration Society
(Taken from the 2002
St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
Nocturnal Adoration Society
As St. Patrick Parish celebrates its 50th Anniversary, its Nocturnal
Adoration Society celebrates its 50th year; The St. Patrick
chapter of the society was organized in October, 1953. Initially
the membership came not only from St. Patrick Parish, but also from St.
John of God in Central Islip; Sts Philip and James in St. James; St
Margaret of Scotland in Selden; St. Joseph's in Kings Park, St. Mary's
in East Islip; St. Patrick's in Huntington; and St. Philip Neri in
Northport. With combined membership of 35 men, they sought the
support Father Adam Willman, St. Patrick's first Pastor, in seeking to
be chartered. The Brooklyn Diocesan Director, Monsignor regan, was
reluctant to allow the group to begin since 50 members were usually
required to be charted by the Arch Confraternity in Rome. Yet,
with Father Wilman's help, permission was granted.
The Sprit of these first members was truly remarkable. Those From
St. John of God for example, prayed three hours each night. Over
the years, the chapter grew and members from other parishes broke off to
form their own chapters. In 1982, women were welcomed into the
society.
Today, the St. Patrick chapter of the Nocturnal Adoration Society is
still vibrant, with parishioners from many surrounding parishes again
attending the monthly vigils.
Different groups within the chapter are assigned one hour on a rotating
basis (the preferred method). Some members, due to age or another
valid reason, attend the hour of their choice.
Nocturnal Adoration offers a uique opportunity to be in the presence of
Jesus at a time when there are no distractions; to meditate on his
passion, death and resurrection; to pray with Him to our Father; and to
receive the strength of the Holy Spirit to continue His mission of love
and compassion. The society is an answer to Jesus' plea on the
night before His death, "Could you not spend on hour with me?"
New members are formally received into the society each year on the
Feast of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Interested
individuals are encouraged to pray with the society at any hour, even if
there is no intention for formal membership.
Currently, St. Patrick's chapter consits of more than 100 members who
pray for the parish and for the intentions of the society
worldwide. Prayers are offered for world peace, pro-life issues,
vocations and for victims of famine, earthquakes, and other
disasters. Our departed brothers and sisters are especially in
the society's prayers. Each year, a diocesan rally is held at St.
Agnes Cathedral for all the chapters of the Nocturnal Adoration
Society. Statistically, parishes that have an active Nocturnal
Adoration Society experience a much higher percentage of vocations to
the priesthood, diaconate and reigious life - and St. Patrick is a
shining example.
The moderator of the St. Patrick chapter is Monsignor Paul Walsh.
One charter member of the society, Joe Kane, is still active. joe
was instrumental in forming the chapter 50 years ago. The
president with the longest tenure ( in the 1970s and 1980s) was Bill
Sharkey. Bill went on to become a Deacon, and eventually a Priest
with the Indian missions.
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St. Patrick R.C. Church
280 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
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?
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.
First Friday
Friday, March 1st
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, March 2nd
8:15 AM
In the Church
Whether you pray the Rosary every day or have never
prayed it at all, we invite you to join us. Rosary beads and
prayers will be provided for everyone to follow along.
For more information, email:
legionofmary
@stpatricksmithtown.org
or call Lana at 631-374-1116.
Married in March?
Please join us at the
Sunday, March 3rd
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.
Monthly Meeting
Friday, March 1st
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.
Invites all to join them for their
Monthly Meeting.
Monday, March 4th
Agenda:
Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM
Mass at 7:30 PM
After Mass, all will gather in Canning Hall for the meeting.
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
Monday, January 23th
following the
7:30pm Novena Mass.
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:
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, 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, June 17thth
at 10:00 AM
(after the 9 AM Mass)
Youth Enrichment Center
Donation: $5.00
For information, call 631-265-2668
March 3rd
after the
9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Masses
All are invited to join with fellow parishioners for
coffee, tea, bagels and pastries in Canning Hall.
Pro-Life Family Hosts A
Adoration - Thanksgiving
Reparation - Petition
Tuesday, March 19th
7:30 to 8:30 PM
in the church
The first weekend of the month, we will have the offerig for the Hungry
and homeless. Please look for the Hungry & Homeless boxes at
the church exits and be generous in sharing God’ blessings.
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.
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