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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
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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.
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 loving memory 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 of
Ignazio Genova
.
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.
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St Patrick's of Smithtown
Rosary Altar Society
(Taken from the 2002
St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
Among St. Patrick's oldest parish organizations is the Rosary Altar
Society. It was established by Father Adam Willman, founding
pastor of St. Patrick's. The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary
was granted by Bishop Thomas Malloy on May 8, 1953.
Throughout the years, members have been dedicated to fulfilling the
primary purpose of the Rosary Altar Society: "To praise and honor
the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by the recitation of
th Rosary for the mutual spiritual benefit of all the members throughout
the world."
St. Patrick's Rosary Altar Society currently has 225 members.
Membership is open to Catholic men and women. The only obligation
for members of the Confraternity is to recite the fifteen Mysteries of
the Rosary once a week. It also is recommended that members attend
Mass once a month as a Society, assist in the public recitation of the
Rosary, and contribute their time and talent to the organization as
needs arise. One continuous need that the Society satisfies is the
maintenance and upkeep of all Mass items such as Altar cloths, small
linens, chalices, ciboria, and the candlearbra. Members also take
care of Altar flower arrangements.
The Rosary Altar Society meets on the first Monday of the month,
following the 8:00 PM Novena mass in honor of Our Lady of the Miraulous
Medal. The society sponsors many special events as well.
These include, but are not limited to, a Children's Rosary Instruction
program, in which members visit the children in the parish school and
Religious Formation classes and instruct children on how to pray the
Most Holy Rosary; a Christmas season, "adopt a needy family
program;" and the annual May Crowning of Mary.
Members give unselfishly of their time. The benefits of such
generosity include special protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a
share in all the Rosaries said by all the members of the Confraternity
throughout the world. All of the prayers and good works of the
Dominican Order are also shared with the members of the Rosary
Confraternity, which the Order considers to be part of the Dominican
Family. The main reason parishioners say they become Rosarians is
out of a love for the Blessed Mother.
"I have a great devotion to Our Lady, and I pray the Rosary every
day," said Ann Knowd "I realized that the primary purpose of
the Rosary Altar Society was to spread devotion to the Blessed Mother,
so I wanted to become involved with teh organization for this
reason. I also enjoy taking care of the Altar, and I feel this is
a very important service that we provide to the Church."
"I became a member of the Rosary Altar Society because I wanted to
be closer to the Blessed mother," said Assunta Black. "I have
always had a special devotion to Mary, and I wanted to serve the Church
by taking care of the Altar."
Some also find a sense of fulfillment in their work taking care of the
Altar.
"I joined the Rosary Altar Society 16 years ago," said Helga
Singer. "I've always had a special devotion to Our Lady, and I
wanted to become active in the service of the Church. Shortly
after joinging, I became involved in the arrangement of the Altar
Cloths. I do feel a sense of personal satisfaction when this work
is completed. By decorating the Altar, we give Glory to God, and
we help the congregation experience the seasons of the Liturgical
calendar."
The Altar is the heart of every Catholic Church. It is where the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered, in which the bread and wine are
transubstantiated into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
Christ. Caring for the Altar is a labor of love. Members of
the Rosary Altar Society offer this work all for the Honor and golry of
God and the love of His Mother.
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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
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.
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, March 2nd
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 3rd
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.
Married in March?
Please join us at the
Sunday, March 4th
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 Makers
invite you
to our
Monthly Meeting
Friday, March 2nd
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, April 2nd
Agenda:
Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM
Mass at 7:30 PM
Mass will be followed by Novena prayers has been canceled due to
confessions.
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Scott Brunengraber, Owner &
Operator of Smithtown Wellness who will speak on “How to Create
Wellness Habits that Can Save Your Life.” All are welcome to
attend.
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.
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.
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