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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
.
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
St. Patrick School
Beginnings
(Taken from the 2002
St. Patrick's 50th Anniversary Journal)
St. Patrick School was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg in
1966. The traditions of the congregation of St. Joseph, an order of
religious nuns that have been educating on the island since 1856, set the
direction that St. Patrick School would take.
Sister St. Catherine, the first principal of St. Patrick School, served for
5 years. The school began with enough children to fill four grades,
approximately 400 students. Sister Muriel Keegan became principal in
1972, a position she held for twenty four years
(See separate article)
Set in the context of Christian example, the school continued to provide an
excellent preparatory curriculum while leading children to assume thier
roles in life as responsible adults. Graduates of the St. Patrick
School were prepared to lend witness to their beliefs and trust in Christ.
Sister Aquinata McGrath became principal in 1994. Sister Aquinata had a
great love for children, as she continues to have today. She enjoyed
working with them and faculty immensely. During her two-year tenure as
principal, she created an Early Childhood Center in the west wing, better
known today as the "Happy Hallway." Sister Aquinata also initiated
the first computer lab in the school, in Room 107. Sister Aquinata
initiated the New York State Learning Standards, a process which continues
to be ongoing as instruction continues to change to emphasize
student-centered learing. All curriculum was reviewed and faculty grade
level meetings were started. Today Sister Aquinata continues to
be a presence in St. Patrick School. In September of 2001, she took the
position of Director of Curriculum and Testing, three days a week. She
also continues to work for St. Joseph College, the Religious Education
Program of St. Patrick Parish, and the Youth Community. The children of
St. Patrick School continue to be blessed by her devotion to them.
In 1997, Mrs. Eileen Sadicario became Principal of St. Patrick School.
It is a position which she considers a pleasure and a privilege, to be able
to serve the school and parish community of St. Patrick's Mrs Sadicario
continues to make St. Patrick's a place where all children feel welcome,
secure and successful. Her philosophy of education is child centered
in every way. TO this end, she instituted a full time Reading and
Resource Room Program to meet the needs of the children. Teacher
assistants have been placed in many class rooms, to reduce the student -
teacher ratio. At all t imes, the children are welcome to come to
Mrs. S. with any of their concerns or ideas. As the parent of two
daughters, Mrs Sadicario draws on her personal experience to nurture the
children of St. Patrick's.
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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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