St. Patrick R.C. Church 280 East Main Street, Smithtown, New York 11787

“Christ with us. Christ before us. Christ behind us.” October 25, 2020 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary

St. Patrick Church 280 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787

631-265-2271, rectory@stpatricksmithtown.org www.stpatricksmithtown.org

Mass Times Weekdays: 6:45 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12:10 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM, 5 and 8 PM Novena Mass (Miraculous Medal): Monday, 7:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 5 PM Marriage

Couples should make arrangements at the Rectory at least six months before the desired wedding date.

Baptisms Currently by appointment. For information, go to

www.stpatricksmithtown.org > Sacraments > Baptism

Reconciliation Saturday: from 3:45 to 4:45 PM

Sunday: from 8:15 to 8:45 AM (not currently offered) Monday: 6:45 to 7:15 P.M. before the Novena Mass

Anytime by appointment in the Rectory

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays for one hour following 12:10 PM Mass

First Fridays after 12:10 Mass until 2:30 PM Benediction* Nocturnal Adoration, third Saturday of the month

from 9 PM to 7 AM Sunday* *Watch bulletin for modified times

First Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in “A Quiet Place” Chapel located in the Parish Center

Pro-Life Holy Hour, third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 PM **Watch bulletin for possible changes in concluding time

School and Parish Life in COVID Times It’s not life as usual, but life continues in our school and parish. Pictured are classes at St. Patrick School and the Sunday, October 16th Life Teen Life Night.

From the Pastor’s Desk Back in 1955 there was a song by the Platters called The Great Pretender. The opening lyrics are: “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender.” To be a pretender means we are not what we appear to be on the outside and we are trying to hide our real feelings, thoughts, or identity. That thought is in complete contrast to what I prayed in the breviary in morning prayer last Tuesday, the Feast of St. Paul of the Cross: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever; do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teaching.” (Hebrews 7:9) That verse was followed by a response prayer: “On your walls Jerusalem I have set my watchmen to guard you.” As a priest, one of my responsibilities is to be a watchman, helping those I serve to see anything that would weaken their faith or blind them to the goodness of God and His love for them. As Catholics we are not pretenders. We are contenders, asserting our faith by our way of life. We are not out to impose our beliefs on others, but are people who want our beliefs to be respected. After all we have been around for 2,000 years and have seen many political systems come and go. That means living who we are without concern for what others think. We believe in Jesus who “is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” That does not mean we are doomed to a monotonous, rote daily life, but people blessed with the gift of faith in Jesus who is truly the Way, Truth, and Life. Some political leaders portray us as intransigent, meaning we have beliefs that are extreme which we refuse to change or compromise on. The source of those who criticize us is centered around abortion. Life is a gift from God that begins at the moment we are conceived in the womb. Are we not all full of gratitude to our mothers for the gift of their love as they began nurturing us with their very bodies from that initial moment? God bless all mothers. Abortion is evil, it destroys the life of a child and injures the poor women who have them for life. One of the worst examples of being a pretender is Joe Biden, a man who touts being a practicing Catholic. Do not be deceived. Cardinal Burke, a canon lawyer and retired bishop in our country says: “This is not a political statement, I don’t intend to get involved in recommending any candidate for office, but simply to state that a Catholic may not support abortion in any shape or form because it is one of the most grievous sins against human life, and has always been considered to be intrinsically evil and therefore to in any way support the act is a mortal sin…. “ “Joe Biden has not only been actively supporting procured abortion in our country but has announced publicly in his campaign that he intends to make the practice of procured abortion available to everyone in the widest possible form and to repeal the restrictions on this practice which have been put in place. He should not approach to receive Holy Communion because he gives scandal to everyone. Because if someone says ‘well, I’m a devout Catholic’ and at the same time is promoting abortion, it gives the impression to others that it’s acceptable for a Catholic to be in favor of abortion and of course it’s absolutely not acceptable.

It never has been, it never will be.” Let us not be pretenders, but contenders, people who live our Catholic faith joyfully, gratefully, humbly, and lovingly every single day we are alive.

I offer Psalm 139 for your prayerful reflection.

O Lord, you search me and you know me, you know my resting and my rising, you discern my purpose from afar. You mark when I walk or lie down,

all my ways lie open to you.

Before ever a word is on my tongue you know it, O Lord, through and through.

Behind and before you besiege me, your hand ever laid upon me.

Too wonderful for me this knowledge, too high, beyond my reach.

O where can I go from your spirit, or where can I flee from your face?

If I climb the heavens, you are there. If I lie in the grave, you are there.

If I take the wings of the dawn and dwell at the sea's furthest end,

even there your hand would lead me, your right hand would hold me fast.

If I say: "Let the darkness hide me and the light around me be night," even darkness is not dark for you

and the night is as clear as the day.

For it was you who created my being, knit me together in my mother's womb. I thank you for the wonder of my being,

for the wonders of all your creation. Already you knew my soul

my body held no secret from you when I was being fashioned in secret and molded in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw all my actions, they were all of them written in your book;

every one of my days was decreed before one of them came into being.

To me, how mysterious your thoughts, the sum of them not to be numbered!

If I count them, they are more than the sand; to finish, I must be eternal, like you.

O search me, God, and know my heart. O test me and know my thoughts.

See that I follow not the wrong path and lead me in the path of life eternal.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

Masses for the Week Saturday, October 24th: 5:00 PM John Reeber 8:00 PM Matthew Campisi

Sunday, October 25th: 7:30 AM Maureen Newman 9:00 AM Jenny Monzillo & Verniero Monzillo 10:30 AM Frank Bisulca 12:00 PM Juliana Poljanic 5:00 PM People of the Parish

Monday, October 26th: 6:45 AM Virginia Koenig 9:00 AM Vittoria Miele 12:10 PM Regina Russell 7:30 PM William Schoepfer

Tuesday, October 27th: 6:45 AM Dorothy Brown 9:00 AM Michael Andreachi 12:10 PM Maria & Salvatore Loiacono Justa & Angel Bilbao

Wednesday, October 28th: 6:45 AM Nella D’Arienzo 9:00 AM James Heaney 12:10 PM Judith Patanjo

Thursday, October 29th: 6:45 AM Eleanor Delfino 9:00 AM Anna & Frank Cosenzo 12:10 PM Mary Pearce

Friday, October 30th: 6:45 AM Gerald William Callahan 9:00 AM Lucy & George Vilbig 12:10 PM Brother Jithin Jacob

Saturday, October 31st: 9:00 AM *Multiple Intentions 5:00 PM Dorothy Flick 8:00 PM People of the Parish

Sunday, November 1st - All Saints Day: 7:30 AM Philip & Josephine Hampton 9:00 AM Linda Forte 10:30 AM Curt Hennig 12:00 PM Souls in Purgatory 5:00 PM Susan & Jack Miszkowicz

*Sandy Paderewski, Phil Ruggirello, Constantino Paculara, President Donald J. Trump, Thomas, J. Fennell, Marly Bastien

Treasure Communal Offering October 18, 2020: $24,397.43. Offering Corresponding Sunday 2019: $24,062.02. Thank you for your generosity.

Our Pastoral Team Rev. Msgr. Ellsworth R. Walden, Pastor Rev. Thomas Acheampong, Associate Pastor

Rev. Abraham Thannickal, Associate Pastor Rev. Fred Hill, In Residence

Deacon Jerry Reda Deacon Ma hew Faughnan

Mr. Joseph Menge, Business Manager Mrs. Barbara Pellerito, School Principal

Mrs. Elaina Kedjierski, Dir. of Religious Ed., Levels 1-4 Mrs. Peggy Soviero, Dir. of Religious Ed., Levels 5-8

Ms. Dianne Williams, Parish Social Minister Ms. Cindy Marsh, Youth Administrator

Mr. Josh Moore, Youth Minister Contact Us

Rectory - 265-2271 Rectory Fax - 863-1586

Parish Website: stpatricksmithtown.org Outreach - 265-2668

Religious Forma on - 724-7454 St. Patrick School - 724-0285

School Website - spssmith.org Youth Community - 360-0185

Fr. Walden’s Email - ERWALDEN71@aol.com Parish Email - rectory@stpatricksmithtown.org Office Hours: Rectory 9 AM to 7 PM, Mon. - Fri.

9 AM to 5 PM Sat., 10 AM to 1 PM Sun. Parish Outreach:9:15 AM to 3:00 PM, Mon.—Fri.

Youth Community: 9 AM to 3 PM, Mon. - Fri. Religious Forma on: 9 AM to 3:30 PM, Mon. - Thurs.

St. Patrick’s Pastoral Council Email: pastoral_council@stpatricksmithtown.org Parish Organiza ons*

Bereavement Support: Call Outreach at 265-2668 Catholic Daughters: 1st Tues., 7 PM

Choir: Thurs. evening, 8 PM Columbie es: 2nd Sat. 10:30 AM

Jus ce & Peace: Once a month, 7:00 PM Outreach Ctr. Knights of Columbus: 2nd & 4th Tues., 8 PM Legion of Mary: Tues. mornings at 9:30 AM

Nocturnal Adora on Society: 3rd Sat. from 9 PM-7AM Pro Life Family: Last Thursday, 10:30 AM , Parish Center R.C.I.A. (Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults); 265-2271 Something for Seniors; 2nd & 4th Wed., 1 PM, 265-0034

Part-time Custodian Needed St. Patrick’s is in need of a part-time custodian. Daytime hours. Cleaning and light maintenance work. Please call 631-360-2980 if interested.

First Time: Kerry Blohm, St. Patrick, Smithtown John Gordon, St. Joseph, Kings Park

Wedding Banns

St. Patrick Parish Social Ministry

The Altar Bread and Wine were donated for the week

in loving memory of John N. Reeber.

Religious Formation

The Religious Formation Office can also be reached by email at stpatsrfc@optonline.net. Information is also available on our Religious Formation website: https://stpatsrfc.wordpress.com.

Pro-Life Rose St. Patrick’s Pro-Life Family invites you to dedicate a Pro-Life Rose for any intention by contacting Lisa by email at lisapollicino@yahoo.com or call 656-6343.

Your participation helps bring a greater awareness of the sacredness of all human life, especially the unborn. The cost is $10.

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.

Bread & Wine Memorial

Our Religious Formation Program is now underway for the 2020-21 term. Levels 5 and 6 have returned to the school for class, and levels 1-4 are working at home with a parent-guided program until we can safely add more classes into the school. Any parent who has not yet received materials for their child is asked to stop into our office, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM to pick them up. Please call us at 631-724-7454 with any questions you may have.

The All Souls’ Novena of Masses will begin on Monday, November 2nd. If you wish to have your loved ones remembered in the Novena, please list

their names on the appropriate envelope and place it in the regular

collection during the weekend Masses. Additional envelopes are available in the lobby. You may also submit names online. Just go to our website, www.stpatricksmithtown.org, and click on “All Souls Novena.”

All Souls’ Novena

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. - Wisdom 3:1 Parent Bereavement Group Returns

Parish Outreach offers a monthly bereavement group for those who have lost an adult child. The group meets at 7PM in the Small meeting room of the Parish Center. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 26th. If you have lost an adult child within the last few years and would welcome the support and comfort of others who can understand your pain please call Outreach at 631-265-2668 to register. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

Medical Alert Services

Offered by the Smithtown Senior Citizens Department

Would you like the peace of mind knowing that if you ever need help you can get it? Medical Alert clients simply wear an easy touch activator that can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist. When activated, professionally trained emergency response operators are available 24/7 to help. Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident of Smithtown

• Age 62 and older

• Landline phone or cable modem The service is available for a low monthly fee of $18. For more information visit the Smithtown Senior Citizens Department at 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, www.smithtownny.gov or call 631-360-7616. Funding for this program is provided by a federal grant from Housing and Urban Development awarded to the Town of Smithtown Community Development Department.

REOPENING PARISH LIFE

After months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, our parish and our community are beginning to reopen. Below is information how parish life is resuming.

MASSES We have resumed our normal Mass schedule:

Weekdays: 6:45 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12:10 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM, 5 and 8 PM

Novena Mass (Miraculous Medal): Monday, 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 5 PM

For the time being, we will be limited to 50 percent of the church’s capacity. Social distancing protocols will be in place.

PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK TO MASS!

ADORATION We have resumed the following opportunities for adoration:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament — Exposition is offered every Thursday for one hour following the 12:10 PM Mass. First Friday Observance — On the first Friday of each month, the parish has an Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 12:10 PM Mass which concludes with Benediction at 2:30 PM. (Concluding time can vary due to our wedding schedule. Check the bulletin.) Pro-Life Holy Hour - On the third Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. St. Patrick’s Pro-Life Family hosts this Holy Hour which includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

Nocturnal Adoration - On the third Saturday of the month, Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins after the 8:00 PM Saturday Mass. Initially Nocturnal Adoration will be offered for one hour after the Mass. Watch the bulletin for information on when Nocturnal Adoration through the night will resume.

PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK AND OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS.

CONFESSIONS All our Confession times have resumed. Confessions are heard from 3:45 to 4:45 PM on Saturday, 8:15 to 8:45 AM on Sunday, and 6:45 to 7:15 PM on Monday.

PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK!

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL AND RELIGIOUS FORMATION A new school year is underway for both St. Patrick School and our Religious Formation program. For more information, check the websites below:

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL https://spssmith.org/calendar?page=1

ST. PATRICK RELIGIOUS FORMATION https://stpatsrfc.wordpress.com/calendar/

Other Parish Events That Have Resumed: Bereavement Group - Our Monday night Bereavement Group has resumed meetings. Call 631-265-2271 to register. You must wear a facemask. Parent Bereavement Group - For those who have lost an adult child. The group meets monthly. For more information call 631-265-2668. St. Anne’s Prayer Group is meeting on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM outside the Parish Center in the shade by the St. Anthony statue. Please bring a chair and wear a face mask. First Saturday Devotion - All are welcome to come and pray at 8:00 AM in the church on the First Saturday of the month. Life Teen - Our youth ministry for high school students is meeting on Sunday evenings. Email spslifeteen@gmail.com for information.

Our Something for Seniors group will not meet until January.

Around the

Parish

Pictured are: St. Patrick School students at work and the Sunday October 16th Life Teen Life Night.

Pray for our Military Please Keep our Parishioners Serving in the Military in Your Prayers

GY SGT Bradley Baran LT Michael R. Beggins, EOD, U.S. Navy

E6 Christopher Bobrowski Pfc Christopher Bonenfant, USMC

PV1 Michael A. Brescia SSgt Sarah L. Brown, USAF

CPT John C. Burk, U.S. Army PVT Douglas Butera

LT CMDR Alex Buschor, USN SGT John P. Byrne Cpl. Claude Castille

Lt. Matthew James Correa USAF Sgt Eric J. Coyne, Air Force

Lt. James D’Aprile, U.S. Army LCpl. Richard Dekanchuk, USMC

PVT Patrick Fagan LTC Andrew Fetherston LTC Kristin Fetherston LT John Joseph Foley

MM1 Stephen P. Foster SGT James Fowler CPT David Geller

Lt. Salvatore DiGiacomo, USAF CPT Bret Guglielmi

MAJ Thomas Hanifen CPT Erin Hayde

MAJ Ryan Hayde Senior Master SPvt. Donald Henley

CPT Kyle Higgins CPT Michael Huggins

WO Christopher Kaminsky SSgt. Travis Kendall, Air Force A1C Jacob Kendall, Air Force

Cpl. Michael J. Knipper, US Marines LCpl. Kurt Kusterbeck. US Marines Pfc. Connor Russ Lang, US Army

SPC Andrew Steven Lawler, US Army SGT Patricia Heikkila

MAJ Timothy MacGinley Cpl. Vincent Martinelli

Seaman Ronald Martiny, USN Cassandra McCarthy, US Army

SGT Kyle T. McCarthy, US Army CPT Chris McLoughlin LT Anthony Mercado

COL John K. Meehan. U.S. Army SPC Edward Meraglia

COL Mark Nordstrom SFC Philip Nordstrom 1LT Joel Nordstrom

Lt. Kristen Noviello, USMC LCpl Sondra Nowack, USMC

PFC Jorge Rostra Obando

Sgt August R. Oetting, III, USMC SFC Thomas O’Carroll LT Patrick O’Hea, USN

Capt. Daniel J. O’Sullivan, USAF Stephen Outcault, USMC

Pvt. Vincent Patrizio Cpl Brian Plunkett, USMC

LCpl Jean Prou SFC William Pullar, Jr.

SGT Andrew Rea Private Eric Roehrig

SGT Michael William Rousseau Cpl. Patrick Sheridan

PFC Richard N. Silecchio SF1 Corey Slattery

SSG Zachary A. Small LCDR Christian Stanco, USCG

MAJ Marc Stanco, USAF SPC Edward Stephenson

Timothy Sweeney, Navy Seals Cpt. Kathleen Thomas, USAF

GEN Kenneth E. Tovo LT Amanda J. Towey EDO USN

GySgt Matthew Vergara GySgt Richard Derek Vergara

Senior Chief Kenneth Virgilio EOD USN PO1 Steven Virgilio, EOD, USN

GM1Class Instr. James W. Vigliotti

A en on All Veterans To commemorate Veteran’s Day, St. Patrick’s would like to pay tribute to all our veterans. Those in a endance at Masses the weekend of November 7th & 8th will be recognized. ALSO, WE WOULD LIKE TO HONOR ALL OUR VETERANS BY PLACING PHOTOS OF YOU DURING YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY IN THE NOVEMBER 15th BULLETIN. THE PHOTOS WILL ALSO BE INDLUDED ON OUR WEBSITE. WE INVITE ALL VETERANS TO EMAIL A PHOTO OF YOURSELF DURING YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE ALONG WITH YOUR NAME, RANK AND BRANCH OF THE MILIATRY, TO:

vet@stpatricksmithtown.org PLEASE DO SO BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

(A well-focused smartphone photo of your photo will work fine.)

May God bless all our veterans!

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.

Why am I here? - What's life all about? - What happens when we die? What is this journey in between the event we call “birth” and the one we call “death”? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you want from your life during the in between? The questions are there. And, the answers are too. Take a look at these important questions by watching “The Search,” a seven-part video series, free of charge once you sign up for FORMED. FORMED is an online platform

that offers access to an amazing amount of Catholic content including books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, studies and more. FORMED also includes excellent content for children.

Sign up for FORMED for free at: https://stpatricksmithtown.formed.org and then search for “THE SEARCH.”

The Catholic Ministries Appeal supports our efforts to:

LIVE AND SHARE OUR FAITH by providing support for religious education programs for public school children, faith formation for those receiving the Sacraments, and vocations for the formation of our Priests, Deacons and Lay Leaders

CARE FOR GOD’S PEOPLE through support for the great works of our Parish Outreach programs and Catholic Charities. The Appeal also supports other programs that help us care for God’s people, including: our hospital and prison ministries, Respect Life initiatives, and our Mission in the Dominican Republic.

BUILD GOD’S KINGDOM by supporting programs that reach out to Catholics of all races and backgrounds, celebrate special needs Masses for children and adults, and support vibrant college campus ministry and dynamic youth ministry programs.

Next weekend we will give everyone an opportunity to make a gift - if you have not already done so - to the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Thank You!

https://www.drvc.org/donate/cma/

A CALL TO PRAYER Our country is in great need of prayer and healing

Please join us on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the church for a Holy Hour and Prayers for our Nation

Support our Bulletin Advertisers!

We always encourage our St. Patrick parishioners to support our bulletin advertisers, but during this time when so many businesses are struggling to survive, we encourage it even more. Please take the time to take a look at the advertising pages at the back of the bulletin and should you be in need of one services or products found there, please make our advertisers your first call. And, if you are a business in need of customers, the St. Patrick’s bulletin is a great place to advertise. Just call 1-800-524-0263.

The coronavirus has affected nearly every aspect of life, including donations for mothers and babies in need. This weekend, October 24th & 25th, our Bottles of Babies collection will resume. This month monies will be donated to Momma’s House, residences based in Wantagh that provide housing and support services to young mothers and their babies. Momma’s House seeks to give mothers the opportunity to continue their education or vocational experience interrupted by pregnancy. Please drop your donations in the large baby bottles at the exits. The need is DIRE! Thank you!

Bottles for Babies This Weekend!

Holy Mother Mary Columbiettes Chinese Auction

Saturday & Sunday, November 7th & 8th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

at the Knights of Columbus Hall 199 Smithtown Blvd. in Nesconset

Come down and take a chance on beautiful baskets and gifts!

Please wear a mask! Social distancing guidelines will be observed.

Questions? Call Carol at 631-724-2906 between 4:00 & 9:00 PM

Members of our Legion of Mary and St. Anne’s Prayer Group will be lead us in prayer as we entrust our country to Divine Providence through Our Lady’s Intercession.

Also, join us for a special Holy Hour and Prayers for our Nation on Sunday, November 1st at 6:00 PM (following the 5:00 PM Mass).

You can make a difference in the lives of those around us by making a gift to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal

Every Gift Counts! A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals-On-Wheels van to deliver food for a day.

A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter month for a family in need.

A gift of $100 may help care for a newborn infant in Catholic Charities Regina Residence.

A gift of $250 may help subsidize a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

To make a donation, you can also visit https://www.drvc.org/CMA/ or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296

Mail in forms are available at the rectory

Are you a college student attending Adelphi, LIU Post, Hofstra, or Stony Brook University? Be sure to check out your campus ministry offered through the Diocese of Rockville Centre:

Chaplain: Fr. Cody Bobick Music Ministry: Govinda Willard gwillard@drvc.org Contact: adelphinewman@gmail.com to find out about COVID schedule Facebook: AdelphiCatholicLife Newman Club Instagram: adelphinewman Newman Club Facebook: adelphinewman Chaplain: Fr. Sean Magaldi smagaldi@drvc.org Campus Minister: Gina Hackett ghackett@drvc.org Mass: Sundays No Mass or in person activities due to COVID Instagram: hofstracatholic Facebook: Hofstra CatholicLife

Chaplain: Fr. Elias Carr Campus Minister: Patrick Morrissey pmorrissey@drvc.org Contact to check about COVID Schedule Student Union - Suite L12 Chaplain: Fr. Lachlan Cameron Campus Minister: Felicia Viscusi fviscusi@drvc.org Mass: Sunday 5:00 PM in Student Union Ballroom; Monday 3:00 PM in Interfaith Chapel (L10-03); Tuesday 5:30PM in Interfaith Chapel (L10-03); Wednesday 3:00 PM in Interfaith Chapel (L10-03); Thursday 12:00 PM in Interfaith Chapel (L10-03) Newman Club: Monday at 8:00 PM via Zoom Website: www.sbucatholic.org Facebook: Stony Brook University Catholic Campus Ministry Instagram: StonyBrookCatholic

In the Neighborhood . . .

Donations Needed - The Life Center of Long Island in Deer Park is in need of fall and winter girls’ and boys’ clothing, new or gently used, sizes newborn through 3T. Additionally, diapers, wipes, and car seats (2015 or newer) are needed. If you have any items you would like to donate, please call 631-243-0066 to schedule a day and time to drop off donations. Donations are not being picked up at this time due to COVID-19. The Deer Park Center is located at 1767 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park. Rosary Crusade - Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 PM at Route 110 and Michael Avenue in Farmingdale (across from Regal UA Theaters - please arrive 15 minutes early). Our nation is in need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. Please join us as we ask God to save America through the Rosary of our Most Holy Mother. We would be happy to welcome the following: Photographer/Videographer, American flags (to borrow), God Bless America sign (to borrow), Cantors. For more information, call or text Dorothy at 516-242-9427 or Tricia at 516-362-6537. Salute to Service - St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School will honor all those who have served and continue to serve our country by placing 3’ X 5’ American flags on the school’s front lawn the week of November 9th through 13th in honor of Veteran’s Day. You may purchase a flag for display for $50 or $75 with a personalized ribbon. Flags are limited to the first 200 and will be given on a first come first serve basis. Funds raised will supplement the school’s Hardship and Incentive Scholarships. All major fundraising events for the year have been cancelled due to COVID-19 while requests for financial assistance have increased. Go to: stjohnthebaptisths.net/salutetoservice to reserve a flag. Volunteer Needed - Are you technologically savvy? Can you navigate a smart phone? Are you familiar with Facebook’s Marketplace? Hope House Ministries is looking for someone to volunteer at the Hope Springs Eternal Second Chance Boutique in Port Jefferson Station. Store owners Barbara and Arti Morin opened Hope Springs Eternal last January as a way of supporting the young men in recovery at Little Portion Friary. Since then this all volunteer effort has generated $45,000. With the right volunteer, much more can be done by reaching a much larger audience via Facebook. If you are interested in donating your time and talent for this worthwhile cause, please visit www.hhm.org/volunteer and fill out the volunteer application.

Join Bishop John Barres and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in celebrating with praise and thanksgiving the 90th anniversary of the seminary and welcome with joy and enthusiasm our newly ordained priests.

Our newly ordained priests, Rev. Rafal Borowiejski (left) and Rev. John Crozier, with Bishop Barres.

Te Deum Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

“Thee, O God, we praise” Sunday, November 1st

4:00 PM Vespers, Cocktail Reception Commemorative Journal

Special Guest Speaker Rev. Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari

Limited Capacity Reservations Required

$150 per guest, $100 for clergy For reservations, journal,

& sponsorship opportunities, contact the Seminary Development Office

at 631-423-0483, ext. 102, email bmalone@icsemimary.edu

or visit www.icseminary.edu.

Thank You! Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Kevin Barry Division Three in Smithtown recently gave a generous contribution to our Parish Outreach. Five Hibernians are pictured here with Fr. Walden and Parish Outreach Director Dianne Williams. Many thanks to the Hibernians for all there support over the years!

Your support of Parish Outreach Is Making a Huge Difference

Thank you to all our parishioners who have reached out to help those in need through your generous donations of food. Please know that our Parish Outreach office is open from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, should you be in need of food or other services. For the safety of all concerned, we will be serving people outside the rectory. Please call our office ahead of your visit at 631-265-2668 and speak through our intercom system at the side door of the rectory. Food items will be brought out to your car. If you are in the position to donate food, please bring donations to the Parish Outreach office between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Please use our intercom system and we will pick up donations at the side door.

Thank you for your generosity during these difficult times.

Giving Made Easier Churches now routinely offer online giving for church donations. There are many reasons for this. Fewer people are using cash and checks. Mass attendance at your home parish is usually interrupted by vacations, business trips, illness, snow storms, etc. And many people find it easier (and greener) to not have to deal with church envelopes.

St. Patrick’s offers several forms of online giving:

(1) Faith Direct: Signing up for Faith Direct allows you to indicate a weekly contribution amount that is automatically withdrawn from your account. Just go to faithdirect.net or download the Faith Direct app from the App Store. Our Parish code is NY51.

(2) Our website: You can contribute at any time by going to our website: stpatricksmithtown.org. Just click the “Donate” button at the top right.

(3) Our Parish App: In addition to its many other features, the OneParish App has a donation page that allows quick and easy one-time or recurring donations. You can download the One Parish App at the App Store.

XLT Holy Hours 2020-21 Yes, they are back! All are welcome to join us at our XLT Holy Hours! XLT (for exalt) Holy Hours are a time to grow closer to Christ through song, word, and adoration. Take some time to step away from the world and into a face-to-face encounter with Jesus. XLT Holy Hours are scheduled for the following Friday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the

November 6th January 8th February 5th

March 5th April 16th May 7th June 4th

The holy hour in our modern rat race is necessary for authentic prayer. Our world is one of speed in which intensity of movement is a substitute for lack of purpose; where noise is invoked to drown out the whisperings of conscience; where talk, talk, talk gives the impression that we are doing something when really we are not; where activity kills self-knowledge won by contemplation. - Archbishop Fulton Sheen

If you are in high school, please join us for Life Teen 2020-21! Below is a list of our meeting dates:

October 25th

November 1st November 15th* November 22nd

December 6th

December 13th

January 3rd January 10th* January 24th January 31st

February 7th February 21st

February 28th

March 7th* March 14th* March 21st* March 28th*

April 11th April 18th April 25th*

May 2nd May 16th May 23rd

June 6th

June 13th

All meetings are from 6:00 to 8:00 PM following the 5:00 PM Mass. Please meet in the Parish Center parking lot.

When the weather is inclement, meetings will move to the gym For more information, email spslifeteen@gmail.com

Wear a facemask. *Wear Sneakers

One of the great advantages of the Internet is having access to so many resources. This includes spiritual resources. St. Patrick’s pays an annual fee so that all our parishioners can sign up for FREE to FORMED. FORMED is an online platform that offers 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on almost any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet. You will have instant access to thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, studies and more. FORMED also includes excellent content for children.

To sign up for FORMED, go to: https://stpatricksmithtown.formed.org

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEK ON FORMED

We are a People of Prayer Please continue to say the following prayers each day as we seek God’s

guidance, strength and courage

Gracious God, we are your people embraced by your love. We thank you for your presence with us throughout all time. Create us anew. Liberate us from that which keeps us from you. Enable us to recreate our world and restore justice. Heal us from every form of sin and violence. Transform us to live your Word more profoundly. Reconcile us so enemies become friends. Awaken us to the sacred; nurture our relationships; enliven our parishes; reunite our families. Fill us with joy to celebrate the fullness of life. Empower us to be a community of love growing in your likeness. Amen.

Thank you Father for the gift of life. Thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus. May my gratitude inspire and sustain me in doing everything I can to respect the lives of all people and to do all in my power to end abortion and everything else that harms, abuses, or threatens human life. Give me the courage and strength to live in your image each day. Amen.

Lord, the plight of our brothers and sisters is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare their lives to grant them patience and courage to continue their witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety, and with dignity and joy. Amen.

The symbol to the right (the Arabic letter “N” for Nazarene) is being used to mark Christians in Iraq for persecution.

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with his new colleague Taylor Kemp to chat about his career as a professional soccer player for D.C. United, conversion to the Catholic Faith, and experience as a student at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology.

FORMED Now! Soccer & Scripture:

A Pro Soccer Player’s Conversion to Catholicism

Always be ready to share your faith! It's profound to consider what hangs in the balance when we share our faith with others. Patrick Madrid, in his highly engaging manner, speaks from a lifetime of experience to help Catholics effectively share

the truth about Christ and his Church whenever the opportunity arises.

Oh, how precious time is. Blessed are those who know how to make good use of it. Oh, if only all could understand how precious time is, undoubtedly everyone would do his best to live it out in a praiseworthy manner. - St. Padre Pio

November 1, 2020 All Saints Day

Readings: Revelation 7: 2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3: 1-3; Matthew 5: 1-12a

Focus Questions:

Children & Family Reflection:

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EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): ewtn.com

or Cablevision channel 135/1097; Verizon channel 285/1741

Relevant Radio: relevantradio.com Vatican News: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

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Keep up with what’s going on in our diocese and in our world:

Attention Level 2 Students: For your convenience, copies of the cards on which you write your gospel reflections will be included in the bulletin most Sundays. Feel free to use the form below and to make copies. Your reflection may be dropped into the collection basket as your gift to our parish. (Please provide your first and last name. Only first names will be used in the bulletin.)

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”

1. Do the Beatitudes challenge your thinking about being blessed? Explain.

2. When have you been blessed by something you did not initially consider a blessing?

3. Which Beatitude do you relate to the most? Explain.

Jesus wants us to be peacemakers. Talk about a time when you were a peacemaker.

Reflections on the Sunday Scriptures

Words of Wisdom from our Level 2 Students COMING SOON . . . . .

A favorite part of our bulletin over the past few years has been the “Words of Wisdom from our Level 2 Students.” Second grade students from our Religious Formation Program and our school, who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion this year, are asked to read the “Children and Family Reflection” question in the bulletin (see below) and write down their thoughts on cards provided for them (or they may use the one from the bulletin at right). They then drop the cards in the collection basket on Sunday as their contribution to our parish. A good number of their reflections are then published in the bulletin (using first names only). We look forward to hearing from our wise and wonderful Level 2 students!

St. Patrick Youth St. Patrick’s Youth web address is:

stpatsyouth.com All forms and registrations are

available on our website. Youth Office email is spyouth@optonline.net

Our phone is 631-360-0185

VIRTUS Training All volunteers/coaches are required to attend a VIRTUS class if they have not done so. On-line

registration must be completed before you attend. See VIRTUS.org for information and registration.

CPR/First Aide Training courses are available and will be

available throughout the year. You may call the office for more information

Read the Bible in a year challenge! St. Patrick’s Youth challenges you to read the

Bible in a year! Just go to the website and you will find the link with daily readings

Enrichment/Before and Aftercare Program Before Care – Our program is offered Monday through Friday following the St. Patrick School

schedule. It begins at until 8:20 AM After Care- Our program is offered Monday

through Friday following the St. Patrick School schedule, from 2:20 to 6:00 PM You must register in advance.

You may download forms from our website 3,4,5 year old Enrichment Program –

Our program offers NY State guided curriculum along with daily religion, music, arts and crafts

and gross motor play. Playtime with Mommy/Caregiver –

Children ages 18 months through 2 years. Creative fun, play, crafts, light snack & music time

Separation Class Children ages 2 to 3 years old

Circle time, music, playing and sharing Small group instruction, crafts and snack time

Music Ministry Folk Group (Grades 6 -12)

Children’s Choir (Grades 1-5) Children’s Choir practice:

6:15 to 7:00 PM in Keegan Hall Folk Group practice:

7:15 to 8:30 PM in the church New members always welcome!

Junior Catholic Daughters JCDA is a young women’s service organization

Young women grades 5 -11 are welcome! JCDA meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month in our

modular classroom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Call Patty Davis at 631-780-6313 for details

Learning Center Tutoring for Pre-K through High School

All areas of study, catholic entrance exam and SAT preparation

SPORTS PROGRAMS Fall Deck Hockey

The Fall Deck Hockey Season is underway. Regarding Sports Parking

Please park only on the east side of the property. Enter sports court at east gate entrance.

Pray for the Sick Lillian Adams Thomas Adams Laura Alam Dennis Anderson Russ Anderson Allan Ahrens Don Atmanchuk Sr. J.M.A. Grace B. Stacey Badawi Lenore Baran John Bartley Judith Bartley Ann Bono Ashley Borino Anthony Borrelli Agnes Black Brady Browning George Bruckbauer Francis C. Rick C. Daniel Carrano Tom Clark

Maria Clarke Carly Colvell Kenneth Cook Anthony Costaro, III Marie Crowley Joseph Cuccia Grace Demille Karen Dempsey Matthew DiStefano Richard DeVilla Salvatore Esposito Robert Gann Marilyn Gast Mary Gorman Geraci Elinor Glasser Thomas Gould Bob Heimink Robert Heimink, Jr. Cynthia Kambos Thomas Keane Mary K. Bassam Khudari Matthew LaTorre

Chris M. C. Madden Paul Mason Alison McDonald Dustin McGranahan James McLean Joseph Merriam Kathleen N. Connie Polik Fred Polik Ariel Ruvinsky Bea S. Lawrence Savery Joan Schiavoni Tankyard Schiavoni Kay Slevin Theresa Soriano Jackie Spinelli Christine Streckerr Christine Thompson John Weiss James Wheeler

Those listed under “Prayers for the Sick” remain on the list for a limited period of time. If you would like to add a name or return a name to the list, please call Parish Outreach at 631-265-2668.

Pray for the Dead Angela Mainella Jennie Randazzo

Whoever confesses his sins ... is already working with God. God indicts your sins; if you also indict them, you are joined with God. Man and sinner are, so to speak, two realities: when you hear 'man' - this is what God has made; when you hear 'sinner' - this is what man himself has made. Destroy what you have made, so that God may save what he has made ... When you begin to abhor what you have made, it is then that your good works are beginning, since you are accusing yourself of your evil works. The beginning of good works is the confession of evil works. You do the truth and come to the light. — The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1458

Parting Shots . . . .

A recent St. Patrick School Spanish class incorporated raffles and other games, all in Spanish - much to the delight of students.

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