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Sunday, December 28. 2008

Families Assist with Readings During the Feast of the Holy Family

St. Patrick’s celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family on the weekend of December 28th, 2008. Families from our parish assisted with the readings at each Mass. Many thanks to: the Kagiwada Family, the Modugno Family, the Kennedy Family, the Beirne Family, the Darmanin-Cocchi Family, the Farrell Family and the Mundy Family.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Masses and Services at 18:00

Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Choir Performs at Christmas Midnight Mass

St. Patrick’s Choir ushered in Christmas Day at the Midnight Mass.
St. Patrick’s Choir ushered in Christmas Day at the Midnight Mass
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Choir at 23:28

Young People Enacted the Nativity During Family Christmas Masses

St. Patrick’s celebrated Christmas during 11 Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of 2008. At the 3:30 PM and 5 PM Christmas Eve Masses in the church, young people from our parish enhanced the liturgies by portraying the Holy Family, the angels and shepherds.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Masses and Services at 17:12

Tuesday, December 23. 2008

Girl Scouts Build Gingerbread Houses

Canning Hall recently became a construction site as St. Patrick’s Girl Scouts created gingerbread houses for the 2008-2009 Christmas season.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Scouting at 12:33

Saturday, December 20. 2008

Live Nativity

The weather on Saturday, December 20th, 2008. was less than inviting but there was more than enough Christmas spirit to warm your heart at St. Patrick’s presentation of the Live Nativity. The Nativity was enacted with live performers in the role of the Holy Family, Angels, shepherds and Wise Men. Also, live sheep, goats and even a camel filled the scene. During the Live Nativity our Folk Group, Choir and the St. Thomas More C+hoir provided the joyful singing.

More photographs are available at the parish photo album.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Parish Events and Projects at 19:27

Tuesday, December 16. 2008

St. Patrick School Christmas Concert

On Tuesday, December 16th, 2008, St. Patrick School held its annual Christmas Concert. The 5th and 6th Grade Chorus performed as well as the School Band and Twirlers.

More photographs are available at the parish photo album.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in St. Patrick School at 13:26

Sunday, December 14. 2008

Parish Outreach Distributes "Reach For a Star" Gifts


Volunteers transported “Reach for a Star” gifts from the church to Parish Outreach, and then on to families in need. Thanks to all our parishioners who once again made this program a great success.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Parish Outreach at 13:22

Philemon Prison Ministries

On the weekend of December 14th, 2008, at all Masses, we heard from parishioner Tom Beirne (left) and Pat Shea about Philemon Fellowship, a program sponsored by Beginning a New Life, Inc. in collaboration with the Office of Prison Ministry in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Philemon Fellowship seeks to help those who are incarcerated to successfully re-enter society upon their release. Many concerns are addressed prior to an inmate’s release, including housing, AA/NA meetings (if applicable), employment, documentation and transportation. Upon an inmate’s release, mentors assist with the transition back into society. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like to contribute to this ministry financially, contact:

Beginning a New Life, Inc.
99 Mark Tree Road
Suite 2018
Centereach, NY 11720
631-615-6170
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Parish Events and Projects at 11:25

Remembrance Tree

In our lobby, you will notice a Tree of Remembrance which includes stars with the names of all those who died during the past year in our parish and had their funerals at St. Patrick’s. Silver ribbons are also available for those wishing to write the name of any loved one who has died on it and place it on the tree. After Christmas, the family membrs of those whose names are on the gold stars will be given the stars. Our loved ones who died are still very much a part of our lives, they still bring us life. As they are still lights to us, so we are called to be the light of Christ to one another.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Parish Events and Projects at 11:20

Traffic on Walsh Way

When you leave church to make a right on Hemlock Lane, please make a full stop at the stop sign at the end of Walsh Way. A child was almost hit by someone who did not stop. The stop sign is there for safety. I make a point of coming to a full stop at that sign. Also keep in mind that drivers on Hemlock Lane do not have a stop sign and have the right of way. Please join with me in obeying the law and insuring safety.
Also, Walsh Way is a ONE WAY street, westbound.
Lately, some drivers have been coming eastbound on that street. Please do not do that. It is a danger to those who are going westbound. Again, please observe the traffic laws for safety.
Fr. Walden
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Public Notices at 10:24

Saturday, December 13. 2008

Youth Community Christmas Show

The St. Patrick Youth Community Christmas Show, "Where Are You Christmas?" was presented on the weekend of December 13th & 14th.

More photographs are available at the parish photo album.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in St. Patrick Youth at 14:19

Monday, December 8. 2008

Parish Outreach Christmas Gathering

Parish Outreach held a Christmas gathering for our dedicated Outreach volunteers.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator at 12:35

Harold Noviello Ordained as a Deacon

On Monday, December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Harold Noviello, one of our parishioners who is studying for the priesthood at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, was ordained a deacon. It is part of the final step in his journey to priesthood and his first reception of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. As we congratulate him and assure him of our prayers, we look forward to his ordination to the priesthood for our diocese this coming June.

More photographs are available at the parish photo album.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in People of the Parish at 10:27

25th Anniversary of Parish Outreach

Staff members of Parish Outreach are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the program this year. Pictured from left are: Dianne Williams, Fran Blagar (Director of Parish Outreach since its inception), and Regina Aldohondo.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Parish Outreach at 10:26

Saturday, December 6. 2008

Blessing the Recently Baptized

Families with babies who were recently baptized were called forward to receive a special blessing at the Saturday, December 5th,2008, 5 PM Family Mass.
Posted by St. Patrick News Administrator in Masses and Services at 17:33
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