Rectory Office: (914) 962-5050
E-mail: stpatsyorktown@optonline.net, Fax: (914) 962-0595
Religious Education: (914) 962-5586
St. Patrick's School: (914) 962-2211
The Spirit of St. Patrick's is alive through the wealth of organizations available to its parishioners. Please use this information to avail yourself of the many opportunities within our parish. For more information please call the Rectory at 914-962-5050.
The Blessed Sacrament is Exposed:
Main Church Adoration Chapel
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
(Except on Holidays)
Do you wish you had more peace in your life? Then come visit Jesus in His Real Presence in the tabernacle or in Eucharistic Adoration. At St. Patrick's, we have Eucharistic Adoration in Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, at the back of the Main Church – Monday through Friday (9:30 AM to 9:00 PM).
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic or receiving the rest of your Sacraments? Classes, known as "RCIA," begin in mid-September for all adults seeking full entrance into the Catholic Church, including those who have never been baptized, baptized non-Catholics, and Catholics who have not yet received First Communion and/or Confirmation. Please call Fr. John Wilson at 962-5050 for more information. Please tell someone who may be interested!
Altar Servers
From the time of our Baptism we are called to serve our Lord. This ministry is for the young people of St. Patrick’s School and the Religious Education program from fourth grade and up. This offers the opportunity for the young men and women of our parish to serve Jesus by assisting the priest during Sunday Liturgies, Weddings and Funerals. The Servers meet several times during the year for instructional training and social functions. Moderator: Fr. John M. Wilson, 962-5050
Roseann Guzzo, jmj111@aol.com, 482-0545
This early bereavement support group began in response to a need for help in grief work. Most of the members have lost a spouse. Many have come for grief support having lost a child or elderly parent. In this early bereavement support group "grief work" is employed as a therapy and an aid to healing the wounds of loss. Listening, sharing and sympathetic understanding are prime tools employed by members to aid each other in their recovery. The early bereavement group meets on every Tuesday from 6-7:30 PM, in the meeting room of the New Church.
Annette Noto, 962-3788
This ministry of St. Patrick’s provides support for individuals and their families who are experiencing an employment crisis, by identifying and channeling available resources which can best assist them in their time of need. The group works through its bi-monthly insert in our bulletin and monthly meetings. The insert "Employment Exchange" provides a listing of available jobs and positions plus the opportunity to advertise one's skills and availability. The meetings provide guest speakers that address issues for people seeking employment. Qualified professionals are invited to provide useful information to those in the job market. The meetings also provide an opportunity for networking with others. The meetings are held at the Parish Center of the Main Church, 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of the month. For more information, visit www.earnatstpats.com
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Ministers are people entrusted to perform a special function for members of their community. As a result of changes made by and the vision of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church, officially recognizes the ministry of helping priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion either at Mass or when the Eucharist is carried to the homebound or hospitalized. These people are recognized as Special Ministers of the Eucharist. This ministry to the homebound represents an extension of the Parish’s Liturgy. St. Patrick’s is fortunate to have a dedicated and loyal group involved as Ministers of Holy Communion who serve our community faithfully and in a reverential way.
Formation as a Minister of Holy Communion involves a series of training sessions that include both the theology and practical aspects of this ministry and ends with commissioning. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone whom you feel is interested and willing to make a commitment to this ministry please contact the rectory.
The SPA assists the parish school by volunteer service and fund-raising. It promotes communication among parents, teachers and clergy of the parish. There is a general meeting each month of the school year, stressing the continuation of Catholic ideals in education. Contact: (914) 962-2211
Hospitality
The hospitality group provides our Parish with the opportunity to build community, spiritually and socially. St. Patrick’s Parish is large and sometimes the chances to meet and socialize with your fellow parishioners are limited. Most Sundays from the 3rd week in September to the 1st week of June after the 9:15 Mass, the members of Hospitality provide us the time and atmosphere to meet in the Parish Center Hall (lower level of the Main Church) to share in some good nourishment for the body and some community spirit.
If you have the chance to join your fellow parishioners after the 9:15 mass, you will find a warm and friendly place.
Kelly Vardakus, 962-5586
The Lector/Reader's role during the Liturgy is to convey the word of God to the Assembly. Reading the Scriptural passages enhances the Spiritual experience for all of us. A group of dedicated people provides this ministry in our parish. Contact: Hope Santoro, 232-8822
"Midnight Run is an attempt to find a common ground between those of us who are housed and those of us who are not. Midnight Run tries to provide the homeless poor with a few of the bare essentials needed for survival. Midnight Run stands shoulder to shoulder with those who live in the shadows of the city" (excerpts from Midnight Run, Inc. statement of purpose). St. Patrick’s parish is blessed with a very active group that attends to that purpose to its fullest extent. Several times during the year this small group of parishioners ask for donations of various essentials to bring down to the homeless of New York City. You can help by providing the items requested, helping to prepare the food to hand out, or making a run into the city to distribute the items.
Contact: Maryanne & Michael Harkins, 245-4877, stpatricks12run@gmail.com
Please call the Rectory at 962.5050
This novena starts with a weekly mass Monday at 7:30PM in the Main Church.
" Those who sing pray twice." The Music Ministry at St. Patrick’s includes our Junior Choir (grades 3-8), our High School choir, our ensembles for the 5:15, 9:15, and 12:30 Masses, our 11:00 Mass choir, the 10:30 Folk Group, and our organists and cantors. Members of our Music Ministry serve the parish by helping to lead the sung prayer at weekend and Holy day Liturgies and at sacramental celebrations. Weekly rehearsals are times for learning and prayer to prepare for serving our sisters and brothers at worship. All are welcome to share in this ministry.
A spiritual organization of dedicated men and women who spend one hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament of the evening of the third Wednesday of each month from 8-9 PM in the Main Church Chapel. Contact: Janet Tinari, 914-245-1545 .
The Parish Pastoral Council assumes a consultative and advisory role to the pastor as per Canon Law, ever mindful of the concerns, hopes and needs of the parish while pursuing its mission. The Council by inquiry, reflection, deliberation and consensus presents recommendations to the Pastor who ultimately makes the final decisions.
This is a committee concerned with the dignity of human life in all its stages.
Within the parish there are Boy Scouts, Webelos, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts.
Maria Fama, President, 245-4394
Within the parish there are support groups for Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon & OA.
The ushers of St. Patrick’s Church play an integral role in our parish spirit. They provide us with the comfort of a friendly greeting when we enter the Church for Mass.
Their responsibilities start before many of us arrive. Some of the more obvious tasks include: helping people find seating, arrange for the presentation of the gifts, and collection of the offerings.
When we finally leave the Church the Ushers are there to hand out the bulletins with the same warmth that greeted you before.
Each summer for one week our children are provided the opportunity to spend some time with Jesus as well as their friends, through our Vacation Bible School. The children learn scripture in a manner they can easily understand. There is time for play, crafts and songs all structured around Bible lessons. Several adult and student volunteers serve as guides for the children during the two weeks. St. Patrick’s school and play area serve as the backdrop for this fun-filled and spiritual way for your children to enjoy part of their summer. The program is for children from ages 4 to 11, and runs from 9:00AM to noon Monday through Friday. Adult volunteers are always needed to join in this special time with the children.
The Widow and Widower group is a follow-on to the Bereavement group. It's purpose is to provide a social gathering for parishioners and to provide for mutual support and sharing of experiences. The gatherings include brunches, attending shows, and social activities. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30PM to 9:00PM in the Msgr. Lynch Parish Center. Contact: Ada Ereno, 962-1815.
Yorktown Community Help, Inc. is a non profit organization which was started in the 1960’s by a group of Yorktown area clergy and civic leaders to help provide food for the needy of Yorktown at holiday time. In the early 1980’s the community life committee of St. Patrick’s parish council joined the group, which was down to just a few members, to revitalize and continue the work.
We have 3 large holiday distributions, at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas for about 125 families in Yorktown. On the third Wednesday of each month we have a distribution of about 100 bags of food.
Food is collected at the Yorktown and Lakeland Schools at Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as many businesses in town. Cash donations are received at Easter time at St. Patrick’s as well as other churches and synagogues. Civic organizations support the needs on a year round basis. Students from St. Patrick’s School and CCD programs provide Christmas and Easter baskets.
Holiday time food is sorted by many youngsters doing community service from St. Patrick’s, other churches, Boy and Girl Scouts and adults of the community.
To Help support the food needs, " Thrifty Me," a thrift shop, is located at Yorktown Community Cultural Center. This is staffed by workers from the churches and civic organizations in Yorktown.
People who receive the food are referred to us by Yorktown area pastors, schools, officials, social services, section 8 and other referral agencies.
We feel that in a small way the food needs of our Yorktown neighbors are met.
"When I was hungry you gave me to Eat,
When I was thirsty you gave me a drink,
When I was naked, you clothed me,
When I was in prison you visited me"
Contact: St. Patrick's Church, (914) 962-5050.