St. Patrick Church Sydenham ON
K0H 2T0
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Who we are
St. Patrick Church is a Roman Catholic church in Sydenham, Ontario.
We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities.
We are a place to believe, belong, and become!
We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities.
We are a place to believe, belong, and become!
Street Address
3977 Sydenham Road
RR 1
Sydenham,
ON
K0H 2T0
RR 1
Canada
Phone: 613-376-3001
Fax: 613-376-6695
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Church Pastor
Father Bill Steacy C.Ss.R
Parish Priest
3977 Sydenham Road
RR 1
Sydenham,
ON
K0H 2T0
RR 1
Canada
Phone: 613-376-3001
Fax: 613-376-6695
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Roman Catholic
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Father Bill Steacy C.Ss.R
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Parish Priest
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Deacon Mike Winn - Parish Deacon
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Agnes Ritchie
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Parish Secretary
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St. Patrick Church Mass Times
St. Patrick’s Church - Railton 3977 Sydenham Road
Reconciliation: Sunday 9:30am
Mass: Sunday 10:00am
Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions:
St. Patrick’s: Wednesday 11:00am
St. Mary’s: Saturday 4:20pm
St. Mary’s Church - Odessa 121 Main Street
Reconciliation: Upon requjest
Mass: Saturday 4:30pm
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Reconciliation: Sunday 9:30am
Mass: Sunday 10:00am
Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions:
St. Patrick’s: Wednesday 11:00am
St. Mary’s: Saturday 4:20pm
St. Mary’s Church - Odessa 121 Main Street
Reconciliation: Upon requjest
Mass: Saturday 4:30pm
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Catholic Womens League
Knights of Columbus 12309
Catholic Womens League
Knights of Columbus 12309
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Parish Office Hours
Monday and Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday and Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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St. Mary's Church - Odessa 121 Main Street
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St. Patrick Church History
Although congregants gathered last year to mark the 170th birthday of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Railton, the Catholic community in Southern Frontenac County has been anchored by St. Patrick's since 1832.
At that time, Lawrence Raile sold 6 acres off of the 200 acre property he had purchased in 1824 to the Right Reverend Alexander MacDonnell, the Very Reverend William P. McDonald, and V.G and Walter Mcunniffe, all of Kingston, who acted as Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of Loughborough, for the sum of 8 pounds. A stone church was built at that location, and became the place of worship for the Irish Catholic immigrants who were beginning to establish farms in the surrounding region.
The church has always served the communities of Sydenham and Harrowsmith, and it was common for Catholic Churches to be located a few miles away from Village Centres, to avoid potential conflicts with other denominations, it is unclear why the location in Railton was chosen, although it's location on the 'Nine Mile Road' – the County Road between Kingston and Sydenham now known as Sydenham Road, would have been a factor. Although there are no existing descriptions of the first church at Railton, it's location was between the present church and the parish house that is located a few metres to the south. The original cemetery was located to the rear, and was eventually after the new Cathedral was built in the 1850's, partly because the soil was not deep enough.
In 1845 Father Pendergast, who had begun his association with “Loborough, Camden, Mill Creek (Odessa), Portland, and Sheffield” in 1844, presided over the blessing and erection of the Stations of the Cross on Sunday March 23rd, and that is the date that was celebrated as the anniversary of the church.
A number of Reverend's were appointed as pastor over the next 12 years. The Reverend Michael Clune came on in 1855, and it was during his tenure that the present church was built.
“A receipt dated dated November 17, 1857, was issued for a consideration of 500 pounds, a stone church 40 feet wide and 60 feet long and 26 feet high, to be complete according to plans and specifications of the Catholic Church, the church to be completed by November 1st, 1858.” - Built on a Rock, The story of the Roman Catholic Church in Kingston, 1826 – 1976.
It was in the late 1840's that the mass migration of Irish Catholics took place, during what is known as the potato famine. A number of families who survived the deadly passage to Canada, made their way somehow to South Frontenac, and began to build their lives in Loughborough.
From: http://www.frontenacnews.ca/frontenac-150th-anniversary/item/9443-st-patrick-s-rc-church-in-railton
At that time, Lawrence Raile sold 6 acres off of the 200 acre property he had purchased in 1824 to the Right Reverend Alexander MacDonnell, the Very Reverend William P. McDonald, and V.G and Walter Mcunniffe, all of Kingston, who acted as Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church of Loughborough, for the sum of 8 pounds. A stone church was built at that location, and became the place of worship for the Irish Catholic immigrants who were beginning to establish farms in the surrounding region.
The church has always served the communities of Sydenham and Harrowsmith, and it was common for Catholic Churches to be located a few miles away from Village Centres, to avoid potential conflicts with other denominations, it is unclear why the location in Railton was chosen, although it's location on the 'Nine Mile Road' – the County Road between Kingston and Sydenham now known as Sydenham Road, would have been a factor. Although there are no existing descriptions of the first church at Railton, it's location was between the present church and the parish house that is located a few metres to the south. The original cemetery was located to the rear, and was eventually after the new Cathedral was built in the 1850's, partly because the soil was not deep enough.
A number of Reverend's were appointed as pastor over the next 12 years. The Reverend Michael Clune came on in 1855, and it was during his tenure that the present church was built.
“A receipt dated dated November 17, 1857, was issued for a consideration of 500 pounds, a stone church 40 feet wide and 60 feet long and 26 feet high, to be complete according to plans and specifications of the Catholic Church, the church to be completed by November 1st, 1858.” - Built on a Rock, The story of the Roman Catholic Church in Kingston, 1826 – 1976.
It was in the late 1840's that the mass migration of Irish Catholics took place, during what is known as the potato famine. A number of families who survived the deadly passage to Canada, made their way somehow to South Frontenac, and began to build their lives in Loughborough.
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Blessed Lord, open our ears to hear what Thou speakest and our eyes to see as Thou seest. Give us hearts to beat in sympathy with Thine at the sight of every little child; and above all, our Lord, to understand and experience how surely and how blessedly Thou fulfilest Thy promise, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
St. Patrick Church listing was last updated on the 15th of November, 2019
