Brothers:
Anyone having either a new and/or updated missions and charities report can forward them to me at:
pa.aoh.charities.missions@gmail.com
Additionally, if there are any questions or if anyone needs forms, I can be reached at: (570) 236-6691
In Our Motto,
Thomas Hayes
M&C Chairman
To All,
On Monday morning I met with representatives from Senator Dinniman’s office at the Medal of Honor Grove and on Tuesday afternoon we had a meeting with the Senator at his office in West Chester. I was there to represent the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ken Wang was there as civilian liaison for the US Military and Jim Fields representing Lockheed Martin. All of us, as well as the Senator, being concerned about the deteriorating condition of the Grove.
Several things have come to light. Freedoms Foundation has chapters in a number of areas around the United States and they do beautiful work educating young Americans about America. For a number of years a few of these chapters have been complaining to the Board of Directors at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge about the conditions at the Medal of Honor Grove, but to no avail. A chapter in the mid-west offered to raise large sums of money to maintain the Grove, again to no avail. Charlestown Township offered to purchase the Grove and put it into perpetuity, but were turned down. A family of a Medal of Honor recipient wanted to replace the dead tree that was placed there in their son’s honor, but were refused permission. Approximately 12 or 14 men of the Military have earned the Medal of Honor in Irag and Afghanistan and nothing has been placed in their honor at the Grove. There are also 4 men from the Civil War yet to be recognized. Members of their own Board have resigned as a result of the above actions. It would appear that it is the attention of someone or persons to let the Grove deteriorate to the point where they would say it has to be sold. The fox is in the hen house. As Senator Dinniman pointed out, if the States had known of these conditions, they would have gladly donated fifty thousand dollars to maintain there own areas.
About the clean-up on October 8, 10 and 11. Senator Dinniman’s office has received hundreds of calls with offers to help. He has asked that Ken Wang, Jim Fields and myself coordinate this clean-up. (Talk about miracles, what did Sister Margaret Gratl at Camilla Hall say about expecting small miracles. I’ll be calling for mine.) They expect so many groups to show up for this clean-up, that parking could be a problem. Students from Phoenixville High School will be brought to the Grove via bus on Friday and students from Downingtown High School will be brought to the Grove via bus on Monday. The Senator thought that not only could these students help with the raking, etc, but they could learn a history lesson as well. Money has already been authorized by the State to Phoenixville High School to provide box lunches for all workers. Ken Wang thought he could have about 50 military Sergeants there who had experience in directing large crowds. Let’s hope there not Drill Sergeants. Governor Rendel is also expected to be there.
On Sunday, Senator Dinniman thought it would be a good idea to have an inter-faith service, early in the morning, at the Grove. He would like to have it around the Ancient Order Of Hibernians obelisk, in honor of Sister Marie Veronica for all her research and for the AOH in brining her work to fruition. The Senator is a personal friend to a number of the IHM Sisters and said he would personally pick them up and bring them to the service. He wasn’t sure what time they got up in the morning, but I assured him they were up earlier than himself. He is also concerned about Sister Maria Veronica’s research work. Her book, with 8 years of research, all in long-hand, was donated to Freedom’s Foundation but sits on a window sill exposed to sunlight, heat and humidity. He offered to return it to Immaulata University where it could be placed in the archives.
I spoke with our AOH National President, Seamus Boyle, last evening. We are setting up a date to meet at the Grove next week, preferably in the morning. If possible, I would like to have a representative from the following groups be there-Montgomery County AOH, Pliladelphia AOH County Board, Havertown AOH, Luzerne County AOH, Military Men of Tradition, Philadelphia Veterans Council, Montgomery County Police Academy and a representative of any other group who would like to attend. As soon as Seamus can arrange a time, I’ll be in touch with all of you. I would like you to walk through the Grove, so you can get an idea of what work has to be done. My next meeting with the Senator and his staff is on September 16th. I can be reached at 610-696-6779 or by e mail.
AOH Division 4 Irish Heritage Classic
September 24th
Pittsburgh National Golf Club
This event supports Division 4′s Catholic Grade School Tuition Assistance Fund
Registration/Light Lunch 11:00 am – Noon
Shotgun Start 12:30 pm
Buffet Dinner, Awards & Entertainment by:
CueBall – Irish & Blues Music
Bring your significant other out for the buffet after golf.
CueBall will be entertaining all into the evening.
Please see links below for Registration and Sponsor information:
Brothers,
The next Pa. State Board meeting will be held at the Pocono Inne Town, 700 Main Street, Stroudsburg on
Saturday, October 2, 2010 beginning promptly at 1 P.M. Anyone wishing to stay over can make reservations by calling 570-421-2200 , the rate is $89 per night.
Also we need locations for the following board meetings of Dec. 4, 2010 and Feb.26, 2011. Please let us know who volunteers to host these meetings. The May meeting will be held in Pittsburgh in conjunction with the State President’s Dinner, more information to follow.
Gerry Ennis – PA State Secretary
Our Lady of Knock
Annual Mass
Saturday August 21st, 2010
4:15 pm
At
Holy Name of Jesus Church
701 Gaul Street
Philadelphia, PA
Procession after mass to our Lady of Knock Shrine
The Bible in Irish, ‘An Bíobla Naofa,’ is now available on the internet. It can be downloaded to a computer for use with dedicated Bible software, viewed online in pdf format, or even downloaded for viewing on a mobile phone, at www.anbioblanaofa.org.
There are several advantages to viewing ‘An Bíobla Naofa’ with free Bible software, e-Sword. For example, viewing verses in Irish and English at the same time can be a great aid in learning Irish. Alternatively, having the whole Bible on a mobile phone means that it can be read anywhere, anytime. Both programs can also be used in the medium of Irish.
With a desire to see the Bible in Irish used more widely, and with the publisher’s (Mons. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, ‘An Sagart’) similar generosity in allowing it to be free of charge, Colin Glen Christian Fellowship has converted the existing CD-ROM contents into Bible software formats.
“The Bible has been a source of inspiration and faith in Ireland from the era of Celtic Christianity up to the present day. While it has only been available in print in the Irish language in recent centuries, the release of ‘An Bíobla Naofa’ on the internet is a significant step forward in making God’s Word more widely accessible in the Irish language,” says project leader John Duffy. Whether it is for Bible reading, or just finding a favorite Bible verse in Irish, visit www.anbioblanaofa.org.
Brothers,
Please join us this Sunday for the Major Degree’s of the order.
The Ancient Order of Hibernian
Firefighter John J. Redmond
Philadelphia Division 22
In Association with
The Isle of Erin Major Degree Team
Invite you to the Presentation of the Major Degree Ceremony
With approval of Philadelphia county board.
When: Sunday October 31, 2010
Where: Phila. Fire Fighters Union Hall
5th and Willow St Phila, Pa.
Time: 10:30AM (Sign In)
12:00PM Shamrock Degree
Major Degree Ceremony to immediately follow
Cost; Observers $20.00 only if you wish to stay after degree for refreshment and food.
To sit in on the degree ceremony totally FREE. .
Candidates $25.00 + $5 For Degree Pin
Travel cards are required by all for admittance
The exemplification of the Major Degree Ceremony is open to all formally sworn in members
of the AOH, who are in good standing in their Division.
At the time when you were initially sworn into your division and took the oath, you promised
“TO TAKE THE TEST OF THE ORDER” NOW IS THE TIME TO FULFILL THAT PROMISE
Any officers including, newly elected and from newly sworn in Divisions are required to be degree members. All degreed AOH members are welcome and urged to join in and help us in welcoming our newly degreed members to the Order.
Dress code is business casual-This means absolutely NO tee shirts, shorts and or sneakers, but comfortable shoes are highly recommended. Following the degree ceremonies, there will be a social gathering for several hours.
** All candidates must pre register with Jim Hansen Secretary of the Isle of Erin Degree Team by sending an e-mail to Isleoferin6@gmail.com. Candidates that pre register will be given preference over those that have not.***
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS, REPLIES AND HEADCOUNTS TO:
Dan Cline-Vice President
Division 22
(610)420-5973
Mulcleen619@Comcast.net <mailto:Mulcleen619%40Comcast.net>
I am writing to once again about the annual Mass in remembrance of the hunger strikers that will be held this year on Saturday, August 21, at 5pm at old St. Patrick’s Church in the Strip District. The Irish American Unity Conference has reserved this day and time for the annual Mass and Father Tom O’Donnell has again graciously agreed to celebrate Mass.
This will be the 29th year since the deaths of Bobby Sands, Francie Hughes, and the other men who elected to go on hunger strike and resist criminalizing their efforts to reunite Ireland and remove the British from Irish soil. For this Mass and in beginning to plan for next year’s Mass, we would like to conduct a brief processional into Church with you or designated members from your respective organizations holding a portrait of each man. We also are asking individuals to participate in liturgical readings and songs.
The plan is to hold a reception after Mass in the courtyard of St. Patrick’s with light refreshments and all organizations are welcome to bring their recruitment and informational brochures.
If you could let me know your availability for Mass and willingness to participate as well as notify members of your respective organizations I would greatly appreciate it. I am copying LAOH division presidents for Allegheny and Washington County. I would deeply appreciate the AOH County President’s help in notifying the presidents of the divisions in Allegheny County and in spreading the word to other Irish organizations as this should be as comprehensive as possible.
In solidarity and commitment to Irish unity,
Sarah McAuliffe-Bellin
President, IAUC Pittsburgh/Western PA Chapter
Dear Fellow Hibernians,
This Saturday August 7th is the Hibernian Hunger Project Produce to People Event to be held at the Fire Departments Social Hall on 9th Street and Talbot Ave in Braddock. We will be feeding those less fortunate in conjunction with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. The starting time is 8:30 am and usually goes until 12:00. With School getting started this is a great way for your children or grandchildren to get their Community Service Credit Hours needed for most schools. With the new Levi Strauss’s new ad campaign “Ready to Work” in Braddock we should plan to attend. I hope to see you all there.
If you have any questions, call me on 412) 613-3500.
Yours in Our Motto,
Kevin O’Donnell
Allegheny County Organizer
Yours in Our Motto of,
Friendship, Unity, True Christian Charity
To be IRISH is a Blessing,
To Be a HIBERNIAN is an Honor
Friends – We hope you can join us for this Mass on the 21st of August.
Click Here for Information:
8 21 10 Mass in Remembrance of the Hunger Strikers
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