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Vol. 5, Issue 3 Happy St. Patrick’s Day March 2017 Stars & Shamrocks Ancient Order Of Hibernians , Michael F. Hogan Division 15 — 85 Hibernian Way (Grand Ave), Massapequa, N.Y. MEN’S BOARD President’s Message Chaplain: Deacon Frank Flood Can’t believe that it’s stayed for dinner, but for now the date is un- President: William Scharen time already to write decided. V. Pres: Daniel Roarty another letter for the If you haven’t yet notified Brian Far- Rec. Sec: Matthew Dernaud Stars & Shamrocks but rell that you want to come with us on the bus Treas.: James Wall then this is such a short to the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, please Fin. Sec.: Joe Campbell month. I realized that do so quickly as we have now opened up Std Comm.: Padraic Nugent my initial comments reservations to neighboring divisions. As Marshal: Ronald Ade have been about the weather in my first two mentioned previously, the cost for the round- Sentinel: Jeff Stark letters so I decided this month not to mention trip ride is $35, is limited to 50 people and the 14 inches of snow and the howling 50- includes refreshments on the bus. For the Newsletter Editor: Ed McGlade 60mph winds that we have all experienced [at parade, Business Dress Code is still the least those of us not on cruises or are in Flori- requirement. Our step off time is 2PM and we th th th Ladies’ Board da]. are again on 46 St between 5 and 6 Ave- Chaplain: Rev. Daniel O’Brien S.J. Our last men’s meeting had a pretty nues. Don’t forget to wear your sash and if President: Joanne Brennan low turnout of only 23 members but I think you don’t have one, please see Joe Campbell that’s partly due to a few had not realized the soon, as I believe he has a limited supply. As V. Pres: Mary O’Brien second Wednesday was February 8th and of my writing this, the time of Mass may be as Rec. Sec.: Mary Skinnon then we also have had some members suffer- early as 8AM. Once the time is finalized, Ken Treas.: Elaine Galbo ing from bad colds, or they or family members Ferguson will send out an email to all who are Fin. Sec.: Margo Moore were in the hospital or some recovering from on his database. Irish Hist.: Helen Buckley surgeries. Please keep in mind that our next John Nolan and Joe Campbell who Missions: Joanne Kranz men’s monthly meeting is on March 8th proba- are co-chairing our annual St. Patrick’s Day Catholic Action: Patricia Bishop bly my guess is soon after you receive this dinner dance have started taking reserva- Mistress at Arms: Lilly Giannelli letter. tions. It will be held at the American Legion Sentinel: Grace Doherty Our Superbowl Party was held on Hall on March 11th from 7PM to midnight. The Grievance: Eleanor Ryan Sunday February 5th at our Hall and we had cost is only $50 per person and this year we Maureen Murphy-Ade 83 people in attendance. A huge thank you to are having the Gabe Hickey band. We are Ron Ade who successfully ran this event for honoring Padraic Nugent as Man of the Year 2016 AOH Division 15: us and to Bill Quigley who was his side-kick and Kathleen Murphy as Lady of the Year. Man of the Year: Dan Roarty this year as he tirelessly worked through most Please come join us as it should be a great Lady of the Year: Kim McGuinness of the day with Ron. I am sure if you were event. there, you saw this as well as I did. Thank you Looking forward to seeing you down at the to all who donated food and snacks. BK Hall! Sweeney’s in Bethpage again very generous- Yours in our motto, ly reduced their normal cost of the 4 full trays of food that we ordered and John Coumatus, Bill Scharen my friend and owner of BK’s, delivered the food to us. We will be planning a “pub” trip there as we had last year when 16 of us Kindly Remember Division 15 in Support Our Troops your Will www.aohdiv15.com P a g e 2 Stars & Shamrocks Mike’s Tidbits Men's Dues Please send 2017 annual Congratulations are in order for Pat report. Any News please send to: dues: $45 ($40 if paid by 3/1) Nugent and Kathleen Murphy for being [email protected] Joe Campbell named Hibernians of the year by the 85 Grand Ave AOH and LAOH, respectively. Please Massapequa, NY 11758 see details about the annual dinner dance in March to be there to see them get there awards. Green Beret Trustees As of today I have not heard any news to Chair: Ed McGlade Treas. Bob Brennan Rec. Sec. Ken Fergson Green Beret Club News House/Bar: Jim McCann Entertainment: Jim Wall The hall is open Fridays at 8pm come on Call Ed McGlade at 516 815-7269 for rent- down to meet with old and new friends. al information. To Rent the Hall please call: As always dates in May are booking up - if 516 795-9715 you need the hall call me as soon as pos- We are looking to replace our broken CD To be notified of wakes please sible. player, if you have one please stop down. email Ken Ferguson at [email protected] Journal Ads for the St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance Due to space limitations - I can not print out a full page version of the journal ad forms - I have put all the information here for your benefit. Journal ads are the divisions biggest fundraiser - historically less then 5% of the ads are from division members - we need to im- prove that percentage - please consider taking an add to congratulate the 2017 Man and Lady of the Year (Padraic Nugent and Kathleen Murphy) Ads cost: $150 for a full gold page, $140 for a full green page, $120 for a full page, $100 for a 3/4 page, $70 for a 1/2 and $35 for 1/4 of a page. Ads need to be to Frank Ryan by February 24, 2017 Please help support the division and take at least a 1/4 page. Tara Pipes and Drums The Band’s March Schedule is as follows: March 25 - Rockville Centre March 4 - King’s Park March 26 - Montauk March 5 - Bethpage March 11 - Bayshore As you can see the band will be very busy this March. March 11 - Marines St Patrick’s Day Party Please ask what you can do to help. March 11 - St Killian’s St Patrick’s Day Party March 11 - AOH Div. 15 St. Patrick’s Day Party March 11 - Sister’s of Amityville St Patrick’s Day Party March 12 - Bayport/Blue Point March 12 - Center Moriches March 17 - St Patrick’s Day Parade NYC March 18 - Hampton Bays March 19 - Glen Cove Stars & Shamrocks “In God We Trust” P a g e 3 Chaplain’s Corner I realized that for the February column I repeated some of my worship in Spirit and truth.” thought for the forthcoming Season of Lent so what could I V. 25 – The woman said to him, “I know that the Mes- possibly say for March? siah is coming, the one called the Anointed, when he comes, he will tell us everything.” The following summarizes, I hope and trust, the themes for the V. 26 – Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is first four Sunday’s in Lent. My prayer is that these notes help speaking to you.” you celebrate the Season of Lent. V. 28 – The woman left her water jar and went into Notes from the ORDO and selected verses from the Gospels of the town and said to the people, Lent in March, V. 29 _ “Come see a man who told me everything I have done. Could he possibly be the Messiah?” March 5th – [Mt 4: 1-11] -- Like Adam and Eve, Jesus was tempted but did not sin. March 26th – [Jn 9: 1-41] – so too are we brought from dark- ness into light (2) through the grace of our baptism. Verse 10 – At this, Jesus said to him. “Get away Satan! [The curing of the man who was blind from birth.] It is written: “The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” V. 35 – When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, he found him and said, “Do you believe in the son of March 12th –[Mt 17: 1-9] – In Jesus’ transfigured glory is re- Man?” vealed that life and immortality will rob death of its power. V. 36 – He answered and said, “Who is he, sir, that I Verse 5 – While he (Peter) was still speaking, behold, may believe in him?” a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I V. 37 – Jesus said,, “You have seen him and the one am well pleased, listen to him.” speaking with you is he.” V. 38 – He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him. March 19th – [Jn 4:5-42] – Jesus satisfies our thirst for eternal life V. 39 – Then Jesus said, “I came into this world for V. 23 – But the hour is coming, and is now here, when judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and who do see might become blind.” indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him.