Monday, March 17, 2014
St. Patrick's Day Message 2014
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
Today Marks the 253rd Annual New
York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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| The oldest, largest, and grandest parade in the world! |
As has become
customary, we reprint our St. Patrick’s Day Message first printed in the book
entitled “250 Years of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade.”
"For 253
years we've marched, through adverse times and weather. We've marched in
this sacred parade through years of occupation, persecution, and poverty.
We've
marched through years of famine, war, discrimination and hate; years of working
the killing jobs that no one else would take.
We
triumphed over all with a courageous and joyful spirit that is uniquely Irish.
Through
it all we survived and never waivered; we held the banner high; we never let
the standard drop.
And as always, we marched.
Today we
remember the millions of marchers who came before us, those magnificent Irish
souls whose struggles have given us all we have today. We pray for them,
we honor them; and we ask God to grant us the grace to always be as strong as
they were.
On this
momentous day let us rededicate ourselves to the struggle. May we always
band together to help each other, and bravely fight to overcome the world's
adversities. May we always hold the banner high and never drop the
standard. And may we teach our children and our children's children to do
the same.
Whatever the
future brings, let us meet it with the hope, faith and happiness of our forebears.
And always…..LET US MARCH."
May God bless
this parade, all who march in it, and all those who work to maintain, preserve
and protect the spirit and message of St. Patrick’s Day.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
St. Patrick's Day Season Kick Off 2014
On The March!
Yonkers AOH Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day Parade Season with
Marathon Day of Events
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| Division One in The 17th Annual White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade |
Members
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians consider the entire Month of March to be the
“High Holy Season”, and Division One started off with a dizzying schedule of
events on Saturday, March 8th.
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| Division One Marches on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains |
First up was
the 17th Annual White Plains
St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The
weather was mild and sunny as we stepped off just after 12 Noon on Mamaroneck
Ave. This marked the first time ever
that Division One has participated in The White Plains Parade, and based on our
wonderful experience, we plan on being a part of this celebration for a long
time to come!
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| Raising The Irish Flag at City Hall in Yonkers |
After the
parade in White Plains, it was a quick stop to eat and travel back to Yonkers
for the Annual Flag Raising Event at City Hall.
We were joined by the members of The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Committee, Irish Community leaders and local, state and national
politicians. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, City Council President Liam McLaughlin, State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, and Congressman Elliot Engel
were in attendance as well. Everyone
then walked across the street to St. Mary’s Church for the parade mass that was
celebrated by Bishop Walsh, Msgr.
Corrigan, and Mgsr. Barry.
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| AOH with The Yonkers Parade Committee on the steps of City Hall in Yonkers |
We were only
getting warmed up for the big event…….
After mass,
everyone then traveled across town to Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway for
The Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade on McLean Ave. Dinner Dance. Over 25 members were in attendance to support
the parade that Division One founded 59 years ago.
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| 2014 Yonkers Grand Marshal Fr. Tom Collins and his 8 Aides |
Congratulations to Kevin Hartnett, who was selected as an Aide to the
Grand Marshal of this year’s parade!
Kevin will no doubt represent us proudly as he marches up the Emerald Mile on March 22nd!
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| 2014 Aide to the Grand Marshal Kevin Hartnett |
So After 15
hours and 4 separate events, the long day was finally at an end. Once again, Hibernians led the way in
supporting celebrations of Irish Faith, Culture and Heritage. The month is only starting! We look forward to seeing everyone at our
next parade in Eastchester on March 16th!
Friday, March 7, 2014
2014 Communion Breakfast
Yonkers Hibernians Host Annual Communion
Breakfast at St. Joseph’s
Seminary
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| AOH members and supporters fill the chapel at St. Joseph's Seminary |
The Myles Scully-Division One
of Yonkers, NY welcomed over 190 people to its Annual Communion Breakfast on
Sunday, March 2nd at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers.
Here is a video slideshow of the Annual Communion Breakfast
Mass was
celebrated by Rev Nickolas Zientarski, Dean of Seminarians and included several
students who are due to graduate and receive their Holy Orders later this year. As has become customary, the Seminary allowed
the use of “The McSweeney Chalice” in the mass.
The chalice, which was created in Ireland and used in cave masses during
the Penal Law times, is a priceless and historic Irish relic.
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| The McSweeney Chalice (center) was used in the celebration of the mass. |
The guest
speaker was Rev. Dave Dwyer, who is the host of “The Busted Halo Radio Show”
heard nightly on The Catholic Channel (Channel129) on Sirius/XM Satellite
Radio. Father Dave spoke about Pope
Francis’ exciting new message for Catholics worldwide.
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| Rev. Dave Dwyer, CSP Guest Speaker |
Division One
also honored one of its own as they presented their 2014 Yonkers Hibernian of
the Year Award to Kevin Hartnett. Kevin
has proven to be an outstanding member of Division One. Congratulations to Kevin and the entire
Hartnett Family!
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| 2014 Yonkers Hibernian of the Year- Kevin Hartnett |
The membership
also recognized Stacey Ellis for all of her work on our website, logo, and
banners. It is Stacey’s work that has us
looking so good!
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| Jim Walsh, Stacey Ellis, and Kevin Ellis |
The officers and members of Division One
would like to thank the entire faculty and staff of St. Joseph’s Seminary for
allowing us to host our breakfast there each and every year!
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