Monday, September 28, 2015
Irish Echo Labor 10 Awards Program
Yonkers Hibernian Honored at Labor Awards Ceremony Sponsored by
Irish Echo Newspaper
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| Sinn Fein Pres. Gerry Adams, David Miller, LiUNA Pres. Terry O'Sullivan & John Sullivan |
The Irish
have a proud and storied history when it comes to America’s Labor movement. Indeed, whenever and wherever there was a struggle
for workers rights, the Irish were there, dating back to the early days of the Pennsylvania
Coal Miners Unions to the present day efforts to secure living wages and
pension protections for America’s workforce.
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| The Irish Labor 10 Awards Sponsored by The Irish Echo Newspaper |
The Irish
Echo newspaper held its “Irish Labor 10” Awards ceremony in Manhattan on
September 25th to celebrate today’s Irish Labor leaders, as well as
to remember those workers and leaders of the labor movement in the past whose
struggles and sacrifices have given all of us certain workplace rights that we
have come to enjoy today.
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| John Sullivan presents Labor Award to AOH Yonkers Member David Miller |
The entire
membership of AOH Division #1 Yonkers was thrilled to learn that one of
our members, David Miller, was chosen as one of the 10 Award Recipients that
evening. David is the past President of
The International Laborers Union Local #60 at Yonkers Raceway. David has been a proud member of The Ancient
Order of Hibernians for over 15 years. "David
has always had a tremendous pride when it comes to his Irish heritage,” said
Division President Kevin Ellis, “He always volunteers to carry our Division
Banner in every St. Patrick’s Day Parade we participate in.” David also is a major contributor to the local
Hibernian Charities program through his work on the organization’s golf outing
every year.
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| Irish Labor 10 Award presented to David Miller |
The Guest
Speakers for the awards ceremony were Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams and
LiUNA President Terry O’Sullivan. We
would like to thank The Irish Echo Newspaper for recognizing David’s life long
contribution to labor rights as well as his work towards local charities, and
we extend well deserved congratulations to David Miller and his family. His accomplishments are something we can all
be proud of!
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| Division Ad in Irish Echo Newspaper Supplement |
Thursday, September 3, 2015
AOH of Yonkers Welcomes New Division Chaplain
AOH of Yonkers Welcomes New Chaplain from Sacred Heart Parish
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| Fr. Matt Janeczko OFM - AOH Division #1 Chaplain |
The members of The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Myles
Scully - Division #1 of Yonkers were honored to welcome Fr. Matthew Janeczko,
OFM as their new Chaplain at their monthly meeting held this week. Fr. Janeczko is the Associate Pastor of The
Monastery Church of Sacred Heart in Yonkers.
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| Fr. Janeczko (center) with members of AOH Division #1 Yonkers |
The need for a new chaplain arose when long time Yonkers AOH Chaplain Fr. Eric Raaser, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe was moved to a new assignment by The Archdiocese of New York. The normal term for Pastors is 6 years. Fr. Janeczko happily agreed to accept the new position when approached by AOH members over the summer months.
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| Fr. Janesczko receives his AOH Parade Sash |
As Chaplain, Fr. Janeczko automatically becomes a Division
Officer and is in charge of all ministerial aspects and functions of the
organization. Division President Kevin
Ellis officially welcomed Fr. Janeczko and presented him with his badge of
office along with his official AOH Chaplain’s Parade Sash. “The
entire membership is thrilled that Father Janeczko has agreed to minister to
our Division” said Ellis “We believe
that he will have a tremendous and positive impact on our organization going
forward.”
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| President Kevin Ellis installs Fr. Janeczko as new Division Chaplain |
Fr.
Matt, a native of New Jersey, entered the postulancy of the
Province of St. Mary in August of 2008 and was ordained a priest in May
2014. He also founded the website
“CatholicHow.Com”, which seeks to think comprehensively about the practical
theological issues facing American Catholics today. You can follow Fr. Matt Janeczko on both
Facebook and Twitter.
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