Showing posts with label John Hyland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Hyland. Show all posts
Monday, December 15, 2014
Division Officer Installation Ceremony 2014
Ancient Order of Hibernians of Yonkers Installs Division Officers
for 2015
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| Aidian O'Kelly Lynch, Mike Flynn & Newly Installed Officers |
The Myles
Scully, Division #1 of Yonkers installed its slate of officers for the upcoming
year at a ceremony that was held at The Dunwoodie Golf Course Catering Hall on
December 13th. Over 50 people
attended the event that was open to the public.
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| Preparations Complete for the Installation Ceremony |
The installation
ceremony was performed by Aidan O’Kelly
Lynch, The President of The AOH
Westchester County Board. Official
Observers included AOH New York State District Director Michael Flynn, and AOH Bronx County Officer John Hyland.
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| AOH Division One Officer Sashes |
“The ceremony is where the officers pledge
to guide this Division forward with dedication, humility, and sacrifice.” said
President Kevin Ellis, “It’s also when
all of our members pledge their loyalty to the AOH and to each other as
fraternal brothers.”
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| Kevin Hartnett, Mike Flynn, and Jack McDonald |
The Officers
are President Kevin Ellis, Vice President Jim Walsh, Recording Secretary Bob
Eggen, Treasurer Mike Morley, Financial Secretary Dan Mulvey, Chairman of
Standing Committee Dennis O’Brien, Marshall Ronan O’Brien and Sentinel Scott
Mcgown. All officers are elected to
annual terms.
Here is a short video highlight of the Installation Ceremony
Division One
would also like to thank Larry Conley
from The Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, who did a wonderful job
leading our officers in the ceremony.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Annual Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Yonkers Hibernians Attend Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral
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| The AOH at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City |
Members of
Division One attended the annual Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
in New York City on Sunday October 6th. The mass, co-sponsored by the A.O.H. and The
Sisters of Life, is held every October to celebrate the solemnity of every
human life.
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| Division One Members line up outside St. Patrick's Cathedral |
The Hibernians were warmly greeted by Msgr. Robert Richie, who reminded those gathered that all human life must be respected and protected from conception till natural death. He also told the story about how the A.O.H. defended Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral against those who wished to destroy it back in the 1840’s.
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| Division One members present the gifts during mass |
The Hibernians then attended a breakfast arranged for them at Maggie’s Place on east 47th Street. Notables in attendance were NYS President Jim Burke, National Director Charles “Chip” Mclean, National Pro-Life Chairman Jere Cole, and N.Y. County President Tom Beirne.
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| Members seated along side the alter at St. Patrick's Cathedral |
Special Thanks to Bronx County’s John Hyland and NY County President Tom Beirne for arranging a wonderful event! Thanks also to the Sisters of Life, who perform inspiring work each and every day!
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| Division One members at Maggie's Place for breakfast after mass |
Sunday, February 28, 2010
ANNUAL COMMUNION BREAKFAST 2010
Yonkers
Hibernians Hold Annual Communion Breakfast at St. Joseph’s Seminary
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| (Left to Right) Pat McLaughlin, Tom Allison, Bob Eggen, Brendan Murphy, Kevin Ellis, Dan Mulvey, Liam McLaughlin and James Walsh |
The Myles Scully Division One of Yonkers recently held their Annual Communion Breakfast at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, New York.
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| Division President Kevin Ellis presents John Hyland with the "Hibernian of the Year" Award |
Mass was celebrated by Bishop Gerald Walsh, followed but a full hot breakfast.
It was also a day for celebrating achievements. Hibernian of the Year, John
Hyland, was recognized for all the help and guidance he had given to AOH Myles
Scully Division #1 for last several years. Speaker for this event was John T.
Dunleavy, NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chairman. He gave a discussion of
history of the parade, including some very funny anecdotes.
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| Past Division President James Walsh, wife Nancy and family |
The event concluded with presentation by Kevin Ellis, current divisional president, recognizing past President James Walsh, for his many years of service. Guests included Mayor of Yonkers, Phil Amicone, and his wife, Deputy Mayor Bill Regan, and various officers and their families from Westchester, Bronx and New York county AOH
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