aoh division 61 may newsletter · 2019. 8. 13. · dues 2015 dues are now due! if you still owe...
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DIVISION 61 CLUB HOURS Sunday Noon-10PM Monday Noon-Midnight Tuesday Noon-Midnight Wednesday Noon-Midnight Thursday Noon-Midnight Friday Noon- 2AM Saturday Noon-2AM “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met.”
W.B Yeats
Upcoming Events
Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity!
Ancient Order of Hibernians PO Box 65576 Philadelphia, PA 19136
AOH 61 Monthly Meeting May 1st 8:00 PM
May 15th Quizzo
May 15th-17th AOH Father/Child Camping Trip
May 22nd LIVE Irish Music
AOH 61 Monthly Meeting June 5th 8:00 PM
June 19th Quizzo
June 26th LIVE Irish Music
Division 61 Officers: Sean Kearns President, Marty Prendergast Vice President, John Joe Kelly Financial Secretary, Tom Campbell Treasurer, Sean Campbell Recording Secre-tary, Jay Costello Chmn. Stndg. Comm., Chris Vogler Marshall, Jay Heron-Sentinel, John Hagan Or-ganizer, Joe Beggin Histo-rian, Chris Baker Steward, Tim Murphy Assistant Stew-ard, Jack Gill Past Presi-dent, Jay Hull, Br ian Kelly Jr., Tony Smith, Garry Thomas Trustees, Msr. Kevin Lawrence Chaplain
AOH Division 61 May Newsletter
MAY 2015 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 9
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President’s Letter
Brother’s, Spring is here and that means we can finally go and enjoy the outside. We have our Father/Child camping trip coming up as well as being able to have a beverage at our picnic benches out front. We will be planning some clean up days soon and will be looking for volunteers. I hope to see you all this Friday night at our monthly meeting at 8:00 PM. Sean Kearns
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AOH DIVISION 61
The Annual AOH Division 61 Father/Child Camping Trip is schedule for May 15th-17th in Eagles Peak Campground in Robesonia, PA. If you plan on going please call ASAP (610-589-4800) to make your reservation. The rate varies and is based upon hook up site or
cabin rentals. Any questions or for more information please contact Marty Prendergast (267-210-0662).
10 Week Club tickets are going fast! To reserve yours place contact Chuck Payne at 215-380-6809 or [email protected]. Tickets are $100 per tickets and the club runs Sunday May 10th through Saturday July 18th. Please note all tickets
must be paid up to date to be eligible for prizes.
DUES 2015 dues are now Due! If you still owe they
have now been increased to $50. Dues may be paid at meetings, dropped off to the club in an envelope with your name and the amount or
mailed to AOH Division 61 4131 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136.
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VOLUME 9 ISSUE 9
Welcome On behalf of AOH Division 61, we extend a warm welcome
to the newest member of our family:
No New Members
We hope you enjoy everything this organization has to offer and that you continue to live in Friendship, Unity, and
Christian Charity.
Irish Music
Irish Music has returned and now will be held on the 4th Friday of the month. On Friday the 22nd the Division will be presenting the best in local Irish Mu-sic in our bar area.
IRISH MUSIC FOR MAY IS:
TBD
Steward’s Message: Stop by the clubhouse this May and enjoy our daily Phillies specials. Don’t forget to cheer or jeer your favorite dart teams on Tuesdays and Thursdays and our softball teams on Sunday. Plenty of opportunities to enjoy YOUR division this
month while you’re out enjoying the beautiful weather.
Chris Baker
The Annual May Procession at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 PM at the
Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul
Come out and see if you can beat your fellow Hibernian brothers in Quizzo on Friday, May 15th beginning at 8:00 PM.
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AOH DIVISION 61
Traditional May Day Customs in Ireland
May Day, the first day of the month of May, is one of the quarterly days in the tradi-tional Irish calendar. Each of these quarterly days indicates the start of a new season. Spring is marked by 1 February (St Brigid’s Day), autumn by 1 August (Lúnasa) and win-ter by 1 November (Samhain). There were also folk customs associated with the eves of these festivals marking the seasonal transition.
Flowers, dancing and bonfires
As in much of northern Europe, May Day in Ireland, was a celebration and welcome of the summer. Here, it is rooted in the pre-Christian festival of Bealtaine. Bealtaine em-braces the summer, bidding farewell to the dark winter half of the year. Flowers, dancing, and bonfires featured strongly in the festivities. People also sought protection for themselves, their homes and livestock against supernatural forces.
A busy time on the land
May Day was regarded as the symbolic start of a busy season of farm work. People worked in the fields focusing on the care of animals and their movement to different pastures. There was also an emphasis on fishing for example for salmon. It was a busy time for markets and marts in order to sell animals and at this time seasonal labourers were hired. The important job of cutting turf in the bogs also started in earnest around May Day.
Traditionally on the 1 May and the 1 November, tenant farmers paid their half-yearly rents to landlords – these were known as ‘Gale Days’. People also took stock of their food supply that had to sustain them until the crops could be harvested later in the year.
The May Bush
The May Bush was a decorated bush, which in rural areas was left outside the house. In towns, it was erected in a communal place. Sometimes it was carried about the area by groups of adults although later this custom was carried out by children. Geographically, the tradition was strongest in Leinster and the Midlands, stretching west to Galway and northwards to south Ulster and Donegal. The bush was often of hawthorn. The decoration usually consisted of ribbons, cloth streamers and perhaps tinsel. Sometimes the leftover colored eggshells painted for Easter Sunday were used as decorations.
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VOLUME 9 ISSUE 9
James H. Leonard, CPA
Income Tax Returns College Financial Aid
Accounting Phone (609) 458-5660 [email protected]
Treasurer & Proud Member of AOH
Division 61
Harrison Patrick Photographers
Specializing in Wedding Special Event and Portrait Photography at your location.
www.harrisonpatrick.com 856-423-7367
[email protected] A.O.H. Division 61 member
Nicoletti Beverage Center, Inc Rocco Nicoletti
Philadelphia’s Largest Beverage Distributor Retail & Wholesale Beer, Soda, Snacks, Tobacco, Ice, Keg Tapping Supplies & Repair 7040-48 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19135-1502 215-624-3184
Dr. Francis McCaffery, IV, D.C. Division 61 Member
Chiropractic Care* Massage Therapy* Rehabilitation/Exercises Back Pain Work Injuries Neck Pain Auto Accident Injuries Headaches Sports Injuries Academy Injury and Health Center 2808 Southamp- ton Rd.
Phila, PA 19154 215-637-1212
STAMPONE LAW Business Services Group
500 Cottman Avenue Cheltenham, PA 19012 (215) 663-0400 Phone
(215) 663-9112 Fax www.stamponelaw.com
John Hagan (Division 61): Business Development
Please remember to support our Patrons. Thank You!
Foley Funeral Home 1132 Cottman Ave., Phila. PA 19111
Francis X. Foley, Dir. 215-342-7380
Every family’s loss is important and painful - this we
understand. Let us help you through a difficult time.
We are a family run, full service funeral home, assist-ing families in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our services are personal, compassionate and digni-fied, because every family deserves no less. We are
professional, yet caring and offer grief aftercare. Our rates are reasonable and geared to each family’s needs.
Hall Rentals
Kevin Pierce Hall can accommodate your
Parties from 10 to 60 people.
AOH Member Discount For more info. contact Jack Gill at 215-920-0910
Thomas J. Kelleher, O.D. Optometry
Proud Member of the AOH
Office Hours by Appointment
10431-D Academy Rd Phila., PA 19114 215-632-5955
215-708-1700 Fax: 215-708-1785 Infinity Jewelers Diamonds * Watches * Jewelry Kevin Ferguson, President (Member of Division 61) AOH Discount 3528 Cottman Ave., Phila. PA 19149 Large selection of Celtic./Irish Jewelry
Custom Made: AOH Rings & Pins w/Division Number (14Kt & White)
Please remember to support our Patrons. Thank You!
Re/Max Eastern Realtors Thinking of Buying or Selling??
Call Michael J. Shields 30 Years Experience
AOH 61 Member
Offices Tel: 215-961-6031 7908 Frankford Ave. Cell: 215-292-0007 Grant & Roosevelt Blvd. Fax: 215-961-6013 [email protected]
The Selzer Company Insurance Brokers
Michael P. Egan, LUTCF Personal Insurance Specialist
(Member of Division 61) Auto, Home, Life
975 Easton Road, Suite 100 [email protected] Warrington, PA 18976 215-491-1660 Ext. 116
Joe Beggin
(215) 281-9680 [email protected]
Offering free help to members conducting Genealogical and
family history searches
Free Estimates Office: 215-535-0190 Licensed & Insured Cell: 215-906-5620
Fax: 215-535-1769
Kearns Electric Inc.
Residential/Commercial
President Sean Kearns AOH 61 Member
Penguin Studios LLC. Banners, Stickers, Vehicle
Graphics, Magnets, Signs & Window Graphics
Owned & Operated by
Ed Rooney 856-829-2312
[email protected] penguinstudios.com
Giannini & Son’s Roofing
4352 Paul St.
Phila. PA 19124 215-288-5176 856-786-0956
In Memory of Kevin Pierce (1955-2002)
Past President and Steward
Of Division 61
Loving Husband, Father and Friend
This space is available to advertise
Please contact Jack Gill or Sean Campbell for more information.