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 March 4th 8:00 PM

Hibernain Mass St. Malachy March 6th

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13th

St. Patrick’s Day March 17th

Girardville St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 20th

Easter March 27th

AOH 61 Monthly Meeting April 1st 8:00 PM

AOH 61 Men’s Golf Outing April 30th 7:45 AM

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, Tim Murphy 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 March Newsletter

MARCH 2016 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 7

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President’s Letter

Brother's, March is around the corner which means we will be busy with parades and celebrations. This year Paul “Tilly” Doris will be the Grand Marshall of the Philadelphia Parade. Let’s all make a big effort to sup-port him by marching in the parade this year which will be Sunday the 13th. Details of this and more will be discussed at our March meeting to be held on Friday the 4th at 8:00 PM. I hope to see you all there. In our motto, Sean Kearns President Division 61

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AOH DIVISION 61

Steward’s Message - Another month has past, hope everyone is healthy! Club news is

we got an AED machin installed and its set up and ready to use. Hopefully we’ll never have to use it. As always come on out and greet your friends at the bar and have a few laughs and a few drinks to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day season.

We also still have the Flyers specials in effect.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 246th Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 13th. This year the parade Grand Marshall is none other than our own Tilly. The parade uniform has changed this year and all jacket orders should have been made by all members by now. If you have placed an order for a jacket and have not paid off the balance, please do so as soon as possible. The dress code for the parade is the black jacket, black dress pants and black shoes with a jeff cap. As a reminder the jackets will NOT BE given out unless paid in full! Balances can be paid off at our March meeting on Friday the 4th. Also please turn in your money and parade chances at March in addition to any bottle donations you may have. Please make every effort to support and march in the parade since our own member is the Grand Marshall and this year marks the 100 Year Anniversary of the 1916 Irish In-dependence. Please attend the meeting for more information and pay attention to emails

for our report time on Sunday the 13th.

DUES

2016 Dues are now being collected. Dues are $45.00, if they are not paid by the April Meeting (April 1st) they will increase to $50.00. Duues

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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Welcome

On behalf of AOH Division 61, we extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our family:

Andrew Gibson & Kevin O’Connor

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 will be held the third Friday, March 18th. Musical per-formance—TBA

Quizzo is currently on a hiatus, please pay attention to the newsletter for when it will return.

On Sunday, March 4th the annual Hibernian Mass will be held at 10:00 AM at St. Malachy’s Church, located at 1429 North 11 St. Philadel-phia, PA 19122. The church itself was built in the 1850’s by Irish im-migrants who escaped the famine only to experience great prejudice in the form of the Know Nothings riots. The church is a standing testa-ment to the spirt and fortitude of our Irish ancestors and retains the original craftsmanship from the hand laid tile work on the Book of Kells to the symbols of prosperity and faith. Please make every effort to

attend this mass.

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AOH DIVISION 61

Mark your calendars now for the return of AOH Division 61 Men’s Golf Outing. The outing will take place on Saturday, April 30th with a 7:30 AM registration

and a 8:15 AM tee-off at Byrne Golf Course. Cost for each golfing is $85.00. More information to follow.

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching means also the return of March Maddness. Each entry into the AOH 61 March Madness pool is $10 and half each fee

goes directly to AOH Division 61 Scholarship Fund. Brackets will be available at the bar or online at CBS Sports. To sign up for the online version contact

Sean Campbell via soupy07@comcat.net or 215-527-6497.

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James H. Leonard, CPA

Income Tax Returns College Financial Aid

Accounting Phone (609) 458-5660 jhleonard@comcast.net

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

mdavid@harrisonpatrick.com 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 m.shields@myway.com

The Selzer Company Insurance Brokers

Michael P. Egan, LUTCF Personal Insurance Specialist

(Member of Division 61) Auto, Home, Life

975 Easton Road, Suite 100 Mikee-gan@selzercompany.com Warrington, PA 18976 215-491-1660 Ext. 116

Joe Beggin

(215) 281-9680 jpbeggin@aol.com

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

Kearnselectric@comcast.net

Penguin Studios LLC. Banners, Stickers, Vehicle

Graphics, Magnets, Signs & Window Graphics

Owned & Operated by

Ed Rooney 856-829-2312

efrooney@verizon.net 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.