LAOH Division 23 March Newsletter 2009
Next Meeting is March 13, 2009
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
We received a Happy St. Patrick’s Day wishes from our sister Ann Lynch who is living in Shanghai, China.
LAOH was well represented at St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on Sunday March 8, 2009. Bishop Zubik reminded everyone to take time to appreciate the people we take for granite. The theme from the Hibernian of the Year, Fr. Thomas O’Donnell and this year Grand Marshal Dorothy Weldon was to take time to appreciate our families. They both told stories of their parents love and wonderful memories they have cherished for years. Bridget Byrne received the honor of Miss Smiling Irish Eyes. Bridget is the President, of the Junior LAOH Div. 23. Congratulations to Bridget and her family! Family was also the theme at Irish night later that evening. The Foley family hosted Irish night and the theme is “Row on for Brendan”. They reminded each of us to remember family that are no longer with us because they are always with us.
We will be forming a Volunteer committee to organize volunteer opportunities for our division to participate. We need a chairperson for this committee. If you are interested please contact our president Adrienne Simcic. We ask everyone this month to bring gently used men’s clothing (especially small) to the meeting for Angels in Overalls.
Our Valentines Day dance was a success. Adrienne thanks everyone who helped and attended.
Dates to remember
Thursday March 12th AOH/LAOH memorial mass at St. Matthew’s at 7:00 p.m, get together at the club afterwards. Asking anyone who attends to bring a dessert or a snack.
Friday March 13th next meeting. Anyone with a sash who is not marching and would like to lend it to one of our newer members please bring it to the meeting. Remember to bring in the money for the baset of cheer tickets you sold for our March 17th raffle.
Saturday March 14th St. Patrick’s Day Parade –We are being asked to bring a non perishable food item or donation to the parade for the food bank.
Tuesday, Mrch 17th the club will be open. We will be having a dinner that day. Sheppard’s pie, salad, rolls, coffee and dessert for $7.00 a person. Small kids are $5.00. Reservations must be made in advance. (No exceptions) Call Tom Reiser 412-782-2969 or Adrienne Simcic at 412-784-3654 by no later than Friday March 13th. We are asking desserts for the event to be donated by the women. You can bring them to the club on Tuesday early afternoon.
Friday March 20th Wider Horizon group arrive from Managhan and Portadown. Call Rob Tierney at the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh at 412-394-3900 if you are interested in hosting a participant.
Saturday April 4, 2009 Convention Committee will sponsor a night at the races at our own Lawrenceville Moose at 7:00 p.m. $10.00 which includes admission, beer, soft drinks and snacks.
Sunday April 19, 2009 LAOH division 21 will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary mass and brunch. It is $30 per person and it will be at 10:30 at South Hills Country Club. Call Eileen O’Malley at 412-341-2974 or email slainte@pitt.edu to purchase tickets. The deadline is Friday, April 10th.
