AOH Patrick Ryan Division
Activities Photo Album
Check here frequently to see what the Patrick Ryan Division is doing and enjoy pictures and descriptions of our various activities and events!
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Wednesday - June 5, 2019 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
We are working the Beer Tent again this year from 5pm till 8pm this Saturday (June 8th) at the Motor City Irish Festival at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia.
We have four volunteers. They are: Joe Kelly, Mark Gunn, Mike O'Malley, Tim Higgins and Mike Riley as an alternate. Two more volunteers are needed. Please let me know if you can help out.
Simply tell the people at the gate that you are a volunteer from the AOH Ryan Division and that you are working the beer tent for Brian Dunleavy from 5-8pm.
Slainte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Brothers,
We are working the Beer Tent again this year from 5pm till 8pm this Saturday (June 8th) at the Motor City Irish Festival at Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia.
We have four volunteers. They are: Joe Kelly, Mark Gunn, Mike O'Malley, Tim Higgins and Mike Riley as an alternate. Two more volunteers are needed. Please let me know if you can help out.
Simply tell the people at the gate that you are a volunteer from the AOH Ryan Division and that you are working the beer tent for Brian Dunleavy from 5-8pm.
Slainte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Thursday - May 2, 2019 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Ryan Division Brothers,
The Greater Plymouth / Canton Service Project will be upon us in only 9 Days!!.
IT IS A WEEK FROM THIS SATURDAY on May 11th at the PARC in Plymouth. Plan on meeting at 10am, we start at 10:30am.
It's time to live up to the CHARITY portion of our great motto. We are on the second shift. Because parking is at a premium, plan on being there around 10am. We'll meet in the auditorium. Wear your Ryan shirts (or anything Irish).
This year WE WILL HAVE THREE "AOH & LAOH" TEAMS!! This is thanks to the ladies of the Fagan and Trinity Divisions who are turning out to help us officially this year. This fulfills the UNITY portion of our great motto.
Yes, you can bring friends & family to this event. Afterwords, those who want to, will meet at the ROC on Ann Arbor Road (by Lee's Chicken) in Plymouth for lunch.
May of us have worked this event the past few years, and dare I say, it's a lot of fun too!!
It's not too late to help out. Questions, do respond to this email.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Ryan Division Brothers,
The Greater Plymouth / Canton Service Project will be upon us in only 9 Days!!.
IT IS A WEEK FROM THIS SATURDAY on May 11th at the PARC in Plymouth. Plan on meeting at 10am, we start at 10:30am.
It's time to live up to the CHARITY portion of our great motto. We are on the second shift. Because parking is at a premium, plan on being there around 10am. We'll meet in the auditorium. Wear your Ryan shirts (or anything Irish).
This year WE WILL HAVE THREE "AOH & LAOH" TEAMS!! This is thanks to the ladies of the Fagan and Trinity Divisions who are turning out to help us officially this year. This fulfills the UNITY portion of our great motto.
Yes, you can bring friends & family to this event. Afterwords, those who want to, will meet at the ROC on Ann Arbor Road (by Lee's Chicken) in Plymouth for lunch.
May of us have worked this event the past few years, and dare I say, it's a lot of fun too!!
It's not too late to help out. Questions, do respond to this email.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Sunday - March 17, 2019 - HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! A regular tradition in Detroit on St. Patrick's Day is the annual "Sharin' of the Green" Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Corktown. The Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron, or one of his auxiliary bishops always celebrates the Mass and many Detroit and State of Michigan politicians and dignitaries are regular attendees. Part of the tradition is that the Archbishop will be escorted into and out of church by the AOH Hibernian Riffles. It was not different today. The archbishop was kind enough to pose for a picture with the Riffle after Mass. We are happy to say that two of the AOH Hibernian Riffles present today are members of Patrick Ryan Division! Mike Riley (second from the right) and Bob Yancey (second from the left) are looking pretty good in their authentic civil war era uniforms!
Monday - March 15, 2019 - Yup! That’s AOH Patrick Ryan Division marching in last weekend’s Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade! Pictured from L to R: Dan Darnel, Kevin Dunn, Mark Gunn, Katie Higgins, Mike Rouhan, Rick St.Peter, Tom Kish, Brandon Guziatek (Mark's grandson). Not it the photo but marching in the parade were: Kevin Burke (President AOH State Board), Patrick Sturdy (Past AOH SB President), Mike Riley and Tim Higgins.
Monday - March 11, 2019 - Despite the weather not completely cooperating (cold, windy, rainy), Patrick Ryan Division and many Irish faithful were out celebrating Irish Heritage at the Detroit St. Patrick's Parade yesterday in Detroit. Congrats again to Paul & Agnes Gowdy for being selected as the Grand Marshals of the 2019 parade!
Thursday - January 24, 2019 - Last weekend was the annual "March for Life" in Washington D.C. Many thousand pro-life supporters again marched in support of life and against the culture of death that the 1973 Roe v Wade supreme court decision has brought upon this country. We are proud to have had two representatives from our division there...Steve Monaghan and his daughter Brianna. They are pictured below. Note that Steve is wearing his AOH Patrick Ryan Division sash!
Saturday - January 12, 2019 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division enjoyed a fun family evening out for dinner and a hockey game tonight. We do this annually, so if you missed this year's event, plan on joining in on the fun next year! Note all the smiling faces in these pics!
Thanks to brother Joe Kelly for the photos.
Thanks to brother Joe Kelly for the photos.
Tuesday - January 8, 2019 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
Our "Dinner and a Hockey Game" will happen just after New Years on January 12th, so contact VP Joe Kelly at joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059 to let him know you're be at the dinner and/or the game. Please reach out to Joe asap.
This is one of our best attended events so I hope to see you there.
The Ryan Division "Dinner and a Hockey Game" is an outing to see Team USA take on the Illinois Flying Aces at 7pm, Saturday, January 12th at the USA Arena on Beck Rd. in Plymouth with dinner before the game at CJ's in the arena.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
Brothers,
Our "Dinner and a Hockey Game" will happen just after New Years on January 12th, so contact VP Joe Kelly at joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059 to let him know you're be at the dinner and/or the game. Please reach out to Joe asap.
This is one of our best attended events so I hope to see you there.
The Ryan Division "Dinner and a Hockey Game" is an outing to see Team USA take on the Illinois Flying Aces at 7pm, Saturday, January 12th at the USA Arena on Beck Rd. in Plymouth with dinner before the game at CJ's in the arena.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
Monday - December 24, 2018 - Merry Christmas from AOH Patrick Ryan Division! Nollaig Shona!
Friday - December 7, 2018 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
As I write this our 40th Anniversary & Annual Christmas Party is in the next day or so on, Saturday, December 8th at the KofC Hall in Plymouth. Time has grown short, but I'm willing to bet that VP Joe Kelly can get you in. Call or text Joe at 734.502.3059. Door opens 5:30pm with a catered dinner at 6pm. Cost is $10 per person. Please let VP Joe Kelly know how many you will be bringing and get your payment to him. This is a BYOB (bring your own beverages). You can reach Joe at joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059. This is not to be missed.
Congratulations to our newly reelected officers for 2019: Joe Kelly as VP, Tom Kish as Recording Secretary, Mike Riley as Financial Secretary, Rick St.Peter as Treasurer, Bill Brang as Chairman of the Standing Committee, Mark Gunn as Marshal, Mike Fitzgerald as Sentinel, and myself as President. I've asked that our Installation of Officers be held during our regular meeting in January.
Our meeting this month is on Tuesday, December 11th. We'll be having pizza after the meeting, so I look forward to socializing with each of you during the after meeting "meeting".
The AOH Michigan State Board is holding their quarterly meeting at 7:30pm, Monday, December 17th, at the Walsh Division Hall in Redford. All are welcome to attend.
Don't forget that "The first annual Lions Irish Heritage Night", in partnership with the United Irish Societies (UIS) is Sunday, December 23rd at Ford Field Detroit. Those attending are encouraged to meet at the Social D Hall, by Gate D, at 11am. There will be $5 beers, $3 cocktails and $2 hot-dogs between 11am and 1pm. Tickets are $68 per person and can be purchased on line at www.detroitlions.com/Irish. All will also receive a green Detroit Lions knit hat.
Also, our Ryan Division "Dinner and a Hockey Game" outing to see Team USA take on the Illinois Flying Aces is at 7pm, Saturday, January 12th at the USA Arena on Beck Rd. in Plymouth. Those who want to, can meet at CJ's, at the arena, before the game for dinner. This is open to family and friends. Again, please let VP Joe Kelly know that you are attending and how many tickets / dinner reservations that you need.
Remember, this is your club, let's live up to our motto and have fun doing it.
Slainte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all.
As I write this our 40th Anniversary & Annual Christmas Party is in the next day or so on, Saturday, December 8th at the KofC Hall in Plymouth. Time has grown short, but I'm willing to bet that VP Joe Kelly can get you in. Call or text Joe at 734.502.3059. Door opens 5:30pm with a catered dinner at 6pm. Cost is $10 per person. Please let VP Joe Kelly know how many you will be bringing and get your payment to him. This is a BYOB (bring your own beverages). You can reach Joe at joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059. This is not to be missed.
Congratulations to our newly reelected officers for 2019: Joe Kelly as VP, Tom Kish as Recording Secretary, Mike Riley as Financial Secretary, Rick St.Peter as Treasurer, Bill Brang as Chairman of the Standing Committee, Mark Gunn as Marshal, Mike Fitzgerald as Sentinel, and myself as President. I've asked that our Installation of Officers be held during our regular meeting in January.
Our meeting this month is on Tuesday, December 11th. We'll be having pizza after the meeting, so I look forward to socializing with each of you during the after meeting "meeting".
The AOH Michigan State Board is holding their quarterly meeting at 7:30pm, Monday, December 17th, at the Walsh Division Hall in Redford. All are welcome to attend.
Don't forget that "The first annual Lions Irish Heritage Night", in partnership with the United Irish Societies (UIS) is Sunday, December 23rd at Ford Field Detroit. Those attending are encouraged to meet at the Social D Hall, by Gate D, at 11am. There will be $5 beers, $3 cocktails and $2 hot-dogs between 11am and 1pm. Tickets are $68 per person and can be purchased on line at www.detroitlions.com/Irish. All will also receive a green Detroit Lions knit hat.
Also, our Ryan Division "Dinner and a Hockey Game" outing to see Team USA take on the Illinois Flying Aces is at 7pm, Saturday, January 12th at the USA Arena on Beck Rd. in Plymouth. Those who want to, can meet at CJ's, at the arena, before the game for dinner. This is open to family and friends. Again, please let VP Joe Kelly know that you are attending and how many tickets / dinner reservations that you need.
Remember, this is your club, let's live up to our motto and have fun doing it.
Slainte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Tuesday - December 3, 2018 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
You don't want to miss the AOH Ryan Division 40th Anniversary and Annual Christmas Party this Saturday, December 8th at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6:00 pm.
This year's menu: Roast Beef, City Chicken and Baked Chicken, Butter Parsley Potatoes and California Blend. Dinner includes bread, Butter, said and dressing. The division will supply pop, water and ice.
This party is not to be missed. Cost is $10 per person and is BYOB.
Hurry, let Joe Kelly know that you'll be there. joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059
See you there.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH - Michigan
Brothers,
You don't want to miss the AOH Ryan Division 40th Anniversary and Annual Christmas Party this Saturday, December 8th at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6:00 pm.
This year's menu: Roast Beef, City Chicken and Baked Chicken, Butter Parsley Potatoes and California Blend. Dinner includes bread, Butter, said and dressing. The division will supply pop, water and ice.
This party is not to be missed. Cost is $10 per person and is BYOB.
Hurry, let Joe Kelly know that you'll be there. joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059
See you there.
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH - Michigan
Wednesday - November 28, 2018 - A message from AOH Ryan Division President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
As I mentioned in an earlier email and at the November meeting, the First Annual Lions Irish Heritage Night will be on December 23rd. The Lions will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings.
Tickets are $68 per person. To purchase tickets please visit: www.detroitlions.com/irish
This package includes a game ticket, Detroit Lions' Irish Heritage Knit Hat, and a donation to the United Irish Societies of Detroit.
Everyone who attend the Lions' Irish Heritage Night are encouraged to meet inside Ford Field a the "Social D Bar", located at Gate D - Opens at 11 AM.
$5 Bud Light/Miller Lite will be offered ALL DAY at this location. *During DTE Power Hour (11am - 12pm) there is also $3 Cocktails and $2 Hot Dogs served at this location.
A booth will also be set up in the Social D Bar area for hat pick up.
See attached flyers for more information.
I will be going. If anyone wishes to carpool to the game, do let me know.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Brothers,
As I mentioned in an earlier email and at the November meeting, the First Annual Lions Irish Heritage Night will be on December 23rd. The Lions will be hosting the Minnesota Vikings.
Tickets are $68 per person. To purchase tickets please visit: www.detroitlions.com/irish
This package includes a game ticket, Detroit Lions' Irish Heritage Knit Hat, and a donation to the United Irish Societies of Detroit.
Everyone who attend the Lions' Irish Heritage Night are encouraged to meet inside Ford Field a the "Social D Bar", located at Gate D - Opens at 11 AM.
$5 Bud Light/Miller Lite will be offered ALL DAY at this location. *During DTE Power Hour (11am - 12pm) there is also $3 Cocktails and $2 Hot Dogs served at this location.
A booth will also be set up in the Social D Bar area for hat pick up.
See attached flyers for more information.
I will be going. If anyone wishes to carpool to the game, do let me know.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
| irish_heritage_night_flyer.pdf |
Monday - November 11, 2018 - Our 40th anniversary is being recognized on the Michigan State Board website. Go to... www.michiganaoh.org/activitiesphoto-gallery.html
Sunday - November 10, 2019 - A message from Financial Secretary Mike Riley...
Brothers,
Our Oct 31 – Nov 3 fundraiser at Players raised a significant amount for our charities. I was pleased with our results considering the first night was Halloween and this location just opened in early September. There was negligible blackjack and 2 cash game tables most of the time.
The support of the following brothers was much appreciated for this successful event: Kevin Burke, Mark Gunn, Joe Kelly, Tom Kish, John Knorp, Bill Brang, Rick St. Peter, Frank Bernacki, Tab Morin, Steve White, Dan Riley, Sam Kennedy, Patrick Sanders, John McInerney (2), Tim Higgins (2), Paul Curran, Tim Dougan, Jim Inch (2), Dan Suggs and Mike Riley (2). The number in parenthesis indicates those brothers who supported more than 1 shift. A special thanks to Jim Inch who volunteered to work a few hours before the start of a shift when a brother became ill.
Our next fundraiser is at Vision Lanes in Westland scheduled for May 30 – June 2.. I hope many of you will be available.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,
Mike
Brothers,
Our Oct 31 – Nov 3 fundraiser at Players raised a significant amount for our charities. I was pleased with our results considering the first night was Halloween and this location just opened in early September. There was negligible blackjack and 2 cash game tables most of the time.
The support of the following brothers was much appreciated for this successful event: Kevin Burke, Mark Gunn, Joe Kelly, Tom Kish, John Knorp, Bill Brang, Rick St. Peter, Frank Bernacki, Tab Morin, Steve White, Dan Riley, Sam Kennedy, Patrick Sanders, John McInerney (2), Tim Higgins (2), Paul Curran, Tim Dougan, Jim Inch (2), Dan Suggs and Mike Riley (2). The number in parenthesis indicates those brothers who supported more than 1 shift. A special thanks to Jim Inch who volunteered to work a few hours before the start of a shift when a brother became ill.
Our next fundraiser is at Vision Lanes in Westland scheduled for May 30 – June 2.. I hope many of you will be available.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,
Mike
Wednesday - October 10, 2018 - A message from Financial Secretary Mike Riley...
Brothers - As we approach the end of the year, it's time to recognize that 2019 division dues should be paid by December 31st. You can pay your dues at our November 13th (or December 11th) meetings or mail them to me at the following address:
AOH Patrick Ryan Division c/o Mike Riley
2848 Wakefield Dr.
Canton, MI 48188-1077
Make checks payable to AOH Ryan Division. Dues are $40 (or $35 if you are retired). Priests are exempt from paying dues as are Associate members. Once I receive your dues payment and I receive our 2018 membership cards from AOH National (around mid December), I will send you your membership card.
If you are a US military veteran and that status was not recognized on your 2018 membership card, let me know what branch you served in and that status will be indicated on your 2019 card.
Any questions, let me know. Thank you!
Mike Riley, Financial Secretary
AOH Patrick Ryan Division
Brothers - As we approach the end of the year, it's time to recognize that 2019 division dues should be paid by December 31st. You can pay your dues at our November 13th (or December 11th) meetings or mail them to me at the following address:
AOH Patrick Ryan Division c/o Mike Riley
2848 Wakefield Dr.
Canton, MI 48188-1077
Make checks payable to AOH Ryan Division. Dues are $40 (or $35 if you are retired). Priests are exempt from paying dues as are Associate members. Once I receive your dues payment and I receive our 2018 membership cards from AOH National (around mid December), I will send you your membership card.
If you are a US military veteran and that status was not recognized on your 2018 membership card, let me know what branch you served in and that status will be indicated on your 2019 card.
Any questions, let me know. Thank you!
Mike Riley, Financial Secretary
AOH Patrick Ryan Division
Saturday - August 4, 2018 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division enjoyed another fun family picnic today! It was billed by President Tim Higgins as a "Hat Party" too, with all attendees asked to wear some form of head gear. There was a wide variety of "hats" on display too! Can you guess who Boba Fett is?
July 29, 2018 - A message from President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
Our annual Hat Party & Ryan Picnic, is NEXT SATURDAY, noon to 5pm, August 4th.
Don’t forget to bring your favorite hats to show everyone. You can bring more than one hat, I do.
We have a great time so don't miss it. Please feel free to invite guests and to bring your family.
Please respond to my by Wednesday so we know how much beer, food and pop to buy.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Div
Brothers,
Our annual Hat Party & Ryan Picnic, is NEXT SATURDAY, noon to 5pm, August 4th.
Don’t forget to bring your favorite hats to show everyone. You can bring more than one hat, I do.
We have a great time so don't miss it. Please feel free to invite guests and to bring your family.
Please respond to my by Wednesday so we know how much beer, food and pop to buy.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Div
July 25, 2018 - A message from President Tim Higgins...
Brother Division, County and State Officers,
Please see the attached information about this year's Lady of Knock Mass on August 19th.
Please encourage your officer's and membership to attend.
Sláinte,
Yours in Frendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
Recording Secretary
AOH Michigan State Board
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From: Barbara Weir
RE: Our Lady of Knock Mass
Not sure if you got the message yet or not, but the LAOH State Board Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock will be Sunday, August 19, 3:00 pm at the AOH Hall. All are welcome. There will be light refreshment following the Mass, and we are collecting donations of items (and cash) for the Pope Francis Warming Center in Detroit where our chaplain, Fr. TIm is the Executive Director.
Hope to see you and many of the AOH members there.
Thanks,
Barb
Brother Division, County and State Officers,
Please see the attached information about this year's Lady of Knock Mass on August 19th.
Please encourage your officer's and membership to attend.
Sláinte,
Yours in Frendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Timothy Higgins
Recording Secretary
AOH Michigan State Board
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From: Barbara Weir
RE: Our Lady of Knock Mass
Not sure if you got the message yet or not, but the LAOH State Board Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Knock will be Sunday, August 19, 3:00 pm at the AOH Hall. All are welcome. There will be light refreshment following the Mass, and we are collecting donations of items (and cash) for the Pope Francis Warming Center in Detroit where our chaplain, Fr. TIm is the Executive Director.
Hope to see you and many of the AOH members there.
Thanks,
Barb
Monday - May 28, 2018 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division marched in the Plymouth Memorial Day Parade this morning. Here we are in the staging area ready to head out onto Main Street! Pictured left to right: Dennis Inman, Bill Brang, Ed Harkins, Mike Riley, Tim Higgins, Tom Kish and Steve White. Not pictured, but marching elsewhere in the parade were Mike Spencer and Steve Monaghan.
May 25, 2018 - A message from President Tim Higgins...
Brothers,
The Ryan Division will, once again, march in the Plymouth Memorial Day Parade THIS MONDAY, Memorial Day, May 28th.
Will gather at 8:30am at Wing and S. Main Streets, as in past years. The parade begins at 9am.
This event is open to family and friends so please have them join us. The "uniform" of the day is Ryan Division shirt and khaki slacks or blue jeans if you have them.
Following the parade, we'll have breakfast at the Red Olive on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth.
Hope to see you all there with bells on!
HEADS UP: We are working the Beer Tent at this year's Motor City Irish Fest, from 10am till 2pm, Saturday, June 16th. VOLUNTEERS PLEASE CONTACT VP JOE KELLY AT... joekelly849@gmail.com .
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Brothers,
The Ryan Division will, once again, march in the Plymouth Memorial Day Parade THIS MONDAY, Memorial Day, May 28th.
Will gather at 8:30am at Wing and S. Main Streets, as in past years. The parade begins at 9am.
This event is open to family and friends so please have them join us. The "uniform" of the day is Ryan Division shirt and khaki slacks or blue jeans if you have them.
Following the parade, we'll have breakfast at the Red Olive on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth.
Hope to see you all there with bells on!
HEADS UP: We are working the Beer Tent at this year's Motor City Irish Fest, from 10am till 2pm, Saturday, June 16th. VOLUNTEERS PLEASE CONTACT VP JOE KELLY AT... joekelly849@gmail.com .
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Sunday - May 13, 2018 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division participated in the Greater Plymouth Service Project yesterday (May 12th), in partnership with Kids Against Hunger, at the PARC (Plymouth Arts & Recreation Center) in Plymouth, Michigan. Below are some memorable pictures of our participants and the larger group hard at work packing meals...some 250,000 in total! (Click any pic for a larger view.)
Tuesday - May 8, 2018 - Patrick Ryan Division was happy to welcome Aidan Rickel as our newest member at our May 8th general meeting. Aidan was initiated with the Shamrock Degree and introduced himself to his new brothers present at the meeting. Pictured below (left) is President Tim Higgins presenting his membership pin to Aidan after his initiation. Please welcome Aidan warmly when you see him!
Also at our May 8th meeting, President Tim Higgins was able to recognize another veteran division member. Tim is pictured here (right) presenting a veterans pin to Dennis Inman, an Air Force veteran.
Also at our May 8th meeting, President Tim Higgins was able to recognize another veteran division member. Tim is pictured here (right) presenting a veterans pin to Dennis Inman, an Air Force veteran.
Thursday - April 5, 2018 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division presented a check for $500 to Right to Life of Michigan tonight at the 40th annual Respect Life Dinner in Livonia, Michigan. Pictured here after the presentation is RTL of Michigan President, Barb Listing. She is flanked on the right by Past Ryan Division President Mike Riley, and on the left by Ryan Division Financial Secretary Ed Harkins.
Friday - March 16, 2018 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division was pleased to present a check for $1500 to the Cloistered Dominican sisters of the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament in Farmington Hills, Michigan this past Friday, March 16, 2018. These good sisters live a life a contemplative prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. They also bake hosts for use throughout the archdiocese. They are indeed very worthy recipients of these donated funds. May God bless you, good sisters!
Learn more about them at: https://www.opnuns-fh.org
Representing the division at this check presentation were President Tim Higgins, Past President Mike Riley, brother Sam Kennedy and brother Bill Brang.
Learn more about them at: https://www.opnuns-fh.org
Representing the division at this check presentation were President Tim Higgins, Past President Mike Riley, brother Sam Kennedy and brother Bill Brang.
Sunday - March 11, 2018 - "Parade Day" for the 2018 Detroit St. Patrick's Parade...and Patrick Ryan Division was there marching...and celebrating afterward!
Saturday - January 13, 2018 - Patrick Ryan Division members and families enjoyed a fun hockey night out last weekend. And we saw the Team USA U-18 team win decisively 9-2 against a Sioux City, Iowa club!
Monday, December 11, 2017 - Brothers! Please see the information below about another fun AOH Ryan Division Hockey Night out being planned for next month! Please consider attending!
November 15, 2017 - A message from President Tim Higgins...
Our annual Christmas Party is Saturday, December 9th, 2017, at our normal meeting spot, the KofC Hall at 150 Fair Street, Plymouth.
Price is $10 per person and this year is BYOB. Gather for fellowship & beverages (your own) at 6PM, with catered dinner at 7pm.
RSVP to our VP Joe Kelly Not Later Than ""Sat, Nov 25th"". You can reach Joe at: joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.397.1423, to let him know how many will be attending, and then mail your payment to 1625 Brookview Drive, Canton, MI 48188.
Checks can be made out to "AOH Ryan Div".
I hope to see and yours at this year's party.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Our annual Christmas Party is Saturday, December 9th, 2017, at our normal meeting spot, the KofC Hall at 150 Fair Street, Plymouth.
Price is $10 per person and this year is BYOB. Gather for fellowship & beverages (your own) at 6PM, with catered dinner at 7pm.
RSVP to our VP Joe Kelly Not Later Than ""Sat, Nov 25th"". You can reach Joe at: joekelly849@gmail.com or 734.397.1423, to let him know how many will be attending, and then mail your payment to 1625 Brookview Drive, Canton, MI 48188.
Checks can be made out to "AOH Ryan Div".
I hope to see and yours at this year's party.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Patrick Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Monday - June 19, 2017 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division was doing important work at the Motor City Irish Fest, June 16 - 18th... manning the beer tent! Oh, and we did some recruiting and had a lot of fun too!
Saturday - June 3, 2017 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division was at the Detroit Feis again this year, selling baked goods from the Irish Baker and making a lot of the dancers and their families happy! Good work, men!
Monday - May 29, 2017 - Memorial Day 2017 - Patrick Ryan Division was marching again this morning in the Plymouth Memorial Day parade. And what a beautiful day for a parade it was!
Friday - May 26, 2017 - A message from Division President Tim Higgins:
Brothers,
Below is an email from the State recognizing all the Hibernians that received the Major Degrees last weekend.
Congratulations to the following Ryan Brothers that received the Major Degrees and passed the test of our Order:
Rob Bovitz, Ryan Div.
Kevin Dunn, Ryan Div..
Mike Fitzgerald, Ryan Div.
Joe Nelson, Ryan Div.
Steve White, Ryan Div.
Bob Yancy, Ryan Div.
I also want to recognize and thank the following members of the Ryan Division who served as part of the Degree Team.
Mark Gunn, Ryan Div.
Pat Higgins, Ryan Div.
Mike Rouhan, Ryan Div
Mike Spencer, Ryan Div.
Great job everyone.
I hope to see as many of you as possible turn out for the Plymouth Memorial Day parade. Be at Wing & South Main Streets by 8:30am. The parade begins at 9am. This event is open to family and friends so please have them join us. The "uniform" of the day is Ryan Division shirt and khaki slacks. Following the parade, we'll have breakfast at the Red Olive on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Brothers,
Below is an email from the State recognizing all the Hibernians that received the Major Degrees last weekend.
Congratulations to the following Ryan Brothers that received the Major Degrees and passed the test of our Order:
Rob Bovitz, Ryan Div.
Kevin Dunn, Ryan Div..
Mike Fitzgerald, Ryan Div.
Joe Nelson, Ryan Div.
Steve White, Ryan Div.
Bob Yancy, Ryan Div.
I also want to recognize and thank the following members of the Ryan Division who served as part of the Degree Team.
Mark Gunn, Ryan Div.
Pat Higgins, Ryan Div.
Mike Rouhan, Ryan Div
Mike Spencer, Ryan Div.
Great job everyone.
I hope to see as many of you as possible turn out for the Plymouth Memorial Day parade. Be at Wing & South Main Streets by 8:30am. The parade begins at 9am. This event is open to family and friends so please have them join us. The "uniform" of the day is Ryan Division shirt and khaki slacks. Following the parade, we'll have breakfast at the Red Olive on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
Thursday - May 25, 2017 - Here are just a few pictures of Ryan Division members in action at the Michigan State Convention last weekend in Livonia. Ryan Division members were very prominent in all convention activities throughout the weekend. Way to go, men!
Friday - May 19, 2017 - A message from Patrick Ryan Division President, Tim Higgins:
Brothers,
The Ryan has 24 members in need of their Major Degrees. If you have not already committed to taking your Major Degrees tomorrow, I strongly encourage you to do so now.
It will help you build a stronger understanding of our heritage and make you a better Hibernian.
Also, the Ryan Division will reimburse all of our members who receive their degrees tomorrow.
Arrive Not Later Than 1:15pm. You should be completed between 2:30pm and 3pm. Details, please see below.
I hope to see most of you there tomorrow afternoon.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
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----- Original Message -----
From: International Minute Press
To: Kevin Burke
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:47 PM
Subject: AOH: LAST CALL FOR MAJOR DEGREES..Tomorrow, 1:30pm, Sat May 20, 2017 in Livonia
Brother Division, County and State Officers,
Last Call. The Major Degrees will be offered at 1:30pm on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Convention Hotel, the Embassy Suites in Livonia. You can arrive with current membership card, plus $30, and receive your Major Degrees Saturday afternoon.
LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP KNOW THIS. ORGANIZE A CAR POOL IF NECESSARY!
Embassy Suites
19525 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
Those without the Major Degrees should take this, once every two year, opportunity to receive the Major Degrees without having to attend a National Convention. You must have received your Major Degrees to serve as a Division President or Division Vice Present, and all officer positions at County and State level.
The cost is $30 and most divisions will reimburse this fee once a brother has received the Major Degrees. For those of us who have the Major Degrees, it's a great opportunity to observe the ceremony. If you have not observed before, it's a great way to reinforce the lessons of our great Order. Also, this is no cost to observe, but you must have your membership card with the Major Degree date printed on it.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
Recording Secretary
AOH Michigan
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Brothers,
The Ryan has 24 members in need of their Major Degrees. If you have not already committed to taking your Major Degrees tomorrow, I strongly encourage you to do so now.
It will help you build a stronger understanding of our heritage and make you a better Hibernian.
Also, the Ryan Division will reimburse all of our members who receive their degrees tomorrow.
Arrive Not Later Than 1:15pm. You should be completed between 2:30pm and 3pm. Details, please see below.
I hope to see most of you there tomorrow afternoon.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
President
Ryan Division
AOH Michigan
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----- Original Message -----
From: International Minute Press
To: Kevin Burke
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:47 PM
Subject: AOH: LAST CALL FOR MAJOR DEGREES..Tomorrow, 1:30pm, Sat May 20, 2017 in Livonia
Brother Division, County and State Officers,
Last Call. The Major Degrees will be offered at 1:30pm on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Convention Hotel, the Embassy Suites in Livonia. You can arrive with current membership card, plus $30, and receive your Major Degrees Saturday afternoon.
LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP KNOW THIS. ORGANIZE A CAR POOL IF NECESSARY!
Embassy Suites
19525 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
Those without the Major Degrees should take this, once every two year, opportunity to receive the Major Degrees without having to attend a National Convention. You must have received your Major Degrees to serve as a Division President or Division Vice Present, and all officer positions at County and State level.
The cost is $30 and most divisions will reimburse this fee once a brother has received the Major Degrees. For those of us who have the Major Degrees, it's a great opportunity to observe the ceremony. If you have not observed before, it's a great way to reinforce the lessons of our great Order. Also, this is no cost to observe, but you must have your membership card with the Major Degree date printed on it.
Sláinte.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Tim Higgins
Recording Secretary
AOH Michigan
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Friday - May 19, 2017 - Last Saturday, the AOH Patrick Ryan Division worked the Greater Plymouth Service Project in support of the Kids Coalition Against Hunger. Joining us were members of the LAOH Trinity and Elizabeth Fagan divisions and a few family members as well.
All told, we filled two thousand bags of food. With each bag feeding six people, that's 12,000 meals we put together! Well done, brothers and sisters! Pictured below is our service team.
All told, we filled two thousand bags of food. With each bag feeding six people, that's 12,000 meals we put together! Well done, brothers and sisters! Pictured below is our service team.
Thursday - April 27, 2017 - Patrick Ryan Division was proud to be present at the Respect Life Banquet this evening as a Bronze Sponsor of the event. We presented a check for $500 to Barbara Listing, President of Right to Life of Michigan. Pictured here are (L to R) Bill Simmerer, Ed Harkins, Barbara Listing and Mike Riley.
Friday - March 17, 2017 - The AOH Michigan Rifles were present at the "Sharin' of the Green" Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Corktown today. The Rifles have the privilege of escorting the Archbishop in and out of Mass each year. Ryan Division's Past President Mike Riley and Membership Director Bob Yancey were again serving with the Rifles this year! Pictured below are our troopers posing with Archbishop Vigneron before processing into church. Left to Right - Brian Murphy, Mike Riley, Bob Yancey, Archbishop Vigneron, Cortland Book, Joe Bittner, Patrick Maguire and Tim Reade. Good work, men! Looking good too!
Tuesday - February 14, 2017 - At our February Ryan Division meeting, President Tim Higgins (below right) welcomed Fr. Terry Treppa (below left) as our newly appointed division Chaplain. Congratulations, Fr. Terry! We are very happy to have you as our division's spiritual leader!
Wednesday - February 1, 2017
A message from Ryan Division President, Tim Higgins:
HEADS UP. The St. Brigid Mass is at 10:30am, THIS SUNDAY, at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Redford Michigan.
Coffee and Donuts after Mass!! Please support this important Mass!!
Let's make sure our division is represented at the Mass.
Sláinte.
A message from Ryan Division President, Tim Higgins:
HEADS UP. The St. Brigid Mass is at 10:30am, THIS SUNDAY, at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Redford Michigan.
Coffee and Donuts after Mass!! Please support this important Mass!!
Let's make sure our division is represented at the Mass.
Sláinte.
Tuesday - January 17, 2017 - Congratulations and welcome to the Ryan Division's newest member, Tim Dougan. Tim was initiated into the order at our January general meeting. Pictured here are Ryan Division President, Tim Higgins (left), and Tim Dougan (right). We are happy to have Tim join the oldest Irish Catholic men's fraternal organization! (Click on the picture for a larger view.)
Saturday - January 7, 2017 - In our first Ryan Division social event of the year, approximately 20 Ryan Division brothers and family members enjoyed a nice dinner out at CJ’s Brewing Company and then an exciting hockey game at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth. The USA U18 team beat the Youngstown Phantoms 1-0, scoring the only goal of the game with 5 minutes left in the third period. It was a very enjoyable event for us and we hope to do several more family social events this year. If you didn’t make this one, please considerer joining us next time!
Saturday - January 7, 2017 - Our 2017 division officers were officially installed in a ceremony at AOH Walsh Hall on Saturday, January 7th. Pictured below are (left to right): Joe Kelly, Ed Harkins, Rick St. Peter, Tim Higgins, Mark Gunn and Tom Kish. Officers not pictured are: Bill Brang, Mike Murray.
Our newly elected officers assumed their positions on January 1st.
Division officers elected for 2017 are as follows:
President - Tim Higgins
Vice President - Joe Kelly
Recording Secretary - Tom Kish
Financial Secretary - Ed Harkins
Treasurer - Rick St. Peter
Chairman of the Standing Committee - Bill Brang
Marshall - Mark Gunn
Sentinel - Mike Murray
Our newly elected officers assumed their positions on January 1st.
Division officers elected for 2017 are as follows:
President - Tim Higgins
Vice President - Joe Kelly
Recording Secretary - Tom Kish
Financial Secretary - Ed Harkins
Treasurer - Rick St. Peter
Chairman of the Standing Committee - Bill Brang
Marshall - Mark Gunn
Sentinel - Mike Murray
Friday - December 16, 2016 - In November, Patrick Ryan Division contributed $500 each to seminarians Robert Kilner and Mark Livingston, who both are nephews of division members.
Robert is a member and unofficial chaplain of an AOH division in Washington DC. He graduated from the Catholic University of America in 2010. He went to the Pontifical North American College in Rome studying theology for the past three years. He is assigned to a parish in the Archdiocese of Washington DC and will be ordained a priest in 2017.
Mark is serving a pastoral assignment at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Farmington, MI now and will pursue his education next semester. He will be ordained a deacon in 2017 and a priest at Detroit Sacred Heart Major Seminary in 2018.
Ryan Division has contributed to Project St. Patrick several times in the past and expects to contribute more in the future. It was decided to contribute directly to Mark and Robert because theirs is a personal relationship with division members and it was important to contribute now for their important education support.
Wednesday - December 14, 2016 - Below is a letter received from newly appointed Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a member of our division. Here he is responding to our Presdient's (Mike Riley) letter of congradulations on his recent appointment by Pope Francis to the College of Cardinals. We are very proud to have Cardinal Tobin continue as an active member of our division!
Sunday - December 4, 2016 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division held it's annual Christmas party for members and families today. A wonderful time was had by all. Thanks to out going President, Mike Riley, for throwing a great party! The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Patrick Ryan Division would like to wish all of you...a very Merry Christmas!
AOH Patrick Ryan Hockey Night! - January 7, 2017
Ryan Division Brothers,
All AOH Ryan members, family and friends are invited to the AOH Ryan Hockey Nite, at 7pm, on Saturday, January 7th at the USA Hockey Arena (on Beck, just north of M14) to see, "Team USA" vs. the "Youngstown Phantoms".
Tickets are only $8. Please let VP Elect Joe Kelly know that you want to go and how many tickets you'll need. You can contact Joe at JoeKelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059. Please have your money to Joe by the AOH Ryan Christmas Party on Sunday, December 4th.
Also, anyone would like to meet for dinner, before the game, at "CJ's Brewing Company", inside the arena!!, let Joe know that too, and we'll have a great dinner together then cross the hall to the arena.
A great time will be had by all who can make it.
I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and look forward to see you all at a Ryan Division event soon.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President-Elect
Patrick Ryan Division #2
AOH Michigan
Ryan Division Brothers,
All AOH Ryan members, family and friends are invited to the AOH Ryan Hockey Nite, at 7pm, on Saturday, January 7th at the USA Hockey Arena (on Beck, just north of M14) to see, "Team USA" vs. the "Youngstown Phantoms".
Tickets are only $8. Please let VP Elect Joe Kelly know that you want to go and how many tickets you'll need. You can contact Joe at JoeKelly849@gmail.com or 734.502.3059. Please have your money to Joe by the AOH Ryan Christmas Party on Sunday, December 4th.
Also, anyone would like to meet for dinner, before the game, at "CJ's Brewing Company", inside the arena!!, let Joe know that too, and we'll have a great dinner together then cross the hall to the arena.
A great time will be had by all who can make it.
I wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and look forward to see you all at a Ryan Division event soon.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
Tim Higgins
President-Elect
Patrick Ryan Division #2
AOH Michigan
Sunday - July 24, 2016 - Fun times (and good food) at the Patrick Ryan Division picnic today!
Wednesday - July 20, 2016 - We have a new AOH National President and Vice President. Congrats to Judge James McKay, elected AOH National Board President at the recently concluded National Convention in Atlantic City, NJ.
Pictured below are: Top Row - Liam McNabb, Tom O’Donnell, Dan Dennehy, John Wilson, Denny Parks, Bill Sullivan;
Bottom Row - Jere Cole, Judge James McKay, Danny O”Connell, Sean Pender.
Pictured below are: Top Row - Liam McNabb, Tom O’Donnell, Dan Dennehy, John Wilson, Denny Parks, Bill Sullivan;
Bottom Row - Jere Cole, Judge James McKay, Danny O”Connell, Sean Pender.
Friday - July 8, 2016 - The 2016 National AOH / LAOH Convention is taking place at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, NJ this month...starting July 11th and running through July 14th. Patrick Ryan Division will have at least four representatives in attendance.
Monday - May 30, 2016 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division again marched in the Plymouth Memorial Day parade this year. Pictured below are our AOH brothers who marched, including a few of us who also are members of the Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII 4th Degree Assembly (in their Color Corps regalia). Thanks for representing us, men!
Monday - May 9, 2016 - Pictured below is the check presentation to St. Mary's Outreach Center today... Making the presentation are Mike Riley, President of AOH Patrick Ryan Division and Barb Weir, President of LAOH Elizabeth Fagan Division. Receiving the check below from Barb Weir is Judy Wells from St. Mary's. The donation represents monies earned from our St. Patrick's party held on March 12th.
Thursday - May 5, 2016 - Check presentation to St. Vincent DePaul Society last night at St. Thomas a'Becket Church in Canton... Making the presentation are Mike Riley, President of AOH Patrick Ryan Division and Barb Weir, President of LAOH Elizabeth Fagan Division. The donation represents monies earned from our St. Patrick's party held on March 12th. Nothing better than raising money for charity and having fun doing it! Pictured L-R, Suzanne White (SVDP), Bill Brang, Mike Riley, Mike O'Malley, Barb Weir, Mark Gunn and Cheryl Buckthorpe (SVDP). (Click on the picture for a larger view.)
Wednesday - May 4, 2016 - Remembering the heroes of the Easter Rising...on May 3rd, 4th & 5th in 1916 they met their fate. May they rest in peace.
Thursday - April 14, 2016 - Patrick Ryan Division presented a check for $500 to Right to Life of Michigan at the annual Respect Life Banquet tonight at Laurel Manor in Livonia. The money will be used to support their continued efforts on the pro-life front. Pictured here are Division President Mike Riley (left) and Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing (right).
Tuesday - April 12, 2016 - Patrick Ryan Division was happy to initiate new member Daniel Kelly at our April general meeting tonight. Welcome, Dan! He is pictured here receiving his initiation plaque from Division President Mike Riley.
Friday - March 25, 2016 - Very sad news to report... Msgr. Russ Kohler, longtime pastor of Most Holy Trinity Church in Corktown, passed away on March 25th after battling heart disease issues for some time. We will all deeply miss Fr. Russ. He was a tremendous blessing to the membership of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Michigan and was a great Irish man through and through!
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord...and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.
2016 Detroit St. Patrick's Parade
Sunday - March 13, 2016 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division finished off a busy weekend by participating in the annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade this afternoon. The parade is always held on the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day. This year, the weather wasn't the greatest. Rain fell the whole afternoon. However, the parade participants and those watching still had a great time in the spirit of the day!
2016 St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Dinner & Entertainment!
Saturday - March 12, 2016 - AOH Patrick Ryan Division and LAOH Elizabeth Fagan Division teamed up once again to put on a wonderful St. Patrick's Celebration at St. Thomas a'Becket parish! In doing so, we raised money for two fine charities...St. Vincent DePaul Society and St. Mary's food bank. Turnout was great and the entertainment outstanding! And the food...DELICIOUS! Thanks to all our great volunteers who worked hard to make this event a big success! Re-live the fun and enjoy our pictures of the evening below. (Click on any picture for a larger view and to review the pictures as a slideshow.)
2016 Detroit St. Patrick's Parade - this Sunday, March 13th!
Friday - March 11, 2016 - Once again, AOH Patrick Ryan Division will be proudly marching in the annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade this weekend. The parade kicks off at Noon sharp and follows the usual route in Corktown down Michigan Avenue. If you can march with us, contact President Mike Riley for more information and ride sharing opportunities. Erin Go Bragh (Ireland Forever!).
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2016 St. Brigid of Ireland Mass - 1/31/2016
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On Sunday January 31st, members of the Patrick Ryan Division and other AOH and LAOH divisions gathered at St. Robert Bellarmine Church to honor St. Brigit. St. Brigit is the patron saint of the LAOH and next to St. Patrick, the most revered saint of Ireland. Click on the pictures here to see larger versions.
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