May, 2015
A Note from your President:
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mothers and Grandmothers (as well as aunts and sisters that are like Mothers). The biggest event in the last month has been our State Convention. Our own Maureen Kelly has been elected again as our fearless leader! Congratulations also goes to Patty Martin for being chosen Hibernian Woman of the Year. Along with elections and recognitions we also got a lot of business accomplished. The state by-law changes have been proposed and voted on. And there was great comradery and a chance to see some sisters we don’t see often and to meet new one too.
The other BIG event was our dinner show fundraiser. The AOH Hall was turned into a stage at Creaser’s Palace with the talents of Chris Ayotte. We were entertained by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond and of course Elvis. Also we were visited by politicians like, Richard Nixon and JFK all introduced by Johnny Carson. The dinner was excellent and the night was brilliant.
We did get some sad news at our last meeting. The 9:30 mass on May 24, 2015 at St. Pat’s will be the last. Unfortunately the church will be closing. The Senior Center will stay open and will be holding their annual Festival on June 28, 2015. Mary Jo Hodge has secured a date for us to work at one of the St. Pat’s Senior Center dinner. We are giving you loads of time to be sure it is in your calendar since the dates is June 10,.2016.
Heritage Day was discussed and I am putting out the call for help. I will be chairing this project (by default) so I really will need as many people to pitch in and help make it a big success again this year. The tentative date for Heritage Day this year is October 10th. Also our division will be selling Guernsey Ice Cream again at the Motor City Irish Fest (June 19-21). This year we will be order more than last year since we ran out so early. So be sure to get yours early or better yet come have fun and sign up to scoop!
In an effort to get our name out and possibly get more members, the division has a chance to participate in the Memorial Day & Labor Day Parades in Redford. Sue Secorski is talking the helm on this project so let’s give her tons of support.
Just a few thing to remember:
The last fish fry before their break is May 15 but they will return in September. Remember that there is entertainment after the dinner.
The By-laws committee has done a great job of getting the changes sorted out. They will be sent via email to the membership.
Charity poker will be starting up again. It is one of the best fundraisers we have and not a lot of effort. Your hands don’t get cold and sticky and you don’t have to help clean up! Maureen Kelly will be sending out information on how you can volunteer.
So ladies, I know there is a lot of stuff that we are getting involved in and will need help. Please try and participate in ours and the Clubs activities. Thanks for your considerations!
Yours in motto,
,Brigid
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Please send change of address or email to…
Sue Lausterat or 313 565-3317
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PLEASE CHANGE OR ADD THE FOLLOWING ON YOUR MEMBERSHIP LIST:
New address: Peggy Boland 15870 N. Haggerty Rd. Apt 132, Plymouth, Mi. 48170
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Send LAOH Rose Kennedy dues to
Trish Fry @ 26070 Elba Redford, MI 48239
Dues for the year are $35 - if you want the newsletter mailed $40
Dues must be paid by the April 1 to avoid a $5 late fee
Charity for the month of MAY
Ladies Socks, Underwear and towels for Redford Interfaith Relief
Towels can be gently used as long as no frayed ends.
Thank you
Maureen Kelly
GOOD & WELFARE
Julie Demery, broken hipErin Keem, special intention
Trish Fry, surgeryDon Broderick RIP, Sheila’s husband
Sue Secorski, special intentionJoan O’Halloran
Catherine Arthur’s familyHelen Gallagher, special intention
Marcia Detter, special intention Mary Ann Knight,mom’s cancer
Mary Sheehy, special intentionJudy O’Hara, health
Fr. Dave Speicher, cancerMary Lou McNamara
Vera Shea, cancerJoan Sterling, cancer
Josie Kelly, special intentionRoyal Latham, prayers
Lois Murphy, elderlyJoann Freeman, cancer
Brian BonnerRoger Walker, cancer
HeleneBrang, restoration of healthTeresa Higgins, restoration of health
Maureen Colvin, Kathleen Slaughter, nieces of Norah Fix
Michelle Kelly, cousin of Patti FixMary Underhill, in Thanksgiving
Helen Gallagher, special intentionMary Underhill, special intention
Helen Gallagher, in ThansgivingCelia Cabay, Aunt of Pat Suggs
Cheryl McInerney, special intentionSue Lauster, special intention
Susan Lenaghan’s friendPatty Lenaghan Grey
Addy DonaghueBreda Curley, Anne Poppe’s mom
Linda Laubach, cancer, friend of Elaine Madigan
Sharon Mitchell, cancer, friend of Elaine Madigan
Tim Bookwalter, cancer,friend of Elaine Madigan
Dave Mattenson, cancer, friend of Elaine Madigan
Karen Jacovetti, special intention for family
Karen Jacovetti, healthy pregnancy of daughter & daughter in law
Norman & Myrtle Granger, Cathy Arthur’s parents
Steve Urban, prayers
Hostesses for MaySue Secorski
Jane Kelly
Patti Fix
Norah Fix
Mary Underhill
Cheryl McInerney
Trish Keith / Happy May Birthday
May 2 Sue Secorski
May 6 Rose Trapp
May 8 Maureen Brosnan
May 13 Barbara Sullivan
May 24 Colleen Haggerty
May 27 Sheila Broderick
May 30 Cheryl McInerney
Calendar of Event
May 9AOH Race Night $10 includes dinner
contact Rich McNichols at or Kevin Murphy at
May 14K of E Burger Night $8.00 -6PM to 8PM Burgers, salad,
Baked beans and all the fixins’
May 15Last fish fry before summer
May 16AOH fundraiser $10 Johnny and the Fenders call the AOH
For info
June 19-21Motor City Irish Festival @St. Valentine’s
June 24-27Charity Poker Northville Downs
3 Volunteers needed per shift. Shifts are
11am-2:30pm & 2:30pm-6PM
August 3Larry Kelly Golf Outing - save the date
Sept 22UIS Tiger Night at Comerica contact Tom Mahon
313-541-8649 or AOH 313-538-1470 for bus info