Gerald Partsch June 10, 2024
Minutes of the May 13, 2024 Meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Father Kelley Division
Highlights of the Meeting: One candidate, John Titus, was welcomed into the order as a new member of the Father Kelley Division.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership
Brian Tumulty nominated the candidate, John Titus. Tom Masarick motions to accept John Titus as a new member/Second by Vince Fitzpatrick. Unanimous vote by the members present to accept the candidate as a new member. The new member recited the St. Patrick’s Pledge.
Meeting Agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM at the VFW Hall, 9304 Centerville Road in Manassas by President Greg Gibbons.
President Greg Gibbons recited the opening prayer, and the Division recited the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Tom Masarick led the division in the Pledge of Allegiance
The singing of Opening Ode, “O’Donnell Abu”, was suspended.
President Greg Gibbons declared the meeting duly open for the transaction of such business as may properly be brought before it.
Recording Secretary Jery Partsch called the Roll of Officers:
President Greg Gibbons – Present
Vice-President Brian Tumulty – Present
Chaplain Father Daniel Reuwer – Excused
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch – Present
Financial Secretary Rich Aleksy – Present
Treasurer Paul Hannan – Present
Standing Committee Doug Morrison – Present
Marshal Greg Rebbert – Excused
Sentinel Jerry Laffey – Present
Past President Pat Sullivan – Present
Reading of previous meeting minutes
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch stated that the minutes were distributed to all members via email and posted them online on May 2, 2024. Tom Masarick made a motion to accept the minutes as posted, Doug Morrison seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Presidents Report:
Brothers,
(Charity) The Division has done some great charity work so far this year. We not only raised money for our charities, but we have also done community work, such as the road clean up, Parish Festival support, and supporting the Irish Heritage (St. Patrick’s) Dinner Dance.
(Unity) The Parish Festival was 26, 27 April and we had enough volunteers. AOH kept the venue clean. We could have used one or two more. But it was easy, and we received some acknowledgement for our effort. Father Lee remarked that AOH showed. The next Road Cleanup will be on Saturday 18 May, 8 to 9AM. Need some workers to get this done.
1 June is the Hunger Project, 10-2PM. It is a worthwhile project. We need your support and encouragement of others to help. Bart is the lead.
(Friendship) Now we’ll turn our attention to some social activities. 8 June is Wine Tasting at Sunshine Ridge Farm 2-5 PM. The venue overlooks a lake. Bill Yochem is chair. They serve more than wine. Info was sent out and we have a few flyers. Please RSVP so Bill can coordinate with the Winery.
22 June is Summer Picnic. Chris is Chair. It is a Pavilion on the Occoquan River. The Division provides the beverages and the meats. Attendees bring a side dish.
Your efforts are truly appreciated. You can see Father Kelley Division, which is you, lives the motto Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Communications & Correspondence:
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch reported that there were no communications or correspondence.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership
John Titus was welcomed into the division.
Reports
- Greg Gibbons reviewed the calendar of events.
- AOH State Quarterly Meeting Pat Sullivan/Brian Tumulty
- 10 May AOH Golf Tournament Vince Fitzpatrick
Report on Special Committees:
- Chaplain’s Reflection, Father Daniel Reuwer. No Report.
- Charities and Missions, Greg Rebbert. No Report.
- Freedom for all Ireland (FFAI), Dominic Preston provided report.
- Report on the Standing Committee/Grievance, Doug Morrison: No Report.
- Historian, Johnny McLauglin gave his report on St Dymphna.
- Hibernian Hunger Project, Bart Emanuel reported on upcoming food drive on 1 June.
- Immigration, Brian Tumulty provided his report
- Project St. Patrick, Rich Aleksy: Continue to remember priests and our seminarians in your prayers. 50 seminarians in the diocese.
- Pro-Life, Paul Huber provided his report.
- Publicity/Webmaster, Brian Tumulty provided his report.
- Report on the Sick/Visitation, Bill Yochem: No report
- Strategic Planner, Mike Riley provided his report.
- Veterans Affairs, Doug Morrison provided his report.
- Paul Hannan gave the Report of the Treasurer.
- Rich Aleksy gave the report on Bills and Claims and Receipts of the Meeting.
Unfinished Business:
- Past President Dinner, Greg Rebbert is coordinating with OTSP.
- The next road cleanup is scheduled for 18 May. It coincides with the 2024 Great American Clean Up 25 March to 31 May 2024.
- The next Hunger Project is on June 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Wellington Giant, 10100 Dumfries Road. Bart: Comments
- Picnic Sign-up. Chris: 22 June Hours 2-6 Set-up at 1:30
New Business:
- Charities Committee: There was a suggestion that we consider Tunnels to Towers. If you would like to be on the Committee, let Greg Gibbons know.
Good and Welfare of the Order
- In past years, we have not conducted a Division Meeting in July.
- Prayers: For successful recovery Kay Sullivan, Kathleen Tumulty, Maggie McCusker, Kim Ulrich, Doug Morrison, Pat Sullivan, Margaret Egleston, Chris’ Sozio’s sister-in-law’s pregnancy, and John McLaughlin’s uncle, aunt, and father.
- Any Other Prayers or intentions or announcements. Vince Fitzpatrick for his grandson’s and grand niece’s graduations and for all graduates.
Prayer to St. Jude
Saint Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of difficult cases, and of thing almost despaired of. Pray for us who are so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for us that he brings visible and speedy help. Come to our assistance in this great need that we may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all our necessities, tribulations, sufferings and particularly with those mentioned in the Good and Welfare of the Order and those who’s intentions are on our hearts, and that we may bless God and you with the Elect throughout Eternity. Amen.
Adjournment Motion
Tom Masarick made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Pat Sullivan and the vote was unanimous.
Closing Prayer led by President Greg Gibbons
“In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And in the name of St. Patrick, the Glorious Apostle of Ireland, I declare this meeting closed. Grant, O Lord, who makes the minds of the faithful to be of one will, that we, Thy people may love what Thou has commanded, and desire what Thou has promised, and that amid the changes of the world our hearts may ever love and obey Thee, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.”
President: “Let us pray for our deceased Brothers & today Sisters especially Mary Burns & Agnes Aleksy. Bill Yochem’s Mom passed away. Mike Curry’s Mom recently passed away.
The Division recited an Our Father, 3 Hail Mary’s, and a Glory Be
President: “Eternal Rest grant to them, O Lord”
Members: “And let perpetual light shine upon them”
President: “May they rest in peace”
Members: “Amen”
PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS
The Division recited 3 Hail Mary’s.
The meeting concluded at 8:10 PM.
