Gerald Partsch August 12, 2024
Minutes of the June 10, 2024 Meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Father Kelley Division
Highlights of the Meeting: One candidate, David Ralston, was welcomed into the order as a new member of the Father Kelley Division.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership
Kevin O’Connell nominated the candidate, David Ralston. 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 7:00 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 – Excused
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 – Present
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 June 10, 2024. Doug Morrison made a motion to accept the minutes as posted, Vince Fitzpatrick seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Presidents Report:
Brothers,
Our busy year continues. Thank you to Vince Fitzpatrick who was the chair for the 10 May Golf Tournament. Our net was $1,094 to support our charity work.
On 1 June we held the Hunger Project. Bart Emanuel was the lead. We had outstanding participation, 13 Brothers and three Pickup Trucks. Thank you, Bart, and to all who participated. The Bethany Food Pantry was very appreciative. They had a crew come in on Saturday to put it all away. 1,680.9 pounds of food collected, and it was targeted on the foods that the pantry needs.
Thank you to Bill Yochem for the 8 June Wine Tasting at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery. The weather was beautiful and the company great. Unfortunately, we had a low turnout
22 June is the Summer Picnic. Chris Sozio is the Chair with Greg Rebbert and Paul Hannan supporting. The Picnic is held at a Pavilion on the Occoquan River. The Division provides the beverages and the meats. Attendees bring a side dish.
Greg Rebbert and I attended the ribbon cutting for the Willing Warriors Lodge. Our Division made a charitable contribution last year.
Communications & Correspondence:
Recording Secretary Jerry Partsch reported that we received a Thank you note from the Bethany Food Pantry for the donation of food from the Hunger Project.
Propositions on Candidates for Membership
David Ralston was welcomed into the division.
Reports
- Greg Gibbons reviewed the calendar of events.
- No July Meeting
- 20 July Father Kelley Mass at All Saints Church at 5:30 PM
- 18 August Lady of Knock Mass at All Saints Church at 9:30 AM followed by Corporate Communion at Knights Hall.
Report on Special Committees:
- Chaplain’s Reflection, Father Daniel Reuwer. No Report.
- Charities and Missions, Greg Rebbert. Irish Culture Society of Virginia.
- Freedom for all Ireland (FFAI), Dominic Preston. No report.
- Report on the Standing Committee/Grievance, Doug Morrison: No Report.
- Historian, Johnny McLauglin gave his report on St Oliver Plunkett.
- Hibernian Hunger Project, Bart Emanuel. No report.
- Immigration, Brian Tumulty. No report.
- Project St. Patrick, Rich Aleksy: Pray for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians.
- Pro-Life, Paul Huber provided his report on arrests of pro-life advocates.
- Publicity/Webmaster, Brian Tumulty. No report.
- Report on the Sick/Visitation, Bill Yochem. Prayers for Kathleen Tumulty who is in hospice care; Rich Aleksy surgery tomorrow; Kay Sullivan’s cancer treatment.
- Strategic Planner, Mike Riley. No report.
- Veterans Affairs, Doug Morrison provided his report on D-Day and Flynn.
- 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.
- Next road cleanup is scheduled for 15 June at 8 AM.
- Picnic is 22 June, sign-up sheet available. Chris: Comments.
New Business:
- None
Good and Welfare of the Order
- RJ Burns Birthday!!
- Brother John McLaughlin spoke about a program being run during June by the Legion of Mary regarding the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- No Division Meeting in July. Next Division meeting 12 August.
- Prayers for Kay Sullivan, Kathleen Tumulty, Maggie McCusker, Kim Ulrich, and Rich Aleksy
- Any Other Prayers or intentions or announcements.
- Chris Sozio asked for prayers for his niece who was in the hospital since 31 May and for his neighbors.
- Vince Fitzpatrick asked for prayers for his granddaughter.
- John McLaughlin asked for prayers of thanksgiving for his father who has recovered. And for the repose of the soul of his uncle’s brother who passed away 2 days ago, and for his friend’s surgery tomorrow.
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
Doug Morrison made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Vince Fitzpatrick 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 7:56 PM.
