Vol. 3, Issue 3 March 2015 Happy St. Patrick’s Day Stars .

Vol. 3, Issue 3Happy St. Patrick’s DayMarch 2015Stars &ShamrocksAncient Order Of Hibernians , Michael F. Hogan Division 15 — 85 Hibernian Way (Grand Ave), Massapequa, N.Y.MEN’S BOARDChaplain:President:V. Pres:Rec. Sec:Treas.:Fin. Sec.:Std Comm.:Marshal:Sentinel:Deacon Frank FloodJohn NolanEdward McGladeWilliam ScharenJames WallJoe CampbellPadraic NugentMatthew DernaudJeff StarkNewsletter Editor: Ed McGladeLadies’ BoardChaplain: Rev. Daniel O’Brien S.J.President: Joanne BrennanV. Pres:Helen McHaleRec. Sec.: Maureen ScharenTreas.:Anne RoartyFin. Sec.: Margo MooreIrish Hist.: Helen BuckleyMissions: Joanne KranzCatholic Action: Elaine GalboMistress at Arms: Lilly GiannelliSentinel: Rita BluettGrievance: Eleanor RyanMaureen Murphy-Ade2015 AOH Division 15:Man of the Year: William QuigleyLady of the Year: Mary BeggenKindly Remember Division 15 inyour WillPresident’sIt is that time of yearagain, the time we celebratethe life and deeds of the patronsaint of our order - St. Patrick.In a month filled with parades, dinnerdances and numerous opportunities towatch “A Quiet Man”, let us take the timeto remember the words of the man - Ibind unto myself today The strongName of the Trinity, By invocation ofthe same, The Three in One and Onein Three.Messageshirts.On March 7, 2015 the divisionwill be celebrating this St Patrick’s season with our 47th annual Dinner Dance.Again this year’s event will be held KofCMemorare in Seaford, NY. It will cost 60 per person and tickets are availablefrom myself and Joe Campbell. It is always a lot of fun with performances byBagpipers and Irish Dancers.March is when we see our neighbor’s decorating their homes with shamThe division as always will berocks and other traditional Irish themedbusy during March. We would like to seedecorations - please take the time toas many member marching in the threethank them and invite them to come toparades that the divisions marches inthe hall and maybe become a member.each year. With the first one on MarchThe division once again will be1st in Bethpage. Then we have the bigrunninga bus into the NYC St. Patrick’sshow - March 17th up the avenue. FolDay parade, the cost has been reducedlowed by the division marching with felto 20 - I know a round trip LIRR andlow brothers and sister from other Nassubway is going to cost more then 40 sau County divisions in the Glen CoveParade on March 22nd. Please do your so ask yourself why not use the divisionbus? - There are refreshments includedbest and come out to march in at leastin the price which makes it a better deal.one of those parades, and rememberplease bring your sash. I you don’t have Please see Brian Farrell for details.one please see Joe Campbell any FridayHappy St. Patrick’s Day to younight at the hall. Please march in yourand your Families.Sunday Best for all parades - no jeansJohn J. Nolanand sneakers please - also now sweatPresidentTable of Contents: Mikes Tidbits: Pg. 2, Green Beret News: Pg. 2, Tara Pipes &Drums: Pg. 2, Chaplain’s Corner: Pg. 3, Right to Life: Pg. 3, Did You Know: Pg. 4, Ladies AOH: Pg. 5, Newsletter Requests: Pg. 6, Our Sponsors: Pg. 7www.aohdiv15.comSupport Our Troops

P a g e2S t a r sMike’sTidbitsOur month is finally here. Now, if theweather cooperates we’ll be OK. Say aprayer to St. Tommy it usually works.This month the division will be quite busywith our annual St. Patrick’s Dance andparades. Hope to see you all there.On Saturday, March 7 we will hold ourannual St Patrick’s dance at MemorareCouncil in Seaford .This year we will behonoring Bill Quigley and Mary Beggen,as the Man and Lady of the year. BothGreen BeretIt’s been a bad week for the hall. Withthis cold weather the outside phone linesfroze and broke apart. The heat went offand the pipes in the bathrooms froze. Other than that nothing is new. Thank God,for the maintenance fund.I know that this is probable a waste oftime, but on Sunday March 1st the Division and Band will be marching in theBethpage parade. All are invited to march.The hall will be opened after the parade.Free food for the marchers, cash bar.Hope to see you there. Parade starts at 2PM, formation 1:30 in King Kullen parkinglot on Central Ave ,Bethpage.Last month’s winner in the MaintenanceTaraare well deserving of the title. Hope tosee you there.I have some sad news to report. GinnieDecker fell at home and broke her hip.She is now in rehab. Also, Joanne Brennan, the new ladies president, is homerehabbing from a hip operation. She isdoing fine, but a call or a card wouldn’thurt.That’s about it for this month. Hope tosee you at the parades.ClubNewsfund drawing was Pat Brennan. Pat won 90.00 Remember you got to be in it towin it.On Tuesday March 17 there willbe mass at the Marine Corps hall at 9:00AM with a continental breakfast after atour hall for those that are going to the parade by bus. Again this year the Divisionhas supplied a bus to the parade for thecost of 20.00 round trip. See Brian Farrellfor reservations, or call him at 541-3751.The hall will reopen at 2 PM. for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. All arewelcome. There will be corned beef sandwiches available for 3.00 and a cash bar.Happy St. Patrick’s Day.PipesWell march has arrived and as I am writing this it is in the20’s - going down to single digits. To think our first paradewill be in Bethpage on Sunday March 1st - less then oneweek away.We will be doing the following parades, please find thetime to come out and support us.March 1 - BethpageMarch 7 - Kings ParkMarch 8 - HuntingtonMarch 14 - BayshoreMarch 15 - Bayport-Blue PointMarch 15 - Center MorichesMarch 17 - NYCMarch 21 - Hampton BaysMarch 22 - Glen CoveThat is a pretty full schedule.and&S h a m r o ck sMens DuesPlease send 2015 annualdues: 45( 40 if paid by March 1st)Joe Campbell85 Grand AveMassapequa, NY 11758Green Beret TrusteesChair: Michael GreeneTreas. Bob BrennanRec. Sec. Jack RyanHouse/Bar: Ed McGladeEntertainment: KenFergusonTo Rent the Hall please call:516 795-9715To be notified of wakes pleaseemail Ken Ferguson atshamrocken47@verizon.netDrumsAs always we are looking to grow the band - anyone interested please see Ed McGlade for details.The band will be running the uniform raffle again, pleasesee any band member for tickets.Ed McGladeBand Master

S t a r s&S h a m r o ck s“In God We Trust”Chaplain’sDear Brothers,As you are reading this column, we have probably celebratedSt. Patrick’s Day and had a great time marching down the AVENUE.But as I write this column, I am reminded of the terrible eventsof this past week in which 21 Coptic Christian Martyrs died at the handsthe Islamic terrorist groups in Libya. Many times, in looking for a themeupon which to write this column, I turn to the web-site of our Diocese –www.drvc.org and thus I wish to bring to your attention a column writtenby our Bishop which I have taken the liberty of editing.“The atrocities being inflicted on the populations of several countries inthe Middle East and North Africa continue to mount. The growth of terrorism seems on the rise and Islamic terrorist groups, principally ISISand Al Qaeda, continue to justify their brutal and barbaric actions byappeal to the Quran and to Islamic. Law.P a g e3CornerHe further wrote: “ we need also to let the President and the electedofficials of our government in Washington know that greater effort andmore committed action must be exercised by our leaders in concert withthe international community to bring an end to this violence and hatredand to restore hope and tranquility to peoples and nations in the MiddleEast. ““True peace is ultimately a gift from God for which we will pray everyday. But God expects us, our nation’s leaders, along with all peaceloving peoples and nations, to be instruments of peace by rectifying injustice, strengthening bonds of friendship and guaranteeing that all peoples can live in peace and harmony. May Mary Help of Christians watchover and protect all children in the Middle East and North Africa.”Peace to everyone,Deacon FrankBishop Murphy continued: “ we all, Christian, Muslim and all men andwomen of good will, must be one in condemning these atrocities andstanding as one in defense of religious minorities throughout the world ”Right to LifeA.2129, Rosenthal: In relation to legalizing physician-assisted suicideThe above-referenced bill would add a new section of the Public Health Law to allow physicians to prescribe lethal doses ofmedication for the express purpose of ending a patient’s life.The New York State Catholic Conference opposes this legislation.We would note that the title of the legislation itself – the “death with dignity act” — is biased against those persons whoallow a natural death to occur, inferring that a natural death is somehow less dignified than assisted suicide. Similarly, languageused throughout the legislation references “ending life in a humane and dignified manner,” suggesting that allowing natural death tooccur is “inhumane and undignified.” We find this language to be biased and insulting.Legalizing physician-assisted suicide would:* Blur longstanding medical, moral and legal distinctions between withdrawing extraordinary medical assistance and taking activesteps to destroy human life. One lets people die a natural death; the other is the deliberate and direct act of hastening death.* Undermine the physician’s role as healer, forever alter the doctor-patient relationship, and lessen the quality of care provided topatients at the end of life. Patients are best served when medical professionals, together with families and loved ones, provide support and care with dignity and respect, not lethal doses of drugs. The American Medical Association holds a policy position againstphysician-assisted suicide, which they say is “fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role” and would be “difficult or impossible to control.”*Lead to psychological, financial and other pressures for vulnerable persons to end their lives. In today’s era of health care rationingand cost-cutting, physician-assisted suicide could easily rise to the level of the most acceptable, and even expected, “treatment” forterminal illness. In 1994, Governor Mario Cuomo’s Task Force on Life & the Law released a report unanimously rejecting assistedsuicide, and cautioned:Rather than assisting suicide, government should be consistent in its efforts to prevent suicide. It is illogical for the state topromote/facilitate suicide for one group of persons — calling the suicides of those with a terminal illness and a specific prognosis“dignified and humane,” while recognizing suicide as a serious statewide public health concern in all other circumstances, andspending enormous resources to combat it.We urge the state to remove barriers and improve access to palliative care and hospice care for those in the final stages of terminalillness. Improved education and training of physicians in pain management, together with appropriate diagnosis and treatment fordepression, would go a long way toward eliminating calls for suicide among the sick and the dying.We strongly urge you to oppose this legislation.Respectfully SubmittedEd McKeePro-Life ChairPRAY THE ROSARY TO END ABORTION