Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY - August 2025
BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS
Join the LAOH Junior Division – Keep Our Tradition Alive!
We’re calling all girls ages 5–18 to become part of the LAOH Junior Division — a vibrant Irish Catholic organization dedicated to preserving Irish traditions, customs, and heritage through friendship, cultural activities, and charitable work.
As a junior member you will:
• Participate in engaging meetings that explore our Faith, Irish history and culture, and American patriotism.
• Get involved in meaningful community service projects — a great way to fulfill Confirmation requirements.
• Enter the Irish Writing Contest, with the chance to win local, state, and national prizes.
• Be eligible to apply for the Mary Curry Memorial Scholarship.
• Build leadership skills and make lasting friendships.
No family connection to the Hibernians is required — all girls with a passion for Irish culture are welcome!
We believe in growing strong, future-ready leaders who are proud of their heritage. As a bonus, Junior members who bring in a new recruit will receive a special gift!
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,
Debbie Burke and Kelly Cole, Junior Coordinators
LAOH Division Two
Deborah Burke, President
This month marks the anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the gable wall of the parish church in Knock. We invite you to join us in prayer at our annual Lady of Knock Mass on Sunday, August 11 at 11:00 AM at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 1 Aquinas Street, Binghamton. Please remember to wear your sash. Following Mass, we will gather for a luncheon at the AOH Hall.
Join us for the 2025 Half-Way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley sponsored by LAOH Divisions 1 and 2 on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6:00–10:00 PM at the American Legion on Robinson Street. The event will feature music by Pat Kane with a performance by the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band. Tickets are available at the AOH Hall, Abel’s Pub, House of Reardon and American Legion. Support this year’s charity, “Ukrainian Grannies” by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets for $2.00 each. Donations of gift cards and raffle baskets are greatly appreciated and can be dropped at the hall, Attn: Mary Gilroy. Don’t forget to order your Hooley shirt—available at the AOH Hall!
September is our division’s lottery fundraiser. Tickets have been mailed, hand delivered, or placed in mailboxes at the hall. Each ticket is $5. If you are unable to purchase or sell your ticket(s), please return them. Tickets and money should be returned to Colleen McMahon by August 31, 2025. Thank you to all who support the lottery! Good Luck!
There are a few members who have not paid dues. Please drop off your check for $35 payable to LAOH Division Two with your dues card and self-addressed-stamped envelope at the AOH Hall or mail it to 148 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905, Attn: Darlene Comeno.
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A big thank-you to the AOH for donating and preparing the hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausage, and to all our members who contributed delicious dishes to the July Hibernian Picnic. We had a wonderful time enjoying food, fellowship, and music by John Tobias and the “Outlaws.”
Please keep our Hibernian members and their families in your prayers, especially those in need of support and healing.
Our next division meeting is Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00pm. In the meantime, stop at the hall for some conversation and your favorite drink.
Debbie
dburke8@stny.rr.com
LAOH County Board
Michele Talcott, President
Ten members of the LAOH from Broome County attended the State Convention in Rochester, NY. Congratulations to the Juniors on the Scrapbook Award announced at the State Convention. They had shown their dedication and creativity. It was beautifully done.
Division 2 will have their Our Lady of Knock Mass at St. Thomas Church on August 10th at 11:00.
Our next County Board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 2nd at 5:30.
In our motto,
Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Michele Talcott, President
607-349-8736
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LAOH Division ONe
Barbara Walling, President
It seems that we wait so long for the days of nice summer weather to begin and before we know it the calendar is pulling us toward the autumn season. Continue to enjoy the remaining days of summer!
I hope that all who attended the family picnic on July 13th had an enjoyable afternoon sharing friendship, conversation, good food and music. Thank you to our AOH brothers for supplying the meat and doing the grilling and to John Tobias and guests for providing musical entertainment.
Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Half-way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley being held on Friday, September 12th at the American Legion on Robinson Street in Binghamton. Tickets for the event are now available at the hall. The 50/50 raffle supports Grannies for Ukraine and tickets are available at the hall (tickets $2 each). Tee-shirts can also be ordered at the hall. Please help support this event sponsored by LAOH Divisions 1 and 2.
It was great seeing our sister and brother Hibernians from across the state at the recent convention in Rochester. At a joint session with LAOH and AOH members, our proposal for the July 2027 State Convention being held in Broome County was approved. Those involved in putting the presentation together are very excited that we are hosting this in Broome County.
If you have not yet paid dues for this year, you can mail your check made out to LAOH Division 1 for $35, your membership card, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. Dues increased to $35 from $30 after June 1st.
When you are out and about, please consider stopping at the Hall for a relaxing break, a refreshing beverage or two, and friendly conversation.
Continuing prayers to our sister and brother Hibernians and their families who may need a supportive or healing prayer.
Upcoming events:
• AOH Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 2nd at Ely Park.
• Division 2’s annual Lady of Knock Mass will be held on Sunday, August 10 at St. Thomas Church at 11 am. If you have a sash, please wear it to the mass.
• The 21st Annual Half-way to St. Patrick’s Day Hooley is on Friday, September 12th.
Our next meeting is Friday, September 5 at 7 pm with a decade of rosary being said at 6:45 pm.
Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,
Barb
bwalling@binghamton.edu 607-232-6367