Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY - December 2025

​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

Thank you for a wonderful Election night fundraiser! We extend our appreciation to Little Venice Restaurant for their generous donation of sauce, and to the AOH, LAOH and members who donated for their support. A special shout-out goes to the Juniors, their families, and all the volunteers who cooked and worked in the kitchen and dining room. The support of our community, members, and all those who joined us for dinner made this event a tremendous success!

Toys for Tots – Mitten Collection- This year we are collecting children’s warm/snow mittens for Toys for Tots. Donations are greatly appreciated. A collection box is located at the Hall; please drop off contributions by December 7th.

We are pleased to adopt a family referred to us by RISE this Christmas. We look forward to shopping for gifts, wrapping, and delivering them to help make the season brighter.

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 PM at the Hall on Main St. After the meeting, we will wrap gifts for our adopted family, prepare thank-you notes, and enjoy some festive Christmas crafts. Please remember to bring a gift for the exchange.

Membership Information We welcome young ladies who are Irish—by birth, descent, or adoption—between the ages of five and seventeen and who are practicing Catholics to apply for membership. To apply, please contact your Division President or pick up an application at the Hall.

We wish everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Debbie Burke and Kelly Cole
Junior Co-Ordinator’s
607-727-7183

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

 We were honored to welcome the Capital District Trinity Degree Team for the Exemplification of the Degrees in November. Twenty-seven LAOH members from both divisions received their degrees. Congratulations to all!

We appreciate the generous donations to the “Sock Hop for Socks” event. Socks are a major need for the homeless. A special thank you to Susan Connors, who hosts the event and delivers the socks. It is always a fun evening of music and camaraderie while raising awareness and helping to meet an important community need.

The AOH/LAOH Christmas Party will be held on December 6th at 6 PM.  Members and spouse/guest are welcome to join us for music, camaraderie, and dinner. Cash bar available. A reservation sheet is at the hall—please sign up by December 3rd.

In keeping with our long-standing tradition, LAOH Division 2 is donating to Wreaths Across America. All are welcome to attend the ceremony on December 13th at 2 PM at Savage Funeral Home on Conklin Avenue.

The installation of new Officers for the AOH, LAOH Division 1 and 2, and the LAOH Junior Division will take place on January 4, 2025.

The Parade Committee is ramping up for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March 7, 2025. This year’s theme is “Walking in the Footsteps of Saint Patrick.” Please consider placing an advertisement in the Parade Ad Journal—a wonderful way to showcase your business or include a personal message. See the worksheet. For information, please contact me at (607) 772-0280. Proceeds help support the cost of sponsoring the parade.

Thank you to our members for the generous donations toward the Thanksgiving baskets provided to families in need.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at 6 PM. We will celebrate Christmas together—please bring a dish to share for our holiday dinner and an unwrapped baby gift for Birthright. If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a $15 wrapped gift.

Time is running out to keep your membership active. If you haven’t taken care of your 2025 dues, we appreciate you taking a moment to do so.   Mail a check payable to LAOH Division Two with your dues card and a self-addressed-stamped envelope to AOH Hall, 148 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905 Attn: Darlene Comeno or to Darlene at 43 Marys Rd. Windsor, NY 13865.

Please keep in your prayers the family of Ellen Coyne, our beloved member who passed away in November.

With the end of the year approaching, we take time to reflect on the meaningful moments and shared accomplishments of the past months. We are fortunate to be part of such a committed and hardworking community. Thank you for your contributions throughout the year. May the close of this year bring you peace, clarity, and renewed hope for the journey ahead. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with love and the spirit of giving.

In Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Debbie
dburke8@stny.rr.com
772-0280​​

LAOH County Board

Michele Talcott, President

There are many events coming up in November, hope to see you all there:

The Juniors Spaghetti Dinner on Election Day, November 4, 2025

The Luck of the Irish drawing for the Corporation on November 13, 2025 at 7pm

Please encourage students in grades 6-12 to enter the Irish History Contest.  Entries are due October 30th.

Let's not forget Veteran's Day on November 11, 2025.  Thanks to all our Veterans for their service.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!  We certainly have many things to be thankful for.  Enjoy your holiday with family and friends.

Our next County Board meeting will be on December 2, 2025 @ 5:30. 

In our Motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity,
Michele Talcott, President
607-349-8736

LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

​ I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with many blessings and gratitude for all we are thankful for every day. 
Congratulations to those who received their Major Degrees on November 15.  Thank you to the LAOH Capital District Trinity Degree Team for traveling to Binghamton to hold this ceremony and for those who supported the candidates as observers.  

Mary Donovan joined our division at our November meeting.  We look forward to getting to know you and you getting to know us.  Welcome, Mary!

There is still time to sign-up for the all-division Christmas party (adults only) being held on Saturday, December 6th.  Reservations will be taken until December 2nd by contacting me or signing up at the hall.  A cocktail hour will be held between 6:00-7:00 pm (cash bar) with a buffet dinner being served at 7:00 pm.  We will also have a Christmas sing-along. 

On Saturday, December 13th, at 2:00 pm the Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at the Savage-Demarco Funeral Home on Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.  After the ceremony we will go to three cemeteries in Conklin to place the wreaths.  All are welcome to attend.

Bernadette Burke and helpers have decorated the Irish Christmas tree at Roberson

Museum and the exhibit will be open through January 9th .  This display includes the Irish Cottage. 

Dues for 2026 are $30 and are now being collected.  You may pay your dues at our monthly meeting or mail your check made out to LAOH Division 1, membership card and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. 

Please remember in your prayers our sister and brother Hibernians who may need a healing prayer.  Continuing prayers go to our military, first responders and health care workers. 

Our December meeting will be on Friday, December 12th.  This will be our holiday dinner.  Please feel free to bring a dish to pass.  We will say a decade of the Rosary at 5:45 pm, eat at 6 pm, with our meeting following dinner.  I hope you will be able join us.  

Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours!

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Barb

bwalling@binghamton.edu  

607-232-6367