he A.O.H. Division 16, and Ladies A.O.H. Division 16 are proud to announce that the 18^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday March 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. on Main St. in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The celebration is northern Westchester County’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day parade.  A solemn mass will be held prior to the parade at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11:30 a.m. in Mount Kisco, NY.

The parade will start on Main St. and Moore Avenue and end at South Moger Ave. and Green St. in Mount Kisco, NY. The parade Grand Marshal will be J. Michael Cindrich, Mayor of Mount Kisco. Michael has served as Mayor since 2000 and previously serving as Village Trustee, Deputy Mayor, Chairman of Zoning Board and little league coach. Michael is currently employed as a Lieutenant with the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, and has been recognized for heroism and contributions to the law enforcement community.

The Hibernian of the Year will be Ann McGrath of  Katonah. Ann has served as President of the Ladies A.O.H., Division 16, has been a member for thirty one years, and has served Irish-American causes over the years. Ann is a parishioner of St. Mary’s of Katonah and was a long serving librarian and counselor at J.F.K. High school.

The Friend of the Hibernians will be James Murphy of Wappingers Falls. Jim is an independent truck driver who currently works for McCoy Transportation in Bedford Hills. Jim has supported the Mount Kisco parade for many years, following in his fathers footsteps. The parade will feature over sixty marching groups such as military reenactment groups, military marching bands, antique cars, antique NYC Police cars, Irish bagpipe bands and Irish step dancers, and many community organizations.

 On Friday March 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. the Division will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and Grand Marshal Installation at the Knights of Columbus in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The admission is $75 per person and will have a full sit down dinner and musical entertainment by the Jimmy Gallagher band. In honor of the annual “Hibernian Hunger Project” the Division will collect canned food to donate to a local food pantry in remembrance of the Great Hunger in Ireland.

  The A.O.H. Division 16 is a non profit organization formed on September 13, 1891 and is comprised of practicing Roman Catholic men and women of Irish descent living in the northern Westchester County area. The A.O.H. has donated over $144,852.00 to area community organizations since 1992. A journal will be printed to help underwrite the expenses of the parade.

 To place an advertisement in the journal please contact Dana John Hickey at 914-536-9991 or email- kc2clz@webtv.net. The parade is more than an ethnic celebration; it is also an event which is a source of pride and enjoyment for all area residents. Several thousand people line the streets to enjoy the parade march. The result is a benefit to area businesses and a positive image for our northern Westchester community. For further information or an application contact President Dana John Hickey at 914-536-9991, email- kc2clz@webtv.net or visit our website at www.AOHDIV16.org. 

The A. O. H. Division 16 and Ladies A. O. H. Division 16 are proud to announce that the 18^th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 2008, at 2 P. M. on Main St. in Mount Kisco, N. Y.  A solemn mass will be held before the parade at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11:30 A. M. in Mount Kisco, N. Y.  

The parade will start on Main St. and Moore Avenue and end at South Moger Ave. and Green St. in Mount Kisco, N.Y.  The parade Grand Marshal will be Sister Gabrielle F. Corbally RSHM Director of Religious Education at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Mount Kisco.  Sister is a second generation Irish-American whose grandparents came from Ireland more than 100 years ago.  Sister is a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary who taught in Virginia, France and Illinois.  Sister has also taught at Our Lady of Victory Academy, Dobbs Ferry, chaired religious studies at Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, and served as Curriculum Director at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Ct. Sister was a founding board member of COPA, a group of educators, social workers and counselors who worked to prevent incidents of hostility and social unrest in the schools and community.  Three years ago, Sister founded the Green Street Bridge, a 5-week summer program for local Hispanic children.  Sister is also an active member of the Emergency Shelter Partnership. The installation of the Grand Marshal will be on February 11, 2008, at 2 PM at the American Legion in Mount Kisco, NY. 

The Hibernian of the Year will be Kevin P. Galvin.  Kevin is a Past President of A. O. H. Div. 16, current Financial Secretary, and a member since 1998.  Kevin retired from law enforcement in N. Y. C. in 2001.  He volunteers as a Firefighter with the Bedford Hills Fire Department, and volunteers with Americares.  Kevin is a member of St. Mary’s parish in Katonah and also volunteers there with religious studies and custodial work. 

This year’s honoree as the Friend of the Hibernians will be Sister Kathleen E. Fitzgerald SC of St. Patrick’s School in Bedford.  Sister’s parents came from Ireland.  On September 8, 1955, she entered the Sisters of Charity of Mount Saint Vincent in NY.  Sister has previously been assigned to St. Anthony’s School in Bronx, NY, and St. Bernard’s School in Manhattan.  For the past forty-two years she has been assigned to St. Patrick’s School in Bedford as a teacher.     

The parade will feature over sixty marching groups such as military reenactment groups, military marching bands, antique cars, antique NYC Police cars, Irish bagpipe bands and dancers, and many community organizations.  The A. O. H. is pleased to announce the following new groups will be participating in the parade this year:  O’Rourke Academy of Irish Dancers, Lynn Academy of Irish Dancing, McNiff School of Irish Dancing, Dance Centre of Westchester and The Studio of Northern Westchester. 

On Saturday, March 10, 2008, at 7 PM the Division will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the American Legion in Mount Kisco, NY.  The admission is $40 per person and will have hot food, drinks and musical entertainment.  In honor of the “Hibernian Hunger Project” the Division will collect canned food to donate to a local food pantry in remembrance of the Great Hunger in Ireland. 

The A. O. H. Division 16 is a non-profit organization formed on September 13, 1891, and is comprised of practicing Roman Catholic men and women of Irish descent living in the northern Westchester County area.  The A. O. H. has donated over $134,096.00 to area community organizations since 1992. 

A journal will be printed to help underwrite the expenses of the parade.  To place an advertisement in the journal, please contact Dana John Hickey at 914-666-6531 or email kc2clz@webtv.net.  The parade is more than an ethnic celebration; it is also an event which is a source of pride and enjoyment for all area residents.  Several thousand people line the streets to enjoy the parade march.  The result is a benefit to area businesses and a positive image for our northern Westchester community.  For further information or an application, contact President Dana John Hickey at 914-666-6531, email kc2clz@webtv.net or visit our website at www.AOHDIV16.org.

The A. O. H. Division 16 and Ladies A. O. H. Division 16 are proud to announce that the 17^th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2008, at 2 P. M. on Main St. in Mount Kisco, N. Y.  A solemn mass will be held before the parade at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11:30 A. M. in Mount Kisco, N. Y.  

The parade will start on Main St. and Moore Avenue and end at South Moger Ave. and Green St. in Mount Kisco, N.Y.  The parade Grand Marshal will be Sister Gabrielle F. Corbally RSHM Director of Religious Education at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Mount Kisco.  Sister is a second generation Irish-American whose grandparents came from Ireland more than 100 years ago.  Sister is a Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary who taught in Virginia, France and Illinois.  Sister has also taught at Our Lady of Victory Academy, Dobbs Ferry, chaired religious studies at Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, and served as Curriculum Director at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Ct. Sister was a founding board member of COPA, a group of educators, social workers and counselors who worked to prevent incidents of hostility and social unrest in the schools and community.  Three years ago, Sister founded the Green Street Bridge, a 5-week summer program for local Hispanic children.  Sister is also an active member of the Emergency Shelter Partnership. 

The installation of the Grand Marshal will be on February 11, 2008, at 2 PM at the American Legion in Mount Kisco, NY. 

The Hibernian of the Year will be Kevin P. Galvin.  Kevin is a Past President of A. O. H. Div. 16, current Financial Secretary, and a member since 1998.  Kevin retired from law enforcement in N. Y. C. in 2001.  He volunteers as a Firefighter with the Bedford Hills Fire Department, and volunteers with Americares.  Kevin is a member of St. Mary’s parish in Katonah and also volunteers there with religious studies and custodial work. 

This year’s honoree as the Friend of the Hibernians will be Sister Kathleen E. Fitzgerald SC of St. Patrick’s School in Bedford.  Sister’s parents came from Ireland.  On September 8, 1955, she entered the Sisters of Charity of Mount Saint Vincent in NY.  Sister has previously been assigned to St. Anthony’s School in Bronx, NY, and St. Bernard’s School in Manhattan.  For the past forty-two years she has been assigned to St. Patrick’s School in Bedford as a teacher.     

The parade will feature over sixty marching groups such as military reenactment groups, military marching bands, antique cars, antique NYC Police cars, Irish bagpipe bands and dancers, and many community organizations.  The A. O. H. is pleased to announce the following new groups will be participating in the parade this year:  O’Rourke Academy of Irish Dancers, Lynn Academy of Irish Dancing, McNiff School of Irish Dancing, Dance Centre of Westchester and The Studio of Northern Westchester. 

On Saturday, March 10, 2008, at 7 PM the Division will host the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the American Legion in Mount Kisco, NY.  The admission is $40 per person and will have hot food, drinks and musical entertainment.  In honor of the “Hibernian Hunger Project” the Division will collect canned food to donate to a local food pantry in remembrance of the Great Hunger in Ireland. 

The A. O. H. Division 16 is a non-profit organization formed on September 13, 1891, and is comprised of practicing Roman Catholic men and women of Irish descent living in the northern Westchester County area.  The A. O. H. has donated over $134,096.00 to area community organizations since 1992. 

A journal will be printed to help underwrite the expenses of the parade.  To place an advertisement in the journal, please contact Dana John Hickey at 914-666-6531 or email kc2clz@webtv.net.  The parade is more than an ethnic celebration; it is also an event which is a source of pride and enjoyment for all area residents.  Several thousand people line the streets to enjoy the parade march.  The result is a benefit to area businesses and a positive image for our northern Westchester community.  For further information or an application, contact President Dana John Hickey at 914-666-6531, email kc2clz@webtv.net or visit our website at www.AOHDIV16.org.