The Eighth annual Procession of Children bringing the Infant Jesus to the crĂ©che and placing the Infant Jesus figure in the manger takes place on Sunday, December 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Live music and caroling of Christmas songs and hymns (coordinated by Margie Mulvhill), candy canes to be enjoyed by all. Location: Braunsdorf Park. No rain/snow date. We hope to see you there. … [Read more...] about Procession of Children bringing the Infant Jesus to the crĂ©che
Archives for December 2012
Faugh a Ballagh!
In December 1862, the American Civil War which at its start both sides believed would last only for a few weeks and be decided with one major battle was now in its twentieth month and had seen numerous battles and already tens of thousands of lives lost. Despites its numerically superiority in manpower, its overwhelming advantage in supply, the smaller and ill-supplied … [Read more...] about Faugh a Ballagh!
Nollaig Shona dhaoibh! A Hibernian Christmas Poem
 Twas some days before Christmas, as I rode in my sled. When to the Hibernian House I decided to head I went in the entrance, frozen to the core Wouldnât you know my card wouldnât work in the door? A quick rap at the entrance and the portal swung open They were surprised to see me, not a word it was spoken âSanta youâre Irish?â finally said a man named OâRourke âWhy do … [Read more...] about Nollaig Shona dhaoibh! A Hibernian Christmas Poem