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Welcome
The Fr. Wm Corby Division wish you a traditional cead mile failte—a
thousand welcomes. The AOH is a fraternal organization dedicated to
“Friendship, Unity, Christian Charity” and support to the Church
entrusted to us by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Division extends this mission to continue the legacy
of the early Irish contributions to St. Mary of Sorrows.
Land for the church was donated by the Hamill family in the 1840’s.
Irish laborers built the historic church after working long days
constructing the nearby railroad.
Memorial
Day Mass -
The
Annual Memorial Day Mass sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians
(AOH) will be celebrated on Monday,
May 28th,
at 9:15 am, at the St. Mary's Historic Church. Weather
permitting, the Mass will be held outdoors;
suggest bringing lawn chairs. Prior to the
Mass, U.S. and Irish flags are placed on each gravesite; meet at the Old
Hall at 7:00 am; suggest wearing old shoes as the grass is usually very
wet. The Mass is in remembrance of all deceased veterans and loved ones,
especially those buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Immediately following
Mass, an AOH Honor Guard and Irish Piper will lead our priests and
congregation on a procession throughout the Cemetery for the blessing of
the graves. Following, the AOH will host a reception including the
presentation of the John F. Devaney Scholarship Award at the Old St.
Mary's Hall.
Civil
War Battle at Ox Hill Ceremony
- The Fr. William Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is
conducting a ceremony at the Civil War Battle at Ox Hill on Memorial
Day, Monday, May 28th, at 2:00 pm. The program includes
the Presentation of Colors, period music and song, featured guest
speaker, wreath laying and refreshments. The Ox Hill Battlefield
Park is located in Fairfax at the intersection of West Ox Road and
Monument Drive with parking in the Shopping Center across the street.
Parishioners and the public are invited. For further information,
please contact 703-978-8265.
Read the President's Message
Ancient Order of the Hibernians
Fr. Wm Corby Division
5508 Andrews Chapel Court
Fairfax, VA 22032-3109
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