Author: John

THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO RIGHT TO LIFE

5508 Andrews Chapel Court, Fairfax VA 22032 : e-mail: johndevaneyjr@verizon.net

AOH Fr. Corby Division President: Ed Carls II Phone: 703 330 8864
Fr. Corby Associates President: Mary Ayer Phone: 703 323 7597

Volume 20 Issue 9

Editor: John F. Devaney Jr. — Phone 703 278 8352

November 2008

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
November 2 @ 1:00 pm
AGENDA

New Year Calendar
Election of Officers
Social

COMING EVENTS

Nov 22 Lady of Knock Military Bridge Party, Church of the Nativity Parish hall lower level, $10 division has supported for over 10 years. Lets do it again.
TBA Parish Bunko

FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL SAYS NO

RELIGIOUS NEWS

St. Fergustus Bishop and Missionary November 27

In the Aberdeen breviary he is called Fergustian. The feast of Saint Fergus, who was highly venerated by the Scottish kings, is kept in the dioceses of Dunkeld and Aberdeen.
Died after 721; feast formerly on November 18. An Irish bishop, possibly of Downpatrick, and surnamed "the Pict," he went to Scotland as a missionary and preached in Caithness, Buchan (where there is a town called Saint Fergus), and Forfarshire. In Strogeth he founded three churches; in Caithness, two (presumably Wick and Halkirk). He may also have established churches at Inverugy, Banff, and Dyce.
During the reign of James IV (1488-1513), the abbot of Scone removed the head of Fergustus and built a splendid marble tomb for his body relic at Glamis. Aberdeen had an arm relic.

Check Out John Moar in the VIP section.
Can’t see him.
You are just not trying.

IF RIGHT TO LIFE OFFENDS — GO NO FURTHER

There’s the truants.
Barbs Brunel with her dear friend and
cohort in crime Lucy Schlebaum.
skipping school.
I thought the rock concert days were over.

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GOD’S NATURE SAYS YES

RIGHT TO LIFE

And to think they were going to put these folks in the high school auditorium

Even the loaves and fishes only covered 5,000.
Maybe, just maybe there is a place for morality in Fairfax

EARLY CALL FOR 2009 DUES
SEND A CHECK MADE OUT TO AOH $25 to
c/o JOHN F DEVANEY
5508 ANDREWS CHAPEL COURT
FAIRFAX VA 22032

Freedom of Choice
One of the politicians running for office said in a town hall meeting, “I’ve got two daughters, 9 years old and six years old. I am going to teach them first and all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished with a baby. “
I am not sure what defines this candidates moral values and where he learned them.
From what he said, I was not aware that having a child was considered punishment.
Times have changed.
I can remember when the unborn was considered the most venerable of us all.
I can remember when folks, just plain folks just wanted to help the mother to be.
I remember a time when a new father would walk into a recovery room with a fist full of flowers, kiss his wife and burst into a mass of joyous tears.
I remember a time when the family, even as much as they might not like each other, would put aside differences and be joyous for the new baby, the mother and the father. They would tell tales of his greatness to be.
I remember when a baby was born into a family not a community.
I remember when those who did not have children, reach out and adopt their own, their friends, and their neighbors children.
I remember them taking the adopted as their own. They did this without all the shenanigans of the state.
I can remember when the family, came together against all that was against it.
I remember when a family would put itself in the hands of God for salvation.
I remember when a family had pride in what they were and would not take from the outside.
I can remember when from the humblest neighborhood came the belief that your own neighborhood was the best of all.
Somehow, I remember new fathers going around ruining the lives of every one they came onto as they would ply the unsuspecting with cancer laden cigars and a drink of addiction prone alcohol.
I know I am out of touch, but I miss all of that.

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150th ANVIRSARY—IRISH NIGHT

BAND
DANCE MASTER

limerick

There was a young lady of Wilts.
Who walked to the Highlands
on stilts.
When they said,
“Oh, how shocking.
To show so much stocking.”
She answered.
“What about Kilts?”

COMIC

RAFFLE
FOOD
POTABLES
GREAT
TIME

SPEAKER

NEED HELP CALL

President Ed Carls II 202 431-3899 edward.carls@cox.net
VP Steve Delahunty 703-323 8264 mailsteve@delahunty.com
Secretary McGinty 703 250-3143 pmcginty39@verizon.net Treasurer Joe Boyle 703 250 7930 jdyboyle@aol.com
Fin Sec John Devaney 703 278-8352 jdevaneyjr@cox.net

SHIRTS

The Division has on hand the following Hunter (Dark) Green logo embroidered shirts.
Large 2
Extra Large 2

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FR. CORBY ASSOCIATE NEWS
Meeting—November—1:00 P.M.

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held in the Hall big room of the Old Church.
150 ANIV. IRISH NIGHT GRAND SUCCESS
Thanks to Judy Boyle for all the sodas and supplies; Lucy Schleibaum for the gorgeous floral arrangements; Mary Hanlon, Kathleen Hanes, and Pequitte Schwerin for selling the prize tickets; Bob Hickey and Paul Kourtz for the Irish dance instructions.
Thanks for the donated prizes:
Corinne Frassa for Pope John Paul II music and rosary box,
Barbara Ann Klein for Irish hat and sweater,
Thelma Gary for St. Mary’s Notes,
Alina Otal for tea basket,
Gail Wade for Christmas wreath;
and last but not least, Jack Devaney for the prayer cards and the talk on Fr. Corby.
CELL PHONE PROGRAM
Corinne Frassa is collecting cell phones for battered women. She takes them to the Police Department for distribution.
TROOP PACKAGE PROGRAM
We are putting together the next package for the troops in Iraq. Please donate the following: Lip Moisturizer, Foot Powder, Individual Wipes, Wrapped Candy (no chocolate), Beef Jerky, White Socks, Visine eye drops, Suntan Lotion, and paper backed books.
NUN’S STAMP PROGRAM
Save your cancelled stamps, especially the different ones, for the Sisters of the Holy Cross at Notre Dame. The stamp needs to include a two inch rim around the stamp. They are forwarded to folks overseas as part of a comprehensive program. Give the stamps to Mary Ayres.
CLOTHING DRIVE
A hearty group of men and women helped sort and pack over 1,000 boxes of clothing. For the workers, some of the members brought food, served and cleaned up. This is what teamwork is all about.
DUES
Please pay Judy Boyle
$20 for the 2009 dues

Thought
For Food

plain brown
yeast bread
1 tsp brown sugar
3 1/2 cups of tepid water milk equal parts
3/4 oz. fresh yeast (if using packet follow packet directions.
3 cups whole wheat flour3 cups white flour
Pinch of salt
Dissolve the sugar in a little of the warm liquid and stir in the yeast. Leave to stand in a warm place until frothy; add the remaining liquid. Sieve the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, adding any whole wheat that has not gone through the sieve. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast liquid. Mix to a soft dough.
Turn out on to a well floured board and knead well for a few minutes until very smooth and shiny. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to stand in a warm part of kitchen until it has doubled in size. Turn the dough out on to a floured board and knock back to its original size. Divide the dough and put into three well greased one pound pans, and leave once again to rise in a warm area of the kitchen covered with a tea towel. When they have doubled in size bake in a preheated oven 400 F for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool on a wire tray.

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Darlene and Caniell Wiberto write the book Justice Loves Babies

Twin sisters Darlene and Danielle Wibeto are not just fresh faces with considerable talents, they are also devout Christians who are passionately persuaded that Justice Loves Babies can help raise a generation that knows that life is precious and a gift from God.
The word “abortion” never appears in their beautifully illustrated children’s book, which was published January 21, 2008, the day before the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. But the story of a little African-American boy named Justice, who is eagerly awaiting the birth of his baby sister, Destiny, provides children with the raw materials out of which can come a lifelong commitment to treasure life and to understand that life begins in a mother’s womb.
Danielle explained how the idea of writing a children’s book about abortion came to her. She was sitting in her Children’s Literature class at Azusa Pacific University and they were discussing the enormous impact children’s books can have on youngsters.
“God put this book on my heart,” Danielle said. She immediately knew not only the characters and the basic storyline but also the sure knowledge that Darlene was to write the book.
They both fasted, Darlene said. “I woke up from my sleep five nights in a row and wrote the book.” That was September 2005.
The plot is deceptively simple but powerful. Justice’s mother is pregnant and she tells him that his baby sister, Destiny, “is getting ready to come out any day now.” His dad is a doctor and will deliver Destiny.
“Justice’s dad always tells him that each baby is one of God’s dreams.” Before he goes to bed Justice prays with his parents for Destiny and “while they pray, Justice puts his hand on Destiny.”
That night Justice has a nightmare and wakes up crying. He tells his mother that he dreamt “someone was trying to steal Destiny out of your belly.”
That “someone” was a man dressed the same way his physician daddy dresses, Justice explains, but “he took them out of their bellies and never gave them the chance to live.” Frightened, Justice asks for reassurance that his mother will not allow anyone to take Destiny.
She assures him she will protect Destiny but confirms that “not all babies get the chance to live like Destiny does.” His mother tells him “never stop praying for the babies.”
Unable to sleep, Justice gets to his knees and prays to God. He tells him that he loves his little unborn sister and asks God to “save the babies.”
The next morning his dad tells him it is time. Justice leaps from his bed. “I’m going to help bring Destiny into the world!” he says. Soon, “Justice will be holding Destiny.”
The Wibeto twins conclude the book with a dedication to parents who have lost a child to abortion. They told me it is their hope that the book will “bring healing to parents who’ve experienced the pain of
The eyes of parents and children light up when they first see the cover of this 37-page book. Available at Amazon for $16.50

The Wiberto Sisters
Have
A dream

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Fr. Corby
2009 Slate of Officers
President Pat McGinity
Chaplain Fr. Ephrem
VP Ed Carls
Treasurer Joe Boyle
Fin Sec Jack Devaney
Sec Tom Sullivan
Marshal Paul Kourtz
Sentinel John Mohr
Standing Com Ed Moran

God bless all those who nearly lived.

Hibernians at Fr. Stefan’s Stefan Homes Gala. If you weren’t there, you missed a great evening .
Raymond Arrayo gave a talk on the life of Sister Angelica.
Mostly in her voice

EVENTS (Continued on page #)

See CAKE (Continued on page #)

See FREEDOM (Continued on page #)

FREEDOM (Continued from page #)

See Kennedy (Continued on page #)

See LADIES (Continued on page #)

See SAINTS (Continued on page #)