http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/Irish+Pastoral+Centre IrishCentral Irish Pastoral Centre en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-208570351.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-208570351.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:12 PDT Ag damsha gan stad' at the IPC luncheon at ICCNEMonthly Mass & LuncheonA wonderful day was had at the ICCNE at Canton this past week where John Connors & The Irish Express kept us all swinging around the dance floorA big thanks to the wonderful caterers from the Boyne in Brighton, Kathleen and Conor kept our tummies happy and we look forward to seeing them againAs usual our team of volunteers ensured the afternoon ran smoothly, they’re a great bunch of merry men and women and finally huge thanks goes to the ICCNE and all their staff for allowing us to use their space and being such gracious hosts!Feeling inspired?So the sun is finally out in Boston and it’s making us itch to get out and about I do understand however that some of need a little motivation to move READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-news-208570341.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/immigration-news-208570341.html Wed, 22 May 2013 03:49:10 PDT
Selective Service Registration – Are you under 26?At a recent clinic, an applicant for US citizenship admitted he had not registered with Selective Service and this brought up naturalization eligibility issuesSelective Service Registration is the government’s way of keeping a database of young men who may be called on in case of draft or a national emergency You are required to register with Selective Service if you are between the age of 18 and 26 Young men convicted of failure to register may be fined up to $25,000 imprisoned for up to five years, or both READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-207637461.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-207637461.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT Some of the 'boys' enjoying the banter at the Cara ClubAs most people know, people from Cork are mad for Cork Like, absolutely bonkers for it and proud of it! It should come as no surprise, that they have organized a ‘Cork Rebel Week’ in October 2013, to celebrate all things Cork for their part of The Gathering In the run up to the event, they are issuing ‘Rebel passports’ to the ‘Leeaspora’ and ‘Leesiders’To get their hands on a Rebel Passport, Corkonians have to earn points by doing various tasks which promote the event READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-207637451.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-207637451.html Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT
Clinic updateWe had 15 people present on complex immigration issues at last week’s legal clinic Our thanks to Chris Lavery and Dan Harrington for their expert advice to those present and to our regular volunteers Neil and Sheila Our next clinic is on June 4th at 630pmVisa to come and spend time with ill relativeI had a sad call recently from an Irish person who wanted to come to the US for an extended trip so he could stay with and provide comfort to a close relative who was stricken with cancer READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-206493001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-ipc-206493001.html Tue, 07 May 2013 02:33:35 PDT Armed and ready! The IPC bowling stirkers Cara ClubThis past week we were missing two of the wonderful volunteers, we wish Mai Gallagher and Evelyn Flaherty speedy recoveries! And a huge thanks to Emer Mezzetti for holding down the fort!‘The Great Gatsby’ May 2013 remake of the Roaring TwentiesStarring Leonardo DiCaprio as the enigmatic millionaire Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as his lost love Daisy and Tobey Maguire as confidante Nick Carraway, the film is "timely" in its criticism of wealth, says Luhrmann, the new director for its 2013 remake The Great Gatsby is the Irish American author’s most popular novel and has been made into numerous movies, spanning nearly 90 years; 1926, 1949, 1974, 2000 and the upcoming 2013 adaption Set in the prosperous Long Island in 1922, The Great Gatsby provides a critical social history of America during the Roaring Twenties within its compelling literary narrative That era, known for unprecedented economic prosperity, the evolution of jazz music, the flapper culture, and bootlegging and other criminal activity, is plausibly depicted in Fitzgerald's novel, This remake will be released in the US on May 16th and I think will prove to be a real treat!Lucky strike – The IPC goes bowlingThe City of Boston Elderly Commission will host the Boston Senior Games; billiards and bowling, on Friday May 10 at Boston Bowl, Dorchester READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-205498381.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-205498381.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:33 PDT  Michelle from Registry of Motor VehiclesMichelle joined us from the registry of motor vehicles to share some driving tips and advice The most motor crashes occur between two extreme age groups; teenagers and seniors Most crashes occur for seniors at intersections and when pulling out into a side street The most important factors which may affect your driving and you need to be aware of are;· Vision – ensure you have regular eye visits and check-ups READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-ipc-welcomes-maura-mcavoy-to-our-team-of-volunteers-205498391.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/the-ipc-welcomes-maura-mcavoy-to-our-team-of-volunteers-205498391.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:33 PDT Maura McAvoyMaura will be assistant to the Pastoral AssociateMaura is currently between positions and considers herself a creative agent for change, helping people meet the challenges they face and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Maura is currently working collaboratively with Sr Marguerite offering social outreach to the Irish community READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-event-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375431.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-event-at-the-irish-cultural-centre-204375431.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:26 PDT IPC computer whizzes, some participants and BC studentsAs usual a great time was had at the ICCNE in Canton Fintan Stanley kept us all on the dance floor with some great Irish tunes Thanks to all whom called ahead to reserve a spot to ensure we don’t overcrowd the hall Huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers who made the event run so smoothly READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-updates-204375421.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-updates-204375421.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:03:26 PDT
Gary Feeney, Rest in PeaceWhat an awful week it has been in our city On Monday morning we were shocked to learn of the tragic death of local construction worker Irish immigrant Gary Feeney We’ve lost so many young people in construction accidents down through the years READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre---signs-of-a-heart-attack-203312241.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre---signs-of-a-heart-attack-203312241.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:14 PDT A merry gang from the Cara Club enjoying the sunshine in BrightonTalking about heart attacks is not the most light hearted topic (pun intended), however knowing the signs can save a life! Many people think a heart attack is sudden, like a "movie" heart attack, where someone clutches their chest and falls over But the truth is that many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort These feelings may even come and go READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/local-irish-caught-in-immigration-raid-203312231.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/local-irish-caught-in-immigration-raid-203312231.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:03:13 PDT
A number of Irish immigrants were among those detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement this week Confidentiality prevents us from releasing further information at this time We can confirm our Chaplain Fr John McCarthy and Attorney Chris Lavery are providing assistance to those in need of same READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-volunteer-profile--mairead-oconnor-202424031.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-volunteer-profile--mairead-oconnor-202424031.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:19 PDT Meet one of the newest volunteers to the Irish Pastoral Centre, Boston Mairead hails from Rathnure, Co Wexford originally and is in Boston with her fiancé Breandan O’Niadh, also a Co Wexford native with roots in Galway READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/spring-arrives-at-irish-senior-connect-202424021.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/spring-arrives-at-irish-senior-connect-202424021.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:18 PDT
Hello Boston Seniors! Thinking about getting out and about more, now that Spring is here? Please give our volunteers a call at 855-249-5146 We are ready with information on Spring events happening for seniors throughout the Boston area!If you need information about social events in the Irish community, we will provide a list from our calendar of upcoming events Or, you might like to learn about what’s available in the local area for senior transportation services, home care, companionship, or errand services We can provide you with options to choose from READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-202424011.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-immigration-news-202424011.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:17 PDT
We had a busy night at our legal clinic last week at the Banshee in Dorchester A theme repeated by attorney Chris Lavery on the night was his repeated reminders to new arrivals in the US about doing things the right way and staying legal in the US Those who were contemplating overstaying visas were advised against doing so and reminded about the challenges facing people who are undocumented in the US at the present timeA number of those present were on J visas which are expiring in the year ahead READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-201158031.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/senior-moments-from-the-irish-pastoral-centre-201158031.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:47:51 PDT Peggy Ann, Carol and Mary enjoying the IPC's Monthly Mass & LunchTHE AVERAGE PERSON spends more than one third of his/her life asleep But don’t be fooled — just because the body is sleeping doesn’t mean it’s slacking off During sleep, the body repairs itself so that when the alarm clock goes off, our bodies are renewed and refreshed READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-in-the-news-201158021.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-in-the-news-201158021.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:47:51 PDT
The Irish Pastoral Centre and specifically the IPC’s Prisoner Visitation Program were in the news in Ireland recently when the Irish Independent featured a story on a young man who was detained here in Massachusetts The feature ran in the Independent on March 16th, and may still be viewed on line at their website or check on the link belowhttp://wwwindependent READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-senior-connect-201156431.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-senior-connect-201156431.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:32:59 PDT
All of us at the Irish Senior Connect Listening Line hope that you have had a wonderful Saint Patrick’s Day, and we wish you a Joyous Easter! Spring is just around the corner, and we know you are looking forward to connecting with the many Irish events and activities for seniors happening in and around Boston in 2013! Please give us a call at 855-249-5146 so we can help you connect!Irish Senior Connect is a confidential listening and information service hosted by the Irish Pastoral Centre in Dorchester Our trained volunteers, many of whom are seniors themselves, are available to take your calls on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to noon, and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm We’re here to listen about how you are feeling, how your day’s been going, or hear about anything you might like to discussIf you need information about social events in the Irish community, we will provide a list from our calendar of upcoming events READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/minister-phil-hogan-visits-irish-pastoral-centre-200671781.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/minister-phil-hogan-visits-irish-pastoral-centre-200671781.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:02:46 PDT Minister Hogan visits the IPC - L-R, Minister's Aid, Eddie, Michael Lonergan, Consel General, Sr Marguerite & Eileen (IPC Staff), Minister Hogan, Fr John (IPC Staff), Sheila Gleeson, (IPC Baord) Susan Doody, (ISC Coordinator), Kathleen & Kieran (IPC Staff)Photo: Connell GallagherThe staff of the Irish Pastoral Centre, Boston had the opportunity to meet with Minister Phil Hogan, TD during his recent visit to Boston The Minister assured the staff that the Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs have prioritized the situation of undocumented immigrants in the US during their meetings in Washington DC last week READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-senior-notes-200671771.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-senior-notes-200671771.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:02:45 PDT Kevin O' Sullivan (IPC Volunteer) with Sr Lena Deevy (IIIC), Fr John and Sr Marguerite after the St READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-senior-notes-199632221.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/irish-pastoral-centre-senior-notes-199632221.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:02:31 PDT Mary Concannon from CM, Regina with her grandson and Mary Bush all enjoying the 'craic'St Patrick’s Celebrations at the IPCTogether with forty shades of green, many shamrocks and 14 smiling kids from Catholic Memorial we celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day at the IPC Mary Concannon and her Irish Studies class shared some prayers and words ‘as gaelige’ and all had a very festive time Huge thanks to Mary and all the buachaillí for their time and the fun they shared!Danielle Owen at the Cara Club Discussing our mental wellbeing and that of our friends and families can be a stressful and uncomfortable situation READ MORE ]]>