Memorial Day Parade

Monsignor Donald T. Bennett, Father Jose P. Quilcate, Sister Mary Ann Noonan, and numerous parishioners, school families, and students in uniform gathered together on the morning of May 25, 2009 to march in the Hicksville Memorial Day Parade in honour of Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish’s 150^th Year Anniversary of bringing Christ Jesus to the people in the community of Hicksville!

Although slightly overcast, it was an absolutely beautiful day as everyone lined up in formation behind the Parish Banner and Monsignor Bennett, who was chauffeured in great style by Mr. John Mahoney in his stately burgundy 1931 Chevy Classic . Following close behind was a miniature replica of our beautiful church, built by Mr. Chris Brady of Shamrock Construction, which was perched atop a pick-up truck loaned by Mr. Terence Farrell and driven by Mr. Christopher Younghans. Students from the Saint Ignatius Loyola School Band and Twirlers marched behind the School’s 100^th Anniversary Banner, followed by school families and parishioners.

Spectators who lined the parade route cheered as the Saint Ignatius Loyola contingency marched south down Broadway past the church, where they were greeted by more supportive parishioners. The group then turned west onto Old Country Road, and then continued south on Jerusalem Avenue, ending at the Hicksville Middle School, but not before the students in the School Band stopped and played in front of the Grandstand, demonstrating their nurtured talents to all in attendance.

Participation in the Memorial Day Parade was yet another wonderful event in the Parish’s yearlong 150^th Anniversary Celebration. It truly was:

All for the Greater Glory of God!!!

God Bless Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish! God Bless the USA!

Below is the slideshow of the Memorial Day Parade pictures. If the slideshow does not appear, click here...