GREENSBORO — The 2018 Patrick J. Rooney Hibernian Fund Raffle for a Trip for Four to Ireland recently concluded with the Brunch and Raffle Drawing at St. Pius X Church in Greensboro. This annual charity raffle, which raised a total of $15,000, is organized by the Na Cara division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Guilford County.
Once again, all 150 tickets were sold. AOH President Bob Jackson presided over the event, and the winning ticket was drawn by Father Bill Lesak. The winner of the trip to Ireland was Sallie Kelton of Greensboro.
In addition, the Na Cara division gave the Hibernian of the Year award to Deacon Larry Lisk in recognition of his role as division chaplain and for his ongoing service at St. Paul the Apostle Church and in ministering to prisoners.
Since the annual charity raffle began in 2005, the AOH has raised and distributed more than $100,000 to a number of worthy causes, including the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Victory Junction Gang Camp, Project St. Patrick, Heal Our Heroes, and Room at the Inn, as well as the local Catholic schools and parishes.
— John Pierce