Happenings

On Sunday, April 10, at the 10:30 a.m. family Mass at St. Brigid Church, (at which Fr. Robert Casey, our Pastor, was the celebrant), we welcomed Sr. Evelyn back to South Boston. She is enjoying her time at the Mother house in Nazareth, Ky., but misses her many friends in Boston. We are sure she will be eager to meet many of you during the time she will be visiting. Last year during her visit, at the age 100, she was out and about almost every day. Amazing! At age 101, which she turned on March 7, it will be no different! Happy belated birthday, Sr. Evelyn!

By KEVIN DEVLIN On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes its youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are recognized for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, as well as being super kids overall. Thomas Gillis is one of the Ollie student spotlight winners for March. Thomas, 8, is the son of Krista and Thomas Gillis. He has a younger brother, Gavin, and a dog, Gilly. He’s in the second grade at the Perry Elementary School in Southie. He likes recess and math, and someday plans on being a professional boxer. Thomas’ favorite color is blue and his favorite food is pizza from The Village because he lives right near there. His favorite show [...]

By KEVIN DEVLIN On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes its youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are recognized for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, as well as just being super kids overall. Hayden Flaherty is one of the Ollie student spotlight winners for March. Hayden, 7, is the daughter of Dennis and Pamela Flaherty. She’s in the first grade at the Dever School in Dorchester. She likes going to math class and someday hopes to be a professional dancer. Her favorite colors are pink, blue and purple, and her favorite foods are cheeseburgers at McDonald’s, pizza, tangerines and apples. In her leisure time at home, Hayden likes to sleep or watch [...]

The South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund announces its program for 2016. The fund will award up to ten (10) $1,500 degree scholarship grants and one (1) non-degree scholarship grant for $1,000.  Of the 10 academic grants, one will be funded by Massport, one by the “L” Street Brownies, one by Folan Waterproofing and Construction of Easton in memory of deceased members of the Folan family, one by the South Boston Youth Hockey Association in memory of John Cunniff, one by Sona Nichols in memory of Bob Nichols, and one by the “Bucci-Challenge” charity fund. Up to four additional grants will be funded by the Hall of Fame Trust Fund. The non-degree grant will be funded by Massport. The academic grants are [...]

By KEVIN DEVLIN America is definitely in retreat on the world stage due to the fact that President Barrack Obama does not believe in American exceptionalism and lacks the willpower to defend red lines in the sand. Those on opposite sides of the aisle in Washington present contrary views about the present state of our military preparedness. It’s tough to tell who is telling the truth about who supports or is against military cuts; they point the finger at each other. Clearly, a diminished military and the inability of our current president to act when necessary isn’t in our best national interest. Increased international turmoil is linked with America’s “failure of will.” Our enemies see our inaction as a sign of weakness, that America does [...]

Southie Connect, a local band formed in South Boston, will be playing at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston for the first time this Saturday. “We’re stepping up the ladder,” said Jimmy Donovan, the band’s singer. “We want everybody to show their support by coming.” The band, which has been together for about two years, has five members: Donovan; Bobby Travis, guitar; Paul Eaton, bass; Phil Beach, harmonica; and Robert Kinsherf, drums. The band has played at other well recognized venues in the city, Donovan said, such as Copperfield’s Bar and the House of Blues Boston, but this is their first time at the Hard Rock. “We need support,” Donovan said. “We want to prove we can pack the place.” The band is one of five [...]