Who We AreMay you live as long as you want,And never want as long as you live.

Traditional Irish Blessing

St. Patrick’s Center is working to make this blessing areality for people living on Wilmington’s East Side. Since1971, St. Patrick’s Center has been serving the elderly,disadvantaged and homeless in this community with arange of programs and services.

The Center is a nondenominational, not-for-profitorganization with an ongoing challenge – to sponsorprograms similar to those once provided by federal andstate agencies. With the help of a small network of supporters, St. Patrick’s Center has become a linchpinamong the organizations that provide vital services tothe community.

St. Patrick’s Day Society19th Annual Communion Mass

and BreakfastWelcome

Joe Farley, Sr., – Co. Chair

National AnthemBill Healy

InvocationFather Leonard Klein

Breakfast Served

Pastries, Danish and Sliced Breakfast Breads

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit

Cheese Frittata with Sausage Links and Breakfast Potato Accompaniment

Orange Juice / Coffee / Tea / Ice Water

Presentation of the Daniel FrawleyCommunity Service Award

In honor of Dan Frawley, the Society established the Dan Frawley Community Service Award. The intention is to recognize individuals or groups who’s dedication

to service improves the community.

Irish-American ComedianWilmington’s own . . . Pat O’Donnell

Saint Patrick’s Society Daniel S. FrawleyCommunity Leadership Award

Previous Award Winners2011 - Loretta Walsh & “Sheriff” Michael Walsh

2010 - Paul J. Collins2009 - Robert V. A. Harra, Jr.

2008 - Sister Delores Macklin, O.S.F2007 - William J. Kooser

2006 - Thomas P. Sweeney, Esq.2005 - Joseph Farley, Sr. & Michael Harkins

2004 - Father Jim Trainor2003 - Leonard W. Quill

2002 - Wilmington Department of PoliceWilmington Fire Department

2001 - William and Mary McLaughlin2000 - Lucille Brady1999 - John D. Kelly

1998 - Richard T. Christopher

The Daniel S. Frawley Community Service Award is givenevery year by the Saint Patrick’s Day Society to recognize individuals or organizations that have carried out significantcommunity service over a period of years or in a single year orsingle event of major significance. The Award also recognizesDan Frawley’s commitments to Wilmington.

Dan Frawley was born and raised in Fulton, New York, justnorth of Syracuse. He graduated from LeMoyne College in1965 and from Toledo University Law School in 1968. Hemarried Bonita Buchele, an elementary school teacher, of

Toledo, Ohio. Dan next earned an MBA Degree at the WhartonSchool of Business of the University of Pennsylvania. Dan thenjoined the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware, in itsLegal Department.

In 1972, then-City Council Member Thomas C. Maloneyinitiated the Wilmington Homestead Program by which individuals could take title to a city-owned property free ofcharge, provided that they completely rehabilitated the propertyto city code requirements and resided in the property for a number of years. In 1973, then-Mayor Maloney announcedthat Dan and Bonita Frawley were the first urban homesteadersin Wilmington and in the nation. The Frawley’s renovated aproperty at 10th & Monroe Streets. Dan quickly became thedriving force in the Trinity Vicinity neighborhood revitalizationassisting others in the physical renovations of houses and in the financing of those renovations. He encouraged and supported the “sweat equity” approach that became a city-widephenomenon.

In the 1970’s, Dan’s community service included serving onthe Board of the Central YMCA, the Wilmington Board ofEducation, the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Big Brothers Big Sistersand other organizations. As with everything that he did, Dan’scommunity service efforts were always positive and tireless.

In 1980, Dan was elected to the Wilmington City Council.He served on the Housing, Finance and Parks Committees. He was elected Mayor in 1984 and re-elected in 1988. Hisservice as mayor was marked by several significant achievementsincluding: major revisions of the City’s building and housingcodes; significant revenue collection efforts; housing rehabilita-tion throughout the City; the Wilmington Home OwnershipProgram for new owners of formerly vacant city-owned proper-

ties; and capital improvements to the riverfront infrastructure sothat commercial and residential development could take place inthe Christina Gateway; the Riverwalk along the Christina Riverfrom the train station to the stadium area; and improvements tothe Port of Wilmington including the container crane whichenabled the Port to increase the volume of goods shippedthroughout the world to and from Wilmington. Dan was mostinstrumental in bringing minor league baseball back toWilmington. The Wilmington Blue Rocks are entering their17th season. Their games are played in the stadium that nowbears his name and draw fans from throughout the region.

In 1993, Dan returned to private life, but his communityservice continued, as did his countless efforts to help individualsand community organizations. Dan was never too busy to lend ahand or a word of encouragement.

In 1993, Dan, Mike Harkins, Joe Farley and the late FatherJim Trainor founded the Saint Patrick’s Day Society to help theSaint Patrick Center serve the community. Unfortunately, DanFrawley died of a heart attack in February, 1994 at the age of50. The Community Service Award is part of his legacy andrecognizes others who share his commitments.

His memory is kept alive through his (widow) Bonnie; sonMatthew and wife Kate, grandchildren Daniel and Kiana; sonMarcus and wife Faith, and daughter Marjorie.

The St. Patrick’s Day Society, started as a group of friends’ simple ideamore than a decade ago, has grown into a major event for the City ofWilmington. In 1993 a small group of dedicated community leaders,including Joe Farley, Sr., Mike Harkins, and the late Mayor Dan Frawley,wanted to improve the annual celebration of Irish heritage on St.Patrick’s Day by creating an event to benefit the local WilmingtonCommunity. They decided to hold an annual communion breakfast.With a combination of fellowhsip, Irish culture and fundraising, thebreakfast has reaped numerous benefits for local citizens over the years.The St. Patrick’s Day Society has marked the most important day on theIrish-American calendar by celebrating its culture and reaching out tothe greater commnity.

In 1971, St. Patrick’s Center opened on Wilmington’s East Side as anon-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providingsocial, physical and emotional support to older people. Under the direction and leadership of Chairman Michael W. McDermott andExecutive Director Donna deBussy, St. Patrick’s Center reaches out tofamilies and individuals experiencing economic hardships, the homelessand other vulnerable members of the community. All of the fundsraised for the St. Patrick’s Day Communion Breakfast are used to support the Center.

Sadly, Mayor Frawley, who was so important in the creation of the event,passed away before the first year. In his honor, the Society establishedthe Daniel Frawley Community Service Award. The honor recognizesindividuals or groups whose dedication and service, past and present,improves the Wilmington community.

The success of the Communion Breakfast fundraiser has had a directimpact on the Center’s ability to provide more programs and services tomore people.

St. Patrick’s Day Society

Executive Director, St. Patrick’s Center – Donna deBussy

Danny AstinSean J. Bellew, Esq.

Hon. Beau Biden, Esq.Edward L. Brackin Mark T. BrainardPatrick J. CallahanSusan C. Canning

Hon. John C. CarneyJoseph Carney

Very Rev. Norman Carroll, V.F.

Patrick T. CarterJohn J. CaseyPeter Casey

Dick ChristopherR.T. Christopher, Jr.

William J. ChristopherMichael F. CollinsJohn P. CollinsMatthias Conaty

Thomas Conaty, Esq.Thomas P. Conaty, DDS

Joe ConawayHon. Carl C. Danberg

Jack V. DolanJohn Dodd

Joseph P. Farley, Jr.Sean M. Finnigan

Joseph FitzgeraldMichael D. Fleming

Jeffrey C. FlynnJames W. Ford, Jr.

H. Thomas Hannagan, Jr.Tina L. HannaganMichael J. Hare

John E. Healy, IIIJohn E. Healy, IV

T. J. Healy, IITom Higley

Brian P. HopkinsMsgr. John P. Hopkins

Kelly HoustonKevin J. Keegan, CPAHon. Helene M. KeeleyJoseph C. Kelly, Jr., DDSMichael P. Kelly, Esq.Brendan Kennealey

Tom KenneyRev. Leonard Klein

Mark A. KleinschmidtWilliam J. Kooser

Hon. Thomas KovachDavid Lyons, Jr.

Garrett B. Lyons, Jr., DDSMatthew G. Manlove

Kathaleen McCormick, Esq.

Michael W. McDermott, Esq.Brian M. P. McGlinchey

Jack McLaughlinJohn P. McMahon

Hon. John J. McMahon, Jr.Gerald McNesby

Michael F. MonagleMarilyn MonahanBrendan O’Neill

Robert J. O’Neill, Jr., Esq.Shawn P. Randall

Mark L. Reardon, Esq.Margaret Reyes

Ton RossKevin Shegog

John R. Sheridan, Esq.Joseph B. Smith, Jr.

James J. Sullivan, Jr., Esq.Lawrence Sullivan, Sr.Paul A. Sullivan, Jr.Eileen C. Sweeney

Thomas P. Sweeney, Esq.Hon. William J. Tansey

Hon. Loretta Forsythe-Walsh

Kim Healy WatsonJoseph L. Yacyshyn

The SocietyFounders

Daniel S. Frawley Joseph P. Farley, Sr.

Michael E. Harkins

Members

2012 SponsorsOn behalf of the St. Patrick’s Center and its clients, the

St. Patrick’s Day Society would like to thank our generous

sponsors and all of you here this morning. The funds raised

today are crucial to the operation of the St. Patrick’s Center

and make an enormous difference in the lives of many of our

neighbors.

Thank YouThanks to the Wilmington ParkingAuthority for working with the St. Patrick’sDay Society to provide validated parking tohelp make this another successful event!

A Special thanks to the Students from St.Elizabeth’s High School who are providingassistance to make this a successful event.Make sure to say hello and thank them!

Breastplate SponsorsBank of America

Crestlea Foundation

Patterson Schwartz Foundation

Dublin ClubChristopher Family

Delaware City Refining Company, LLC

Delmarva Power

Joe & Rosemary Farley, Sr.

Tina Hannagan & Kurt Clawson

Joseph R. & Barbara Julian

Laborers International - Union of North America

Quill's Bunches

Young, Conaway, Stargatt, & Taylor

Associates International

Aloysius, Butler, & Clark

The Honorable James M. Baker, Mayor of Wilmington

Ballard Spahr LLP

Bancroft Construction

Brown Advisory

Calpine

Ciardi, Ciardi & Astin, P.C.

Citizens Bank

John & Patricia Cochran

Comcast Cable

Tom & Martha Conaty, Sr.

Dewson Construction

Elliott Greenleaf

Farnan LLP

Fitzgerald Consulting Inc.

Christy & Michael Fleming

George & Lynch, Inc.

Michael J. Hare

The Holden Family

Matt & Kristen Joyce

Shamrock Club

Shamrock Club (cont’d.)

Rosemary & Joe Kelly

Joseph & Andrea Kelly, III

Ellen J. Kullman

Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Liedig, Jr.

Alan Levin

Garrett B. Lyons DDS, PA - In Memory Dr. Garrett B. Lyons, Sr.-Class of '47

The Manlove Family

The McConnell Companies, Inc

The Michael McDermott Family

Paul G. Clark - New Castle County Executive

O'Pettinaro Co.

PSE&G Nuclear, LLC

Shawn & Tiffany Randall

Kelly and Tom Ross

Kevin & Charlotte Shegog

Lawrence and Kate Sullivan

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Sweeney

Henry Topel Foundation

Ward & Taylor LLC - Bill Ward, Esq.

M & T Bank

ABHA Architects, Inc.

Delaware Public Employees - Council 81

Albero, Kuperman & Associates, LLC

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Rosemary Scanlon Canning

Anzilotti Orthodontics

Appletree Answers

ASPECT Communication Visuals

Artesian Water Co., Inc.

Michael J. Axe, MD

Barksdale Dental Association

Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs

Berger Harris LLC

The Hon. Joseph R Biden, III

BlueCross BlueShield of Delaware

Brooks Courier Service, Inc

The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc.

Bob & Mary Christine Byrd

The Canning Family

The Joseph Carney Family

The Hon. John C. Carney, Jr.

The Hon. Thomas Carper

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Corrado Construction

Carroll Properties, LLC

Patrick T. Carter

Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub, Trolley Square

Bill & Patti Christopher

R.T. & Elizabeth Christopher

City of Wilmington Democratic Committee - Mark Murowany, Chair

Annamay C. Claffey

Sen. Cathy Cloutier

Collins Business Systems, Inc.

Mike Collins & Family

Jose Colon

Joann & Joe Conaway

Constellation Energy

Nancy Cook and Tom Cook

Corporation Services Company - Rod Ward

Gloria and Phil Corozzi

Jeff Cragg for Governor

C T Corporation

Carl C. Danberg and Family

Delaware Park

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

Delaware State Education Association

Delaware Technical & Community College

Dover Downs

Elzufon Austin Reardon Tarlov & Mondell, PA

Famous Taverns

Joseph P. Farley, Jr

Farley Printing Company

The Finnigan Family

P.J. Fitzpatrick, Inc.

Peter & Marie Fitzpatrick

Furness Electric Co., Inc.

Christy Gleason

Green Dreams Landcaping

Hamilton/ Dolan Group - Merrill Lynch

Hands On Maintenance LLC

Helen and Mike Harkins

Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. A. Harra, Jr.

Healy Long & Jevin, Inc

Joe & Kathleen Hickey

Roy A. Hilferty & Jacquelyn Chacona Hilferty

The Hogan Firm-Dan Hogan

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Brian P. Hopkins - CBRE, Inc.

ING DIRECT

Irish Culture Club of Delaware

Gene & Donna Julian

Cindy & Kevin Keegan

Jim & Katie Keegan

Hon. Helene M. Keeley

The Honorable Kevin Kelley

Mike & Deanna Kelly

In Memory of: Hubert & Margaret Kenney

In Memory of Hugh Kenney

Raymond T. Lyons/Nancy Merton-Lyons

Lyons Companies - David F. Lyons, Sr.

Jack & Maraleta Malloy

Governor Jack Markell

Hon. Robert I. Marshall

Bruce & Dottie Matthews & Family

McCarter & English, LLP

Kathaleen McCormick & Sean Boyd

Hon. Greg Lavelle

Harris McDowell on behalf of the People for McDowell

The McGlinchey Family

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Kathleen W. McNicholas, MD

Marilyn Monahan

Morris James LLP - Personal Injury Group

Hon. Michael P. Mulrooney

Vijay Nathan

National Roll Kote

New Castle Insurance Ltd.

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

Thomas J. & Anita L.Olsen

O'Neill Enterprises, LTD

Ronald W. Peacock, Inc.

Plexus Fitness/Empowered Yoga

Mark & Megan Reardon

Gene T. Reed

Rob Houston Photography

Dennis Rochford

Michele Rollins

Saul Ewing, LLP

Seitz Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP

Serviam Media, Inc

Michael Shaw

John R & Barbara Sheridan

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

St. Francis Hospital

Rosemary C. Stack and Family

Kenneth Stewart

Delawareans for Karen Stewart

Stone Balloon Winehouse

Leo & Peggy Strine

Paul Sullivan

Matthew & Susan Sullivan

Susquehanna Wealth Management

Leo John & Eileen Claffey Sweeney

William & April Sweet

Sweet Lucy's Ice Cream and Treats

Bill and Ann Tansey

John & Maria Taylor

TD Bank

Tile Market of Delaware

Francis & Ann Trzuskowski

Verizon Delaware

The Voell Brothers: T.J. & David

State Auditor Tom Wagner

Loretta Walsh and Mike Walsh

Justice Joseph T. Walsh

May God grant you many years to live,For sure he must be knowing.The earth has angels all too few.

And heaven is overflowing.Traditional Irish Blessing

Celtic ClubDavids Floor Coverings, Inc

Hon. Chipman L. Flowers, Jr. - State Treasurer

Barbara A. Monahan

Ryan & Leslie Sysko

John & Maria Taylor

Henry Winchester, III

Emerald Club (cont’d.)

Waste Masters

Whiting - Turner

Wilmington City Council / Norman Griffiths, President

Wilmington University

WSFS

What We DoThe annual St. Patrick’s Day Society Communion Breakfast plays avital role in enabling the St. Patrick’s Center to care for our neigh-bors. Last year alone, the Center prepared and served 35,000 meals,distributed 485,500 pounds of food items and provided clothing toover 1,725 individuals and families, and our transportation pro-gram provided over 16,350 rides to the Center and medicalappointments.

Nutrition ProgramsOver the last seventeen years, this event has raised in excess of $1,000,000 – all of which has been utilized by theCenter in support of its mission to serve the less fortunate in ourcommunity.

Senior Congregant Daily Meal – A full-course, nutritionallybalanced hot meal is served at noon daily to seniors aged 60 andover. A donation of $1.50 is asked for each meal. This service isoffered in conjunction with City Fare.

Congregant Breakfast Program – An a la carte breakfast isavailable each day for an average cost of $.75.

Emergency Food Assistance – A supply of shelf stable food isavailable to those who have exhausted all other resources. The sup-ply is enough to provide everyone in the household with threemeals per day for four to five days.

Transportation ProgramsTransportation is a critical component in assuring food security.St. Patrick’s Center offers several transportation programs to support its nuturitional programs.

Daily Shuttle Service – Door-to-door shuttle service is availablefor all nutritional programs, as well as for other programs.

Shuttle to Grocery Stores – Transportation and package serviceare available from St. Patrtick’s Center or from home to local grocery stores and back home again.

Delivery Services – Groceries and daily hot meals are deliveredto those who cannot travel to St. Patrick’s Center.

Tickets – St. Patrick’s Center sells D.A.R.T. and S.C.A.T. tickets.

Social Service ProgramsSt. Patrick’s Center offers a range of social services to assist members.

Information and Referral – We can help with problem resolutionand refer members to other appropriate community resources suchas Social Security, Food Stamps and the Nemour’s FoundationHealth Clinic.

Clothing Bank Exchange – Donated clothing and personalitems for men, women and children are available without chargethrough our on-site store. The store is staffed by volunteers andopen six days a week.

Newsletter – A monthly newsletter contains listings of upcomingevents and activities and other pertinent information. It is provid-ed to all members free of charge