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This is a new book and is still being sold. The proceeds go to help maintain the church and cemetery. We have about 20 books left, we will be selling them  again at the 2005 Annual picnic.  The cost of the book is $30. If interested in getting a book before or after the picnic you may contact Bill Murphy, the price will be $35 which includes the shipping and handling.

The St. Patrick's of Armagh Preservation Society decided to have this book published as a way of preserving memories and history, As the years pass on so do many of the long time dedicated members.

A little bit about the book. It was released last year at the 2004 annual picnic and dedicated to the St. Patrick's Homecoming Picnic Crew.  It is a hard back and contains many pictures both old and recent. It was dedicated to the St. Patrick's Homecoming Picnic Crew and does contain a cemetery listing.

The book is written in three parts.:

Part 1 - A Second Life 1973 - 2003

    Second Preservation Society

    Church Restoration

    Cemetery Expansion

    Rectory Restoration

Part 2 - In between 1926 - 1973

    Perpetual Care

    First Preservation Society

    Altar Society

    Centennial Celebration

Part 3  A Working Parish 1844 - 1925

    Little Ireland and the LaBarque Hills

    Log Church

    Stone Church

    Library