January 2017

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January 2017 Italian Catholic Federation Anno 93 No. 01
B O L L E T T I N O
January is Membership Month! Grand President’s
Monthly Message
Vince Piro in January. office. If you need help with a by Leonard Zasoski, Jr.
Grand 2nd Vice President membership event, please feel free to
To aid you in this effort, we have
Membership Chairperson contact me at 209/756-4817. I
reprinted Nina Malone’s column on would like to start off by saying Happy
New Year to all ICF members’ family and
membership recruitment ideas in the
The Central Council has declared Bishop’s Day in Reno friends.
December issue of The Bollettino
January 2017 membership month and
and placed several resources on the This past year my wife and I have again
is asking each local branch to hold ICF website at http://www.icf.org/ had the privilege of meeting so many
an event that recruits new members. membership/members/. kind, dedicated and loyal members in the
Membership recruitment can be an Federation while attending your Bishops
exciting time for a branch as new I personally want to thank you for Days and Branch
members can provide a branch with your assistance on this matter and to Anniversaries.
offer any help that you might need
new ideas, renewed energy, and a Our organization
from the Central Council. If you need
variety of friendships. has been a vital part
membership recruitment materials –
of many members’
Recruiting new members can take
such as promotional materials – please lives for several
place in a variety of ways – from a
contact Charlene in the Federation years, decades and
traditional membership drive to a less
(Left to right) Charlyne Pacini, Branch 135 for others who
formal activity – but it is important that
president, Bishop Randolph Calvo, ICF recently joined; it is
each branch make a commitment to a President Leonard Zasoski, Jr., celebrating now becoming an
focused effort to recruit new members Bishop’s Day. integral part of their
life and of their parish
community. I know that I have spoken
ICF Mourns the Loss of Past
several times about keeping the ICF going
for the next generation and the ultimate goal
Grand President George Bacigalupi
for all of us is to make sure that it is a main
priority in each and every branch.
of the Central Council
The original heart and soul of the ICF was
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ast Grand President George S. Bacig- Beloved husband of Diana Quaresma to bring the Italian immigrants back closer
alupi, from Branch 50, Santo Stefano in Bacigalupi. Adored father of Stepha- to their Catholic faith and to support the
San Francisco, passed away on Novem- nie Peterson, Denise Blum and Gina local parishes. Today the Federation has
ber 22, 2016. George was 76 years old. Clee. Dear stepfather of Daniel Qua- become so much more than our original
forefathers had envisioned at its inception
George became a member of the Ital- resma. Proud grandfather of Kellen
by becoming an integral part of many
ian Catholic Federation in 1982. He and Kyle Peterson, Brian and Megan
The family would like to thank West- parishes and communities. We are also to
moved up the ranks through is branch Blum, Christopher Clee and Emma lake Divita Dialysis Clinic for their 20 not only keep Italians close to their faith but
and district, where he remained very Quaresma. Loving cousin of Cezanne also the many different ethnicities such as
months of special care and the Medical
active until the end. Tocchini and James Flannigan. German, Polish, Irish, Mexican, etc. as well.
and Nursing staff of 8 West St. Mary’s
This is something that we are charged to do
In 1995, George was sworn in as the In addition to his volunteer work with Medical Center for their extraordinary
as Catholics is to keep our faith close to our
Grand President of the ICF. George the ICF, George was the Past President care during his last illness.
hearts and to bring others closer to God.
was also well known for his many of SFIAC, long time member of Il Ce-
Memorial contributions to the Salesian I know what it means to be close to our
years of service as the Grand Treasurer nacolo, Scacciapenseri, Leonardo di Boys and Girls Club preferred. Catholic faith. When I was married a little
Vinci Society, Salesian Boys & Girls
less than a year, my father passed away from
Club, Madonna dela Guardia and the George will be greatly missed. cancer. I was only 22 years old and had to
Monte Cristo Club of San Francisco. deal with the loss of my father, the needs
of my mother and that was a lot to bear at
the time for us, the newlyweds. Having
our faith helped my wife and I through the
challenging times and becoming an ICF
member helped reinforce our longing to
help others and remain close to our faith.
I would like to thank last year’s officers for
their dedication and leadership for without
their commitment and guidance we would
be at a loss in each of our branches and
districts. As new branch and district officers
for the year 2017 are being installed, we,
as members, need to give them the support
they need to keep your local branch active,
and in the recruiting of new members so
that we can continue the great works of our
Federation and remain that tie to our faith
for the next generation.
Leonard Zasoski, Jr.
A recent photo of Branch 50 President George Bacigalupi, with his wife Diana, together with
Anstell Ricossa and husband Ronald with the WARRIORS TROPHY ! A wonderful event
at the Salesian Boys and Girls Gym at Saints Peter and Paul Church.
2 - BOLLETTINO
The End is Really the Beginning
BOLLETTINO
Official Publication of the Italian
Catholic Federation
know we need to be merciful.
(ISN 0745-256X) Monsignor Daniel Cardelli
Published Monthly ICF Spiritual Director Remember the song What the World
(except for Combined Aug./Sept. Issue) [email protected] Needs Now Is Love sweet love? It was
a popular song in 1965 with lyrics by
by the Central Council
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of the Italian Catholic Federation ope Frances officially closed the Year Hal David and music composed by Burt
8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110 of Mercy. But yet, Mercy still goes on Bacharach. I think you will remember
Oakland, CA 94621 full blast. The end of the Year of Mercy it. Hum along with me. “What the world
READERSHIP as of 10/01/16: 6,700 is really the beginning of Mercy. This needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the
Subscription Rate: $6.00 year last year was a plea to awaken in us the only thing there is too little of. What
Editor call to be merciful. Remember what the world needs now is love, sweet
Michelle C.I. Feldman Mercy really means in our daily love – no, not just for some but
Phone: [phone]; 1-888-ICF-1924 lives? To put it simply, mercy for everyone.”
Fax: [phone] means to help, to care for, to
Website: This song spells it out for us. It and love. The year of mercy, after
alleviate the suffering of people
ICF.org echoes Jesus’ commandment of all, was only the beginning of our
who are in need. It really just
Email: love. “A new commandment I commitment to a life of mercy.
means to be kind every day, in
give to you, that you love one
[email protected] (general) every way. This can be to help Happy New Year to all!
another, even as I have loved you,
physically or spiritually, to give
[email protected] (Charlene Kramer) that you also love one another.”
us a boost in the right direction. The
[email protected] (Patty Smith) (Jn.13:34)
Year of Mercy was to jump start in us
[email protected] (Michelle mercy towards others in our daily lives. We will all have many chances in the
Feldman)
God knows we need mercy and we New Year and beyond to show mercy
[email protected] (Lauren Kilcullen)
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pcoming It is important to remember that all Districts and Branches now have two numbers - a Federal Tax ID Number for
any forms filed with the IRS and a State Tax ID Number for any forms filed with the State
2017 Bishops’ Days:
The IRS limit for the tax year ending 2016 is the following:
Feb. 18 Orange
Branches or Districts with Gross Receipts of more than $50,000.00 will be required to file IRS Form 990 EZ or 990.
Feb. 18 Tucson
Apr. 23 San Francisco (San Francisco, Branches or Districts with Gross Receipts of $50,000.00 or less will be required to electronically file IRS Form
San Mateo & Marin) 990-N which is an e-Postcard.
Apr. 30 Chicago
The State limit for the tax year ending 2016 is the following:
Branches or Districts in California with Gross Receipts of more than $50,000.00 will be required to file State
2017 District Form 199.
Installations:
Branches or Districts in California with Gross Receipts of $50,000.00 or less will be required to electronically file
State Form 199-N which is an e-Postcard.
Jan. 7 San Francisco
Jan. 8 Stockton
***THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED***
Jan. 14 Central Coast
Jan. 14 San Bernardino
Both Forms must be filed no later than May 15, 2017. The IRS and State strictly adhere to this date, so please
Jan. 14 Santa Rosa take this process seriously.
Jan. 15 East Bay Any District or Branch who does not file for 3 consecutive years will lose its tax exempt status with the IRS and
the State. If you lose your tax exempt status you will have to file paperwork and pay a fine in order to regain
Jan. 17 Marin
your tax exempt status.
Jan. 21 San Mateo
Included in the Financial Secretaries’ packet are materials that the District and Branch Financial Secretaries will
Jan. 28 Contra Costa need to help them with this process. District and Branch Presidents - please work with your Financial Secretary
to go over the information when it is received and see that the appropriate forms are filed by the due date.
Jan. 28 Santa Clara Valley
Jan. 28 Joint Installation of Br. 144,
Arcata and Br. 145, Eureka *****************************************************************************************
Jan. 29 Orange
Jan. 29 San Diego Please make sure all District or Branch finances are in order and that Bank Statements are reconciled through
December 31, 2016. Remember that the Gross Receipts are total amounts received without subtracting any costs
Feb. 12 Los Angeles (includes San
or expenses. These amounts include, but are not limited to, Membership and Hospitalization Dues, Dinners,
Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley
and Santa Barbara/Ventura) Fundraisers, Raffle Tickets, Income from Convention Raffle Tickets and Calendar Sales, Interest from all Bank
Accounts, Monetary Donations, etc.
Feb. 14 Las Vegas
If you have any questions, or need help filing, please call the I.C.F. Office at 1-888-423-1924.
Feb. 18 Tucson
Thank You,
Feb. 26 Fresno
Deborah Rodondi, Grand Treasurer
January 2017
Quirky Reasons Italian New Year is Awesome ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION
Denise Antonowicz
of. King Charles of Naples made a HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Heritage Chairperson concession to the Catholics and said
he would ban gambling during the
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his is Italy, so food is of paramount Christmas period only. But those sneaky The Grand President of the Italian
importance, and although the traditional Neapolitans found a way to get around
Catholic Federation... Who is This
New Year’s menu might seem like a the new law by playing tombola at home
random selection of foodstuffs, it’s during the holidays.
Person?
carefully thought through.
Watch out for falling objects – in
Lentils symbolize wealth and prosperity. some southern parts of the country, David Botta and Carmen Kilcullen when possible or send a representative.
Then you’ve got the sausage meat, it’s traditional to throw possessions, Past Grand Presidents
• Attend Bishop Days and make
replaced in some parts of Italy by stuffed particularly crockery, out of your
S the presentation of the Sir Luigi and
pig’s trotters, which again means good window to show that you are ready for a ince January begins the ritual of
Lady Augusta Providenza Seminary
fortune for the coming year, because it new start in the new year, an alternative District Installations, we thought that
Burse to the Bishop.
is a rich food symbolizing abundance. tradition is crashing pots and pans it would be appropriate to discuss
together at your front door, to frighten the role of the Grand President of the
Finish your meal with grapes. These
ensure you will be frugal with your new- away evil spirits. True, this New Year Italian Catholic Federation. It is the The Grand President, on his own, may
found wealth, because it was thought custom isn’t unique to Italy, but while Grand President who presides at these attend other ICF functions and special
that only someone with excellent other nationalities may simply enjoy the installations. occasions to which he is invited. He
willpower could save the grapes from bright colors, Italians have a different The Italian Catholic Federation is run should be welcomed and introduced
the spring harvest time until the New reason for setting off fire workers. Per by a Board of Directors known as the appropriately. At installations, a gift
Year meal. superstition, demons and bad spirits Central Council. There are presently 20 may be presented to him.
don’t like loud noises, so this a way to members on this council. The presiding
In many parts of the world, card games Dating from 1924, there have been 37
ensure they’re all scared off before the officer of the Central Council is the
and bingo are associated with the Grand Presidents. Most of them have
new year begins. Some people even Grand President. He or she is elected at
seniors, but at Italian New Year’s Eve been men, but four women have also
say the pop of champagne corks is the Central Council meeting, held at the
parties everyone settles around the table joined the ranks. They are Carmen
the reason prosecco or spumante are annual convention after the delegates
for a game of ‘tombola’ - like bingo. Kilcullen, Nettie Descalso-DelNero,
favored over normal wines – it’s as have voted. The Grand President serves
Madeleine Vinci (deceased) and Jane
Tombola was created in Naples in the good an excuse as any for a glass of for no more than 2 consecutive years.
Dianda. The first Grand President was
1700s as an alternative to gambling, fizz. Buon Anno!
According to the Central Council John Musso, the owner of the former
which the church did not approve
Statutes, these are the duties of the QFI stores, and the present Grand
Grand President: President is Leonard Zasoski, Jr.
DECEMBER CALENDAR WINNERS
Leonard Zasoski will soon be making
DAY NAME BR CITY WINS the rounds of the 2017 installations. If
• Supervise the administrative,
you are attending any of these functions,
12/1 Valerie Vanni 28 Gilroy, CA $30 financial and general welfare of the
introduce yourself to Leonard. He will
12/2 Mary Jane Parrine Ehmke 351 Menlo Park, CA $30 Federation.
be most happy to meet you and have
12/3 Judy Matranga 1 San Francisco, CA $30 • Preside at all meetings of the a conversation. After all, these events
12/4 John & Stephanie Rossi San Jose, CA $30 Central Council, Executive Committee allow us to “get close and personal”
and the Annual Convention. with our Grand President. He should not
12/5 Julie Barberi 28 Gilroy, CA $30
• Appoint all Central Council be left standing by himself, but included
12/6 Branch 33 Bakersfield, CA $30
committees. in the general mix of conversation.
12/7 Terri L. Franzoni SSan Francisco, CA $40
• Call special meetings as Hope you have a successful installation
12/8 Beatrice Yary Chino Hills, CA $50 necessary. and many thanks for assuming an office
12/9 Kristine Conklin Bay Point, CA $30 for the coming year. Tanti auguri per l’
• Report on the condition of the
anno nuovo!!!
12/10 Mara Amato 38 San Francisco, CA $30
Federation at the Annual Convention.
12/11 Mike Nunziata 368 San Jose, CA $30
• Preside at District Installations
12/12 Dena Medeiros 39 Merced, CA $30
12/13 Barb Delgado 395 Stockton, CA $30
12/14 Russ Goodman 10 Alameda, CA $30
12/15 Donna Basilin 435 Morgan Hill, CA $30
12/16 Lynn Cook 191 San Jose, CA $30
12/17 Barbara Gourley 52 Healdsburg, CA $30
12/18 Michael Belluomini 39 Merced, CA $30
12/19 Delfina Torre 130 Millbrae, CA $30
12/20 Ayden Dupuis Bend, OR $30
12/21 Dave Nannini Merced, CA $30
12/22 James & Kristina McGee 10 Fremont, CA $30
12/23 Beverly Compagno Larkspur, CA $30
12/24 Fr. Thomas Czeck, OFM Castro Valley, CA $50
12/25 Jim & Martha Hill 230 San Diego, CA $100
12/26 Leroy Dolph Longview, WA $30
12/27 Jody Balestrieri 229 Chula Vista, CA $40
12/28 Lou Dianda 91 Hayward, CA $30
12/29 Kate DeMartini Rodeo, CA $30
12/30 Louie DeRosa Gardena, CA $30
12/31 Bob Fassett 127 Petaluma, CA $50
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Thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia): Ten Reasons to Make Donating
An Overview Blood Your New Year’s Resolution
Laurice Levine
Live to Give Committee
MA, CCLS 5. A cancer patient may use 8
1. One person every 2 seconds in units of platelets per week.
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n 1925, Dr. Thomas Cooley first the U.S. will have an accident, a heart
described thalassemia in Italian children or kidney transplant, a major surgery, 6. A bone marrow transplant
with severe anemia, an enlarged liver and cancer treatments, or suffer from an recipient may use 20 units of red blood
spleen, and changes in bone formation. injury and will need blood cells and 120 units of platelets.
Several years later, Dr. Whipple named
(and many other diseases) at birth,
the disease “thalassa anaemia” or 2. An automobile accident victim 7. Only 5% of the population
rather than waiting for symptoms to
“anemia by the sea”, because of its may use 50 units of red blood cells. donate blood; 95% of the population
occur. Now there are six hospitals
link to the Mediterranean region. The will need blood at some point in their
in North America that specialize in
name later evolved to Thalassemia. 3. An organ transplant recipient lives.
thalassemia, the one at Children’s
With the large immigration of people of may use 60 units of red blood cells, 6
Hospital Los Angeles is the national
predominantly Mediterranean ancestry units of platelets and 50 units of plasma. 8. There is a blood shortage in
charity for the ICF.
to North America, the devastating winter and summer.
effects of this disease became known 4. A person with Cooley’s Anemia/
Despite the increase in numbers,
to the affected communities and their Thalassemia requires a lifetime of blood 9. You can save a life.
the needs of patients in general are
providers. Seemingly healthy newborns transfusions and needs approximately
not adequately being addressed by
became pale, sickly, with most dying by 36-40 units of blood a year to survive. 10. Donating blood is free!
government and many health care
three years of age.
providers do not have knowledge of
Thalassemia. Thalassemia care costs
Largely due to strong support from
close to $100,000 per year. The special
Italian advocate groups, major advances
services needed for patients are often
have occurred in the treatment and
not available; therefore it is highly 2017 1st Year Scholarship Program
prevention of thalassemia. The initiation
recommended for patients to be seen
of monthly blood transfusion enabled
children to live relatively healthy lives at least once a year at a specialty Materials on the 1st Year Scholarship of Italian Descent and live within the
center. There is no universal cure for
until their teen years when they began Program were sent to high schools after Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona,
Thalassemia; however a bone marrow
succumbing to iron poisoning caused Thanksgiving and have now been sent California, Illinois and Nevada, only
or stem cell transplant is a cure for
from the routine blood transfusions. to the Districts and Branches in the where Branches of the Federation
some patients. It is recommended that a
By the late 1970’s a medication was January mailing. are established. or 2) Are Roman
patient needs an exact match (a sibling)
developed called Desferal, which is a Catholic but need not be of Italian
and it is a very high risk procedure. The Deadline for Donations and
medication that removes excess iron Descent or live where Branches of
Currently, research in gene therapy Applications is March 15, 2017. Please
from the body. Unfortunately, Desferal the Federation are established if either
is being conducted by Blue Bird Bio discuss participating in the program at
needs to be administered through a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or
which shows promise for a cure. your meetings by making a donation
needle infusion 12-15 hours every day. grandparent is a member of the “Italian
of a full scholarship of $400.00, if
Fortunately though, with adherence to Catholic Federation” - membership of
In 2005, the first oral pill to remove iron possible, or a partial donation of any
an intense medical regiment patients are a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or
was approved by the FDA. A second amount. Partial Donations do help
surviving and often thriving into their grandparent is mandatory for #2.
oral pill was approved in 2011. For to make other scholarships possible
adult years.
many patients these oral medications when that money is grouped together. Please visit or call your local high
Quality of life now has become a take the place of Desferal, however the Individual Donations are welcomed as schools where you would like to see
major focus for patients and their come with a long list of side effects. well. Please encourage your children, applicants come from and make sure
families. People with thalassemia More research is being done to develop grandchildren or anyone you know who that they are promoting our scholarship
require specialized care needed to new medications. is eligible to apply. program and have applications
available.
prevent complications. Each patient Thanks to the Italian Catholic These are the eligibility requirements
must be followed by a hematologist, Federation’s generosity we have been for students: If you have any questions or applications
endocrinologist, cardiologist, are needed, please call the I.C.F. office
able to improve care for people with A High School Senior, a total cumulative
hepatologist, and a primary care toll-free at 1-888-423-1924.
thalassemia. Research, the expansion GPA (3 ½ years) of at least 3.2 and
physician. Nutrition, vision and hearing
of clinical services, and the outreach meets all of the requirements in either
also need to be followed. Patients require
program are supported by donations by #1 or #2: 1) Are Roman Catholic and
access to specialized blood transfusions
the Italian Catholic Federation. Patients
in order to avoid transfusion reactions.
know the support they receive from the
In the past, in order to monitor their
ICF and consequently they feel for the
iron levels, regular liver biopsies were
first time the community really cares.
necessary. However, now ferritometer Cooley’s Anemia Donations
Many no longer hide their disease due
(SQUID) and MRI technology (which
to feelings of shame and instead they
started at Children’s Hospital Los Donations Received by December 10, 2016
are filled with a sense of hope.
Angeles) is available to assess iron in
IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY:
the liver and heart. Marriage, fertility, On behalf of the entire staff at the
Yano Sortino Charles P. Gullo, Jr.
employment and medical insurance are Thalassemia Center at Children’s Joseph and Armida Pannone Jim and Rita Davis
issues adults with thalassemia now face. Hospital Los Angeles, and most Joseph and Armida Pannone Scott and June Sewell
especially the patients and families, Joseph and Armida Pannone Mary Simeone
Specialized thalassemia programs Joseph and Armida Pannone Virginia Vestri and Sheila Vestri
we wish to extend our gratitude to you
were initially developed in the North Norma Breton Officers & Members of Br. 354
the ICF for your ongoing support of
Alice Mastagni Officers/Members of Br. 354
East, especially New York, because of
our Cooley’s Anemia (Thalassemia) Alice Mastagni Joan Ryder
concentration of Italian communities.
Program. We realize there are many Adolph DeMattei Charles P. Gullo, Jr.
Now, with migration to the West
charities that you can donate to and we
Coast and immigration, thalassemia is are grateful that you continue to support Christmas Donation:
now more prevalent across the U.S., our program. Manuel and Ana Lucas
especially in California. All 50 States
have adopted newborn screening BRANCH DONATIONS:
programs which diagnose thalassemia Branch 73
January 2017
Sir Luigi & Lady Augusta Providenza Scholarship Donations
Seminary Scholarship Fund Donations*
Donations received by December 10, 2016 Gloria Rodenborn-Garcia
In memory of Brinton Moore
IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY:
Scholarship Donations - 1st Year Antoinette and Angelo Pecora
Emma Bertoli Franklyn Lopes, Jr. Rosalie Campisi In memory of Berton B. Belton
Phil Mages Franklyn Lopes, Jr. In memory of Mary Cetani Antoinette and Angelo Pecora
Eloise Girotti Gloria Rodenborn-Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dianda and Jane In memory of Mary Cantelmi Marchetti
In memory of Gertrude Hankins
Myron Rosser Officers/Members of Br. 161
Ed and Jo Bertaccini
Kenneth David Officers/Members of Br. 144 In memory of Eloise Girotti
Mary Cetani Officers/Members of Br. 191
Eloise Girotti Officers/Members of Br. 191
Eloise Girotti Aldine Grisenti In Loving Memory
Eloise Girotti Mary Rossetto
Erminio Orlando Officers/Members of Br. 21
Report Date: 12/14/2016 MARIE GANDOLFO Branch 050
James “Jimmy” Sunzeri Officers/Members of Br. 21 BRINTON J MOORE Branch 191
Emma Bertoli Officers/Members of Br. 21 LEONARD J SANDEFUR Branch 005 VITTORIA LAMANNA Branch 215
Phil Mages David and Pat Botta WILLIAM (BILL) MEDEGHINI CARL FARRINGTON Branch 285
Branch 007 ERNESTINE MURRAY Branch 290
Danila Ganguin Bob and Bea Tomasello
MARGHERIT RATTO Branch 012 MIMI HUISKING Branch 319
Carla Spalasso Officers/Members of Br. 343
JOHN A LEGGE Branch 026 LIL KAVANAUGH Branch 351
Vittoria Lamanna Officers/Members of Br. 215 MARY MARCHETTI Branch 033 DEIRDRE O’SULLIVAN Branch 351
George Bacigalupi Officers/Members of East Bay District BARBARA M PICANO Branch 036 VICTORIA SCHENKELBERG
George Bacigalupi Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dianda and Jane M KAY PESCE Branch 045 Branch 423
GEORGE BACIGALUPI Branch 050
George Bacigalupi Jim and Janice Jones
Brinton Moore Jim and Janice Jones
Eloise Girotti Jim and Janice Jones
Benvenuti Membri Nuovi
Deacon Michael Young Officers/Members of Br. 342
George Bacigalupi Mike and Marcie Rossi
Report Date: 12/14/2016 MARGIE RAPP Branch 230
Mike Young Officers/Members of Br. 327 REV BRICCIO TAMORO Branch 007 GIUSEPPE SCIRE-CIRNECO
George Bacigalupi Leroy and Stella Taddei MICHAEL LUFFMAN Branch 021 Branch 230
George Bacigalupi Bob and Kathy Acquistapace PINA NOTO Branch 045 CARTER SIMONICH Branch 291
Carl Farrington Officers/Members of Br. 285 ALAINA M CAMERON Branch 072 TINA SIMONICH Branch 291
Teresa Cairo Officers/Members of Chicago District ANDREW KOTNIK Branch 075 TONY SIMONICH Branch 291
LYDIA L KOTNIK Branch 075 ANDREA M CATALDO Branch 319
Janet Borello Russ and Louise Vento
BARBARA NOBLES Branch 103 ROCCO M CATALDO Branch 319
George Bacigalupi Russ and Louise Vento
KAREN CABALLERO Branch 214 JOHN BRAUN Branch 352
Eloise Girotti Bob Basuino
GLORIA SCHAFER Branch 214 LINDA BRAUN Branch 352
George Bacigalupi Bob Basuino WAYNE SCHAFER Branch 214 BRIAN MORESCO Branch 352
Britt Moore Bob Basuino SARA AGNELLO Branch 230 SUSAN MORESCO Branch 352
Margharet Ysturiz Luciana Tuccori AUDREY R BOYCE Branch 230 JOYLYN L NOVACEK Branch 352
George Bacigalupi The Kilcullen Family JACQUELINE A BOYCE Branch 230 RONALD E NOVACEK Branch 352
Eloise Girotti Esther Ramonda JOHN J BOYCE Branch 230 ALICE J ROSE Branch 362
JOHN J BOYCE Branch 230 STEPHEN ROBERTSON Branch 390
Britt Moore Esther Ramonda
MARLO A BOYCE Branch 230 ANTHONY R FOLCARELLI
George Bacigalupi Lorraine Iavarone
THOMAS D BOYCE Branch 230 Branch 438
William Subocz Giulia Gallego JOEY CENTANNI Branch 230 DIANE R FOLCARELLI Branch 438
George Bacigalupi Officers/Members of Br. 161 LOUIE CENTANNI Branch 230 ELSIE INGRAM Branch 438
MARIA POWER Branch 230 JOHN INGRAM Branch 438
GET WELL WISHES: PHILIP POWER Branch 230 ANTOINETTE M RADICE Branch 438
Virginia Stagnaro Franklyn Lopes, Jr. JOY RAPP Branch 230 TOM TOMMASI Branch 438

THINKING OF YOU WISHES:
Gifts of Love
Ray Hollister Officers/Members of Br. 161
D o n a t i o n s
IN HONOR OF:
Fr. Tom Martin Officers/Members of Br. 130 Donations received by December 10, 2016
IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY:
Anna Barberi Angie and Jesse Vaughn
MERRY CHRISTMAS WISHES: Leonard Sandefur Officers/Members of Br. 5
Rudy Orfino Officers/Members of Br. 403
Fr. Paul Rossi Officers/Members of Br. 130
Eloise Girotti Joe and Betty Antuzzi
Fr. Tom Martin Officers/Members of Br. 130
George Bacigalupi Joan and Jerry Delfino
Fr. Martin Muruli Officers/Members of Br. 130 George Bacigalupi Nettie Descalso-Del Nero
Fr. Gerald Coleman Officers/Members of Br. 130 George Bacigalupi Rosalie Campisi
George Bacigalupi Officers/Members of Br. 291
Joseph and Armida Pannone Deb and Steve Harley
*Named after the co-founder of the I.C.F., the Sir Luigi and Lady Augusta
Providenza Seminary Scholarship Fund provides I.C.F. members a lasting IN HONOR OF THE 75TH BIRTHDAY:
John Gillio Lorraine and Mike Nunziata
way to memorialize and/or extend greetings to friends, relatives, and loved
ones. Members’ donations provide scholarships to seminarians studying for
BRANCH DONATIONS:
the priesthood in dioceses where the Italian Catholic Federation is located. Branch 52
A monthly Mass is offered for the intention of those listed. Branch 154
Branch 191
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS:
The Peninsula Italian American Social Club
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BOOK REVIEW War I provided this opportunity. immigrant from native-born Yankee.”
The war effort required many more On the home front, the Italian-
soldiers than were enrolled in the Americans of New Haven joined the
Vince Piro
American armed services in 1917, so national effort to support the war
Grand 2nd Vice President major recruitment efforts took place and this deepened their ties to their
both at the local and national levels. The adopted country, but their support was
Branch 39, Merced
New Haven Italians responded to this due less to their loyalty to their new
effort by forming the “Italian Machine country and more to do with their ties
Good Americans: Italian of both groups. Of particular interest
Gun Company,” which was part of the to their Italian villages. This provincial
to readers of this newspaper are the
and Jewish Immigrants Second Connecticut Infantry Regiment. loyalty, however, grew less during the
experiences of the Italian-Americans
During the First World War The whole Italian-American community war because Italian-Americans began
from Connecticut.
of New Haven – its leaders and its press to identify themselves more with an
By Christopher M. Sterba In the early part of the 20th century, the -- supported the recruitment effort. Italian national identity. Surprisingly,
Oxford University Press, Italians of New Haven formed a distinct Their recruitment efforts “eliminated the popular mutual aid societies of
colonia within the larger city. The any public criticism that Italians were the colonia, which often identified
2003. 288 pp.
Italian residents had built their colonia not deeply committed to the war effort.” themselves with local Italian regions,
independently from the rest of the city joined ranks to support the war effort.
When the Italian-American men
In Good Americans: Italian and Jewish and it formed a separate neighborhood in By working together, the aid societies
reached basic training, they were faced
Immigrants During the First World War, which the new immigrants would remain furthered the immigrants’ sense of being
with discrimination and exclusion
Christopher Sterba explores not only isolated from the rest of the New Haven from a unified Italy.
as they joined the all-New England
community. The colonia had everything
the contributions of Italian and Jewish
Twenty-sixth Division. The Twenty- Upon returning home, Italian-
the new immigrants and their children
immigrants during World War I but also
sixth Division had a proud “Yankee” Americans soon found that they faced
could want: “religious institutions,
how the war accelerated the assimilation
tradition and did little to recognize renewed discrimination and prejudice,
mutual aid societies, newspapers, and
process for these two distinct cultural
or deal with the diversity in its unit. but too much had already changed. Their
ethnic businesses.” Because they had
groups. To measure the effect of the war
Sterba writes, “To a marked degree efforts and experiences during World
formed an independent community,
on these immigrant populations, Sterba
their experiences in the army replicated War I had already begun to further
they rarely had a reason to interact with
studies the experiences of the Italians
the segregated culture and society they their assimilation into mainstream
the federal government much beyond
of New Haven, Connecticut, and the
had known in New Haven.” However, American society. Feeling more part
the post office. Also hindering their
Jews of New York City. Far from being
as the Italian members joined the war of the American fabric than ever, these
assimilation into the larger society, the
a dry academic study, Good Americans
and were merged into a new company, Italian-Americans fought back and
immigrants faced discrimination and
is interesting and engaging due in large
“The ability of the company’s members demanded their rightful place in society.
prejudice that prevented them from
part to the author’s ability to weave
to communicate in the same language
moving into positions of power within Because of his thoughtful and careful
the stories of these first immigrants
(however broken an immigrant’s
the city. However, as Sterba notes, these analysis, Sterba’s book will be a welcome
throughout the book.
English might be); their common
new immigrants “now viewed their addition to the bookshelves of those
Sterba does an excellent job of knowledge of company practices and
residence in New Haven as permanent” interested in the immigrant experience
both comparing and contrasting the equipment; and their unfamiliarity with
and were ready “to move to the next stage and assimilation. From the experiences
experiences of the Italians of New the people and ways of France helped
of their settlement, from standing largely of the Italians of New Haven and the
Haven and the Jews of New York, to diminish, though certainly not erase,
outside of the mainstream American Jews of New York, we can learn many
offering a complex analysis of World the cultural divide that previously
public arena to asserting a major role in lessons as we attempt to integrate new
War I and the assimilation process separated Italian from non-Italian,
[American] politics and society.” World immigrants into our country.
jack cheese ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Tbls. freshly grated Pecorino Romano Salt
Family Recipes
cheese
2 cups tomato puree
Mix above ingredients, place in
By Deborah Rodondi Grand Treasurer ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
8” casserole dish. Top with ½ cup
Monterey jack cheese. Bake at 350 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
H 1 small (13 oz.) jar marinated artichokes,
APPY NEW YEAR!!! Hope all of degrees for 15 minutes until cheese Cut a slit into meatiest part of each wing
drained and chopped
you had a wonderful Christmas Season melts. (I try to slide in behind the skin, so I can
with family and friends. My December mix with: Rather than cooking in a casserole this cover the slit with the skin)
started out with the annual Rodondi
1 cup mayonnaise is great to spread on slices of French Stuff each wing with a cube of cheese
Christmas party for about 40 people
here at my house and concluded with a a little garlic powder bread and broil in the oven until brown and pull meat and skin back over it.
and bubbly.
crab feed at my nephew Tony’s future 1 small can dices green Ortega chillies In a shallow bowl beat the egg. In
in-laws. Now is the time for New Year Both the above are delicious with another bowl combine the breadcrumbs,
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
resolutions, college bowl games, the tortilla chips or French bread. parmesan and season with salt.
Super Bowl and taking down Christmas Put into 8” casserole
For a heartier appetizer there is nothing Working with one wing at a time, coat
decorations. Well it is obvious to
Sprinkle with ½ cup cheddar cheese and better than chicken wings. Easter 2009 each with egg and then the breadcrumb
anyone who follows football that my
paprika for color on top my mom and I were tired of always mixture. Place on a greased rack set on
team is definitely not in the playoffs for
making the same appetizers that the a foil lined cookie sheet.
Bake 20 minutes or until browned and
a spot in the Super Bowl. Yes, sadly the
family always requested. So we
San Francisco 49ers had a VERY BAD bubbly at 325 degrees Bake until golden brown, about 40
decided to use the family as our test
season, the good thing is they can only Variation: Use sour cream instead of subjects for all new appetizers and we minutes.
do better next year! No matter who is mayonnaise. found some great winners that have now Meanwhile in a sauce pan, heat the
playing in any of the games if you are Be creative many cheeses would work. become some of our usual treats. Here tomato puree and cayenne over medium
throwing a party here are some great is one of them. heat. Season with salt. Serve with
Artichoke Spinach Dip
finger foods for the day. wings. (I do not bother with the sauce)
Italian Mozzarella Wings
This artichoke dip first came to my 13 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and Now what is wonderful about these
from a dear high school friend Diane chopped fine 12 chicken wings, tips discarded and is that I make a bunch of them and
wings separated at the joint
and since then I have seen it in many 10 ounce package frozen spinach, instead of cooking them I place them
variations. chopped fine and thawed 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 on a cookie sheet, freeze them and then
Artichoke Dip cubes (I use pepperjack) store them in an airtight container in the
1 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg freezer. Separate each layer with wax
1 can artichokes in water, drain well 1 cup grated parmesan cheese paper or plastic wrap. Ready to bake
and chop 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
2 ½ cups coarsely grated Monterey anytime you need a snack.
January 2017
Chicago
Calumet City
St. Victor, Br. 195
The last months of 2016 were busy ones.
Officers were elected for 2017. Thanks to
all who volunteered to continue being an
officer and to new recruits who agreed to
fill a position. President-Elect Steve Kier-
nicki will need everyone’s’ assistance to
plan and carry out activities and to grow
the organization. We co-hosted a reception
after a Christmas concert by two children’s Congratulations Theresa Helfand for
choirs and the South Holland Chorale, led receiving the ChristosFidelis award.
by Maestro Albert Jackson. Many people
attended in spite of poor weather condi-
River Forest
tions. Guests praised the efforts of the co-
hosts as well as the huge variety of deli- St. Vincent Ferrer, Br. 358 Let us improve on the past year to the best
Branch 392 is happy to report that on
cious goodies. Plans were finalized for the Hard to believe another year has come to of our capabilities. A new year offers time November 13,2016 it held it's 19th an-
annual Branch Christmas Party to be held an end. We are left with many memories, to bring healing to damaged relationships, nual event "THE MOTHER CABRINI
at Theo’s Restaurant in Indiana. We will be the good as well as the sad. Death leaves to reach out to someone we have rejected AWARD" bestowed to Giovanna and
able to choose one of three entrees. A $100 a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a and/or neglected. Antonio Gerardi.
cash prize will be awarded by drawing memory no one can steal. Our branch will Leonora The event began with a Mass held
from stubs of raffle tickets sold during the have some officers in a different position at St.Francis Borgia Church,with the
year’s monthly Branch meetings. The win- for this year, namely, Judith Schweickert attendance of family members and
ner must be present. Four lucky members as branch president and Gene Gillette as Chicago friends.After the Mass a Dinner Dance
will each get a $25 gift card to a local res- 1st vice-president. We wish them well in St. Francis Borgia, Br. 392 followed at Porretta’s Banquets.Dur-
taurant. We will attend the play, Nunsense their new endeavor. ing the reception
A-Men at the Towle Theater in Hammond, I would like all members of the Catholic
Teresa Helfand chairwoman Central
Although we don’t have meetings in De-
IN, during the month of March. Members’ Federation to know that on October 23rd
Council Member,and Vice President
cember and January, we are kept busy with
birthdays were celebrated with rousing our former President and now member
of the Federation,presented the Hon-
finalizing our plans for Mimosa Sunday
renditions of “Happy Birthday”. We took of the Central Council of the Federation
ored Couple with several awards of
in February and St. Joseph’s Day Table
a group picture for a new church directory. Theresa Helfand was honored by receiv-
recognition,from Pope Francis and
in March. Don’t forget to invite all your
Prayers were offered for all sick, strug- ing the ChristosFidelis award with a Cer-
political figures.
friends to the BDDD on Sunday, April 30,
gling and deceased members. We know we tificate and a gold medal in a ceremony
The evening continued with a somp-
2017. It will be held at Alta Villa Banquets
are blessed and have much for which to be which took place at Holy Name Cathedral
tuos dinner and dancing of the enjoy-
in Addison, IL. All info will be on a flier
thankful. Happy New Year to all. in beautiful downtown Chicago. The cer-
ment of all the participants.
sent to you shortly.
A Great Gift for the New Year!
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and living members of ICF. December 6th Maryellen Mazzei, plus our many bakers,
found 10 members braving the traffic and packers, sellers and buyers, and our amaz-
cold to take a trip down Christmas Tree ing and generous members who baked
Lane. It was a beautiful drive and every- cookies on their own and those who do-
one admired the amazing decorations. Af- nated ingredients. You are all appreciated!!
terwards members met for a piece of pie
A big shout out too to Lori Sutton, chair
and coffee. Looking forward to seeing ev-
of our Christmas Party, and to all the of-
eryone at the Christmas Party on Decem-
ficers who brought appetizers to share at
ber 11th! Please continue to pray for our ill
this fun family event with Santa, gifts for
and injured members.
children and collecting canned goods and
Ciao, warm clothes for Catholic Charities.
Kerin Cavallero Join us at our January 11 meeting to wel-
come our officers for 2017: President Ter-
rie Rhodes; 1st V.P. Lori Sutton; 2nd V.P.
Bakersfield Gina Pugliese; Recording Secretary Deb-
San Luigi, Br. 33 bie Giannone; Financial Secretary Randy
Giannone; Treasurer Nanette Ontis; Trust-
Now that the holidays are over, Branch 33
ees Anne-Marie Bandoni, Patti Simas, Ja-
is settling down to plan activities for the
net Pugliese; Orator Michael Belluomini;
New Year. Our Pasta Dinner fund raiser
Sentinel Carol Salmeri; and Chaplain Sr.
was a success and committee members
Rachel Monteil. Our chefs Maryellen
are planning for an even more successful
Mazzei, Loretta Symes and Dominic Gi-
event in 2017.
ampietro, will be serving their homemade
Other events are being discussed and we Italian sausage with grilled peppers over
will report on these as decisions are made. pasta, a green salad, roll and butter. During
our meeting, we will be distributing our
It is with sadness that we report the death
branch’s 2017 Calendar of Events. Don’t
of one of our oldest and formerly most
miss it!
active members, Mary Marchetti. Mary
was a faithful member, attending meet- Please pray for the family of our member,
Congratulations Giovanna and Antonio
ings and events from the early days of this Sandi Miller, who recently passed away.
Gerardi!
branch’s founding until her recent health She was always at our meetings and will
emony was officiated by Cardinal elect prayerful Thanksgiving day. To all the confined her. Her absence will be felt by be greatly missed.
Blaise Cupich and priests from all over members of the Italian Catholic Federation all our members as they grieve along side
Remember to mark your calendar for the
the Chicago land area. The Cardinal- elect who celebrate their birthday this month we her family.
Courthouse Museum exhibit opening re-
gave Theresa Helfand a special blessing wish them a happy Birthday!! This month
Branch 33 wishes all “ICF’ers” and their ception on March 16, 5-7 PM. The exhibit
which was extended to all the members of of November we remember All Saints, St
families, Buon Capodanno! will showcase the local Italian-Americans’
our Branch. Charles Borromeo, St. Martin of Tours,
contributions to the growth of Merced
On the night of November 3rd 2016 , a etc.... Roberts Cerri Teglia County. A fundraiser dinner will be held
beautiful and mild October evening of No- That is all for this month. the following Sunday, March 19, at the
vember, the members of the Italian Catho- Vincenzo DeVito Merced Italo Lodge. If you have any questions,
lic Federation Branch 392 of Saint Francis please call Stephanie Lucich 209-658-
Borgia located on the North West side of Heritage Secretary St. Cecilia, Br. 39 1897.
the city of Chicago celebrated a solemn Our biscotti sale was a huge success as al-
Felice Anno Nuovo,
mass of commemoration for the departed ways. We made over 300 dozen cookies
members of our branch , their friends and Fresno with about a $2200 profit. Thanks to our Stephanie Lucich
relatives. Some members (like myself) hard-working co-chairs: Janet Pugliese and
used this special occasion to thank God
for our beloved and victorious Chicago Madera
Cubs for having won the World Series af- Santissimo Crocifisso, Br. 27
ter a drought of 108 years!! The Mass was
The November 8th meeting was meatball
celebrated by the Scalabrinian father rev.
sandwiches, salad, green beans, and des-
Augusto Feccia ,Director of the Italian
sert. A new idea and a welcome change
Cultural Center in Stone Park, a suburb of
of pace. Kudos to Art Berryman for the
Chicago.. The Mass and subsequent Holy
great idea. Thanks to the November com-
Rosary was recited in Italian because most
mittee, chairmen: Jim and Carol Espinola
members of our branch are 1st genera-
and the committee: Gary Cavallero, Rose
tion Italian-Americans and still have dif-
Meister, Kathy Parrish, Theresa DeFrank,
ficulty with the English language but they
Marcia Valorosi and Jennifer Valorosi.
are very comfortable with the language of
Again, thank you to Gary Cavallero for
their ancestors.
the beautiful and festive table decorations.
I would like to take this opportunity to On November 27th 14 members attend
wish all members of our Federation and the 5:30 mass at St. Joachim Church in
their friends and relatives a great and Madera. The mass was for the deceased
LAADC
Mother Cabrini Chapel Committee
On December 4th, the Annual Mother Cabrini Mass, Pilgrimage and Luncheon was
held at St Francis Xavier Church in Burbank. The weather was beautiful and mem-
bers enjoyed good food and friendship while honoring Mother Cabrini. During the
year 2017 the Chapel will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the death of Saint
Frances Xavier Cabrini. We welcome all ICF members to come visit the Chapel and
Library in Burbank during the year and plan to join all the Los Angeles Archdiocese
District Branches for the next Mother Cabrini Mass, Pilgrimage and Luncheon on
December 3, 2017. Don’t forget to bring your District and Branch Banners!
SAVE THE DATE
January 8, 2017 - Mother Cabrini Chapel Open House hosted by Villa Cabrini Acad-
emy Alumni Association members. Contact 626 372-7812 or [email protected] for
more information or to schedule a visit.
Carmelo Sabatella, President
Mother Cabrini Chapel Committee
Members from Branch 27 attending the mass for living and deceased members.
January 2017
Celebrating Christmas at Branch 108.
Members of Branch 111 at the Bishop’s Banquet.
Los Winery, Los Angeles. Watch for details in
the upcoming month.
Felice Anno Nuovo!!!
Angeles
Pat Mages
LAAD President
Archdiocese District
District Council
Los Angeles
Greetings from the Los Angeles District, South Pasadena
St. Peter, Br. 67
we hope your Christmas season was sur-
Holy Family, Br. 108
rounded by family, friends and joyous cel- Branch 67 will continue to work with
ebration. Saint Peter’s Church and reaching out to On December 11, 2016, members and
all ICF Members, the Italian Community their families enjoyed celebrating the
It was a beautiful day for the 99th Cabrini and those who are interested in continu- birth of Jesus with an excellent luncheon
Pilgrimage, Sunday December 4. A very ing an ICF presence at this beautiful Ital- prepared by Eastside Market. Our annual
special thank you to Monsignor Cac- ian National Church. Interested members guests (Santa and Mrs Claus) arrived in
ciapuoti, our District Chaplain, for cel- are asked to call 626 372-7812 for mem- time to bring gifts to the young members
ebrating Mass and Benediction at the bership in or a position on the Branch 67 of our branch.
Shrine. Also, a big thank you goes to the
Board. Thank you staff members for making this
St. Frances Cabrini Committee, and all the
participating Branches. We are grateful Please spread the word to friends, families an enjoyable and memorable event again Branch 111 celebrates its November birth-
for Josie Galante’s, Branch 102, Burbank, and members that the Italian Catholic Fed- this year. days with pie.
dedication and support of this special eration Branch 67 and Padre Pio Society Save The Date
event. Josie has participated since she was will attend the 11:00 am (Italian) mass and Montebello
January 8, 2017 - ICF Branch 108 General
a young girl and made the long climb up host a Brunch at the Casa Italiana lunch
Meeting (4:00 pm) at Holy Family Par- St. Benedict, Br. 111
the mountain. room on the fourth Sunday of each Month
this year. Please call 626 372-7812 to ish Hall following 3:00 pm (lunch social). Ciao a Tutti. A warm hello to everyone.
Next year will be the 100 year Anniver- RSVP. Mass at 5:30 pm. The Agenda includes Tanti Auguri per un Felice Anno Nuovo a
sary of the St. Cabrini Pilgrimage. The 2017 Election of Branch Officers. tutti! A heartfelt Best Wishes for a Happy,
Committee is asking all the Los Angeles SAVE THE DATES
February 12, 2017 - ICF Officer Instal- Healthy, Joyful, & Prosperous 2017 to ev-
District Branches and others to make this - ICF LAADC Communion Sunday Mass lation at St Bede the Venerable Catholic eryone!
event a priority. The date will be Decem- 11:00 (Church) and Brunch 12:00 pm to Church, La Canada/Flintridge. At our November general meeting, it
ber 3, 2017, beginning at 12:30 pm. Please 1:00pm in Casa Italiana. Call 626 372-
put this on your 2017calendars now. 7812 for more information. Please keep our sick members in your was voted to change the 2017 dates for
prayers that they may reach a speedy re- our general meetings from the 2nd to the
January will be a quiet month for the Dis- Please let me know how you can help us covery. And to our former ICF Branch 3rd Thursdays of the month, therefore,
trict. February 12, 2017, is the date of our keep the future alive for the next genera- members who recently have gone to their our January General Meeting will be on
Officer’s Installation and luncheon. The tions at Branch 67 in Los Angeles. We are eternal reward. May they rest in peace. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
day will begin with 11:00 am Mass fol- asking for your ideas, prayers and support. at the St. Augustine House, 200 N. 12th
lowed by the installation at St. Bede the May God bless and keep you healthy
Street, (corner of Cleveland Ave.) in Mon-
Venerable, La Canada-Flintridge. Lunch Your help is greatly appreciated. “œper cento anni!”
tebello. Come join us! We would like to
will be in the Church Hall featuring Mon- Carmelo Sabatella AIA Carmelo Sabatella, Past President congratulate all the members who cele-
signor Cacciapuoti’s famous pasta sauce.
President Branch 67 LAADC and ICF Branch 108 brate their birthdays in the month of Janu-
Our next District General Meeting will be ary: Anthony DeLorenzo, Rose Mercuri,
Saturday, February 25, at the San Antonio Italian Catholic Federation Email: [email protected] Cettina Mauro, Joey Wadzinsk, Frank Go-
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San Pedro Branch 115 group of men ready to assemble to assist in the proces-
sion with the statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini around the block and up to the
Shrine where mass took place.
Thirty five members from Branch 115 attended the Pilgrimage.
Santa’s Elves are at it again! Br. 362 St. Raymond Downey are assembling their annual
Christmas gift bags for Rancho Los Amigos Hospital.
upcoming turnaround fundraiser to San lows : $500.00 to Scholarships $500.00 to
Manuel Casino on Jan 26th. Cost is $20.00 Seminary ,$300.00 to Cooley’s Anemia ,
for members $23.00 for nonmembers Ca- just to name a few. The L.A. District (St.
sino will give $10.00 in free play. Bus will Denis included) were blessed to donate to
leave from Boys and Girls Club at 10am St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo the great
Call Pauline for reservations (310) 832- sum of $10,000. Luigi Providenza was
0563. also included in the total amount.
Also up for discussion will be our Annu- We are looking forward to 2017. Thank
al St John Joseph of the Cross Mass and you one and all. God Bless you with hap-
Dinner Dance on Saturday March 4th. piness , good health and continued I.C.F.
This year’s menu will once again include enthusiasm.
Swordfish as it is questionable that dunge-
Roxanne Perry
ness crab will be safe to eat. This year’s
menu will include BBQ swordfish, shrimp, President
Msgr. Antonio Cacciapuoto processing to the Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabri- linguine with clams, wine, and Spumone
ni. ice cream for dessert. Music will be pro-
Claremont
We pray for our sick members and those vided by Tony Ciaramitaro band. What a
in need; keep them in our thoughts and bargain for $40.00 a person. We will need Our Lady of the Assumption, Br.
prayers. Finally, I leave you with a quote volunteers to help prepare this great meal. 319
from Mahatma Gandhi - “Your beliefs If you would like to help out or purchase
HAPPY JOYOUS NEW YEAR
become your thoughts, your thoughts be- tickets please call Neal [phone].
come your words, your words become Another successful year for ICF. We where
At our Oct meeting we learned that due
your actions, your actions become your able to raise funds for our charities and a
to low attendance that there is talk about
habits, your habits become your values, little extra for any future needs. We seper-
eliminating our 4pm Italian Sunday mass.
and your values become your destiny” ated our St Joseph Table
A decision hasn’t been made . If you are
A Presto! interested in keeping the 4pm Italian mass and Spaghetti Dinner this year. We had
going please attend and invite friends and many member with illnesses and hav-
Frank Salomone
relatives to attend. ing knee surgery. This turned out to be
very successful and profitable, And really
Make plans to join us for our potluck
wasier forr all.) The Board after the con-
San Pedro meeting on February 16th at 6pm. Please
Altar server Isidoro Amalfitano helped ventions took the suggestion to have more
call Carmela Gioiello (310) 8320953 to let
at mass. St. John Joseph of the Cross, “FUN”raisers. We started with dinner at a
her know what tasty dish you would like to
Br. 115 favorite Mexican restaurant El Rancho, in-
share with the group.
mez, Frank Salomone, Rita Estrada, and A Blessed and Happy New Year to all our vited the parish and friends. This business
Carmelo Divincenzo. Happy Birthday to members and their families. May 2017 bring Please pray for our deceased and sick shared the a percentage with us. Every-
everyone!! Buon Compleanno a tutti!! peace, happiness and good health to all. members one had fun, enjoyed a good dinner, and
friends and we made some money.
The 2017 ICF Officer’s Installation will be Anita Gioiello Trujillo Treasurer
Our branch Christmas Celebration on Dec.
held at St. Bede the Venerable Church at 10th was quite a success! We enjoy a tasty We then followed with 2 other restaurants
La Canada Flintridge, on Sunday, Febru- dinner, fun raffle and even a visit from San Gabriel Valley Region and will again follow thru throughout
ary 12, 2017, Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed Santa. We were introduced to our 2017 of- 2017 with others. This is great, little work
with installation of officers, and then lunch ficers. Thank you for your service! Diamond Bar with large profit.
at the Parish Hall. Mark your calendars.
As we say Goodby to 2016 we want to St. Denis, Br. 317 February 12 will be Installation at St Bede,
Mark you calendars - our St. Joseph Table thank all our members and friends for their in La Canada. All board members will be
January 13th Dinner/General Meeting
this year will be held on Saturday & Sun- support of our branch. With your help attending with spouses. Menu will be pro-
day, March 18 & 19, 2017 at St. Benedict our branch was able to donate to various January 16th Board Meeting vided at meeting.
Parish Hall. The monies we will raise at
charitable organizations including Italy’s January 21st City of Diamond Bar Snow- March will be St Joseph Table on March
this event will allow us to support our
earthquake relief, Mary Star of the Sea fest 19, 2017. We will also try a sausage sand-
parish, offer scholarships to St. Benedict
Church, Elementary and High School. As wich day at the church this year and pos-
Parish School graduating students, sup- Happy New Year! Congratulations to
we begin 2017 may we continue the work sible another casino trip.
port our clergy and Seminarians, scholar- I.C.F. St. Denis Branch 317 for a wonder-
of the ICF.
ships to graduating high school students, ful 2016 . Our Holy Cannoli fundraiser Let us pray for a peaceful and healthy year.
to Cooley’s Anemia, and other worthwhile Plan on attending our first meeting on Jan was a huge success as well as Breakfast Andrea Linn
charities. We need everyone’s support to 19th at 7:30pm It is time to renew your with Santa and Christmas Tree Lane. Also
make this a successful event! Thank you ICF membership. Dues are $36.00 and can do to the dedication , love and generosity Corresponding Sect.
for all you do for the ICF and may St. Jo- be paid to Pauline Iacono at meeting . of our members we maintained our com-
seph and God Bless you abundantly. At this meeting we will be discussing our mitment for donations . they are as fol-