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B O L L E T T I N OB O L L E T T I N OB O L L E T T I N OB O L L E T T I N OB O L L E T T I N OItalian Catholic FederationItalian Catholic FederationItalian Catholic FederationItalian Catholic FederationItalian Catholic Federation Anno 87 No. 05Anno 87 No. 05Anno 87 No. 05Anno 87 No. 05Anno 87 No. 05May 2011May 2011May 2011May 2011May 2011

Time for 2011 Convention PlansThe 2011 National Italian Catholic Federa-tion Convention will be held in Foster City,California from Friday, September 2, 2011through Monday, September 5, 2011.

This year’s theme is: With God All ThingsAre Possible

There is only one hotel reserved for theConvention. Your reservation must be re-ceived no later than August 16, 2011. Afterthis date, reservations will be accepted atthe best available rate based on availability.Group rates are effective three (3) days be-fore and three (3) days after conferencedates, subject to availability.

Jim Friebel, ChairpersonWays and Means Committee

The Italian Catholic Federation will hostits 2nd “A Night for the Seminarians”fundraising event. This year the event willbe held on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Theevent is sponsored by the Ways and MeansCommittee with the help of other CentralCouncil and ICF members. The net proceedsfrom this event will be placed in theProvidenza Seminary Fund, which supportsthe education of Seminarians in the variousdistricts of the ICF. Last year, with your gen-erous support, we donated a profit of$11,457.56 to the Providenza Fund. It will bea “Black Tie Optional Event” held at SanCarlos Church Hall - 550 Church Street -Monterey, CA 93940. The Social Hour willbe at 6:00pm and the dinner will follow at7:00pm. The meal will be a Prime Rib dinnerwith all of the trimmings. The evening’s en-tertainment will be provided by Fr. GaetanoBorgo from Venice, Italy. Fr. Borgo is knownaround the world as “The Singing Priest.”There will be dancing afterwards. The priceper person is $50.00. There is a limit of 325people.

One of the ways we can express ourappreciation is to support our Seminarians’vocations - their journey to becoming a“glimpse of the Lord.” We invite you, ourDistricts and Branches, to support thisevent by blessing us with your attendanceand/or kindly making a donation. All dona-tions will be recognized and posted at theevent, in the Bollettino, and on the ICFwebsite.

Thank you for your dedication to theFederation and our many charitable pro-grams that you support. With your assis-tance, we can achieve great things.

“Night For Seminarians”Deadline Looms

You can make reservations at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/icfed orby emailing your reservations toReservations@cpfcc.com. In addition youcan call 1-888-233-9527 to make a reserva-tion. The Crowne Plaza San Mateo/FosterCity is located at 1221 Chess Drive, FosterCity, California, (650) 570-5700.

The Group Room Rate is $102.00 forSingle/Double Occupancy (Rate is exclu-sive of 8% occupancy tax and 2% tourismfee).

Turn to page 8 for additional Conven-tion information.

Allow me to tell you something about yourGrand President. Jim has a dream about thisorganization. He dreams about its growthand its future. He dreams that it will increasein numbers and that it will continue to growin the years ahead. He realizes that he can’tdo this all by himself. He can’t do this with-out you. He needs you to achieve some-thing this great.

Some peoplewant to believethey can accom-plish great thingsalone. Not me!! Iknow how impor-tant you are.

Next month isM e m b e r s h i pmonth. Try newideas to bringnew membersinto your branch.

1. Set a goalon the number of new members you want tobring into your branch. Be realistic. Encour-age your members to bring in new members.

2. Hold a contest, with a reward for theperson or couple who brings in the mostnew members.

3. Volunteer to talk at the masses aboutthe ICF. Organize the event. (Make sure youget permission from your pastor.)

Ask members to help you set up tables,to meet interested parishioners after massto answers questions and passoutinformation about the ICF.

I personally feel that the answer to in-creasing membership and keeping our mem-bers lies in educating and promoting ourspiritual programs. It is my belief that wemust get back to the church and supportour pastors, our Bishops, and one another,through prayer and fellowship.

Talk to prospective new members in yourparish about our Spiritual programs.

The most successful branches are thosethat are actively involved in their church.Successful branches are ones whose mem-bers say yes — to big dreams, (like me) theirchallenges and to each other. They are theones who seize their dream — love whatthey do and do what they love. They allowtheir passion and talent to guide them.

Hospitalization CommitteeBecome an even more active member of theICF by running for either a Central Councilposition or ICF Hospitalization CommitteepositionThis is a good chance to expand your com-mitment and activity level in the ItalianCatholic Federation by serving your fellowmembers with a two year term on the Hospi-talization Committee.If you are interested in being a candidatehere are the guidelines:(1) Hospitalization Committee candidatesmust be delegates to the Convention.(2) Candidates for election to the Hospi-talization Committee must declare their can-didacy by the start of the Convention Gen-eral Session on Saturday, September 3. Allnecessary paperwork must be submittedprior to the 2pm start time.

Central CouncilThat time of year has come again to con-sider running for Central Council.This is a good chance to expand your com-mitment and activity level in the ItalianCatholic Federation by serving your fellowmembers.If you are interested in being a candidate,here are the guidelines:(1) Central Council candidates must bedelegates to the Convention.(2) Candidates for election to the CentralCouncil must declare their candidacy by thestart of the Convention General Session onSaturday, September 3. All necessary pa-perwork must be submitted prior to the 2pmstart time.(3) Present Central Council members at-tend the Convention as delegates-at-large.(4) The deadline for candidate photo andstatement of purpose to appear in theBollettino is Monday, August 1, 2011.

Candidates For Central CouncilElection Are Needed

The Stockton District held its Annual Bishop’s Day on April 3, 2011. (From Left to Right)In attendance were Central Council Member Marco Galeazzi, Event Chair KarenRosson, Grand Trustee Jim Friebel, Central Council Member Dante Galeazzi, CentralCouncil Member Franklyn Lopes, Jr., Central Council Member Andy Pappani, DistrictPresident Russell Stephens, and Grand President Jim Jones.

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Christ Has Died, Christ isRisen, Christ Will Come AgainMonsignor Daniel CardelliICF Spiritual DirectorICFspiritDir@aol.com

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New ICF Brochure is Ready to Ship

2011 Bishops’ Days:April 3 StocktonApril 9 OrangeMay 1 San Francisco

(San Francisco,San Mateo &Marin)

Sept. 18 Las VegasOct. 16 San Jose

(Santa Clara Valley)Santa Rosa

Oct. 23 FresnoNov. 12 Los AngelesNov. 13 Monterey

(Central Coast)Nov. 13 San Diego

Membership Stats as ofApril 2011

11,765Note: The numbers in parentheses

reflect where we stood in the same cat-egory this time last year.

Membership as of 04/10: 12,291New: 696 (946)Reinstated: 13 (7)Transfer in/out: 106 (42)Non-payment: 230 (265)Deceased: 239 (208)Cancelled: 766 (623)Membership as of 04/11:

11,765 (12,322)

From these statistics, we learn thatour non-payments and cancellations arenot too far off from last year. Our chal-lenge is bringing in new members. Doesyour branch have a membership driveplanned? If you need assistance in plan-ning a drive, please call Roselynne at(925) 957-0269 or email the committee at:membership@icf.org.

From The MotherCabrini ShrineMother Cabrinilived, labored, in acity desperate for oldfashioned Christianlove. A recent visit toAssumption Churchshow the persistenceof social problems aswell as noble effortsto alleviate them.

Will MotherCabrini help?

To be continued...

Before Jesus came, people were bewilderedwithout a true moral Guide, without trueLove, without spiritual Life, without Hope.Jesus came and showed us the way to liveby his teachings, his healing, his gospel,his Life.

He claimed to be God, “I and the Fatherare One.” (Jn. 10:30) Then, he proved hewas God by dying on the cross and risingfrom the dead on Easter. His resurrectionvalidated him as the God-man, Savior. Herestored to the human race that which waslost by Original Sin, namely, the life of Godin our souls. (Sanctifying Grace)

Easter is the greatest feast day in theChurch. Jesus rose from the dead into a new

and glorious life. We rejoice! We are saved!We have redemption! We receive Jesus,body and soul, humanity and divinity inHoly Eucharist. What a wonderful gift tous! We are privileged to receive into ourbodies, the body and blood of the resur-

Roselynne Jarrett,Membership Chairperson

The membership committee is excited tointroduce the new ICF Brochure. It is a col-orful back to back 4x9” rack card printed ona glossy cardstock. To order your bro-chures, please use the supply order form.The current tri-fold may still be used and a

few are still available from the office. Pleasedo not discard your current inventory.

The brochure is a great way to adver-tise the ICF. There is space to enter yourlocal contact information. You may write inyour information or apply a label. Enjoy ournewest membership tool!

rected Jesus.This is the greatest of all great gifts.We eagerly look forward to Christ’s

coming again to take us to himself, intocomplete and total happiness and joy for alleternity. How great is God’s love for us.“Lord we give you thanks for this specialgift of love, Alleluia. Amen”

High Five!

Top Districts/Area with increased mem-bership. (Deceased members are not in-cluded in these figures).

Central Coast +28Los Angeles +26Contra Costa +24San Gabriel +7Las Vegas and Orange +1 (tied)

May 2011

Heritage Around the ICF

april CALENDAr WINNERS

Scholarship FocusA.J. Rodas (Anthony Joseph)

Did you know on May 1 one millionpeople will be in Rome for the beatifi-cation ceremony for Pope John PaulII. There are no tickets needed for theevent as it will be first come first servedin securing a place in St. Peters Square.The elaborate ceremony marks the lastformal step before possible sainthoodfor the beloved pontiff. Pope Benedictapproved the miracle needed for be-atification. The beatification will takeplace one week after Easter. The cer-emony will begin at 10am. Spectatorscan than file inside St. Peter’s Basilica,past the closed coffin of John Paul II,which will be brought up from thegrotto tomb below the basilicia. It willbe televised for all to see.

Did you know in Italy no meal isserved without bread. Bread may be servedin loafs or rolls, bread toasted in soups orin salads or pizza. In the Tuscany Region afavorite antipasto is fettunta, a toasted orgrilled bread rubbed with garlic and oliveoil. In Rome add a topping of vegetablesand cheese and it becomes bruschetta. InItaly the Italians either make or buy freshbread daily. But stale bread is never thrownout, leftover bread can be made into breadcrumbs and used for breading or stuffingmeats. Each region has its own variety ofbread. In Southern Italy and Sicily bread

often contains olive oil. Pene integrale(whole wheat bread) is traditionally stillbaked in wood ovens. You will not findflabby damp white sandwich loaves in anItalian bakery, for sandwiches the Italiansprefer ciabatta sliced or focaccia. Be sure toserve your favorite Italian bread at your nextmeal.

College: College of the CanyonsMascot: Cougar

A winner of a 2010 Italian Catholic Federa-tion scholarship, A. J. Rojas is attendingCollege of the Canyons in Santa Clarita,California. College of the Canyons is part ofthe California Community College system,offering degrees, certificates, and transferopportunities for its students.

He chose College of the Canyons be-cause it offers a top-rated Fire Science pro-gram. A. J. wants to earn a Bachelor of Sci-ence in Fire Science degree and plans tobecome a fire fighter and eventually a para-medic.

A.J. is grateful for the ICF scholarship,noting that it helped him pay for his booksfor 5 classes. With the high costs of text-books in vocational programs, such as FireScience, ICF scholarships often ease theburden on students and their parents.

A. J. is enjoying college and meetingnew people on the college campus. As a2010 scholarship winner, A. J. is eligible to

The following is the correct photo caption for the above photo previously inthe April 2011 Bollettino.

(From Left to Right) Grand Parliamentarian Leonard Rossi

Oakland Bishop Salvatore Cordileone

Contra Costa President Carol Lawson

Contra Costa Chaplain Father Larry Young

Branch 72, Pittsburg, Chaplain Father Helmut Richter

receive a second year scholarship worth$500.

His grandmother, Phyllis Dovalgo, be-longs to Branch 102 in Burbank, CA.

Correction:DAY NAME BR CITY WINS4/1 Arlene Nunziati 163 Burlingame, CA $504/2 Rose Frankina 391 San Jose, CA $304/3 Maria Miller Oakdale, CA $304/4 Mary Costantini North Hills, CA $304/5 David Venturelli Emerald Hills, CA $304/6 Grace Sapien Atwater, CA $304/7 Joyce Colombo 14 Crockett, CA $304/8 Randy Auble 39 Mariposa, CA $304/9 Hope Rodriguez Merced, CA $304/10 John Valadao Tracy, CA $304/11 Germaine Orlando 31 Los Banos, CA $304/12 Anita Gianonne 31 Los Banos, CA $304/13 Bernard Paradiso 31 Los Banos, CA $304/14 Dennis & Ann Mazzini Truckee, CA $304/15 Maureen Venturini Modesto, CA $404/16 Neal Trost Merced, CA $504/17 Lou & Louise Vicino 127 Petaluma, CA $304/18 Santa Rosa District $304/19 Cathy Geraci 391 San Jose, CA $304/20 Rose Anderson 418 Oakbrook, IL $304/21 Gene & Joan Garibaldi 33 Bakersfield, CA $404/22 Millie Franzoni 290 So. San Francisco, CA $504/23 Virginia Mirrione 408 Santa Clara, CA $504/24 Gene Senestro 145 Eureka, CA $1004/25 Angelina Guerrieri Crockett, CA $304/26 Diane Hollister 161 Corte Madera, CA $304/27 Branch 39 Merced, CA $304/28 Louie Cordich 28 Gilroy, CA $304/29 Jimmy Friebel Gilroy, CA $304/30 John Etchebarne 91 Calistoga, CA $30 SEE THESE FIRST ON OUR WEB SITE: ICF.ORG

Two adults are looking for one person or a couple to live in. Want aprofessional cook (prefer Siciliano style cooking), housekeeper, gardener,handyman, as well as an occasional on-call caretaker.

Must be bondable/nonsmoker/nondrinker, clean cut with good driversrecord.

Position requires move to the country. Separate private quarters will beprovided along with board/compensation/vacation.

For a personal interview please send resume to: lgr4280@sbcglobal.netor mail to: LeGrand Ranch, 4280 Ipsen Avenue, Le Grand, California 95333.

Wanted: Cook/Gardener/Handyman

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Sir Luigi & Lady Augusta ProvidenzaSeminary Scholarship Fund Donations*

IN MEMORY OF: DONATED BY: From MarchJOAN BENNETT Branch 380ADRIANA BRIDGES Branch 380MATTHEW BRIDGES Branch 380DONNA GILLESPIE Branch 380BRYANA INOUYE Branch 380MICHELE INOUYE Branch 380NICOLAS INOUYE Branch 380JOHN MANSUETO Branch 380NATE PELLEGRINO Branch 380ANDY CORTY Branch 387JEAN CORTY Branch 387RALPH KEHOE Branch 387JOE P RINAURO Branch 390LISA M ROCHA Branch 390ALBERT P TARABINI Branch 390GLORIA M TARABINI Branch 390DANIELA F CURTIS Branch 392VICTORIA C CURTIS Branch 392ADRIENNE M ISLA Branch 392ROBERTO C ISLA Branch 392LEONARDO PERNA Branch 392GIACOMO SANTORO Branch 392ANTONIO N VAVALLE Branch 392MARIA T VAVALLE Branch 392ANGELA FIGONE Branch 403JOHN F MUNIZ Branch 403LUPE AVILES Branch 406WILLIAM AVILES Branch 406PAULINE BORSCH Branch 406DOROTHEA J MC GRAW Branch 419KELLIE M DE LEO Branch 423BARBARA A BARTON Branch 425JOSEPH A BARTON Branch 425GRACE GRIMES Branch 432RICHARD GRIMES Branch 432FRANK M DIAZ Branch 435REV NATHAN R WHITE Branch 436

Report Date: 04/19/2011CAROL J CALKINS Branch 014GARY G CALKINS Branch 014ADELAIDE K DESIDERI Branch 018CHRISTINE BELLECI-BREWER Branch 036BAILEY BREWER Branch 036BILLY BREWER Branch 036MICHAEL K CANNADY Branch 036ROBERT A HARTMAN Branch 036CAMILLE HUNZIKER Branch 036CLAIRE HUNZIKER Branch 036ELLEN HUNZIKER Branch 036GEOFF HUNZIKER Branch 036OLIVIA HUNZIKER Branch 036TAMMY HUNZIKER Branch 036WILLIAM M KUCHER Branch 036PETER J MACCARONE Branch 036AMANDA N OTMAR Branch 036CHRISTOPHER OTMAR Branch 036DEBBIE A OTMAR Branch 036DOUGLAS E OTMAR Branch 036KIMBERLY A PERRY Branch 036ROBERT D RUIZ Branch 036CYNDIE RUSSO Branch 036RICK RUSSO Branch 036ELEANOR L SPARE Branch 036RYAN HELLER Branch 039CARA BURPEE Branch 067JULIA COSTANZO Branch 067STELLINA PARCO Branch 067ELVERA GAMBALIE Branch 072DANIELLE R MATA Branch 111

Mitch Arnzen An I.C.F. ParishionerRozina Gurashi Forrest and Prudence PriceIrene Campiglia Forrest and Prudence PriceAngie Giarratano Forrest and Prudence PriceLouise Kiefer Jim and Janice JonesJoseph Mazzaferri Officers/Members of Br. 50Don Ashbrook Marge SartiJosephine M. Sunseri Bob BasuinoCelia Galli Julie and Chuck BocconeGino Rossi Julie and Chuck BocconeAngelo Lavagnino, Sr. The Lavagnino FamilyRose Lavagnino Giuntini The Lavagnino FamilyAngela Marie Lavagnino The Lavagnino FamilyCelestina Magri Nello and Cookie RossiGino Rossi Officers/Members of Br. 21Gino Rossi Dan and Diana PetrolinoCelestina Magri Beatrice BiancoHazel Pifferini Officers/Members of Br. 144Mrs. Gloria Sarnicola Joe and Jackie DonatoLew McElroy Roger and JoAnn DornMatthew Neri Jim and Janice JonesDon Rose Jim and Janice JonesMatthew Neri Bob BasuinoDon Rose Bob BasuinoGET WELL WISHES:Reverend Monsignor E. James Petersen

Officers/Members of Central CouncilYvonne Borella Officers/Members of Br. 290Rev. Msgr. E. James Petersen Larry and Elise MarsalliRuss Vento Bob BasuinoMaria Mezzina Officers/Members of Br. 290Lorraine Cenatiempo Officers/Members of Br. 367Walter Stoklosa Officers/Members of Br. 367Ed Bertaccini Jim and Janice JonesTHANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR 2011 DISTRICT INSTAL-LATION:Jim and Janice Jones Officers/Members of Sacrament DistrictTHANK YOU:The Anita Gatti Family Nello and Cookie RossiHAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY:Mary Tanferani Wade and Doris DeLashmuttAda Franco Nello and Cookie RossiIN SUPPORT OF THE PROVIDENZA FUND:***A donation was made to the Providenza Fund by Fred Kahl.****Named after the co-founder of the I.C.F., the Sir Luigi and Lady AugustaProvidenza Seminary Scholarship Fund provides I.C.F. members a lasting wayto memorialize and/or extend greetings to friends, relatives, and loved ones.Members’ donations provide scholarships to seminarians studying for the priest-hood in dioceses where the Italian Catholic Federation is located. A monthlyMass is offered for the intention of those listed.

In Loving MemoryReport Date: 04/19/2011LEWIS F MC ELROY Branch 010ROBERT CAVAGNARO Branch 012SILVIO P GARAVENTA Branch 012JOSEPH E SWEENEY Branch 012MARY DINA GHERARDI Branch 020EGIDIO OLIVERIO Branch 025ELENA PEZZINI Branch 025STEPHANIE M DEL FRATE

Branch 047JOSEPH E MAZZAFERRI Branch 050

ART HORTON Branch 073EDWARD VALDEZ Branch 111FLORINA PEROCCO Branch 137HAZEL G PIFFERINI Branch 144HELEN R GATES Branch 250GABRIEL J CUTRI Branch 303MARIA R RICOTTI Branch 327JOSEPH RUBIO Branch 343ELEANOR F EMMI Branch 362CLAIRE A DWYER Branch 391MARIE C KEYES Branch 435

JANELLE R MATA Branch 111SAL R MATA Branch 111DAVID MELENDREZ Branch 111RUBEN VALDEZ Branch 111MARGARET VALDEZ-GALLARDO

Branch 111CHRISTINA WINANS Branch 111ALICE REBIZZO Branch 127MARY VELLADAO Branch 127SHARLENE EVANS Branch 144JOHNA MAYCHROWITZ Branch 173OLIVIA TOMASELLO Branch 173ANDREA MACCATO PhD Branch 184SUSAN WILTURNER MD Branch 184GRACE J WILKINSON Branch 191JASON VIGNONE Branch 195BOB WIRTES Branch 195TERRY WIRTES Branch 195GAIL C AZEVEDO Branch 198STEVEN A AZEVEDO Branch 198BARBARA M FAIRCLOTH Branch 214TERESA M HURLBUT Branch 214MICHAEL MIGLIOZZI Branch 218SANDRA T RIGGIO Branch 218MICHAEL LOPEZ Branch 237ANGELA MARINO Branch 237VICTORIA MOORE Branch 237FRANCISCO S RAMIREZ Branch 237DAVID R BACKENSTO Branch 261MARY ANN BACKENSTO Branch 261LUIGI FUMAGALLI Branch 261DANIEL W JIMENEZ Branch 291TRISH G JIMENEZ Branch 291DAVID P MINICUCCI Branch 291MARIA L MINICUCCI Branch 291ANITA T HELM Branch 303ANNETTE SALAS Branch 303JOSE SALAS Branch 303MARIE T LITCHFIELD Branch 303CHERYLE L BLAND Branch 319DAVID L BLAND Branch 319CHERIE A CROAN Branch 319BARBARA LOUBET Branch 319LOUIS LOUBET Branch 319BRUNO ALBINI Branch 332PATRICIA ALBINI Branch 332ANTHONY P ALIOTO Branch 332SONIA M ALIOTO Branch 332DONALD SCHUSTER Branch 332JEAN SCHUSTER Branch 332ANDREW J WARDENBURG Branch 332ERIC M WARDENBURG Branch 332DYLAN HULL-NYE Branch 343JANET M SULLIVAN Branch 352PATRICIA J CORDICH Branch 368MATT D CATANZARO Branch 387MICHELLE O CATANZARO Branch 387MARY SCHMITTOU Branch 387DEACON SCOTT A FORD Branch 379JULIE FORD Branch 379JERRY ISBILL Branch 391ANTONIA MARTIRE Branch 392PHILLIP MARTIRE Branch 392JOSEPH ALIOTTI Branch 417MIA GIACOMAZZI Branch 417EILEEN HILL Branch 417W MICHAEL HILL Branch 417PATTY JOHN Branch 417ANGEL LOPEZ Branch 417MIRTA LOPEZ Branch 417

Benvenuti Membri Nuovi

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May 2011

Cooley’s Corner

Interested in learning more about the ICF’sNational Charity, Cooley’s Anemia

(Thalassemia)?If your Branch would like members of the

Cooley’s Anemia Team at Children’s HospitalOakland to come and speak at one of your

meetings or special functions, please contact:Laurice Levine,

Thalassemia Outreach Coordinator(510) 428-3885 x 5427 oremail: LLevine@mail.cho.org

Gifts of Love D o n a t i o n sGifts of Love D o n a t i o n sGifts of Love D o n a t i o n sGifts of Love D o n a t i o n sGifts of Love D o n a t i o n sOur Apostolate Charity year began in Sep-tember 2010 and ends in August 2011. Yoursupport and generosity to our NationalCharity, Cooley’s Anemia, has been over-whelming and I am proud to be associatedwith this program and with you who sup-port it with your hearts and your fundraisers.Each year, Oakland Children’s Hospitalsponsors several activities for the Cooley’sAnemia patients which they treat. The hos-pital has redesigned their program to betterfit the needs of patients and families as theydeal with changing demographics and anaging population. Due to your generousdonations in the past, we have participatedas a sponsor for their wonderful programsby donating $2,500.00. This money is usedto help with a Patient BBQ in July and aTeen/Adult Weekend Retreat in the Fall.There are also small gatherings at the DayHospital for when the children receive bloodtransfusions. This year we want to continueour program whereby we offer them sup-port, but we need to once again ask our

districts, branches and individual membersto take part and send in donations.A time of recreation among friends is notsomething many of these children/youngadults or their families can afford and wehave the opportunity to help make fun andhealthy experiences available to them.Please consider making a donation to helpbring these events into their lives.The deadline for contributions is June 30.Please make your check payable to ItalianCatholic Federation, memo it “Children’sHospital Activities Donation” and mail it tothe I.C.F. Office, 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite110, Oakland, CA 94621.As a reminder, please submit yourApostolate Charity report on or before July15, 2011.Thank you.Teresa HelfandApostolate/Charity Chairperson

Help Cooley’s Patients WithChildren’s Hospital Activities

Branch 4Branch 144Rosalie Campisi

In memory of Roberta BurnhamPat and Louie CordichIn memory of Ernie FilicePat and Louie Cordich

In memory of Opal ImpresciaBev Maloney

In honor of the birthday of MLBSKatherine and Roland Codiga

In memory of David VogelKatherine and Roland Codiga

In memory of Dorothy SturlaKatherine and Roland Codiga

In memory of Clark DotsonLouie and Pat Cordich

In memory of Joyce PatereauLouie and Pat Cordich

In memory of Dorothy SturlaLouie and Pat Cordich

In memory of Nick MusachiaOfficers/Members of Br. 403

In memory of Rosalia BuselliOfficers/Members of Br. 403

Get well wishes for Ada MocelinOfficers/Members of Br. 191In memory of Marlane CaporaleJoan and Jerry Delfino

Get well wishes for Russ VentoJoan and Jerry Delfino

Get well wishes for DarleneFitzgerald

Save the Date!Grand President Jim Jones term is almost up, so it is time to plana dinner party in honor of his two years of leadership. Please save

November 5, 2011 at St. Francis Cabrini Parish Hall for thisevent. More details will be available in future issues of the

Bollettino.

Scholarship DScholarship DScholarship DScholarship DScholarship Donationsonationsonationsonationsonations

Ed and Jo BertacciniIn honor of the 77th birthday of Emily

CorralPat and Louie Cordich

In memory of David VogelDonna Hoffmann and Pauline Cardoza

In memory of Stefano ArnaudoEmily Corral

Get well wishes for Ed Bertaccini

June RodondiIn memory of Catherine Rodondi

Officers/Members of Br. 191In memory of Vinnie Tomasello

Officers/Members of Br. 191In memory of Matthew Neri

Officers/Members of Br. 191In memory of Don Rose

CCCCCooooooooooleyleyleyleyley’’’’’s Anemia Ds Anemia Ds Anemia Ds Anemia Ds Anemia Donaonaonaonaonatttttionsionsionsionsions

Branch 4Branch 52Branch 286Officers/Members of Br. 28

In memory of Isabel TrelutRoger and Kathy Santos

In memory of Ernie FiliceRoger and Kathy Santos

In memory of Opal Imprescia

Mark M. ShabanIn memory of Vince Cusella

Mrs. Johanna TacciIn memory of Joanne Chaisson

Officers/Members of Br. 28In memory of Opal Imprescia

Officers/Members of Br. 28In memory of Ernie Filice

Joan and Jerry DelfinoIn memory of Kay Rodondi

Eva SternIn memory of Stephanie Del Frate

Bob and Elaine OsorioThank you to Fr. Chris BennettAline Amatisto

In memory of Manuel ZapataOfficers/Members of Br. 5

In memory of Agnes BustianiDan and Barbara GallinettiIn memory of Eva Viotti

Mr. and Mrs. Joe TeresiIn memory of Stephanie Del Frate

Ms. Roseann CostabileIn memory of Ersilia Galli

Bess A. NicosiaIn memory of Agnes Bustiani

Officers/Members of Br. 47In memory of Stephanie Del Frate

Officers/Members of Br. 362In memory of Eleanor Emmi

Officers/Members of Br. 5In memory of Bob Carli

Bess A. NicosiaIn memory of Robert Carli

Mr. and Mrs. Harold FuentesIn honor of the 61st wedding anniver-

sary of Mr. and Mrs. Jack D’AsaroMary Rossetto

In memory of Matthew Neri

Your Ad CanGo Here!

Contact the ICF to find out how.

FRANK PARISI Branch 417NAGENDRA PATTA Branch 417CINDY M PERKOVICH Branch 417JERRY RENNA Branch 417SUSAN RENNA Branch 417CHUCK E RIGSBEE Branch 417LOIS A RIGSBEE Branch 417DAWN ROBERTI Branch 417GINO ROBERTI Branch 417CATHRYN J ROMERO Branch 417

LYNNSEY A ROMERO Branch 417PETE M ROMERO Branch 417SARAH K ROMERO Branch 417DAN LOONEY Branch 419EDWARD W EICK Branch 425MARY JO EICK Branch 425LAURA LEON Branch 435PAUL NIETERT Branch 435CLAIRE L DI FRANCO Branch 437

Benvenuti Membri Nuovi

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BOOK REVIEWVince Piro

Also ONLINE AT ICF.ORG

La Celebrazione di Gioventu --The Celebration of YouthCelebrating Mother’s Day

The Geometry of PastaBy Caz Hildebrand andJacob KenedyQuirk Books, 2010. 288 pp.

Caz Hildebrand and Jacob Kenedy wiselywrite, “Pasta is a simple thing but getting itabsolutely right depends as much on choos-ing the best pasta shape for the sauce as oncooking it properly. “ In their interesting anduseful The Geometry of Pasta, they set outto show the reader “how to develop an in-stinct for matching pasta and sauce . . . [andto] explain how to team up pasta with sauceto maximize taste and texture . . . “

Within the pages of The Geometry ofPasta, Hildebrand has created simple yetelegant black and white illustrations of vari-ous pasta shapes. You’ll find the more com-mon pastas illustrated, but you’ll also findmore unique and unusual shapes. Thereader will find Agnolotti, Canestrini andCanestri, Corsetti, and many, many morevarieties. The drawings of more 300 shapesof pasta are accompanied with “a history, astory to tell, and an affinity for particular

foods.” Not only does this make for enter-taining reading, but it also provides the chefwith excellent advice for creating the per-fect meal.

One will learn that “Canestrini are ‘littlebaskets’, shaped like old-fashioned wickertrugs that might be taken to market, into thewoods for foraging, or into the fields togather flowers. The shape is, in fact, a deri-vation from farfalle. With its double-cuppedshape, it provides an excellent scoop forsauces, especially types of fish and meatragù in larger sizes, and in smaller ones thetexture is delightful in soups and broths.”

To accompany the illustrations, chefJacob Kenedy has provided more than 100authentic recipes and the ingredients forover 200 sauces. For instance, withCansetrini, one can use the simple butmouth watering Sgombro e Rosmarino, arecipe consisting of Mackerel, tomato androsemary. To introduce the book, Kenedycovers the history of pasta and the basics

any pasta chef must know, including topicssuch as the use of salt and fat in cooking.The recipes, as well as the pastas, are fromall over Italy and represent a wide range oftastes and appeal to those with differentculinary experiences and expertise.

As the authors note, in The Geometryof Pasta, the reader will learn “the science,history and philosophy behind spectacularpasta dishes from all over Italy.” Whetheryou are the cook in the family or one wholoves to eat, you’ll find this book both en-tertaining, interesting, and a delight.

Jacob Kenedy is chef and proprietor ofBocca di Lupo, located in Soho, London.His restaurant has received numerousawards and accolades from critics. He is alsothe author of the forthcoming Bocca: Cook-book. Caz Hildebrand is a Creative Partnerat Here Design, London. Here Design hasworked with a variety of clients, includingThe Balvenie Whisky, Fortnum & Mason,and Hendricks Gin. He has designed nu-merous cookbooks with different award win-ning chefs, including Nigella Lawson.

An excellent website will introduce youto the book: http://www.geometryofpasta.co.uk. It includessome of the artwork from the book as wellas a generous number of recipes. However,you’ll want to purchase the book whetheryou will read it in the living room or use it inthe kitchen.

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SAINTLYSTORIES

by ClemDeAmicis

Saint Cresidio of FossaPeriodically, one of my friends who knowsme well will ask me whether the day will evercome when I’ll be canonized. Obviously, thequestion is asked because of my pious,evangelizing, self-effacing and ultra chari-table nature. Modestly, I reply that the Lordis in a better position to answer that ques-tion than I am. (Just between us, I certainlywould not turn the promotion down but therequirement that you have to be dead for atleast five years before canonization mightbe a little hard to take.) Besides all of that,we already have a saint in our family: AngeloGiocomantonio, my third cousin, alsoknown as Saint Cesidio of Fossa. Our fam-ily is really proud of Saint Cesidio and we

tell anybody who will listen about him.Cesidio was born in 1873 in Fossa, a little

hillside village in the Abruzzo at the base ofthe Gran Sasso Mountains of Italy where Ihave some pretty deep roots. During hisadolescence, there was much that distin-guished Cesidio from his peers: he spent agreat deal of time in prayer and in churchrites. The villagers who often saw him walk-ing about wearing a cassock dubbed him “ilfratino (the little friar). What they did notsee was the hair-shirt that he wore underhis outer garments.

In July, 1891, Cesidio and two other like-minded adolescent boys inquired at a con-vent in nearby L’Aquila about becomingFranciscans so that they, too, could modelthe life of St. Francis of Assisi. Two monthslater, Cesidio and his companions becameFranciscans and six years later, Cesidio wasordained. After two years of a tranquil reli-gious life, Father Cesidio requested that hebe dispatched to China where “many pa-gan souls needed to be redeemed.” His pro-vincial refused his request, but six yearslater, relented and Cesidio embarked on atwo-month journey to Tong-Siang, a Chi-

nese village where he assisted an aging mis-sionary.

Father Cesidio became an instant hit inthe village. He quickly mastered the Chi-nese dialect and affected the garb and beardof the common man. He bonded very wellwith the estimated 600 Christian convertsin the area and he instituted classes for themany catechumens who were eager to jointhe Faith. In his last letter to his family,Cesidio commented on his joy when he bap-tized thirty adults and looked forward tofurther evangelization of the natives.

On July 2, 1900, Cesidio was cautionedabout the activities of a Chinese anti-for-eign movement that was menacing foreign-ers and Christians. The group known byWesterners as Boxers was also waging acampaign of terror against Christian mis-sionaries in the provinces. When notifiedof the threat, Cesidio commented: “I don’tfear anything. We came from Italy to Chinaalready prepared to be martyred.” Two dayslater, a band of Boxers came his way to plun-der the church building.

Cesidio began collecting official churchrecords and the sacred vessels and vest-

ments used at Mass. Before he could finishthe collection, the demonstrators arrivedand demanded entry to the church build-ing. Cesidio fell to his knees and, after ashort prayer, he grabbed the Eucharist withthe intention of carrying it to the protest-ors. However, when he emerged from thebuilding, he was stoned, beaten andstabbed several times and then set afire.Some witnesses to the brutal act claimedthat just before he was set afire, Cesidiocried out: “Receive, O Lord, my spirit anddo not impute to these people this sin.” (Nottoo different than the words spoken byChrist at his crucifixion: “Father, forgivethem; they do not know what they are do-ing.”) After the deadly pyre burned out,only a few bony relics of Cesidio remainedin the quickly-disappearing scattering ofashes.

On October 1, 2000, Pope John Paul IIcanonized Father Cesidio, born AngeloGiacomantonio of Fossa, my third cousinof whom I am very proud.Clem can be reached atDeAmicis@Pacbell.net.

Jim FriebelChairperson, Ways and Means Committee

The Central Council of the Italian CatholicFederation is sponsoring the Eleventh An-nual Golf Tournament and Banquet on Fri-day, July 29, 2011. The Tournament will beplayed at the beautiful Laguna Seca GolfCourse in Monterey. The Banquet will beheld at the San Carlos Church Hall inMonterey. This year we are also sponsor-ing a 4 Hour Bus Tour on the scenic 17 MileDrive which includes a visit to DowntownCarmel for our non-golfers.

I would like to encourage your memberswho play golf to participate in the Tourna-ment. If they do not play golf, the memberscan go on the Bus Trip and then come tothe Banquet. The enclosed flyers give allof the information regarding prices and res-ervations.

It would be greatly appreciated if yourDistrict/Branch could lend their support.There are two ways that your District/Branch can help make this event a hugesuccess.

The first is by being a “Hole Sponsor.”Each hole will have a sponsor. For $100.00we will have a professionally made signposted at each hole with the Name of yourDistrict or Branch. All of the golfers willrecognize your District’s or Branch’s sup-port for this event. The second way is todonate a prize or prizes for the gigantic raffleto be held after the Banquet. We suggest aprize valued at around $100.00. This cancome in several ways:

1. A Basket of “Cheer” (wines, otherliquor items, etc.), 2. Small Television Set or

3. Grocery Market Certificate, etc.Your District’s or Branch’s help will en-

able the Central Council to assist all of ourCharitable Programs, as all proceeds of theTournament and Banquet will go directly tothe programs sponsored by the ItalianCatholic Federation.

Italian Catholic Federation Eleventh Annual

GOLF TOURNAMENTDDDDDAAAAAT E :T E :T E :T E :T E : FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011

C O U R S E :C O U R S E :C O U R S E :C O U R S E :C O U R S E : Laguna Seca Golf Course10520 York Road, Monterey, CA 93940

FFFFF O R M AO R M AO R M AO R M AO R M ATTTTT::::: Four Person Scramble

SSSSS TTTTTA RA RA RA RA RTTTTT::::: Breakfast: 7:00 A.M. / Shotgun tee off: 8:45 A.M.

BBBBBANQUETANQUETANQUETANQUETANQUET2:00 -2:00 -2:00 -2:00 -2:00 - San Carlos Church Hall

500 Church Street, Monterey, CA 93940No-host Cocktails

3:00 -3:00 -3:00 -3:00 -3:00 - Sumptuous Four Course Dinner

R A F F L E :R A F F L E :R A F F L E :R A F F L E :R A F F L E : There will be a raffle with stupendous prizes!

P R I C E :P R I C E :P R I C E :P R I C E :P R I C E : Golfers: $135 (includes hot buffet breakfast, 18 holesof golf with cart and banquet.) After July 22nd, the

price per golfer is $150. Banquet only: $35

RESERVATION DEADLINE: JULY 22, 2011***If an indvidual brings in 3 foursomes, that indvidual golfs for free!*** 00AfterAaaaaaaaaa17thSIGN UP:SIGN UP:SIGN UP:SIGN UP:SIGN UP:

Name Handicap

Name Handicap

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Banquet only

ICF, 8393 Capwell Drive, # 110, Oakland, CA 94621 • 888-423-1924 • FAX: (510) 633-9758 • Web Site: icf.org • E-mail: info@icf.org

ICF

Make check for total amount ($135 per player plus $35 per

banquet guest), payable to the I.C.F. Golf Tournament, and

send to the address below before the July 22nd deadline.

Remember: $150 per player after July 22nd.

The Central Council and Tournament Committee are very

excited about this event and hope to see all of you

(golfers and non-golfers) there!

Won’t you help us help the many peopleinvolved in our Scholarship, “Gifts of Love,”and Cooley’s Anemia programs, as well asthe many other programs which are a partof our organization.

Please send your check for being a“Hole Sponsor” or Gifts for the Raffle to:

Italian Catholic Federation, 8393 CapwellDrive, Suite 110, Oakland, CA 94621.

If you need further information, pleasecontact me at (408) 595-0444 or the I.C.F.office at 1-888-423-1924.

Come Have Fun on the Golf Course

Members and friends of the ICF enjoyingthe 2010 Annual Golf Tournament.

IRS Reminder!

All branches are required to file papers with the IRS. All in-come, including dues must be reported to the IRS at this time.This is a Federal requirement, not just an ICF requirement. Pleasecomply to avoid penalization by May 15.Thank You,George Bacigalupi, Grand Treasurer

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Golf Tournament Bus TourGolf Tournament Bus TourGolf Tournament Bus TourGolf Tournament Bus TourGolf Tournament Bus TourEnjoy the Scenic 17 MileEnjoy the Scenic 17 MileEnjoy the Scenic 17 MileEnjoy the Scenic 17 MileEnjoy the Scenic 17 Mile

DriveDriveDriveDriveDriveand visit Downtown Carmeland visit Downtown Carmeland visit Downtown Carmeland visit Downtown Carmeland visit Downtown Carmel

Guests to our I.C.F. Golf Tournament can enjoy aContinental Breakfast and Scenic Tour while the Golfersenjoy the beautiful Laguna Seca Golf Course.

Date:Date:Date:Date:Date: Friday, July 29, 2011Time: Time: Time: Time: Time: 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

A Continental Breakfast will be served from 8:00 A.M. -9:00 A.M at San Carlos Church Hall. The Tour Bus willleave San Carlos Church Hall at 9:00 A.M. and return at1:00 P.M. for the approximately 4 Hour Tour. TourGuests can then enjoy the No-Host Cocktails andSumptuous Banquet with the Golfers at San Carlos ChurchHall starting about 2:00 P.M. Reservations for theBanquet are made on the Golf Flyer ($35.00 per person).

Travel through Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, SpanishBay and onto the 17 Mile DriveStop at Bird Rock, The Lone Cypress and The Lodgeat Pebble BeachVisit Carmel Plaza in Downtown Carmel

Price:Price:Price:Price:Price: $25.00/Person (includes Breakfast and Tour)

Deadline: July 1, 2011————————————————————————————————

Name____________________________ Branch #_______

Total Reservations________

Name____________________________ Branch #_______

Phone #__________________________

Total Enclosed $__________

Please list additional reservations for the Bus Tour on the back.

Mail Reservations to: I.C.F. Office, 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110,Oakland, CA 94621

2011 Convention in Foster City, CAFriday, September 2, 2011 to Monday, September 5, 2011

Theme: WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLEHOTEL AND TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

***OFFICIAL CONVENTION HOTEL***Crowne Plaza Foster City (Phone: (650) 570-5700 /

Reservations: 1-888-233-9527) 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 %Room Rate: $102.00 Single/Double Occupancy plus

8% tax and $2.00 Tourism Fee$102.00 Triple/Quad Occupancy plus 8%

tax and $2.00 Tourism Fee %Use Group/Convention Code “ICF” %Free Parking

%Complimentary Hotel Shuttle to/from AirportThe shuttle operates between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. with scheduleddepartures from the hotel every hour on the hour. It should arrive at SFOaround 20 minutes after or the half hour. Call the hotel directly whenready for a pickup during operating hours and let them know that youhave arrived and are waiting at the Hotel Shuttle area and whatterminal you are in front of. Shuttles are located at the Hotel CourtesyShuttle Zones on the center island of the Departures/Ticketing Levelroadway at all terminals. Make sure you get the Shuttle that goes toFOSTER CITY Crowne Plaza. There are other Crowne Plaza’s. A freephone is available at the pickup area. You can arrange your return tripat the hotel.

Reservation Deadline is Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Afterthis date, reservations will be accepted at the best availablerate based on availability.

***AIRLINES - NO CONTRACTS - JUST GO ONLINE ORCALL DIRECT***

Taxi ServiceTaxis depart from the designated taxi zones located at the roadway centerislands on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all the terminals.Uniformed taxi coordinators are stationed at the taxi zones from 7:00 A.M. -1:00 A.M. to assist passengers.

On Demand Shuttle ServiceShared-ride vans provide service between SFO and passenger-specifiedlocations. Shared ride vans pick up passengers on the Departures/Ticketing Level from the roadway center island at all terminals.

For more information on flights and approx. prices/contactsfor services, if you choose not to take the shuttle, visitwww.flysfo.com.

Railroad Service ***AMTRAK***Due to the distance and travel price involved to/from the hotel, we did notset up a group code with Amtrak. If you are interested in finding out moreinformation, you can contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245.

PLEASE SHARE THE ABOVE INFORMATION WITH YOURDELEGATES!

If you have any questions, please call the I.C.F. Office toll-free at 1-888-423-1924

May 2011ICF CONVENTION 2011 TOUR

SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR(Non-Delegates Only)

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Depart Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City 9:00AMReturn Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City 3:00PM

This tour will take you to Treasure Island to catch the bestview of San Francisco. Going through the Marina Districtyou will see the Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio and then the

Golden Gate Bridge. Continuing to Golden Gate Park,1017 acres of gardens and museums, you will stop atFisherman’s Wharf for lunch. Back on the bus to seethe Civic Center with City Hall and the Opera House.

Then on to Twin Peaks, weather permitting, beforereturning to our hotel.

Price: $35.00 (lunch not included)

Deadline for reservation: Aug. 18, 2011

Detach and return with paymentPlease enclose your check with the registration form and makeit payable to: ICF SAN MATEO DISTRICT.Mail check to:ICF c/o Enrica Poggio3709 Laurel Way, Redwood City, Ca. 94062RESERVATIONS: $35.00 per person

Name(s)

Phone

Address

Total number Total amount enclosed $

San Mateo Districtwelcomes you to

HAWAII BY THE BAY!!You’re invited to a Luau at Summer’s end!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Put on your tropical shirts, dresses and leis!Enjoy Hawaiian Food!

6:00pm – No Host CocktailsPina Coladas, Mai Tais and more!

7:00pm – Dinner

Our Lady of Angels Gym 1335 Cortez Ave, Burlingame, CA

(Brick building next to the school)(Transportation available from hotel leaving at 5:15pm)

Donation $37.50 / Under 12 years $15.00—————————————————————

Name_____________________________________Branch #______________

Phone __________________ BUS - - YES_______NO_______

Number Attending__________ Amountenclosed__________

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ICF SAN MATEODISTRICT

Send to Nancy Van Tricht1604 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061

Any questions call: Faith Hill (650) 455-1560 orCory Roberts (650) 867-8946

RESERVATION DEADLINE AUGUST 15, 2011