ICF Branch 191

The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) is a family-oriented, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to promoting activities that build faith and family spirit and bring men, women and children of all ages together. By joining a local branch, ICF members share their culture, heritage and religious beliefs. We believe that together we accomplish more than one can alone. We are active in various cultural events throughout the country, support our local parishes, and provide various charities with financial and other support.

Branch 191 serves St. Frances Cabrini and is currently led by President James Jones. The entire leadership team includes:

**CHAPLAIN     Fr. Paolo Gobbo
**PRESIDENT     Jim Jones
 
**1ST VICE PRESIDENT     Bob Basuino
 
**2nd VICE PRESIDENT     Debbie Piro
 
**RECORDING SECRETARY     Janis Jones
 
**TREASURER     Theresa Engkilterra
 
**FINANCIAL SECRETARY     Camille Orlando
 
**ORATOR     Emily Corral
 
**SENTINEL     Shirley Catania
 
**TRUSTEES       George Midwin
                                   Anthony Spagnolo
                                   Lonnie Swarringim
 
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
**BOCCE BALL     Jo Bertaccini
 
**MEMBERSHIP     Mary Rossetto
 
**PARISH COUNCIL     Frieda Flocchini
 
**PHONE     Esther Ramonda
 
**PRAYER GROUP     Emily Corral
 
**SUNSHINE     Geri Bombaci

ICF is among the most active organizations at St. Frances Cabrini and new members are always welcomed. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in any or all of the ICF Branch 191 faith based and social events. Updates are posted on the Parish website and Facebook pages. A monthly newsletter is also emailed to registrants who opt in to receive it. Contact Carlo Pedron for more information.

ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

ICF has announced its Spring 2019 Calendar of Events:

February 27 General Meeting, Essig Hall
Dinner 6:00 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Make reservation.

March 2 Chicken & Polenta Dinner Dance
‘That’s Amore’.
Essig Hall 6:00 PM

March 4 Open Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Jim Jones Residence
Hostess: Jo Bertaccini

March 7 Village House – Need Volunteers

March 27 General Meeting, Essig Hall
Dinner 6:00 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Make reservation.

April 1 Open Board Meeting 7:00 PM
Jones Residence
Hostess: Janis Jones

April 14 Quarterly Mass/Palm Sunday 8:00 AM
Breakfast in Essig Hall 9:30 AM
Easter Egg Hunt

April 24 General Meeting, Essig Hall
Dinner 6:00 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Make reservation

May 6 Open Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Parish Center
Hostess: Camille Orlando

That’s Amore Dinner Dance Set for March 2nd

ICF Branch 191 will gather for an evening of music, dance, food and fun on March 2nd for its Polenta Chicken Cacciatori Dinner Dance: “That’s Amore”. All are welcome!

Be sure to get your tickets early. Call Jo Bertaccini for information.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 – Essig hall
6:00 P.M . – 10:30 P.M. – Dinner served at 7:00 P.M.
Music by Scott Trugman
Corkage Fee – $10, Door Prizes & Raffle
Cost is $30 for adults, $12.50 for children 12-7, 6 and under free

Menu: Polenta and Chicken Cacciatore,
Salad, Rolls, Dessert and Coffee
Reservation Deadline: February 22nd (No Refund, Tickets to be picked up at the door.

 

Italian Catholic Federation St Frances Cabrini Branch 191

Announces Liz Donaldson Memorial Parish Lunch Ministry Fund

Liz Donaldson was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish for over 40 years and the Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 191 for 29 years.

Liz’s passion was helping those in need. For this purpose, Liz coordinated, along with the Parish Staff, The St. Frances Cabrini Parish Lunch Ministry Program. She oversaw the preparation of all lunches which are distributed daily to those in need.

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We, the members of Branch 191, have established a fund for this purpose in memory of Liz. All donations will be used to continue this special program.

Checks may be made payable to “ICF BR 191” and send check to ICF BR 191, c/o Mary Rossetto, 1954 Bernice Way, San Jose, CA, 95124. An acknowledgement will sent to the family of Liz Donaldson.

Thank you for supporting the Parish Lunch Ministry.

 

Frieda Flocchini Nets 2018 Outstanding Service Award

Congratulations to Frieda Flocchini for winning the ICF Branch Outstanding Service Award for 2018. It was presented to Frieda at the Italian Catholic Federation’s meeting on November 14th.

Frieda represents ICF Branch 191 on the SFC Parish Council She is actively involved in the Village House program sheltering homeless women each year at SFC, and participates at the two holiday food clothing and toy drives held each November and December. Most noteworthy of all, Frieda always has a smile and a kind word for anyone she meets.

Some Prior ICF Events