Italian-American Club
of the
Announciation Catholic Church
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Welcome:
Although the Club is principally an outreach of the parish of the Announciation Catholic Church of Altamonte Springs, Florida, membership is open to anybody who loves the culture and fellowship of the Italian community.
Purpose:
The purposes of the Club are:
1) to preserve the heritage and culture of the Italian people by sharing the proud traditions of their homeland,
2) to bring the community together by promoting a camaraderie among the people in the parish and beyond, and
3) to contribute to charitable ventures and assist those less fortunate.
Officers:
President...................Jack Sarkissian..................407-862-3675
Vice-President............Marie Ferranda...................407-880-9344
Secretary...................Doreen Overbey.................407-788-3454
Treasurer...................Bob Miller..........................407-869-5504
Newsletter Editor........Joe Mele............................407-788-8860
Membership...............Anita Stefano......................407-365-3682
Consultant..................Carl Fairley........................407-332-7738
Consultant..................Jack Luiz...........................407-366-5950
Historian....................Steph Scalfari.....................407-862-6413
Sunshine....................Marilyn Fairley....................407-332-7738
Entertainment.............Tony Ferranda....................407-880-9344
Chaplin......................Rev. Stephen Baumann........407-869-9472 x7622
History:
In 1983, a group of parishioners from the Annunciation Catholic Church expressed the desire to form a club for Italian Americans in the community. As a result of their dedication and work ethic, the Italian- American Club of the Annunciation Catholic Church was formed on January 19, 1984.
The composition of the Italian-American Club’s membership has evolved since its founding. At the beginning, the Club was a spiritual, social, and service club of the Annunciation parish. It was comprised almost entirely of Annunciation parishioners. However, through the years, the composition has changed to include anyone from central Florida interested in the Italian culture.
The Italian-American Club has contributed a great deal to the Annunciation Parish over the years, including the Saint Joseph statue in the new church and a set of classroom bibles for the Religious Education Department. Charitable organizations the Club has contributed to over the last few years include: Loaves & Fishes, Christian Sharing Center, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Annunciation Catholic Church.
The combination of our faith in God and the love of our Italian heritage is the foundation of the Italian-American Club of Annunciation Catholic Church.
Calendar of Activities:
October 30, 2009 General Meeting
October 9,10,11 Fall Festival
December 13, 2009 Christmas Party at Errol Estates
March 27, 2010 St. Joseph Dinner Dance
