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CLUB NEWS
SUMMER 2021 Italian American Digest
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With the gradual loosening of social distancing requirements , the Sons of Italy Heritage Club of Shreveport-Bossier has enjoyed gathering together again to break bread . Meeting on the second Tuesday each month , the Club continues to enjoy the hospitality and delicious food served by member Ernest Palmisano at Ernest ’ s Orleans Restaurant . As a part of the March meeting , long-time former club president and wife , Johnnie and Sue Estess , prepared a magnificent St . Joseph ’ s altar . An ornate statue of the patron saint and Holy Family centered the altar , which also included smaller statuary , candles , fruits and the traditional breads and delicacies .
In April , the club enjoyed an afternoon Festa Italiano , gathering in the courtyard of C & L Supply . Highlighting the menu was a delectable lasagna prepared from a family recipe by Ernest ’ s Orleans , along with a hearty
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Italian salad and the warm garlic Monsignor Provenza is wellknown throughout the state and and rosemary breads . Club members topped the menu with even across the country , having appetizers , side dishes and an array of desserts . And , of course , of Christ , serving the Catholic
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beautiful pieces as his effort to Planned for late summer is an continue to serve the people . Italian ’ s Tour of Shreveport and Bossier City . Italian immigrants played a major role in the development of the local area , founding businesses , restaurants , grocery stores and much more , providing capitalization and needed services to the community . Although many of the pieces is an exquisite rosary ,
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original businesses and buildings beautifully crafted with clear have changed or no longer exist , crystals , adorned with a centerpiece of the Virgin Mary and an the memories and foundations remain until now . Joe Fertitta , ornate crucifix of sterling silver . Sr . will host a trolley car tour , telling stories and sharing memories and photos of the past .
Among the many activities of the Sons of Italy Heritage Club is the continuing commitment The second item is a matching to provide and assist in the bracelet . It , too , is made of clear betterment of the community crystals and sterling silver , with and to help those in need . The a tiny sterling crucifix on one major fund-raiser for 2021 end and on the other end , a small is the raffling of an exquisite medal of the Virgin Mary with rosary and bracelet , designed “ pray for me ” inscribed on the and hand-made by the beloved back . Monsignor Earl Provenza .
Tickets to participate in the raffle are $ 10 for each individual piece . Proceeds from this raffle will be used exclusively to extend the many community outreach programs of the Sons of Italy Heritage Club , with the date of the drawing yet to be announced . To purchase tickets , please contact the Sons of Italy Heritage Club at sonsofitalysb @ gmail . com .
The Sons of Italy Heritage Club of Shreveport-Bossier was founded almost 40 years ago by local citizens of Italian heritage whose grandparents were members of the Italia Moderna Society , a benevolent organization of Italian ( mostly Sicilian ) immigrants that dates back to 1906 . The Sons of Italy Heritage Club continues that dedication to preserve the culture , traditions and language of Italy for future generations . The Club meets the second Tuesday of each month , with the exception of December , at Ernest ’ s Orleans Restaurant in Shreveport , LA . If interested in knowing more about the organization , please go to sonsofitalysb . org .