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30 LUGLIO 2015

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BENVENUTO
DEACON DOUG!

That fantastic new booming voice heard from the pulpit of Saint Leo's of late is that of Deacon Doug Kendzierski who says he is thrilled to be assigned to Saint Leo's parish in a neighborhood where he once hung out. Memory pulls him back to his high school days [Archbishop Curley] when "my girlfriend lived on High Street. I was a city boy; a blond hair, blue eyed kid running around the neighborhood and hanging out near Della Noce Funeral Home with the Italian boys." As a kid, Doug attended Saint Anthony of Padua in Gardenville.

With thoughts of priesthood on his mind out of high school, Doug decided to "follow my other calling" with a marriage vocation. "I wanted a wife, family and kids," he said. "Now I'm an Italian in-law," he said about being married to his Italian wife for 27 years, Lisa DiNatale, a Catholic school teacher. The Jarrettsville couple has three daughters ages 16, 21 and 22.

Ordained as a deacon in 2009 by Cardinal O'Brien, Doug has served at Sacred Heart of Mary, Saint Rita's and on occasion at Saint Leo's as he assisted during festival days and Holy Week Masses. He is permanently assigned to Saint Leo's as of August 1.

"I get so much more out of it than I give," he says of his deaconate. "It's a blessing to know that I'll work with my friend, Father Sal, and so thankful for the Holy Spirit leading me back here. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the parish and community." Deacon Doug will serve Saint Leo's on weekends and through various ministries such as Knights of Columbus, Sons of Italy and Young Adult Ministry - basically all sacramental, social and liturgical duties. His "day job" is as Professor & Chair of Applied Technology at CCBC (Community College of Baltimore County).

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GOT BOOKS?

Your donated used books are needed to help stock the USED BOOK SALE at the Italian Festival August 15-16. Proceeds go to Saint Leo's Pandola Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes Italian traditions and culture through their many classes. Drop off books during normal business hours at the parish rectory (227 S. Exeter Street) or during the festival at the booth. Questions? Call Carmella 410.991.9255.

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PIZZELLE MAKING TIME!

Saturday, August 1

Saturday, August 8

Pizzelle making happens in Saint Leo's School Hall at 10 am on both dates. If you have a pizzelle iron, bring it along - plus a friend to help. Free lunch provided! The pizzelle will be sold during the Feast of Saint Gabriele ITALIAN FESTIVAL August 15-16.

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LITTLE ITALY BOCCE LEAGUE HOSTS FEAST OF SAINT GABRIELE
BOCCE TOURNAMENT

NEW! Friday, August 14 (6 pm) singles, $50 per player
Saturday, August 15; doubles, $80 per team
Sunday, August 16; 4-person team, $150 per team (2 division play)

To register a team, email tournament coordinator Giovanna Blattermann below or call 410.377.8800 or 443.851.3311.

A portion of team fees will be donated to Saint Leo's to offset costs of their Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners for the Needy & Homeless.

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PROMOTION CENTER FOR LITTLE ITALY HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL

FALL SOCIAL

Thursday, November 5

La Scala Ristorante Italiano

50-50 cash raffles!

Italian musicians!

silent auction!
complimentary appetizers!

Italian festival beads!

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VENDORS WANTED FOR DANCE HOSTED BY ITALIAN ORGANIZATION

Vendors are being accepted for the Saturday, November 14th event, Under The Tuscan Moon, a dance hosted by American Citizens for Italian Matters, 7-11pm at Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, MD. For details, vendor cost, and a contract, email coordinator Pam Justis.

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50/50 CASH RAFFLE BENEFITS

COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

The 125th Columbus Day Commemoration and Parade happens October 4. The 50/50 raffle helps to offset parade expenses. Buy your raffle tickets today!

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

Submitted by photographer Thomas C. Scilipoti
Italian Festival in Little Italy (circa 1950s)

We always need more vintage Italian-related photos.
Email your photo saved as a JPG file to info@LittleItalyMD.com.

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WE'RE HALF WAY THRU!
LITTLE ITALY OPEN AIR FILM FEST
This Friday's (7/31) FREE movie feature is Citizen Kane at 9 pm.
At 7 pm enjoy live music by Mario Palumbo.

MOVIE SUMMARY: Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance.

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This 4-day cultural event will showcase elaborate chalk paintings created by artists directly on the streets of Little Italy. The festival will be enhanced with Italian food, wine, music, theater and dance in a celebration of the contemporary renaissance of Baltimore's historic Italian neighborhood.

Artist Donald Tyson paints the Madonnari Arts Festival mural on a wall in Slemmers Alley in Little Italy, visible from President Street. This NEW event for 2015 happens October 1-4 in conjunction with the Columbus Parade.

Click left image to learn more on LittleItalyMadonnari.com.

The event committee is offering CALL FOR ARTISTS and SPONSORSHIPS.

BANALITA' (trivia)

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'WE THE ITALIANS' >>>

ITALIAN HANDCRAFTS:
Perugia Knitwear

In the 12th century, tapestries and tablecloths were woven in the Umbria area using the French "bird's eye" motif technique. These embroideries were created primarily on fabrics, often for use in a liturgical setting, and featured geometric shapes or stylised animals and people. Over the following centuries, tablecloths from Perugia were used throughout Europe, with typical blue or red decorations featuring griffins, eagles or geometric patterns, and these are still produced in the area's handicraft workshops.

Click to find things to do and eat at our few dozen restaurants, bakeries, bars and carry-outs. Family & Charitable Events! Musicians! Shows! Menu Specials! Museum Activities!

Another victory for My Thai's Chef Jirat at the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament

as he moves up to the semi-finals! Chef Jirat and his team will compete next on August 11 (Inn at Colannade) in this unique culinary experience designed to showcase some of Baltimore-Washington's finest executive chefs and restaurants. My Thai is located on Central Avenue in Little Italy.

"Baltimore's Little Italy is a hot date night destination" for cocktails, bocce, festivals, movies, casual dinner and tradition.

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Amedeo Wine Bar said, "We had a great time with these young, aspiring, artistic customers. Now how do we get them to stand still with their masterpiece?"

Amiccis staff proudly wears their "Hogan Strong" bracelets and says "Best wishes to Maryland's Governor, Larry Hogan!" as he goes through chemo.

Little Italy Restaurants particpating in Restaurant Week: Chiapparelli's ... Ciao Bella ... Da Mimmo ... Germano's Piattini ... La Tavola ... Mo's Crab & Pasta ... Ozra ... Sabatino's ... Heavy Seas Alehouse

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