Saint Bernard’s Church
Branch 390
The Italian Catholic Federation is a family oriented, fraternal organization open to all Catholics. There are branches in California, Arizona, Nevada and Illinois.
Our branch was chartered July 12, 1986. Currently we have over 150 members. We hold monthly dinner meetings, with the proceeds going to support the following:
- College Scholarships
- ICF National Charities: Cooley’s Anemia Research & Gifts of Love
- Bishop’s Seminary Training
- St. Bernard’s Church: Building Fund & Ministry of Caring
By attending our monthly dinners, you will help provide funds for these worthwhile causes.
Our Story
Our Branch Officers (2024)
President Anita Ridolfi (209)836-3779
1st Vice President Joe Bacchetti (209) 481-74272
2nd Vice President Art Dykzuel (209)603-6645
Recording Secretary Suanne Dykzuel (209)815-1205
Financial Secretary Annette Elissagaray (209)832-3252
Treasurer Serena Martocchio (209)832-9544
Correspondence Secretary Betty Hollars (209)814-3114
Orator Betty Hollars (209)814-3114
Sentinel Chuck Tuso (209)479-5952
Trustee Alena Chappell (209)604-3458
Trustee Maryiln Tuso (209)479-2834
Trustee Gary Del Carlo (209)835+2872
Heritage Chair Stephen Ridolfi (209)914-3857
Anita Ridolfi/President
She has been President before and has decide that since it will be our 100th year celebration, she want to help as much as she can.
Joe Bacchetti/1st Vice President
He is in line to be our next president and also a great bartender helping us stay happy. Ready to take over for Anita.
Art Dykzuel 2nd Vice President
He and his wife Suzanne have alway volunteered since joining our branch. They are a great asset to our board.
Meet the Rest of the Team
We work hard together to make a better organization!
Annette Elissagaray is one of the hardest working officers we have. She is in charge of our membership and scholarship program. She also does the purchasing of the items we need to put on our dinner everymonth, besides keeping us organized.
Serena Martocchio is our treasure. She one of the peope at the door who takes your money for our dinner/meeting. she keeps our books in order so we know how much we can donate to the various charities we support.
Betty Hollars does all of our correspondance with the Bollettino and the St. Bernard’s newsletter letting people know about when the next dinner/meeting will take place.
Lucy Orsi, says our prays before dinner and ofter our meeting, She is a big help in the kitchen, Slicing the desserts or making sure the food get out to be served.
Deacon Pete Ryza is branch chaplin; He give us our spiritual guidance for our branch.
Suzanne Dykzuel is one of our Trustee. Her and her husband Art are always helping with the dinners by selling raffle and drink tickets or in the kitchen.
Alena Chappell is one of our Trustees. She is usually at the door selling raffle tickets or drink tickets. She also helps with the raffle.
Gary Del Carlo is one of our newest Trustee. Every month he insures that our books are correct and in order.
Charles Tuso is our Sentinal. He greets you at every dinner/meeting and helps you find a place to sit. If you get our of hand, he will remove you.