PARTY - Dec. 31

(English version below)

Cari Amici,

Per voi che siete qui per il Natale, siete invitati a casa nostra per celebrare il capo d'anno!

Vogliamo commincare alle ore 21.

La nostra terazza e ideale per vedere i fuochi d'artificio!

Donne: portate snacks, per favore.
Uomini: portate qualcosa da bere, per favore.

E certo, sono invitati anche i vostri amici e famiglie che sono venuti a trovarvi.

Fateci sapere se potete venire.

Vi aspettiamo!

Anthony & Marta

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Dear Friends,

For those of you who remained here for Christmas, you are invited to our place to celebrate New Year's Eve.

We would like to begin at 9 pm.

Our terrace is ideal for watching fireworks.

Women: please bring snacks .
Men: please bring drinks.

And of course, your friends and family who are visiting you are invited as well.

R.S.V.P.

Hope to see you!

Anthony & Marta

Gecko Café Update

Tomorrow (Saturday) Natalia and Carlos are playing and singing a new repertoire of songs at the Gecko Café from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

For directions, see post below.

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Domani (sabato) Natalia e Carlos suonano e cantano un nuovo repertorio al Gecko Café dalle ore 18:30 alle ore 20:30.

Per indicazioni come trovarlo, si veda sotto.

Gecko Café

Every Saturday evening at 7pm, Natalia and Carlos are singing and playing the guitar at the

Gecko Café
Via Trieste, 18 (not exactly sure about the number)
Civitavecchia

Directions:
Go to the cathedral, turn right into Via Giusti Barberini (shortly past the cathedral) and right away left into Via Trieste. The Gecko Café will be to your left.

Here is a map:
http://www.tuttocitta.it/tcolnew/index_tcol.html#sez=1015&com=Civitavecchia%20(RM)&ind=Via%20Trieste&nc=18&qs=&vcc=&dts=&dte=&tms=&tme=&hm=&sdv=Civitavecchia&scl=32040&std=C&scm=Civitavecchia&ssg=RM&srg=Lazio&z=0.6&x=11.79473&y=42.09095&cv=0&pv=0&noc=13&lx=11.79153&ly=42.093185&ft=0&mmve=0&be=0

Come and join us!

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Ogni Sabato sera, alle ore 19, Natalia e Carlos cantano e suonano la chitarra nel

Gecko Café
Via Trieste, 18 (non sono esattamente sicura del n.o civico)
Civitavecchia

Come arrivarci?
Andate fino alla cattedrale, girate a destra poco dopo la cattedrale in Via Giusti Barberini e subito a sinistra in Via Trieste. Il Gecko Café si troverà alla vostra sinistra.

Ecco una pianta:
http://www.tuttocitta.it/tcolnew/index_tcol.html#sez=1015&com=Civitavecchia%20(RM)&ind=Via%20Trieste&nc=18&qs=&vcc=&dts=&dte=&tms=&tme=&hm=&sdv=Civitavecchia&scl=32040&std=C&scm=Civitavecchia&ssg=RM&srg=Lazio&z=0.6&x=11.79473&y=42.09095&cv=0&pv=0&noc=13&lx=11.79153&ly=42.093185&ft=0&mmve=0&be=0

Venite, più siamo, meglio è!

Help! - Aiuto!

John Sonnen's friend, Kim, who studies Theology at the Angelicum is urgently searching for an apartment in Santa Marinella. If you know of an apartment or somebody who is searching for a roommate, please contact Kim at:
389-055-2582

Thanks!

L'amico di John Sonnen, Kim, che studia la teologia all'Angelicum sta cercando urgentemente un appartamento a Santa Marinella. Se sai di un appartamento o di qualcuno che sta cercando un coinquillino, contatta Kim al numero:
389-055-2582

Grazie!

Housesitters Needed??

Hello all!
First things first -CONGRATS TO THE POOLE'S!!! Such wonderful news!

Secondly - it was fantastic to see y'all in the Nella's last week! It was a much needed visit!

Thirdly - my best friend from Grade School - and his new wife - y'all remember Shena Muldoon? well, they went and got hitched last spring - small world! Anyways - they are traveling to Rome around Christmas - and are looking to see if there will be any apartments that need looking after! And for that matter - even they asked:

"Do you know anybody who will be leaving Rome for the holidays and could use housesitters, or has space for unassuming guests?"

So, that being said, please let me know if any of you know of anything - they will be in Rome from Dec. 27 - Jan 4.

They mentioned that they would be able to help defray rent costs as well.

Anyways - they are awesome folks - so, if you got the space - and wouldn't mind a guest while you're there or not - please let me know!

Til next time - God Bless!!
-Kunz

Yeah!!!

The Pooles posted this great news as a comment on the previous blog post. I took the liberty of giving it the more prominent place it deserves...

Hey All!
So glad to hear that everything went well for Jerome, what a strong little guy he is! We're still praying for him and you all every day.

And speaking of that great market, i miss it dearly! Life in the USA is nice, but SM is a gem and we do miss it, and you all the most. Say hi to the olive guy for me and do enjoy all that fresh food and craziness! Remember, never buy from that "furba" stand, they will rip you off and totally disgust you at the same time!

Oh and FYI, did ya'll hear that we're expecting!?! The baby is due June 15, what a surprise and what a great gift! And we just bought a house and will be moving in about 2 weeks. Fun fun...

Greetings to all of you in SM from a cold dreary Minnesota!
Much love,
the Pooles

Home from hospital...again

Ciao tutti!


Just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and to let you know that Jerome's surgery went very well and that we just returned home today. After we hibernate for a few days, we look forward to seeing all of you around town. By the way, does everyone know about the great market we have here in Santa Marinella by Parco Kennedy on Thursday mornings? We'll be there, and if you go, then so will you. Sweet.

Culture of Life - Cultura della Vita

Grande famiglia cattolica tradizionale?

Lungo viaggio per arrivare ad una messa tradizionale?

LEFEBVROLET

SMAFL

It has finally cooled off a bit, so football feels more appropriate. Also, we won't have to worry about all those pesky late October sunbathers this time round.

So to catch the sun while its still high, lets start the game at two. We won't be having a BBQ afterward this time, but perhaps we could have a beer at the gigi before going home. We had a great turnout last week and a great game. I expect more of the same.

Also, some people wanted to toss around a Frisbee. I don't have one, but if anyone else does...

See you there!

Balthasar on the Communio Sanctorum

For your spiritual edification throughout the month of all saints and deceased souls, I am posting von Balthasar's meditation on the Communio Sanctorem, as found in his work Credo. Meditations on the Apostles' Creed. -- Anthony

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The Church is "the communion of saints" - in German, "the communion of the holy." This expression signifies first those "holy things," including above all the Eucharist, around which the Church assembles for purposes of her salvation and catholic mission. But precisely for that reason, the transition to "communion of holy persons" follows as an immediate consequence. And out of both, we have a glimpse into the unfathomable Mystery that, because Jesus "died for all," no one may any longer live and die for self alone (2 Cor 5:14f.); but that, in loving selflessness, as much of the good as anyone possesses belongs to all, which gives rise to an unending exchange and circulation of blood between all the members of the ecclesiastical Body of Christ. And precisely those members who are designated, in an eminent sense, as "holy" are like open treasure-houses accessible to all, like flowing fountains at which everyone can drink. Nothing in the communion of saints is private, although everything is personal. But "persons," in the Christian sense, are just such as, in imitation of the divine-human Person Jesus, "no longer live for themselves" and also no longer die for themselves.

It is here that the catholic and missionary task of the Catholica first becomes visible in its ultimate essence; in every instance, she anticipates, in prayer, devotion, sacrifice, and death for her brethren, that which she brings them through her outward missionary work. The proof: "little" Thérèse, as the patron saint of all missions.

--Hans Urs von Balthasar, Credo. Meditations on the Apostles' Creed

Prolife event - Evento Prolife (versione italiana in corsivo)

Friday, November 3rd
Hospital S. Camillo (Trastevere), 4-5pm

Human Life International and the Catholic Political Movement "Militia Christi" are organizing a protest in front of the hospital S. Camillo in Trastevere against the distribution of RU-486, a drug used for chemical abortions.

Join us in a demonstration for life, for children, for women and for families.

Directions to the hospital:

Take the train to stazione Trastevere.
When you come out of the station, take a left onto Circonvallazione Gianicolense.
The hospital will be on your left after a 5-10 minute walk (Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87). (You may also take the 8 tram 1 or 2 stops.)

We will be in front of the main entrance.

Here is a map for directions: http://www.paginebianche.it/execute.cgi?tl=2&cb=&mr=10&qs=Azienda+Ospedaliera+San+Camillo+Forlanini&dv=Roma&tq=2&of=70464&iq=001921683827011015000200&cod=000024076786&ts=1&tu=0&fsrc=1&ad=00152+Roma+%28RM%29+-+Circonvallazione+Gianicolense%2C+87&ga=&lv=1&lx=12.45518&ly=41.87049&tit=&gst=N&codcli=&sm=map&sito=pbol&mi=1&cx=12.45518&cy=41.87049&z=1.0&type=1

Let's entrust everything to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of Life!

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Venerdì, 3 Novembre
Ospedale S. Camillo (Trastevere), ore 16-17

Vita Umana Internazionale ed il Movimento Cattolico Politico “Militia Christi” organizzano una protesta di fronte all’ospedale S. Camillo a Trastevere contro la distribuzione di RU-486, un farmaco usato per gli aborti chimici.

Venite per una demonstrazione in favore della vita, dei bambini, delle donne e delle famiglie.

Come arrivare all’ospedale?

Prendete il treno fino alla stazione Trastevere.
Uscendo dalla stazione, girate a sinistra (Circonvallazione Gianicolense).
L’ospedale si troverà alla vostra sinistra dopo 5-10 minuti (Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87).
(Potete prendere anche il tram numero 8 per 1 o 2 fermate.

Ci troveremo all’entrata principale dell’ospedale.

Questa è una pianta che vi mostra la strada dalla stazione Trastevere fino all’ospedale: http://www.paginebianche.it/execute.cgi?tl=2&cb=&mr=10&qs=Azienda%20Ospedaliera%20San%20Camillo%20Forlanini&dv=Roma&tq=2&of=70464&iq=001921683827011015000200&cod=000024076786&ts=1&tu=0&fsrc=1&

Affidiamo tutto alla Nostra Signora di Guadalupe, la Padrona della Vita!

Solemn Tridentine Rite Vigiliary Mass of All Saints

Just wanted to show you where the mass took place. It was a very beautiful, very prayerful mass.

God bless!

Halloween Party

To celebrate All Souls Day and introduce themselves to Santa Marinella, Matt and Jacob are throwing a Halloween party this Tuesday at 7pm. All are invited to attend and please bring friends! What's halloween with out friends, fun, food, and costumes! Men are kindly requested to bring a drink and ladies an appetizer.

The party will be held at Matt and Joacob's just off of Via Colonie at 20 Via Podgora. From the station turn left on Via IV Novembre, turn right up Via A Diaz, turn left on Via Colonie and then left onto Via Podgora. Their house is the last on the street.

See you all there!! Contact Katie, Debbie, or Jacob for more information or to RSVP.

Solemn Tridentine Rite Vigiliary Mass of All Saints

Join us for a Solemn Tridentine Rite Vigiliary Mass of All Saints, October 31st, in the Roman catacombs of S. Priscilla at 4pm.

The mass will be in Latin, but there will be missals for everyone in both Latin and English so as to follow the mass better. There will also be a choir singing traditional Gregorian chant in Latin. The homily will be in English.

Directions:
From Termini take either the bus 86 or the 92 (both very frequent).

Get off at Piazza Crati.

Cross Piazza Crati and go up Via di Priscilla until you will reach the staircase on the left.

Walk up the stairs to Via Salaria. Turn left.

On the left you will find the entrance to the catacombs of S. Priscilla at Via Salaria 430.

Please note: the map shows the best way to take by car. On foot you can simply walk straight.

If you want to come we can go as a group, if you wish. We are taking the 1:49 pm train from Santa Marinella to Termini. (Please note: this train does not stop at Stazione Aurelia. )

There may be a small fee to enter the catacombs (2-3 Euro). We are working on a special group fee.

God bless!

SMAFL

The weather is perfect. The beach is clear of umbrellas, sunbathers and landmines. Deer have begun their mating season. The time has come for SMAFL.

If you aren't familiar with the acronym, SMAFL = the Santa Marinella American Football League. Don't forget it. SMAFL is now in its third academic year, although it may only have been referred to as "football on the beach" in ancient times. It has almost been here as long as Jenn Kimball has.

Kickoff will be Sunday at 15:00, so aim to get there at about 14:30 when we will warm up by just tossing the pig skin around and then make teams. I'm sure we are all out of shape, so get there on time because the game won't last too long!

What is football in the fall without a little BBQ?! For those interested in such traditions, let's get together at our place at 17:00-17:30. That should give people time to rinse off after working up their appetite. If you would, please bring a little something such as a side or drink.

If you don't know where casa Lamers is, we are at Lungomare Marconi 14 off of Aurelia north of the main beach (see map). Look for the red gate and buzz Lamers.

If you can, please let us know if you will be coming to the game, BBQ, or both. You can leave a comment on this blog post or send me an sms.

For those who are not currently in SM: Here is a sunrise seen from our beloved little town!

Bello Speaks the Truth

Hello there Party People!

Just a quick note from Poland - I must first ask - if this was Chris Wells's Genius Idea... umm... where the heck is he on here?!?! Ahem! And also - just to re-iterate bello's point - even if you lead a normally busy life unlike the rest of us, these pages actually DO a great job of keeping people connected - and I am especially jacked about this cuz I can't be with you all for a little while - and besides - we gots Poole's in the States as well as some canadian family quickly fletcherizing DC!

So, get on board... these things take very little time to keep-up and do a world of good!

So, that being said - I'm comin to Rome to see your lovely faces on Oct. 28 - through Nov. 4... so, how abouts I propose a POKER GAME!! hehehe... yes, some things never change! I know that most of you have school going on and some are raising beautiful families --- so, let this bachelor attempt to throw a wrench in the machinery for a night of manly fun (and of course, I dont discriminate and also enjoy taking money from the ladies as well!!) So, as I dont have myself a home - someone want to host a night?! I've still got that lovely set of chips...

Anyways --- can't wait to see you all and look forward to reading what you've been up to on here!

Also, BELLO - I dont know who the other remaining 11 invites were for --- but I dont see the Gherings, Wunch's, Mr. Murphy, nor Charley Not-so-huge on here... so, anyways---

God Bless the Nella's and May God Bless Us All (yeah, so I borrowed that from W).
-Kunz

PS --- I do indeed cherish the picture of the Nella's that was posted for all to see... with my old home in the background and all... umm... but do we REALLY HAVE A ROUNDTABLE LIKE THAT IN THE NELLA'S????????? And if so... where the hell is it?! :)

A presto

C'mon, don't be shy!

We now have at least nine authors who can post on this blog, and eleven more invitations out there. We should get this thing rolling. In order to do so, I will answer questions I have heard concerning this process.

When I send you the invite, it will ask you to set up a google ID. This is not a big deal, and you will not be starting a new email account, although I do suggest switching to gmail. Simply enter an easy user name and password that will be used for logging you on to blogger so that you can post.

Posting is not difficult. Although there are more advanced options, they do not need to be employed. Its as simple as writing a message and clicking "PUBLISH". Adding photos is also very simple with blogger, as it automatically shrinks the file size to fit the blog.

So you do not need to be living in S. Marinella to post. Some of you are good friends that have moved away and might just want to stay in touch as well as keep your friends here updated on your life. Again, if you want to post and I haven't sent you an invite or you need another, email me at jonlamers@gmail.com.

I have to run to class. I hope this was helpful and that soon we all use this as an easy way to stay connected. Ciao for now...

Kickoff

First off, hats off to Chris Wells for hatching the idea for this blog. I think it will get put to good use. I don't have everyone's email address, so tell anyone who would want to be apart of this to email me at jonlamers@gmail.com, and I will email them back an invite to write on the blog.

I've added a section for links to any other blogs or websites that any of us author or contribute to. If you have one or know of one you feel deserves a link on our community blog, then please email me the name and URL and I will post it.

If you are looking for someones email address who happens to be a contributor to this blog, simply click on their name in the column to the right.

I will kick off the community announcements with a happy one: our baby boy Jerome has come home with us for the first time after a seven week hospital stay! He is doing well, but as he is still so small and his immune system is not yet fully operational, we will be laying low for a little while and trying to catch up on sleep. But we look forward to sharing him with everyone sometime soon! For more info on Jerome, see our blog First Came Love. Thank you all for the prayers and support!