May 2020

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Current Pricing (includes FREE Imprinting): 125 copies - $1.79 each 500 copies - $1.59 each 250 copies - $1.69 each 1000 copies - $1.49 each See website for pricing on other quantities. Shipping charges will be added. 24 pages 8½” x 5½” 2 pounds red potatoes (about 4 cups diced) 1 pound asparagus (about 2 cups cut) 1 tsp sea salt 4 green onions, thinly sliced 4 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (you can use regular lemons but the dressing will be a little more tart) 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 2 tsp raw honey or coconut nectar 4 Tbsp Garlic Gold Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (if you don’t have this you can substitute with 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano and 1-2 tsp garlic powder) 4 Tbsp silken tofu Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the asparagus and simmer just until tender. Remove the asparagus and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain. Set aside. Drop the potatoes into the same water that the asparagus was cooked in. Simmer until fork tender. While the potatoes are cooking whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Garlic Gold vinaigrette. Whisk in the tofu until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Drain the potatoes and transfer to the bowl with the asparagus. Toss together with the dressing and green onions. Let sit for about 5 minutes to let the potatoes soak up the dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Good Eating! Springtime Potato Salad with Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing Asparagus Slaw with Sesame Dressing 1 bunch asparagus 2 carrots 4 green onions, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp tahini 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp raw coconut aminos or low sodium tamari 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp parsley, minced 1 tsp raw honey or coconut nectar 2 Tbsp unrefined sesame oil (if you don’t have sesame oil you can use any neutral flavor oil but it won’t be as flavorful) 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the water is heating prepare the asparagus by washing thoroughly to remove any sand and then snapping off the woody ends at the bottom. Cut the tips off and reserve for later use. Drop the prepared stalks in boiling water for 5-10 seconds and then remove to a bowl of ice water. Julienne or shred the asparagus spears and the carrots. Add the onions and toss together into a bowl. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the tahini, vinegar, tamari, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and honey. Mix thoroughly. Slowly whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the asparagus mixture and toss to evenly coat. Let sit 15-20 minutes to let the dressing soak in and flavor the vegetables. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds. Makes approximately 2 cups. Memoires des choix des Jacque (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.cremationproductsinc.com STERLING,VA— Following the cancelation of the Inter- national Cemetery Crematory and Funeral Association Annu- al Convention and Expo, the leadership has decided to ex- tend the terms of the current officers and board members for another year. Because the transfer of leadership and News Association ICCFA makes changes to Board Terms Jay Dodds Gary Freytag the voting of the member- ship were to be done at the convention, both will go for- ward at the 2021 Conven- tion, to be heldMarch 24-27 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. President Jay Dodds stat- ed in a letter to the member- ship: “The cancellation of the Convention also meant that we couldn’t hold the trans- fer of power from the Presi- dent to the President-elect. The Executive Committee has worked with me and it has been decided that as the current President, I will serve an extended term, transfer- ring the office to the Presi- dent-elect at the 2021 Annu- al Convention & Expo. President-elect Gary Frey- tag will also continue to serve in his position for an- other year. In addition, the current Officers and Board of Directors will serve an- other year. Committee chairpersons will also con- tinue to serve and commit- tees will continue anoth- er year with no changes to their composition. The membership will vote at the next Annual Meeting of Members held during the convention on March 25, 2021. The nominees from 2020 will run for the board in 2021. President Dodds conclud- ed, “We greatly appreciate your support…As we navi- gate through these unprec- edented times, I wish you and your families health, peace and safety.” HILLSIDE,IL— The Catholic Cemetery Conference Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appoint- ment of Anthony Carpinello , CCCE, CCE to the Board of Directors following a vacancy within the Eastern Region Director-at-Large position. Catholic Cemetery Conference appoints Carpinello to Board Anthony Carpinello Anthony Carpinello was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Jackson, NJ. Af- ter a couple of years in the work sector, he went back to school, eventually graduat- ing from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning & Design. His career in landscape design led him to his first cemetery job. With no cemetery experience, he worked closely with the area funeral directors, monument dealers, and vault companies to learn the “lay of the land”. Reading each monthly edition of Catholic Cemetery , researching through past issues, and calling the CCC offices for guidance, it was “trial by fire” but the in- stant hands-on experience proved to be invaluable. Establishing a good working relationship with a CCC ven- dor, they recommended Anthony for a position with the Arch- diocese of New York. Venturing from a parish cemetery into an archdiocesan cemetery, his experience exponentially grew. The Trustees’ leadership provided every opportunity to expand his education in every arena regarding the cemetery industry. Making the most of his memberships with the CCC, ICCFA, NYSAC, & MCA, and the relationships that grew through networking. During his tenure with the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, he established a Veterans Section, included colum- baria, private estates, and was fortunate to be involved with their beautiful 3,000 casket community mausoleum. Once enrolled in the CCC’s School of Leadership&Management Excellence at John Carroll University, Anthony fully embraced his membership in the CCC. The CCC leadership invited An- thony to get involved in writing articles and joining commit- tees. Now 15+ years, 18 articles, and 12 years of committee work later he owes all to the leaders he has served, and those of the CCC. He credits many of the Conference’s past and pres- ent leaders as essential reasons to any of his successes, especial- ly being one of the youngest people to achieve their CCCE & one of a handful who hold both CCCE and CCC status. In his current position with the Diocese of Providence, An- thony is responsible for 10 cemeteries and serves as a liaison to the Dioceses other 32 cemeteries. In the Dioceses busiest cem- etery, they are building a centerpiece mausoleum that emulates their historic downtown cathedral. Scheduled for an opening late this year, the mausoleum will hold 2,086 caskets and ap- proximately 600 niches. Utilizing ideas learned from former CCC leadership and artwork from closed churches, each cor- ridor is dedicated to parishes throughout the Diocese. Anthony looks forward to contributing back to the CCC and being able to be like his CCCmentors in helping new cemete- rians in our ministry.