CLASSICAL CHOIR VISITS THE EMPTY CROSS
The Holy Cross Classical Choir recently took a field trip to the Empty Cross in Kerrville, TX to sing. It was a meaningful and spiritual experience as the choir continues to prepare for other singing engagements.
STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Yesterday, a group of our Student Ambassadors assisted in a lecture series at the The Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas. The lecture series highlighted the Tejano perspectives on the Texas Revolution. They are pictured here with Dr. Frank de la Teja and Mr. Art Martinez de Vara, both of which have written extensively on Tejano history.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 2/27/16
Dear Holy Cross Community,
We are in need of volunteers to help this Saturday, February, 27th at the Powerlifting Meet. We need help anytime between the hours of 7 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be about 28 schools in the Powerlifting Competition and about 400 + lifters.
DATE: Saturday, February, 27, 2016
TIME: 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Holy Cross Convocation Center
Please email Mrs. Pena at: epena384@gmail.com to sign up to be a volunteer.
Thank you!
HOLY CROSS STUDENTS ATTEMPT TO CREATE WORLD’S LARGEST PERIODIC TABLE
Mrs. Lafuente, our Holy Cross Biology teacher, is leading a project to attempt to create the world’s largest periodic table with other High Schools in San Antonio. Students in AP Biology, Chemistry, and freshman Biology H created the tile for the Arsenic Element. They will complete the periodic table on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Gustafson Stadium where there will be festivities beginning at 6:00pm (Guest Speakers, Entertainment, Concessions). The students that participated are as follows: Robert Andrade, Lucero Cardenas, Eric De Leon, Jonathan Flores, Alejandro Gonzalez, Cristobal Gonzalez, Elizabeth Graham, Maricela Kaples, Sarah Lafuente, Julie Libby, Jon Michael Maldonado, Michael Ortiz, Yadira Pascensia, Jessica Quinones, Janessa Rivera, Allison Ruiz, Briana Torres, Kassy Vela.
Great Job, Knights!
BEREAVEMENT OF DEACON PEDRO C. CASTILLO
In your prayers please remember Deacon Pedro C. Castillo who died on Monday, February 22, 2016. Deacon Castillo is the father of Pedro N. Castillo, Class of 1985 and Elisa Guerra, Business Office Manager. He is the grandfather of Dominic Hernandez, Class of 2005 and Cameron Castillo, Class of 2019.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
At Holy Family Catholic Church
152 Florencia – 78228
3:00 PM-Visitation Begins
7:00 PM-Rosary
Monday, February 29, 2016
At Holy Family
9:30 AM -Visitation
11:00 AM- Mass of Christian Burial
Interment to follow at
San Fernando Cemetery II
EARTH DAY SERVICE EVENT-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The event is from 9am to 2pm but they will need volunteers at 8am so they can set up their booth and then will be ready to work at 9am. For additional information, please contact Ms. Aida Manganiello at aida.manganiello@holycross-sa.org
Event Date:
Earth Day event is Saturday, April 16th
Event Location:
Woodlawn Lake Park
1103 Cincinnati Ave
Volunteers needed:
Setup Assistant:
1 person
1 person to report to me to check out tables and chairs, help vendors carry items to their booth location and anything I might need help with.
Raffle Booth:
3 people for each of the following shifts:
Tee Shirt Booth:
3 people for each of the the following shifts:
BEREAVEMENT OF ARTHUR MURAIDA
In your prayers please remember Arthur Muraida who died on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Arthur is a member of the Class of 1973.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
At Angelus Funeral Home
1119 N. St. Mary’s – 78215
5:00 PM-Visitation Begins
7:00 PM-Rosary
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
At San Fernando Cathedral
10:00 AM-Mass of Resurrection
Interment to follow at
San Fernando Cemetery No. 2
INTERVIEW WITH JUNIOR, JOSEPH VASQUEZ ’17
Holy Cross junior, Mr. Joseph Vasquez, Class of 2017 was interviewed about what he likes about Holy Cross.
What do you love about Holy Cross?
What I love about Holy Cross is the way everyone is like on big family. Holy Cross has pushed me to excel in everything I do, molding me into the young man that I am today. I also love the values and morals that are taught here, they are core values that I will carry with me throughout my life.
Describe Holy Cross to someone who has not heard of our school.
I would describe Holy Cross to someone who is unfamiliar with our school, by describing the “family like” atmosphere here. It is one of the best qualities about the school. We are one big caring community!
What extra-curricular activities are you involved in?
I am involved in basketball, National Honor Society (NHS), Student Knight Ambassadors and I am an ambassador for the Hope for the Future Ambassadors. I think it’s important to stay involved after the school day, it’s important to be a part of the bigger community and it’s a great way to meet different students.
This past week, the Holy Cross Junior Class took part in a service retreat focusing on social justice. Both groups worked in the San Antonio Food Bank garden weeding two gardens, harvesting broccoli and strawberries, and clearing fields. They got a small glimpse at what it is to work hard for meager wages and little appreciation. By the end of the retreat, the students found a new understanding of all that goes on behind the scenes to provide all that they have on their tables.