Mar 212016
 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarship opportunities that are on the horizon.  Additionally, Hope for the Future tuition assistance applications for the 2016-17 school year are now open.

Catholic Daughters of America – Holy Trinity Chapter / Hope for the Future Scholarship

Three (3) $2,000 scholarships available

For incoming 9th graders coming from Catholic middle school

Applicants must fill out FACTS application through Hope for the Future

Application due before 5 PM, January 30 (see attached).

APPLICATION

St. Joseph’s Benevolent Society / Hope for the Future Scholarship

For incoming 9th graders

CLICK HERE for details

Burziks’ Brightest Scholarship

20, $5,000 scholarships available for 9-12th grades

Must apply through Hope for the Future

Applications due by April 1

Schools must enter in GPAs at the conclusion of the school year.

FIRST FEMALES TO QUALIFY FOR THE POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP IN SCHOOL HISTORY

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Mar 212016
 

State Champion Kathrina Rangel and 3rd place medalist Dominique Covarrubias.

FIRST FEMALES TO QUALIFY FOR THE POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP IN SCHOOL HISTORY

Kathrina and Dominique are the first females to qualify for the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Championship in school history. The Girls Powerlifting Team placed 4th this past weekend in Corpus Christi, TX.

Congratulations, Kathrina and Dominique!!

Mar 142016
 

BEREAVEMENT OF HOMER LOZANO

In your prayers please remember Homer Lozano who died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.  Homer Lozano is the father of Homer Lozano, Class of 1968 and Richard Lozano, Class of 1972.

Sunday, March 13, 2016

At Castillo Mission Funeral Home

520 N. Gen. McMullen Dr. 78228

5:00 PM- Visitation Begins

Monday, March 14, 2016

At Castillo Mission Funeral Home

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM- Visitation

At Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

10:00 AM-Graveside Service

Interment to follow

OBITUARY

Mar 142016
 

SERVICE. HOSPITALITY. LOYALTY.

The Student Knight Ambassadors Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The applications will be accepted from March 1- March 31, 2016.

Through the principles of Civility, Hospitality, and Allegiance, the mission of the Student Knight Ambassadors is to serve and represent Holy Cross of San Antonio’s student and administration at special events, to promote the vast successes and advancements of the school, and to communicate through all that we do, the virtue of our beloved Blessed Basile Moreau and to live out the Holy Cross Code in daily life.

Some requirements for Applicant’s are as follows (for the complete listing see the application and guidelines on the SKA WEB PAGE):

  • Must be able to complete a minimum of 12 program service hours per semester.
  • Must be entering the 9th grade to apply
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Maintain a clear disciplinary and attendance record with the school.
  • Attend meetings on the first Wednesday of every month.

Qualifications:

  • Natural ability to express a positive and friendly demeanor;
  • Effectively participate as both leader and a follower in a team environment;
  • Willingness to develop or improve public speaking and networking skills; and,
  • Genuine desire to serve and represent the Administration and the school as well as contribute to the advancement of our organization.

APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

If you have any questions, please contact  Ariana Vega, 210.433.9395 ext 269, ariana.vega@holycross-sa.org.

Mar 082016
 

In your prayers please remember Leonard Castillo, Jr who died on March 6, 2016.  Leonard attended Holy Cross during the 1957-58 school year.  He is the brother of Jesse Castillo, Class of 1965 and Geraldo Castillo, Class of 1974.

On Wednesday, March 9, 2016
At Mission Park Funeral Chapel – North
3401 Cherryridge – 78230

6:00 PM                Visitation Begins
7:00 PM                Rosary

On Thursday, March 10, 2016
At St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
4415 South Flores – 78214

11:00 AM             Mass of Resurrection Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery

Mar 072016
 

1. The Xavier Lopez Scholarship Board is hosting a BBQ plate sale at Fatso’s on Bandera on Saturday, April 9, 2016 and they are looking for students to:

  • Donate baked goods (2 – 4 hours credit for a donation of cakes, cookies or cupcakes)
  • Work at the location on April 9th helping us advertise outside Fatso’s  (2 – 4 hours shifts would be available)

2. The Beautify San Antonio Foundation is putting on an Earth Day event Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 9am to 2pm at Woodlawn Lake Park (1103 Cincinnati Ave). Volunteers needed:

  • 1 person from 6:30 am – 8:30 am & 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm to report to Beautify San Antonio to check out tables and chairs, help vendors carry items to their booth location
  • 3 people to work the Raffle Booth for each of the following shifts: 8am – 11am; 11am – 2pm
  • 3 people to work the Tee Shirt Booth for each of the following shifts: 8am – 11am; 11am – 2pm

For additional information or to sign up, please contact Ms. Aida Manganiello at aida.manganiello@holycross-sa.org.