BEREAVEMENT OF ANASTACIO JUAREZ

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Jan 062014
 

By Brother Stanley

In your prayers please remember Mr. Anastacio Juarez who died on January 1, 2014. Many relatives of Mr. Juarez attended or are attending Holy Cross of San Antonio.

SONS: Ramon Juarez ’73 and Gilbert “Gibby” Juarez ’72;

GRANDSON: Albert Hernandez, II ’92;

NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Deacon Richard Juarez ’66, Porfirio “Pat” Juarez ’71, George Juarez ’72, Roger Juarez ’75, Ruben Flores ’76, Juan Daniel Juarez ’77, Jesse Flores ’79, Gerardo Juarez ’81, Leonardo Juarez ’84, John Flores ‘84 and Larry Juarez ’84;

GREAT NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Jose Angel Juarez “82, George Anthony Casarez ’01, Michael Casarez ’04, Mark David Juarez ’05, Dominic Juarez ’07, Justin Juarez ’11, Veronica Juarez ’13, Paul Juarez ’15, Philip Juarez ’16 and Raymond Casarez ’18;

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

At Trevino Funeral Home

226 Cupples Rd., 78207

5:00 PM Visitation Begins

Thursday, January 9, 2014

At Christ the King Catholic Church

2623 Perez St., 78207

7:00 PM Rosary

Friday, January 10, 2014

At Christ the King Catholic Church

9:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM Burial at Fort Sam Houston

PARTICIPATE IN THE HOLY CROSS ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN

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Dec 102013
 

Holy Cross of San Antonio is a Catholic College Preparatory Middle and High School serving predominantly the City’s Westside community. For over 50 years, Holy Cross has been at the service of the community ensuring an affordable and accessible quality education.

Consider making a charitable contribution today in support of the 2013 Holy Cross Fund. Your tax deductible donation will help to advance the mission of Holy Cross of San Antonio. By staying connected to the Holy Cross family in this special way, you will support existing programs and make new initiatives possible in the areas of academics, student life, and extracurricular activities.

For your convenience, you may use the online feature and select any one of the Giving Opportunities: DONATE

Or you can mail in your tax deductible donation to:

HOLY CROSS OF SAN ANTONIO

ATTN: HC Annual Fund Campaign 2013

426 N. San Felipe Street

San Antonio, TX 78228

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS

ISSUED ON 12/10/2013

STUDENTS REPRESENT HC AT COUNCILMAN MEDINA’S ANNUAL BANQUET

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Dec 062013
 

Ambassador Cassidy, Ambassador Ashley, Mrs. Jackie Medina, Councilman Cris Medina, & Plácido D. Garcia, 8th Grader

Councilman Cris Medina of District 7 held his annual Leadership in Excellence Holiday Banquet on Dec. 5 at St. Luke’s Parish Hall. Ambassador Cassidy Sanchez, Sophomore, Ambassador Ashley Mendoza, Senior, and Plácido D. García, Eighth Grader, joined Councilman Medina at the event. Commissioner Paul Elizondo of Precinct 2 was honored for his leadership in Bexar County. Commissioner Elizondo has been a strong supporter of Holy Cross over the years.

Ambassador Ashley Mednoza shown with Commissioner Paul Elizondo

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: GALA 2013 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

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Sep 182013
 

LIVE AUCTION 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Omni Hotel San Antonio at the Colonnade

[Registration Required. Sold Out Event!]

  1. Principal’s Parking
  2. Brother Stanley’s Dinner for 20
  3. Deer Hunt & Overnight Accommodations
  4. Kauai Destination Package
  5. Four-Student Painted Chairs
  6. Notre Dame vs. Arizona State Tickets
  7. 3-framed Original Roy Lichtenstein Posters
  8. First Row of Graduation Seats May 2014



BEREAVEMENT OF ROBERT GALVAN ’67

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Sep 172013
 

By Bro. Stanley

In your prayers please remember Robert Galvan, Class of 1967 who died on September 14, 2013.  Robert Galvan is the brother of Gerard Galvan, Class of 1968.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

At Angelus Funeral Home

1119 St. Mary’s St.

5:00 PM       Visitation begins

7:00 PM      Rosary

Thursday, September 19, 2013

At Sacred Heart Church

2114 W. Houston St.

10:00 AM     Mass of Christian Burial

Interment to follow at

San Fernando Cemetery #2

BEREAVEMENT OF SILVESTRE G. LOPEZ

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Aug 012013
 

By Bro.  Stanley

In your prayers please remember Mr. Silvestre Lopez who died on July 27, 2013. Mr. Lopez is the father of Sylvester J. Lopez, Class of 1976. Many other relatives have attended Holy Cross. His nephews are Ernesto Elizondo Class of 1961, Richard Alvarado Class of 1963, Enrique Alvarado Class of 1964, and Horace Hernandez Class of 1969. His nieces are Tiffany Hernandez Class of 2009 and Michelle Alvarado Class of 2009. His daughter Lillian (Lopez) Sanchez is the wife of Sam Sanchez Class of 1967.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

At Christ the King Catholic Church

2623 Perez St., 78207

5:00 PM Visitation Begins

7:00 PM Rosary

Friday, August 2, 2013

At Christ the King Catholic Church

10:00 AM Mass of Resurrection

Interment to follow at

San Fernando Cemetery II

MEDIA ADVISORY: HOLY CROSS’ GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLAR 2013 – ANNOUNCEMENT & CEREMONY

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May 022013
 

WHO: ALL MEDIA INVITED. The Gates Millennium Scholarship has selected Holy Cross of San Antonio’s senior, Bianca Rosas, making her the third recipient in the school’s history. The Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro has issued a congratulatory letter which will be presented at the official announcement & ceremony. Additionally, Texas Representative Justin Rodriguez has passed a resolution in the scholar’s name and an official announcement will be made.

WHAT: Holy Cross of San Antonio’s senior, Bianca Rosas, is named the Gates Millennium Scholar 2013. Out of 54,000 applicants, she is one of 1,000 talented students nationwide selected for this distinguished and highly competitive scholarship which will cover her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Ms. Rosas will be attending St. Edward’s University in Austin and pursuing her degrees in public health.

WHEN: 9 a.m., Mon., May 6

WHERE: Holy Cross’ Convocation Center, 426 N. San Felipe St., San Antonio, TX 78228

WHY: The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The GMS provides scholars with personal and professional development through leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Bianca Rosas Bio:

  • Second out of 66 seniors, Class of 2013
  • Scheduled to graduate from Holy Cross of San Antonio on May 22, 2013
  • Member of the Holy Cross Student Knight Ambassador 2012-2013
  • Member of the National Honor Society
  • Serves as Altar Server Director at Parish and School
  • Involved with the Uganda U-Knight Project, a hunger relief effort for Uganda orphaned children
  • Served as Teen Director for Teen ACTS
  • Daughter of Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Carmen Rosas

Holy Cross of San Antonio is an independent Catholic co-educational middle and high school. The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1957 steeped in tradition and education. Holy Cross serves as the only co-educational college preparatory school centrally located in San Antonio’s Westside. Based on the principles of the Brothers of Holy Cross, the school’s educational mission helps break the cycle of poverty and opens doors to higher education. For more information, visit www.HolyCross-SA.com or call 210.433.9395.

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EDITOR/PRODUCER NOTE: Interviews will be made available at event.

MEDIA ADVISORY: “GOD’S DOORMAN” DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE SAINT ANDRÉ STATUE

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Apr 162013
 

Alejandro Barragán, Class of 2014

WHO: ALL MEDIA INVITED. Holy Cross of San Antonio is an independent Catholic co-educational middle and high school. The Brothers of Holy Cross founded the school in 1957 steeped in tradition and education. Holy Cross serves as the only co-educational college preparatory school centrally located in San Antonio’s Westside. Based on the principles of the Brothers of Holy Cross, the school’s educational mission helps break the cycle of poverty and opens doors to higher education.

WHAT: Holy Cross of San Antonio will host an unveiling ceremony of a bronze bust of Saint André Bassette, C.S.C. sculpted by Jerry McKenna.  Alejandro Barragán, Class of 2014, is scheduled to receive the Boy Scout’s highest honor as Eagle Scout. As part of his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, he raised the funds to purchase a McKenna sculpture of St. André. Joining Alejandro at the ceremony will be Mr. McKenna, Mr. Jaime Medel, Scout Master, Holy Cross Board of Trustees, faculty and students as well as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Barragán and relatives. The statue is being dedicated in memory of Mr. Eloy Chavarria, Class of 1982, a highly decorated military serviceman. His wife, Elsa, and family will be present.

WHERE:              Holy Cross of San Antonio’s Front Courtyard

426 N. San Felipe, San Antonio, Texas 78228

WHEN: Wed., April 17 at 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. (starting promptly)

WHY: Alejandro Barragán is a junior at Holy Cross of San Antonio and a member of the Boy Scouts Troop 450, Alamo Area Council. Alejandro chose as his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project to raise the funds for a rare Jerry McKenna sculpture of the St. André bronze bust. Mr. McKenna, an accomplished sculptor, is also the sculptor of the bronze Four Horsemen at the University of Notre Dame. He too attended a Holy Cross founded school, St. Edward’s High School in Ohio. St. André was the first Brother of Holy Cross to be Canonized as a Saint proclaimed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and officiated by the Vatican on Sun., Oct. 17, 2010.

Bio of Alejandro Barragán, Class of 2014:

  • Boy Scout of Troop 450, Alamo Area Council, since First Grade
  • Holy Cross Student Knight Ambassador since 2012
  • Member of the National Honor Society since 2011
  • Member of the National Hispanic Institute since 2011
  • Holy Cross Varsity Football Team – Offensive Lineman
  • Pontifical Server for the Archdiocese of San Antonio
  • Son of Mr. Rudy and Mrs. Mary Ann Barragán

BEREAVEMENT OF RAUL HERNANDEZ ‘66

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Feb 132013
 

By Bro. Stanley

In your prayers please remember Raul Hernandez, Class of 1966 who died on February 8, 2013.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
At The Angelus
1119 N. St. Mary’s St.

1:00 PM Visitation begins
7:00 PM Rosary

Thursday, February 14, 2013
At St. Jude Catholic Church
130 S. San Augustine

10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial

2:00 PM Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery
Irving, Texas

BOARD OF TRUSTEE ACCOLADES: DR. MANUEL P. BERRIOZABAL

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Feb 072013
 

Holy Cross Board of Trustee, Manuel P. Berriozabál, Ph.D., is named part of the inaugural fellowship group of the American Mathematical Society. He also recently received a high honor when Mayor Julián Castro named Café College after Dr. Berriozabál. The dedication of Café College is scheduled for later this month.

Visit the University of Texas at San Antonio’s link to learn more: UTSA PROFESSOR MANUEL BERRIOZABAL NAMED FELLOW OF AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY.

On behalf of Holy Cross of San Antonio, congratulations to Dr. Berriozabál!

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