Please join us for our Open House!
WHEN: Thursday, April 16th
TIME: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Cross High School
HELP US TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE by sharing this information.
BEREAVEMENT OF MICHAEL A. NAVARIJO
In your prayers please remember Michael A. Navarijo ’77 who died on Friday, April 13, 2015.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
At Simplicity Funeral Chapel
211 Brooklyn
San Antonio, TX 78215
4:00 PM Visitation Begins
7:00 PM Rosary
Thursday, April 16, 2015
At St. Jerome Catholic Church
7955 Real Road
Martinez, TX 78263
10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial
Interment to Follow
St. Jerome Cemetery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2015
For more information, contact:
Holy Cross of San Antonio
Daniel Martinez, (210)-433-2178, email: daniel.martinez@holycross-sa.org
(San Antonio) Holy Cross of San Antonio, President Set to Retire
San Antonio, TX- Brother Stanley Culotta, CSC, MD, is retiring after 56 years of service to Holy Cross of San Antonio. Brother Stanley Culotta is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross and has been associated with Holy Cross of San Antonio since 1958. His tenure since that time has ranged from beginning teacher to president, the position he holds today. At the end of the 2015-2016 academic year, Brother Stanley Culotta will be officially retiring from Holy Cross of San Antonio.
“Brother Stanley has demonstrated and has lived out the mission of Holy Cross in a remarkable way,” said Mr. Henry Galindo, Principal at Holy Cross of San Antonio. He has made contributions to the religious, education, and health fields in our Westside communities, and has truly impacted this school and his work here will always be treasured.”
The Brothers of Holy Cross accepted the invitation of Archbishop Robert E. Lucey to administer a Catholic, college preparatory high school for boys to be located in the impoverished West Side of San Antonio. The school was named Holy Cross High School and opened in 1957. Since that time the school has expanded its offerings to become a coeducational Catholic, college preparatory middle and high school. To respect this expansion, its name has been changed to Holy Cross of San Antonio.
Without the help and support from Ms. Viki Carr, a strong supporter of Holy Cross and its mission, Holy Cross would have had to close its doors. Fortunately, Brother Stanley and Brother Dooling, and Ms. Carr quickly thought of ways to keep Holy Cross open, holding numerous benefit concerts to help the Brothers.
In 1974 Brother Stanley Culotta left Catholic education. His plan was to earn a medical degree and open a medical facility in the medically underserved area surrounding Holy Cross High School. He entered the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas from which he received his medical degree in 1978. In 1981 he completed his Family Practice Residency at McAllen General Hospital.
Brother Stanley then returned to San Antonio to open Holy Cross Family Medical Center. From that time until 1995 he was a full time family physician including two years as Chief of Staff at Santa Rosa Hospital.
One year later, Brother Stanley was named Principal. In 2001, Holy Cross of San Antonio adopted the President – Principal model of administration and he was named the President.
Brother Stanley Culotta is a product of Catholic education. He graduated from St. James Major and Holy Cross High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, his home town. In addition to his medical degree he has a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, both from the University of Notre Dame.
Since his return to Holy Cross of San Antonio in 1996, Brother Stanley Culotta has been a strong voice for School Choice. He recognizes that in the near future without school choice a Catholic education may be available only to the wealthy. His efforts include presentations, workshops, published articles and political action.
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.org or call 210.433.9395.
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Brother Stanley Culotta, CSC was featured on the Great Day SA morning show, in the “Good People” segment.
To view the video please click below:
http://www.kens5.com/story/entertainment/2015/03/26/good-people—meet-brother-stanley/70507748/
HOLY CROSS HAS A NEW PROMOTIONAL VIDEO!
Please be sure to view, Like and Share this video with all of your friends!
Click here to view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TO5_q9Yk6o
If you know of a family with children who may be interested in enrolling at Holy Cross, please have them contact Mr. Martinez in the admissions office at daniel.martinez@holycross-sa.org or 210-433-2178.
Have a blessed weekend!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2015
For More Information, Contact: Holy Cross of San Antonio: Daniel P. Martinez,
(210)-433-2178, email: daniel.martinez@holycross-sa.org
(San Antonio)(Tenth-Grader) Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award
San Antonio, TX – Amanda Moore, 15 of San Antonio, a student at Holy Cross of San Antonio, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Holy Cross of San nominated Amanda for national honors this fall in recognition of her volunteer service.
“Since the sixth grade, Amanda has been a very active and involved student at Holy Cross. Her ability to go above and beyond to help and serve others is an example of who a Holy Cross student embodies. She continues to live out the Holy Cross Code in everything she does,” said Mr. Galindo, Principal at Holy Cross of San Antonio.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school level students across America for outstanding volunteer service.
“The recipients of these awards demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial. “By recognizing these students and placing a spotlight on their volunteer activities, we hope to motivate others to consider how they can also contribute to their community.”
“Demonstrating civic responsibility through volunteerism is an important part of life,” said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti. “These honorees practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.”
Prudential Spirit of Community Award applications were distributed nationwide last September through middle level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and HandsOn Network affiliates. These schools and officially-designated local organizations nominated Local Honorees, whose applications were advance for state-level judging. In addition to granting President’s Volunteer Service Awards on behalf of President Barack Obama, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards selected State Honorees, Distinguished Finalists and Certificate of Excellence recipients. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria including personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth.
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.org or call 210.433.9395.
The National Association of Secondary Schools Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and school leaders from across the United States and 35 countries around the world. The association connects and engages school leaders through advocacy, research, education, and student programs, NASSP advocates on behalf of all school leaders to ensure the success of each student and strengthens school leadership practices through the design and delivery of high quality professional learning experiences. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils. For more information about NASSP, located in Renton, VA, visit ww.nassp.org.
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Holy Cross’ First Female Powerlifters off to the Regional Championships
Dominique Covarrubias, C/O ’17 and Katrina Rangel, C/O ’16 have made history at Holy Cross by becoming the first female students to make the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifiting Association Regional Championships.The Regional meet will be held on March 7, 2015 where they both will have an opportunity to qualify for the State Championships. This is our first year having a Powerlifting team at Holy Cross.
Good Luck, Knights!!
Good Afternoon Holy Cross Family,
On Wednesday evening, I was discharged from Methodist Hospital. I feel great! My directions are to walk daily and increase as tolerated, take new medications and keep a few diet restrictions.
Thanks to all for your prayers and Best Wishes,
Brother Stanley Culotta, C.S.C.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!
On behalf of Holy Cross of San Antonio, we are overjoyed by the amount of donations received in recent months.
We would like to thank all of our donors and supporters!
Monetary Donations
Nativity Donations
Mr. Gabriel Nava
Mr. Agustin Quitanilla
Mr. Stephen Sheppard
Mrs. Jo Ann Jordan
Annual Fund
Mr. Robert Mena
Mr. Paul A. Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. John Garoni
Mr. and Mrs. Ceasar Trimble
Mr. Robert Mena
Mr. Anthony Catalano
Mr. Mark Campa
Mr. Lawrence Noll
Mr. Thomas Alejandro
Mr. Patrick Rios
Ms. Mary Guzman
Mr. John Weber
Mr. Christopher Jonas
Mr. Roger Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Salas
Mr. Gabriel Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Frances and Rodolfo Segovia
Brother Rene Scholarship
Silver Eagle Distributors
Mr. Roger Hernandez
Brother Stanley Scholarship
Mrs. Tresa R. Smith
Ruben “Yen” Garza III Scholarship
Mr. Ernie Elizondo
Tuition Assistance
Brothers of Holy Cross- Breakfast Club
Mr. Carlos Esparza- Breakfast Club
Mr. Juan Hidalgo
Class of 1963 Fund
Mrs. Sydney J. Puddicombe III
Gala 2015
Advance Eye Care
Alumni Association
Mr. Juan Barrera
LCPL Mark Juarez
Mr. Kyle McDermott
Grants
Scanlan
Non-Monetary Donations
Magnum Opus Technologies
(1)Conference Table, (3) Office chairs
Mr.Faulkner
(2) LCD Projectors, (1) LCD Projector Lamp Light
New Dimensions: Dr. Pilcher
(4) Office Desks; (3) Desk Hutches; (1) Executive Desk; (3) Large Legal File Cabinets; (1) Large Storage Cabinet; (1)Mini Fridge; (1) Safe-storage file cabinet; (1) Writing desks; and (5) Small file Cabinets
January 16, 2015
Dear Friends of Holy Cross,
Why do your Texas Representatives and Texas Senators treat you and your children as second class citizens? That’s right! You pay school district taxes. You pay for school bonds. Parents pay tuition at Holy Cross or any other non-public school and the tuition is not a deductible expense. Parents receive nothing from these expenditures. Stop and think! Isn’t it time to correct this situation? Yes, and here is where you must get involved.
NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
January 25th through January 31st
PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORT OF THE
SCHOOL CHOICE RALLY FOR CATHOLIC AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
St. Anthony Catholic High School
3200 McCullough Ave.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
**Brother Mike has approved for students who attend the School Choice Rally to receive service hours.
Many times you have received messages from me about School Choice. I have presented School Choice to you at Parent Teacher Club meetings and in various articles. It is the Texas Legislature that considers you and your children second class citizens not worthy of equal return for your contributions. Isn’t now the time to change that treatment?
Change in the Texas Legislature will happen only if YOU make it happen. To learn more about what must be done to secure equal treatment for parents and children attending Catholic and other non-public schools.
I look forward to seeing you at the Rally for School Choice.
Sincerely in Holy Cross,
Bro. Stanley Culotta, CSC
School Choice in Education is the privilege and right of parents to select the school or educational system for their children and to direct to that school or educational system the equivalent per pupil tax funds available and distributed to the public educational institutions.