Don't miss any of our news. Be sure to read all the way to the end! If your email truncates this message select the link to open it in your browser. October 2019 ALUMNAE NEWSLETTER Holy Cross Day
What an incredible Holy Cross Day celebration we had on Friday, September 13! We were honored that Archbishop Wilton Gregory celebrated the Mass with us to start the day. He was joined on the altar by Father Paul Dressler, OFM Cap.; Father James Van Dyke, S.J.; and Deacon Frank Avenilla (father of Seren '21). As a thank you for joining us, we presented Archbishop Gregory with a spiritual bouquet from the members of our community and a donation to the Catholic Charities fund for hurricane relief. We also recognized and thanked the Sisters of the Holy Cross who joined us for the morning, and presented them with a donation for their global educational ministries. The afternoon included our traditional Holy Cross games—Purple vs. White! The fun concluded with the annual Sister Grace Race, which as usual was won by the seniors.
Tartanfest
Holy Cross Alumnae! Let's give the guys some serious competition this year! REGISTER TO PLAY or VOLUNTEER Registrations for players and volunteers include dinner and drinks, green fees, cart use, and unlimited use of the driving range for the golfers. We also have several sponsorship opportunities. Your sponsorship will include free advertising on our website, pre-event and day-of-event signage, and in our golf program. We also have sponsorship opportunities that include registration for two to four players!
Cookies With Santa
Although December seems far away, we are already planning our annual alumnae Cookies with Santa scheduled for Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 pm. Bring your children, grandchildren, or friends for a photo with the Big Guy, Christmas crafts, and, of course, cookies! We always welcome volunteers! Contact Kathleen Bula (301-929-6463) if you would enjoy lending a hand. In turn, we will lend you an elf hat!
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2020 Benefit Auction & Gala
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Legacy Circle
Planned Giving Seminar
Please join us on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm for information about estate planning, wills and trusts from Diane Kuwamura '83. Ms. Kuwamura has generously offered this seminar to members of the Holy Cross community free of charge. If you are planning to attend, we would appreciate your RSVP to Charly Ryan at cryan@academyoftheholycross.org by Tuesday, November 5.
Diane is the founder of Kuwamura Law Group, P.A. The Kuwamura Law Group is an all-woman law firm based in Rockville, Maryland which focuses its practice on estate planning and administration along with handling related litigation. Ms. Kuwamura is admitted to practice in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Ms. Kuwamura's practice involves the preparation and review of wills, trusts, health care and financial powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. She also handles litigation involving trustees, executors and other fiduciaries, and she helps owners of small businesses plan for an orderly succession should they become incapacitated or die while still working. Ms. Kuwamura also assists people with the development of charitable gift and life insurance plans, and she administers the estates of many of her clients in order to ensure that their assets are distributed in accordance with their wishes.
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations: Submission Deadline is November 1, 2019.
Distinguished Alumnae Nominations: Submission Deadline is November 1, 2019.
9th Annual Gonzaga Business Network Career Fair Alumnae from 2014 to 2019 – Mark your calendar Thursday, January 2, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm Additional details to come.
Senior Project
Since 1973 students have participated in the Senior Project internship – a unique opportunity for our seniors to work in a career setting that interests them. The Class of 2019 internships took place at numerous organizations and businesses in fields such as medicine, education, engineering, law, communications, marketing, social work, journalism, and many others.
Class Notes We're proud to share the latest news with our Holy Cross Family. Ed Desrosier, Mary Catherine Reilly Desrosier '81, Lenore Reilly Martinez '76, 2009 (L-R) Classmates from 2009:
In Memoriam
Our prayers are with families of the following deceased alumnae and friends of Holy Cross: Mary Catherine Brand McLaughlin '44, mother of Patty McLaughlin McGinley '71, Kathy McLaughlin Preston '72, Terry McLaughlin Long '73 and Susan McLaughlin Graham '78; mother-in-law of Kate Carey McLaughlin '76; grandmother of Katie Bowen-Long Brenneman '04, Kelly Preston '08 and Colleen McLaughlin '12
Daniel O'Neill Carey, father of Dana Carey Orth '74 and Kathleen Carey McLaughlin '76; grandfather of Colleen Orth '05
Reunion News
Alumnae support of Holy Cross is vitally important to the school, and reunion gifts are the cornerstone of alumnae giving. In a reunion year, alumnae are asked to celebrate their time at Holy Cross and to demonstrate their commitment to the school by making a reunion gift to The Holy Cross Fund. These special reunion gifts set a wonderful example for other alumnae and contribute significantly to the people and programs that enable Holy Cross to continue to provide outstanding an exceptional educational experience for our girls! Make your gift today in honor of your reunion year and show your support to Holy Cross!
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now." –Ancient Chinese Proverb
The Class of 1959 is planning their 60th Reunion. The Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 26, at the National Press Club in D.C. Please contact Jean Gleason White (703) 858-5608) or Carol Amante (cramante@verizon.net or (410) 266-8454) for information.
The Class of 1974 is planning their 45th Reunion for Saturday, October 19. The reunion will be held at Mary Muldoon's farm in Poolesville, Maryland. Details to follow. Please contact Karen Maloney Pancurak (karenpancurak@comcast.net or (301) 452-3496) for questions about the reunion, etc. The Class of 1979 is planning their 40th Reunion at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD on Saturday, November 16 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Please contact Kathy Stanton Moran (kathymoran@verizon.net or (301) 580-3040) or Kathleen Warner Bula (kbula@academyoftheholycross.org or (301) 929-6463) if you have questions about the reunion. The Class of 1999 is planning their 20th Reunion for the evening of Saturday, October 19. Please contact DeAnna Hall Jefferson (mrsjefferson0513@yahoo.com or (202) 904-7068) or Kaitlin Schaeffer Yardley (kaitlin.yardley@gmail.com or (925) 878-5476) with any questions. The Class of 2004 is planning their 15th Reunion. Details to follow. Please contact Felicia Pendorf (Felicia.pendorf@gmail.com or (301) 490-7391) or Joanna Frezzo Anastasio (Joanna.anastasio@gmail.com or (240) 602-8137) for questions or information. Holy Cross Alumnae
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