Dear Members of the Antonian Family,

I welcome this time to write to you, our alumni, parents, students, staff, council, and friends, as we celebrate the Christmas holidays.  As we embrace the miracle of our Savior's birth, may this joyful season provide you with multiple opportunities to be together as a family and to recognize God's loving Spirit alive in each one of you.

Every day, I am privileged to be part of the Antonian community and to gain meaningful insights into the goodness of our students, their parents, and our staff. The abundance of care, thoughtfulness, and kindness is so apparent, be it a faculty member working with a struggling student, parents volunteering their time and skills, or students generously engaged in service above and beyond what is expected. The vibrancy of our school impacts its family members and the wider San Antonio community in wonderful and diverse ways.

Our school's prayer life manifests the fact that we are built on a Catholic-Christian paradigm. The celebration of Liturgy, the examination of our spiritual life, the positive effects of our retreat programs, the incredible work of our Campus Ministry and our service program, all underscore the Catholic ethos of educating the whole person - mind, body, spirit, and imagination.

As we reflect on the many blessings we have received this year, we are thankful to those who have shared their time, talent, and treasure to help ensure that Antonian's legacy of excellence continues.  Together, let us strive to fulfill our mission to send forth leaders of competence and compassion infused with the passion to make a difference.  The support from parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends is essential to help every student reach their God-given potential.

May this season reveal in a new and enlightening way the love that God has for you and your family.  As members of a family, may you continue to care for and nurture one another and may you continue to reach out and embrace those who have so little.

May our Lord bless you in immeasurable ways.

Have a blessed and grace-filled Christmas.  You will continue to be in my prayers.

Blessings,

Principal