November 2018


November is often seen as a time to reflect and give thanks, but we are thankful for YOU, our alumni, each and every day! We are so grateful for your support, participation, and for your continued Holy Family pride. Thank you for all you do today, tomorrow, and always!

We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events, especially the Annual Nativity and Christmas Tree Lighting on 11/28 and Christmas Rose on 12/7.

Your feedback, questions or suggestions to serve you better are always welcome at alumni@holyfamily.edu or by phone at 267-341-5017!
Save the Date! Giving Tuesday, Holy's Family University's Second Annual Day of Giving is happening on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Every gift to the Blue & White Fund truly makes an impact in the lives of current students by supporting financial aid.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Nativity & Christmas Tree Lighting

Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
Holy Family Hall Parking Lot


All are invited to the 3rd Annual Nativity and Christmas Tree Lighting. The outdoor event will feature holiday music from the Nazareth Academy High and Grade Schools and will culminate with the lighting of the Star of Bethlehem, the Nativity, and the Christmas Tree.

Admission is free! Light refreshments and pictures with Santa Tiger will be available. Rain date is November 29,
Get your tickets for Christmas Rose
Carole (Franco) Shea '69, Joan (Kwapick) McDonald '69, Santa Claus, and (Grace Tropea) Sussman '69 performing at Christmas Rose 1968

Friday, December 7
Mass at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm, Entertainment at 7:30 pm

Christmas Rose is one of Holy Family's longest standing traditions. 
The story of the Christmas Rose comes from the legend of a poor little girl who stood outside the stable where Jesus was born, crying because she had nothing to give the Christ child. An angel saw her despair and turned each teardrop into a Christmas rose for the girl to give Jesus. 

All alumni and friends are invited to this year's event, which is hosted by HFU's Student Government Association. A limited number of tickets are available from the Alumni Office and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are free and include mass, dinner and a show! 

Contact the Alumni Office at 267-341-5017 or alumni@holyfamily.edu to reserve and/or pick-up your tickets by November 30.

Holy Family Women's Volleyball celebrates historic season
 
Congratulations to the Women's Volleyball Team on a tremendous and historic season!  The team advanced to the  NCAA Division II East Region Tournament, and the NCAA Division II East Region Championship Final Game for the first time ever in the program's history. 

In that Championship Final, the Tigers fell to American International College, 3-0, ending their amazing season.  We are so proud of the entire team, as well as Chase Wassel, Jillian Boyle and Morgan Silks, who were named to the NCAA Division II East Region All-Tournament team.
 
To read more about this team and the amazing season, click here.
Campus News
  • Statement from President Sister Maureen McGarrity on the Tragedy in Pittsburgh
    As we mourn the tragedy at Tree of Life (L'Simcha) Congregation on Saturday, which claimed the life of eleven people and injured others, we are reminded of the senseless devastation and suffering that hatred of all sorts produces.Read more here.
  • Holy Family University Celebrates Re-Opening of Marian Hall
    Holy Family University's Marian Hall, located on the corner of Frankford Avenue and Grant Avenue, has recently gone through a transformative restoration courtesy of a generous, anonymous donor. The building was officially blessed and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 23.Read more here.
  • Tim Hamill '04, M'08 Named Interim Athletic Director
    Holy Family University is proud to announce that Tim Hamill has been elevated to Interim Athletic Director of its 14-sport, NCAA Division II program as announced by University President, Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, PhD. Hamill has been part of the Holy Family 'family' for the past 18 years when he started as an undergraduate in 2000 to his most recent role as Associate Athletic Director. Read more here.
  • Gurecki Completes Prestigious Internship with FBI
    Amanda Gurecki, a senior criminal justice and psychology major, completed the 10-week Honors Internship Program with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during the summer at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. She was assigned to the leadership training program for supervisors and executives.Read more here.
  • Hoffner's New Book Details Catholic Traditions
    Dr. Helen Hoffner, a professor in the School of Education, has recently finished her latest book, Catholic Treasures and Traditions. The illustrated encyclopedia examines the perplexing questions about the history of Catholic school and church practices, as well as dispels superstitions followed by Catholics. The book was published by Sophia Institute Press. Read more here.
Family and Friends Bingo

The Family & Friends Organization of Holy Family University hosted their Annual Bingo on Sunday, October 21st. The fun event raised over $11,000 for the Organization's endowed scholarship supporting Holy Family students.
Quizzo Night a Success

On behalf of Holy Family Alumni's Board of Directors, thank you to all our alumni and friends who took part in the 4th Annual Alumni Quizzo Night on Friday, November 2nd!  Proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. We hope you all had fun!
In This Issue...
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LAST CALL for Class Notes

Have you recently moved? Changed jobs? Gotten married? Do you have other personal or professional news you would like to share?

Tell us your news by completing our Alumni Update Form.We look forward to celebrating your success in the upcoming issue of Holy Family's Magazine!
Save the Date

Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 27

Nativity & Christmas
Tree Lighting

Wednesday, November 28

President's Club
Holiday Party

Thursday, December 6

Alumni Board
Open Meeting

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Charter Day
Monday, February 11, 2019
 
Tigers on the Loose
April 10, 2019

Reunion 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019

Golf Classic 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Familogue Yearbook Now Online!

Familogue, Holy Family University's yearbook, is now digitized and available online to all alumni for FREE! Beginning with the first graduating class in 1958, Familogue was published for every class through the Class of 2013.

To view, search, and download Holy Family yearbooks, please visit holyfamily.edu/yearbooks.
Holy Family Alumni Social Media:
Featuring YOU!

We hope you've been enjoying our social media posts on our Facebook & Twitter.

We would like to feature
YOU, our alumni, as much as possible and we are asking for your submissions for our "Alumni Around the World Wednesday," "Throwback Thursday," and "Four-Legged Friday" posts.

Want to Get Involved?

The Alumni Office and the Alumni Board of Directors are always looking for volunteers for various events, class representatives, and other initiatives.

If you would like to get involved and volunteer your time or services, please reach out to alumni@holyfamily.edu

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