If you wish to contribute to “The Reverend Thomas A. Hagendorf Memorial Scholarship Fund,” please send your donations to the school or parish office in an envelope marked “Memorial Scholarship Fund”.

Please make checks payable to “Holy Cross” and write “Fr. Thomas Hagendorf Memorial Fund” in the memo line. Check cans be sent to:

Holy Cross Parish
3009 Bay Settlement Rd.
Green Bay, WI 54311

Reverend Thomas Albert Hagendorf, O. Praem.,

Father Hagendorf was born on May 20, 1937, in South Philadelphia, PA to Albert and Cecelia (Obrish) Hagendorf.  His home parish was Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Philadelphia, PA.

In 1955, Father Hagendorf was graduated from Southeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia.  In 1960 he received a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Norbert College, De Pere, and an M.A. in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI in 1965.

On August 28, 1955, Fr. Hagendorf entered the Norbertine Novitiate of Daylesford Priory In Paoli, PA where he was vested as a novice.  He professed Simple Vows on August 28, 1957 and professed Solemn Vows on August 28, 1960 at the Church of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI.  He was ordained to the Priesthood on August 29, 1963 by Bishop John Grellinger at St. Norbert Abbey.

He was the Librarian and a member of the Theology department at Archmere Academy from 1964 until 1988, where he also served as the Superior of Immaculate Conception Priory connected to the school.

While on a sabbatical at Berkley, CA in 1989, he served as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Angels Church in Burlingame, CA and then as Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Baltimore, Maryland.

In May of 2000 Father moved back to St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere where he functioned as Associate Pastor of St. Jude/Annunciation Parishes in Green Bay, WI and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in De Pere, WI.  On August 4, 2003 he was appointed pastor of Holy Cross Parish (Bay Settlement) Green Bay, WI.

Fr. Hagendorf is survived by the Norbertine Community; one brother, Robert (April), Salt Lake City, UT; one sister Jean (Thomas) Vickers, Radnor, PA; nieces Susan Colella and Jeanine (Raymond) Di Pretoro; nephews Thomas (Donna) Vickers and Mark Vickers; eight grandnephews and one grandniece.

His parents preceded him in death.

The Reception of the Body/Vespers of the Dead will be held at Holy Cross Parish, 3009 Bay Settlement Rd., Green Bay, WI, on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will follow until 9:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue on Thursday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at St. Norbert Abbey.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Abbey Church on Thursday, May 23, at 4:30 p.m.  Rt. Rev. Gary J. Neville, O. Praem., Abbot of St. Norbert Abbey, will preside at the funeral liturgy.

Burial will be in the St. Norbert Abbey Cemetery.

Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is in charge of the arrangements.

Dear Holy Cross Catholic School Member,

The Principal Selection Committee for Holy Cross Catholic School is pleased to announce that Mr. Matthew VanEffen has accepted the invitation to serve as the next Principal of Holy Cross School. His administrative responsibilities begin on July 1, 2013.

Mr. VanEffen comes to Holy Cross Catholic School after serving as Principal at St. Clare School in Wrightstown. He initiated a school accreditation process, created a new school website and improved the school’s discipline through Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS). As a Middle School teacher at Sacred Hearts School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Matt taught 7th & 8th grade social studies. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Upon accepting the principal position, Matt stated: “I am very excited to be able to join the Holy Cross community and to serve in such a close-knit school family. I look forward to meeting each family through school and parish events. One of my strengths is communication and I hope to learn how best to serve our student’s needs.”

The Selection Committee interviewed three candidates following its review of priorities for Holy Cross School.  Fr. Tom Hagendorf, pastor, also met with each candidate and provided his input to the committee. The committee reached consensus on a top candidate before a contract offer was made. The Principal Search Committee thanks the entire Holy Cross community for its prayers and support.

The school is arranging a ‘Meet the New Principal’ luncheon at Holy Cross Catholic School on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Parents, staff and students will be invited by the school.

Sincerely,

John Peterson
Principal Search Committee Co-Chair

Rev. Dane Radecki, O. Praem.
Principal Search Committee Co-Chair

Robyn (left) and Rene find their new business relationship equally as fun as being sisters

Robyn Moreau Kuhlmann and Rene Moreau Hoffmann grew up at Holy Cross Catholic School and Church as part of Pat and Virginia Moreau’s family of seven. Now, the sisters are business partners and have brought their one-of-a-kind Smart Cow Yogurt Bar to the greater Green Bay community. Not only were they the first to introduce the brand-new concept of self-serve frozen yogurt to the locals, but they have also introduced a unique idea that pairs business with the community to do something good. “It’s Cool to be Smart” at Smart Cow, because the shop regularly donates part of an entire day’s sales to a local school in an effort to help schools with challenging budgets. The program is called “Grassroots Tuesdays.”

Robyn and her husband Hans created Smart Cow Yogurt Bar, opening two stores in Colorado, where they have lived for the past 12 years. Seeing how challenging and exciting the business is, Rene and her husband Dave joined in, and brought the idea to Green Bay. They recently opened their second Smart Cow location at 2450 E Mason Street, in front of East Town Mall. Their first store opened last April at 2321 S. Oneida Street.

The community has gone wild for Smart Cow, enjoying the experience of designing their own cool treat. Customers mix and match 16 flavors of frozen yogurt and sorbet, then choose from dozens of toppings, from nuts and candies to fresh fruit and warmed sauces. Customers are in charge of portions, flavors and cost, as they weigh and pay by the ounce. It’s a healthier alternative to ice cream, as the yogurts are almost all nonfat and contain live, active cultures to aid in digestion. Frozen yogurt typically has about half the calories of ice cream.

Mom Virginia lends a hand (and often an ear) to the success of Smart Cow Yogurt Bar

Fans of Smart Cow are equally appreciative of the regular support of schools, as well as the discount for teachers and military personnel. In just 10 months, the Green Bay stores have given more than $14,000 to area schools through the Grassroots Tuesdays program. The East side store will host Holy Cross Catholic School during the 2013-14 school year, donating part of the entire day’s sales to help support students’ learning inside classrooms where Rene and Robyn once learned. Smart Cow is also part of the Scrip program at Holy Cross, donating 5% of every purchase, in addition to its regular support of schools.

The girls’ mom, Virginia, helps out regularly at both stores, lending great support not only to their mission, but also to the logistics of running a busy retail store. She’s known as ”Grassroots Grandma,” because she hosts and greets every school crowd. She’s also the official baker of Smart Cow pizzelles — crisp, freshly-baked wafer cookies served as a topping, baked to perfection as only she can bake them!

Robyn, Rene and Virginia are appreciative of the great support from the Holy Cross community. Every time you visit, you help them continue on their mission to support local education. Eating froyo is a tasty and easy way to help!

Find out more about Smart Cow:
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Holy Cross Catholic School
Located on the growing northeast side of Green Bay at the historic crossroads of Church and Bay Settlement Roads, Holy Cross Catholic School is the point at which faith, community and education converge. Holy Cross Catholic School has been in existence since 1868 and has an enrollment of nearly 190 students in grades EC-3/4K to 8th grade. Learn more atwww.holycrossfamily.org.

The registration of children for the 2013-2014 school year has begun!

The registration process has been streamlined and will continue to be completed online through the FACTS system.  There is a non-refundable registration fee of $60 per student. Brochures on the registration process are available at each GRACE school or by going to the GRACE website (Parent/Student Resources) at www.gracesystem.org/become-a-student/

Financial Aid

 Families who wish to apply for financial assistance for the 2013-2014 school year must first register their student(s).  For families with multiple children residing with both parents, only one financial aid application is needed.  Parents who reside in separate households and split the tuition must apply separately to qualify.  Each non-refundable application fee is $25. Applications are submitted only online.  Access to the online application is at www.gracesystem.org/financial-aid/ (Parent/Student Resources).

Learn more at our

Treasure Hunt Open House

Monday, January 28, 2013, 4-6:30 PM

Stop out to learn more about our school! Take part in a fun ice cream treasure hunt with your kids, talk with our teachers, and learn all about the value of Catholic education.

>>>Registration for next year begins January 28th
Some classes fill up quickly. Register early to reserve your spot for next year!

• Flexible Early Childhood Three
• Four yr-old Kindergarten with 2, 3 and 5 day options
• Kindergarten—8th grade

>>>Schedule a visiting day
If you can’t make our Open House, call us to schedule a visit at your convenience. Call 920.468.0625 or e-mail czehms@gracesystem.org.

>>>Find us online
Visit http://www.holycrossfamily.org, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter! We are a Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School. Learn more about GRACE at http://www.gracesystem.org.

Online registration
starts January 28th!
Registration kiosks will be
available for your use.

Holy Cross Catholic School
3002 Bay Settlement Road | Green Bay, WI
920.468.0625
kboudwin@gracesystem.org 

Holy Cross Catholic School
Located on the growing northeast side of Green Bay at the historic crossroads of Church and Bay Settlement Roads, Holy Cross Catholic School is the point at which faith, community and education converge. Holy Cross Catholic School has been in existence since 1868 and has an enrollment of nearly 190 students in grades EC-3/4K to 8th grade. Learn more atwww.holycrossfamily.org.