On Wednesday, November 22, Trinity High School will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. This day will hold a very special focus for our students and staff. We will highlight “Unity in Diversity” throughout the morning. The day will begin with a special prayer service. Students will discuss tolerance and diversity in small-group settings with our PAL student mentors and faculty members. Mr. Ron James will also speak with our students during the morning in large-group settings. Mr. James visited Trinity last spring, delivering a message on “Choices” that was very well-received. His message this fall will highlight the importance of tolerance, a powerful message that will edify our community. Parents and friends of Trinity are welcome to attend his address at 9:40 a.m. in the auditorium, which will be followed with a school Mass for our whole community at 10:30 a.m.
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It’s that time of year, and the United Way of the Capital Region annual campaign is in full swing. Did you know you can designate your gift to Trinity High School? It’s easy, and our designation code is: 10153. Supporting Trinity High School prepares today’s students for tomorrow's endeavors.
Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Congratulations to the many Trinity students who earned first and second honors in the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.
See a complete list here. Keep up the good work!
Indoor Track
Indoor track workouts will begin on Tuesday, November 28, from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. and continue every Tuesday and Thursday. Participants should meet in the gym lobby and come prepared to go outside if the weather cooperates.
Sports Mass
Trinity will try something different for our sports Masses this year. We will hold Mass to celebrate the fall sports season and to kickoff the winter sports season on Sunday, December 3, at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Unlike previous years we will not be handing out awards after the liturgy. These awards will be presented at a closing Mass in May.
We had a wonderful turnout for the Rosary Rally in October, and our hope is we can continue to promote our faith by having our own community-based events. All Trinity students and their families are invited to worship together on December 3.
Holiday Scrip Info
Risk Assessment
On Friday, December 8, a team from the Pennsylvania State Police’s Domestic Security Division will perform a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for Trinity High School. This comprehensive examination of physical facilities and operational procedures will identify critical assets, threat potential, and vulnerabilities. The team will offer recommendations to improve the security of the building. This assessment will not impact classes.
Fleece Blanket Service Project
The Freshman Class will host a fleece tie blanket service project on December 11 and December 13 after school from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. All freshmen are encouraged to attend, and they will find it to be a fun afternoon. Service hours will also be awarded! Blankets will be donated to Bethesda Mission and Project Linus. At this time, fleece or monetary donations are needed. Fleece donations should be in two-yard pieces--any color or print would be great! Please drop off donations in Room 211 (Mrs. Leandri). If you have any questions, please email
Kathy Leandri.
4th Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange
Ho Ho Ho....It is time for the 4th Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange, sponsored by the PTO! This is the EVENT the THS teachers and staff anticipate! With help from YOU, our very generous parents, we are able to roll out the biggest cookie exchange EVER! Seventy-five teachers and staff go home with about six to seven dozen cookies each (WHOA!! that's a lot of cookies, my elves). It is fun and easy to participate. Sign up for cookies, tell us what kind of Christmas cookies you're bringing (not too many chocolate chip), and then BAKE (homemade, only, please). Feel free to dazzle us with your favorite recipes! Cookies should be labeled "PTO Cookies," placed in a disposable container, and brought to the school office on Friday, December 22, by 10:00 a.m. If you are free and would like to help with set-up and distribution of cookies, please arrive between 10:30 a.m. and noon. We meet in the lobby! Should you have any questions, please call Allie Perkins
(717-215-1938) or Megan Webster (717-497-9353). The cookie trays have already been purchased. If you would like to help offset this cost by making a monetary donation, please send checks, made payable to THS, to the office. Please add "PTO Cookies" in the memo line. (This cost to the PTO is $75.) MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, and thank you for your time, talent, and treasure!
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Thank You
Thank you to the Trinity community for donations totaling $1,862.16 to assist the Fejfar family with medical expenses in this difficult time. This money was raised through the dress down day on Monday, November 13.
FT5K--Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and came out to support the 1st Annual FT5K on Saturday! There were 45 participants, and we raised more than $1,600 for the Four Diamonds Fund, thanks to your generosity! We also would like to thank our sponsors, especially Envision Graphics, who donated the T-shirts. Also we could not have done it without the help of Coaches Turpin, Gruschow, and Koerner, and Trainer Matt O'Brien! The following placed in each age group. Great job!
14 and under
--Conor Pushart (23:57) and Meredith Hickey (31:40);
Ages 14-18
--Sam Predmore (21:04) and Paxton Masarrachia (27:24);
Over 18 (adult)
--Jeff Deppen (23:54) and Linda Piscioneri (30:49).
Toys for Tots Drive
Please join the Trinity High School Junior Class in collecting Toys for Tots this holiday season. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy for a child of any age outside the school office. Donations will be accepted between November 22 and December 5. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Grow Your Santa Beard or Show Your Shamrock Spirit
Skip shaving OR wear your Trinity sweatshirt during the month of December to help kids with cancer and the Four Diamonds Fund! See more information on the
registration form
. All students must sign-up by November 29.
Food Drive
The final day to bring food items for Thanksgiving baskets is Monday, November 20. Turkey donations or Giant gift cards may be brought to the main office on Monday. Your generosity is appreciated and will be given to families at
Saint Francis Soup Kitchen
. Thank you for sharing your blessings with families in need. May God reward you!
Freshmen are asked to bring canned soup, canned meat, canned vegetables, and canned fruit.
Sophomores are asked to bring boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, and packaged meals.
Juniors are asked to bring cookies, Jello, pudding, baby food, and pumpkin pie filling.
Seniors are asked to bring a variety of pasta, pasta sauce, cans of juice, stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce.
Advent Prayer Services
Advent is the liturgical season to prepare our hearts for the Nativity of Jesus. On November 29 and December 6, plan to attend an evening of
Advent prayer and reflection
. Mr. John Cominsky, principal of Trinity High School, will speak on "Saint Francis, Pope Francis, and the Joy of the Gospel." The Trinity Concert Choir and Strings Program will enrich our evening with music, and we will hold a raffle for a Nativity set each evening during the refreshment social after the service. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel.
Christmas Fest--November 18
Get in the holiday spirit at the Saint Joseph Parish 5th Annual Christmas Fest to be held on Saturday, November 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Parish Life & Education Center located a
t 420 East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg. Breakfast and lunch will be served, and baked goods will be available. There will be
more than 55 vendors, a silent auction, a Scholastic Book Fair, musical performances by groups from Saint Joseph School and Trinity High School, children’s activities, and a special visit from Saint Nicholas! Gift card drawings will also be held throughout the day, and everyone has a chance to win!
School Choice Contest--Win $15,000
Has the ability to choose Trinity impacted your life? Tell your story, support school choice legislation, and have the chance to win $15,000. Record a short video and submit it by Friday, December 1.
See more information here.
Host Family Opportunity
Interested in learning more about Chile? Host an exchange student from Santiago, Chile, from January through February. The student is a young lady in 11th grade. It would be your responsibility to house and feed her and to bring her to school. Families have always found the experience to be enriching! Interested? Contact
Sister Susan by phone at 717-761-1116, ext. 117.
Trinity Cruise to Canada and New England
Join us for an enjoyable 10-day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean from August 2-11, 2018. Trinity will be celebrating 55 years of great education. Are you celebrating an anniversary or a reunion? Why not share it with friends on a cruise? The cost for cruise is from $1,449, with a $100 discount if enrolled by December 10. For further information, itinerary, and registration, please contact
Sister Carol
at 717-756-1690.
Driver's Education Classes
Trinity is currently accepting registrations for the classroom portion of Driver’s Education Training.
(This is NOT behind-the wheel training.) Classes begin Tuesday, January 16, 2018, and run from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline for registration is Friday, January 5, 2018, but class size is limited to the first 50 students. The $50 fee and
registration form should be submitted to the
Main Office. Students do not need to have a driver’s permit to enroll.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Yearbook Information
Senior parents: Don't miss the chance to get an ad celebrating your senior in the yearbook. The deadline is
November 30.
Click here for details.
Job Opportunities--Trinity High School
Custodial/Maintenance Position
--Trinity High School has a full-time, day-shift maintenance/custodial position for a qualified candidate with basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and cleaning skills who is an independent learner and works well with our staff. A candidate must be willing to perform occasional weekend work throughout the school year. A candidate must also be able to climb ladders, use lifts, and lift/carry items in excess of 50 pounds. This 12-month position comes with benefits. Interested persons should send a resume with references to
John Cominsky
,
Principal, Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. All candidates must also fulfill all Diocesan Youth Protection requirements.
Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach--
Trinity High School is accepting applications for the position of Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach. Individuals would be responsible for the management of the Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team, assist the Head Varsity Coach during practice and games, as well as any duties assigned by the Head Coach. Interested individuals should forward a coaching resume to
Gary Bricker, Athletic Director. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Congratulations to
Joseph "Wiz" McCormick, who was honored at Elizabethtown College as a recipient of the "8 Who Care" community service award by WGAL Channel 8. Wiz was one of just eight winners. He performed more than 200 hours of community service this year, qualifying him for the award. As part of Wiz's award, PSECU will donate $500 to the
Peyton Walker Foundation. This foundation is near to Trinity's heart, as it honors Peyton Walker '12, who passed away from a genetic heart condition, and it identified a serious heart condition in Wiz. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to our community, Wiz!
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Senior Marget Shelly
has received USA Scholastic All American status in swimming for the second consecutive year. She has also signed a letter of intent to swim at Penn State University as a scholarship athlete! Congratulations, Marget!
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Senior Laura Weiss
has been
featured
in the Carlisle
Sentinel
as "Teen of the Week." Laura's strong academic performance and involvement in many local music groups were factors in her nomination. Trinity's Mrs. Piscioneri recommended Laura and said of her: "While Laura’s resume is a laundry list of clubs activities and sports, what I like most about her is that she is a sheer joy to be around. She is kind, helpful, supremely modest, and a hard worker.” Congratulations, Laura!
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Congratulations to
senior Patrick Connolly, who has been inducted into and elected treasurer of the National Technical Honor Society at
Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School
(CPAVTS). Patrick completes courses at Trinity and CPAVTS, and he is the first Trinity student to hold a leadership position at Vo-Tech. Congratulations, Patrick!
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Congratulations to
senior Caitlin Phillips
, who has been chosen by faculty and her own senior classmates as the Trinity High School representative this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Competition. The competition highlights students like Caitlin who demonstrate, in an outstanding way, the characteristics of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism at home, in school, and in the community. Caitlin will submit an essay to the Cumberland County Chapter Competition for a chance to move to the Regional level.
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Trinity Key Club members
Justin Karli, Jonathan Wacker, Katie Bernick, Kateri Sinkler, Eileen Spila, Bri Ruda, Eden Skreppen
, and
Vanessa Wacker
recently volunteered in the Messiah College Grantham Community Garden. They weeded garden beds, planted garlic bulbs, fed chickens, collected eggs, and harvested snow peas, string beans, turnips, and cilantro.
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Students have numerous service opportunities to choose from! See all
current service opportunities here,
or visit the
Rocks in Motion Service Website
for ways you can share your time and talents by helping Church, school, and community. Please email
Mrs. Fejfar
if you have any service events that meet the THS service guidelines that you would like posted on the
Rocks in Motion
service website.
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"Seek the Light, Be the Light"
Spiritual Reflections
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By Scott Root, Campus Minister
Gospel for Sunday, November 19, 2017 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them.
The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said,'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.
Come, share your master's joy.' Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.' Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said, 'Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter; so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground. Here it is back.' His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter? Should you not then have put my money in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten. For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'" --Matthew 25:14:30
Reflection--
Stewardship
As a nation, we are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving--a time when we thank God for the blessings in our lives. In the parable for this Sunday, there is a call to use our blessings and gifts for the honor and glory of God. In stewardship, we are to take what we have been given and multiply it by sharing with our brothers and sisters in need. The blessings of God are not for us to keep for ourselves, but to share with others. When St. Lawrence the deacon was asked to bring the Church’s riches before the Roman Emperor, he brought the poor and marginalized. As we thank God this week for all that we have, let us always remember that, while we have been given much, much is expected of us.
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Saint of the Week--Blessed Miguel Pro (November 23)
Faced with persecution and possible death, Blessed Miguel Pro returned to
his native Mexico after his ordination to minister to the people of God. Here he served a Church forced to go “underground.” He celebrated the Eucharist clandestinely and ministered the other sacraments to small groups of Catholics. Within a couple o
f years, he was arrested on trumped-up charges and executed in 1927. In the image, Blessed Miguel Pro prays for his executioners just before his death.
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Prayer for the Week --Thanksgiving Blessing
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us
and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.
Thank You for all the graces and blessings that You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal:
our faith and religious heritage; our food and shelter; our health; the love we have for one
another; our family and friends.
Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing
throughout the coming year.
This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.
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Partner School & Parish News
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Holy Infant Church, Manchester, is hosting a town hall on the opioid crisis on Tuesday, November 21, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This session is sponsored by the York Opioid Collaborative and will include a presentation on the crisis specific to York County. Q&A will follow.
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*Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for items to include in the next Trinity Weekly in
Monday, November 20 by noon
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