Volume 1, Issue 23

March 2, 2018

Course Selection & Re-registration--Complete by Tuesday, March 6

Course selection and re-registration is now open for the 2018-2019 school year. A detailed email went out to families on Tuesday, February 6, explaining the process and listing deadlines, including the deadline for financial aid. Please refer to the email and documents sent home with your student as you complete registration, course selection, and financial aid materials for next year.

Spring Musical--Beauty and the Beast

Join the Saint Genesius Players on March 3 at 7:00 p.m. and on March 4 at 2:00 p.m. for our spring musical, "Beauty and the Beast." Tickets cost $7 for students and $12 for adults. Find more details here. Order tickets online or purchase them at the door. Can't make the show? Or want to have access to it any time? Order a DVD/BluRay by March 6.

Beauty and the Beast & O peration Paperback

This year, the Saint Genesius Players have partnered with Operation Paperback to spread the joy that Belle and Beast find in books to deployed and wounded soldiers and to their families. Any Trinity student or faculty/staff member, or partner school student (Saint Patrick, Saint Joseph, Saint Theresa, or Good Shepherd School), who brings a new or gently used book will be given one general admission ticket to the performance on March 3, or 4. A donation to defray the shipping cost of the books may also be given. This partnership is especially meaningful, given that Mrs. Jarrett's husband, Cpt. David Jarrett, is currently on a year-long deployment to the Middle East. May God bless him, and you, for your generosity!

Tea with Mrs. Potts

The Saint Genesius Players welcomed area children to "Tea With Mrs. Potts" as part of a promotion for the spring musical, Beauty and the Beast. Make sure to "be our guest" at any one of the three performances, on March 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m., or March 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Eat, Drink, and be Giving!

Make plans to attend Trinity's 2018 Spring Benefit & Auction--Eat, Drink, and be Giving--on Saturday, April 21, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Allenberry Resort!

Want to make a donation to the auction? Please submit this form by March 28. For more information, contact Beth Zak in the Advancement Office.

New Opportunity for Mr. Troy Jensen

Our business/technology teacher and football coach, Mr. Troy Jensen has accepted a job as a position coach for the Alvernia University football team in Reading. He will need to leave our teaching staff at the end of this quarter in order to prepare for spring football. Mr. Jensen has led our Shamrock program admirably for three seasons and has been an excellent classroom teacher for two years here at Trinity. Please join us in wishing Mr. Jensen the very best in the coming days as he prepares to make this transition.

Hockey Championships

Featuring many Trinity players, the Shamrocks Ice Hockey Club will play for the Central Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (CPIHL) Championship against Cedar Crest on Saturday, March 3, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hershey Park Arena. Parking is free, though there is an entrance fee. Please come and support our hockey players!

International Cafe--Help Needed for March 6

Trinity will hold its annual International Café on Tuesday, March 6. We need parent help during the day to assist with food distribution, planning, etc. Hours range from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Please call the activities office at 717-761-1116 and leave a message with your preferred time, or email Sister Susan .

House System Meeting--March 8

Trinity High School will be initiating a new school structure next year--the House System. This system is a traditional feature of schools in England (you may be familiar with it from the Harry Potter novels), and it is gaining popularity in the United States due to its ability to foster community and support for students, as well as to provide leadership opportunities. We will explain the system to students on March 9, but we would like to introduce it to parents at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in the auditorium.

Easter Egg Hunt

Trinity's Key Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m .  at Trinity. The event is free for children who are toddlers through grade 5. There will be lots of fun-filled eggs and other prizes! Donations will be accepted at the event to benefit Catie's Wish Foundation .  RSVP by March 12 . Contact Mrs. Stager   with any questions. 

Sisters Vocation Day--March 12

Seniors will be celebrating National Catholic Sisters Vocation Week on March 12 in religion class. They will hear presentations by various sisters in our community. See details about presenters here .

Eagle Scout Project

Sophomore Cameron Cassani is working on an Eagle Scout project for Trinity High School. He plans to create a prayer garden outside the doors of the auditorium. See his project plans and donate to his project here .

SCRIP Program--We want to help you lower your tuition bill!

Who?   The THS Scrip Team -- Terri Kenski (717-761-1116 x110) and Karen Orbach

What?   Purchase gift cards from us at face value (a $100 card costs $100). Use gift cards as you would cash or credit cards at many grocery stores, restaurants, and various other retailers.  

Why? It's free money!  We are able to purchase the cards at a discount, which enables us to use the rebates for general tuition assistance and family tuition credit that is distributed annually.

Where?  Purchase cards from the Trinity's Main Office or email orders to  scrip@thsrocks.us . Your student may also bring orders to the office, which will be filled and sent home with them.

When?  Join the program anytime by filling out our Scrip Scholarship Agreement and purchase an average of $200 per month ($2,400 annually, January through December), and you are qualified to share in the credits which are distributed for the March tuition payment.  First-time, new purchasers can earn an immediate $25 tuition credit with a first purchase of $250 or more!

We have a wide variety of gift cards in stock for immediate purchase and can order any of the cards available at the  www.glscrip.com  website.  Purchase cards or ask questions at the House System meeting on Thursday night, March 8.  We hope to see you there.

 

Twenty under 20--Central Penn Parent

Central Penn Parent is proud to present the inaugural Twenty Under 20 awards! The Twenty Under 20 awards will recognize 20 young people under the age of 20 who share a commitment to excellence, service, and leadership in the Central Pennsylvania community. Nominations  close on Wednesday, March 14. 

Guest Speaker

The Theology IV students enjoyed a presentation from Mrs. Leslie Moyer from Morning Star last week . She visited as part of the guest speaker panel for vocations and life commitments.

Host Families Needed for Trinity Students

We have two international students, one male and one female, who are in need of a host family for the second half of this school year. If you are interested in hosting a student through the first week of June, please contact Mrs. Devon Ban.

College "First Look," Wednesday, March 21

This college exposure event is designed for 9th and 10th grade students interested in learning about a college campus firsthand. Students who register will leave Trinity at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, and travel to Shippensburg University for an official tour of campus, a meeting with representatives from the admissions office, and lunch in the university dining hall. Field trip permission forms can be found in the guidance office, and they must be returned by March 8. Up to three parents with Diocesan clearances may also attend. Contact Mrs. Stock or Mrs. Wilson to chaperone or with questions.

PTO: Volunteers Needed!

On Saturday, March 24, the PTO Welcome Committee needs volunteers to welcome public school and homeschooled students and parents on testing days. Volunteers will be available to answer any questions or concerns and give tours (library, lunch room, etc.). We still need freshman and sophomore parents. Sign-up today.

Yearbooks

Yearbook orders have been placed, and we have reserved additional copies. You may continue to purchase these additional copies online while supplies last.  

Job Opportunities--Trinity High School

Cafeteria Staff-- Metz Culinary Management, operator of Trinity's kitchen, is seeking one or two individuals to run the cash register from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on school days. Applicants must pass all school clearances and a drug test. If interested or for more information, contact Mike Heimbuch at 717-761-1161 ext. 118 or via email at mheimbuch@thsrocks.us or ma1095@metzcorp.com.

Instrumental Music Teacher-- Trinity High School is looking for a part-time instrumental music teacher. Job responsibilities would include Concert Band, Marching Band, Music Technology, and assisting with Indoor Percussion. Most time commitments would take place in the afternoon or evenings, including some weekends. Interested parties should contact John Cominsky , Principal, Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA 17055.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team, who won the District 3 title for the fifth consecutive year on Wednesday, February 28, at the Giant Center! This win marks 17 total District 3 gold medal victories for the Shamrocks in Trinity basketball history, all helmed by Coach Larry Kostelac, Jr. '76.

Read more about the team's 53-43 win over Kutztown in PennLive, The Sentinel, and City of Basketball Love. Catch the team on Saturday, March 10, in the opening round of states against Tacony Academy Charter, the sixth seed from Philadelphia-based District 12.

Below, Sean Good talks with Sentinel reporter Jake Adams about how it feels to have won a District title each year he has attended Trinity.

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team, who won the District 3 title for the first time since 2010 on Wednesday, February 28, at the Giant Center! Coach Kristi Britten '89 led the Shamrocks to their 14th District win for the program.

Read about the team's 53-47 victory over York Catholic on PennLive and in The Sentinel, which highlights senior Aidan Finegan's contributions to the team, especially given the fact that she is the lone senior. The girls will head to the opening round of states on Friday, March 9.

Below, Aidan Finegan talks with Sentinel reporter Jake Adams about the experience of winning a District Title after years of hard work.

Congratulations to senior Sean Good, who has earned 1,000 boards, 500 blocks, and 1,000 points in his career as a basketball player for the Trinity Shamrocks. This feat is rarely achieved; he's certainly the first in Trinity's history to accomplish it. The Sentinel highlights this wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations, Sean!

Congratulations to sophomore Maya Arora for her acceptance to the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Global & International Studies for this summer at the University of Pittsburgh. This four-week immersive program will focus on helping Maya and her peers to think globally, develop oral and written communication skills, and study critical languages with distinguished faculty and guests and a diverse group of students from across the state.

Congratulations to the following Trinity wrestlers who competed for District 3 Championships: sophomore Patrick DeMark won the District 3 gold medal, freshman Colton Zimmerman finished third in his classification, junior Max McMurray (Harrisburg Academy--wrestles on the Shamrock team) was 5th, and senior Caleb Bentley placed 7th. Patrick DeMark was highlighted in PennLive for both his success and his perspective. Good luck to all of our wrestlers as they advance to PIAA Regionals!

Senior Joseph "Wiz" McCormick has qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award, sponsored by Prudential Financial. This award recognizes Wiz's exemplary volunteer service to his community. Congratulations, Wiz!

Christian Chavey, Nick Scherr, Joseph Geisler, Natalie Reyes, and Greyson Sheller attended Engineering Career Day, sponsored by Harrisburg Area Community College (HAAC), on February 22. The day featured presentations conducted by engineering professionals about the field, post-secondary education options, career outlooks, and question/answer opportunities. Some of our students found the information sessions valuable as an introduction to careers they knew little about, while others were able to hear more about specific specialties.

Trinity senior Patrick Connolly is the Rotary Student of the Month for Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School, where he also attends classes. Congratulations, Patrick!

Senior Madelyn Montefour and junior Catherine Plummer have painted rain barrels for the Mechanicsburg Earth Day celebration in April. Both barrels will be on display at the York Garden Show this weekend, March 2-4, along with barrels from students attending other area schools. Then they will be displayed at the Mechanicsburg Area Library until April. During the Earth Day festivities, the barrels will be auctioned off.

"Seek the Light, Be the Light"

Spiritual Reflections

By Scott Root, Campus Minister

Gospel for Sunday, March 3, 2018 – The 3rd Sunday in Lent

Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said, "Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's house a marketplace." His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your house will consume me. At this the Jews answered and said to him, "What sign can you show us for doing this?" Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews said, "This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?" But he was speaking about the temple of his body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken. While he was in Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, many began to believe in his name when they saw the signs he was doing. But Jesus would not trust himself to them because he knew them all, and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself understood it well. --John 2:13-25

See this Sunday’s readings .

Reflection

Our very being--body and soul--is the temple of the God’s presence in the world. By being made

in His image and likeness and filled with the graces of Baptism, we have God’s life within us, just as

the Temple contained the physical presence of God on earth. In today’s gospel, we see Jesus display His authority driving the money changers out of the Temple. Jesus has the same authority

in our lives. What do we need to allow Him to drive out of us? What sins do we repeatedly

participate in and allow to defame and make dirty the temple of our bodies? Of our hearts? Of our

minds? Lent is a time of penance, an opportunity to ask God to help us make a fresh start, so

that when Easter comes, we can rejoice in the joy of knowing that we are actively participating

with Jesus in our salvation.

Saint of the Week – Saint Katharine Drexel, March 3

Saint Katharine Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to minister primarily to Native and African Americans in the United States. She used much of her inherited wealth to support both the sisters and the ministry. She entered religious life as a Sister of Mercy before founding her new community, which opened its first foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1894.

For more information on the saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day website.

Prayer

O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness,

who in fasting, prayer, and almsgiving

has shown us a remedy for sin,

look graciously on this confession of our lowliness,

that we, who are bowed down by our conscience,

may always be lifted up by Your mercy.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,

who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Source: Roman Missal 3rd Sunday of Lent

Mass At Trinity

All are invited to our weekly Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7. The Mass intention is in memory of Michael Holder '05. The Mass will be sponsored by the Quiz Bowl, Debate, and Mock Trial teams. All are welcome to join us in the chapel.

Prayer Intentions

Do you have an intention that needs prayers? Email Scott Root, and your intention will be remembered at our weekly Mass.

From Our Partner Schools and Parishes

Diocese of Harrisburg, Opening Mass for the 150th Anniversary Year--March 3

Please join Bishop Ronald W. Gainer as Celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. Saturday, March 3, marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese. A reception, featuring a sampling of foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass. Join us at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Harrisburg.

Lenten Supper and Speaker--March 16 and 23

John Cominsky, Trinity Principal, will be speaking at two Lenten evening reflections at Saint Joseph Parish, Mechanicsburg, on Friday, March 16 and 23, at 6:00 p.m. The talks will feature reflections on penance and detachment in the Franciscan tradition. Both the examples and teachings of Saint Francis and Pope Francis will be considered, as will the importance of this practice and this virtue in our lives. The talks will run from 6:20 to 7:00 p.m. They are preceded by a pizza dinner and will be followed by Stations of the Cross. RSVP to Mary Vukelich. All are welcome!

From the Community

Call for Entries: "The Apprentice Writer"

High school writers are invited to submit their poetry, prose, and photography for publication and prizes in Susquehanna University's "The Apprentice Writer." Winners will be published in the 2018 edition; one "Outstanding Writer" prize and one runner-up will be awarded for both prose and poetry. Submissions are due by March 15. Please visit this website or see Mrs. Stager for more information.  

Key Club Scholarships

Scholarship applications for senior Key Club members are available in the Guidance Office and Mrs. Stager's room and have been emailed to senior Key Club Members. The Kiwanis Club of the Greater West Shore will award two $1,000 scholarships to senior Key Club members based on leadership, academics, and service. The application deadline is April 13. 

Trip to the Naval Academy--March 31

The U.S. Naval Academy Parents' Club of Central Pennsylvania is sponsoring a bus trip to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on Saturday, March 31. The cost of $90.00 per person covers transportation, a presentation by a USNA Admission Officer, a Q&A session with midshipmen, parents, and guests, lunch, a guided tour of the Academy yard and buildings, and a stop at the gift shop. Find more information, point of contact, and address for payment here .