Trinity High School administration, staff, and faculty wish you and your families a wonderful, relaxing, blessed Christmas and New Year. We pray that you enjoy peace, prosperity, and holiness this Christmas and in the year to come!
Midterm Examinations
Midterm examinations are scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, through Thursday, January 11. It is imperative that students are present for their examinations, and so we ask that appointments scheduled during these days be made for the afternoons. The vast majority of students will complete testing by 11:00 a.m. However, we certainly understand that January is a time for illnesses, and so if your child is sick on one of the examination days, the first make-up day is Friday, January 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. If your child needs to be home due to illness for two days of exams, the student must also attend school to make up the second day of exams on Monday, January 15. Students who do not complete their examinations by Tuesday, January 16, may not receive a completed semester report card. Students should
find the midterm schedule here, and it is posted in their classrooms.
Midterm Guide: Freshmen and Sophomores
Report Cards
Once again, we have invited the pastors of our partner parishes to distribute report cards to their parishioner students on Tuesday, January 23. If you have recently changed parishes, please contact the Main Office by Friday, January 6, to have your new parish added to your student's record so the report card is given to the correct pastor. Members of the administration or faculty will distribute report cards to students from East Shore parishes and to our non-Catholic students.
Shamrock Showcase: December 29 & 30
Trinity is hosting top basketball teams on December 29 and 30 for a
showcase showdown! Come see top girls and boys players at the following days and times:
December 29
1:00 p.m.: Girls, Lancaster Catholic vs. Emmaus HS (Emmaus, PA)
2:45 p.m.: B
oys, Berks Catholic vs. Meyers HS (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
4:15 p.m.: Girls, Trinity HS vs. Selma HS (Selma, CA)
6:00 p.m.: Boys, Trinity HS vs. Thomas Edison HS (Alexandria, VA)
December 30
1:00 p.m.: Girls, Selma HS (Selma, CA) vs. Emmaus HS (Emmaus, PA)
2:45 p.m.: Boys, Berks Catholic vs. Thomas Edison HS (Alexandria, VA)
4:14 p.m.: Girls, Trinity HS vs. Helen Thackston Charter (York, PA)
6:00 p.m.: Boys, Trinity HS vs. Meyers HS (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Thank You
A heartfelt thank you from Trinity administration, faculty, and staff to all of the generous bakers who donated their time and talents to provide us with trays filled with delicious cookies! Merry Christmas to you all!
Stop the Bleed Class
Penn State Hershey will host a "Stop the Bleed" class on Thursday, January 18 at 3:00 p.m. for students and teachers interested in learning what to do in a bleeding emergency. Penn State Hershey will provide the class free of charge, and participants will be issued a certificate upon completion. This would look great on a resume or college application for those thinking about pursuing a career in the biomedical industry. Spaces are limited. The sign-up sheet is outside Mrs. Reider's classroom (room 107).
Fiction Writing Contest
The Jack London Foundation is accepting fiction submissions now through
January 31.
Submissions must be original and a maximum of 2000 words; cash prizes range from $500 to $2,000. Please see Mrs. Stager for complete rules and entry details.
Holiday Giving
Mini-THON Registration
Trinity High School will hold the 2018 Mini-THON on February 16.
You may now register online
. In order to do so, you will need to make an account or use a previous account to register. The minimum amount that must be raised to attend THON is $55. Please contact
Annie O’Neil
or
Madison Oliverio
with any questions!
Yearbook Information
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Thank you to the freshmen and families who donated their time, fleece, and funds to make blankets for Project Linus and Bethesda Mission! In total, the group made 24 blankets. Pictured are
Sophia Sak, Maggie Reagan, Sean Cudahy, and
Declan Cudahy.
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Job Opportunities--Trinity High School
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.
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, assisting the Head Varsity Coach during practice and games, as well as handling 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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On Friday, December 15, the Concert Choir, led by
Mrs. Jarrett, traveled to the Cumberland County Prison in Carlisle to sing Christmas Carols to inmates housed there. Participants included:
Ashlyn Auriemma, Taylor Byers, Jaime Carson, Maura Consedine, Brayden Cortellini, Katie Dominguez, Maria Ferraro, Ellen Frantz, McKenna Geisel, Abby Good, Meredith Kelly, Erica Kenski, Carter Lazarus, Madeleine McChesney, Hunter McNally, Alyssa Matzoni, Julianne Miekley, Theresa Pham, Cheyenne Pohl, Sara Richards, Connor Rohrer, Andrew Root, Tresjon Ruiz, Gillian Smith, Melanie Uroda,
and
Mason Wagner.
Thank you, students and Mrs. Jarrett, for your corporal work of mercy!
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Senior Sydney Demyan
has earned an All-State Selection for Girls Soccer. Congratulations, Sydney!
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Two juniors have placed in the essay contest sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson Association of Cumberland County.
Olivia Wyland earned first place for her writing, while
Elizabeth Aungst won Honorable Mention. The topic was: "Describe and analyze the events both foreign and domestic, from the summer of 1916 to April 1917 that caused President Wilson to abandon his campaign slogan and ask for a declaration of war against Germany." Congratulations, Olivia and Elizabeth!
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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.
Ten service hours must be submitted by all students to theology teachers by
January 4. This is a mandatory requirement for Semester I and is reflected on Quarter 2 report cards.
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"Seek the Light, Be the Light"
Spiritual Reflections
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By Scott Root, Campus Minister
Gospel for Sunday, December 24, 2017 – The Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said
and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be,
since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born
will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. --Luke 1:26-38
Reflection
Christmas and New Year's are here, time for faith, family, food, and friends. While our culture will say that Christmas is over on December 26, when the presents are unwrapped and the radio stations stop playing Christmas music, as Christians, we know that Christmas is just beginning. This is time to remember that God has sent his Son, the Word Incarnate, Jesus, to reconcile the world to Himself. Celebrating the birth of a baby more than 2,000 years ago is not enough. We need to reflect on how Jesus is with us now, in our hearts, in our joy, and in our suffering. We need to stop and see the face of Christ in others--our family, our friends, the poor, and the needy. We also need to allow them to see the face of Christ in us by how we interact with them each day.
The New Year brings us a chance for new beginnings. Let us use these Christmas and New Year celebrations as opportunities to renew our relationship with God through Jesus. If we have gotten comfortable or lazy in our relationship with God, let us take the opportunity to start over. Maybe we need to pray more or worship at Mass more frequently. Let the love expressed in this holiday (holy day) season help us to grow in our love of Jesus so that we can connect or reconnect with Him. Sometimes we feel secure, by presuming on--rather than depending on--God's grace. Let our hearts be on fire in this New Year to love and depend on God in all that we say and do.
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Saint of the Week--Saint Stephen--December 26
If it weren’t for Saint Luke telling us about the selection and martyrdom of Saint Stephen in Acts of the Apostles, we would know nothing about him at all. The little we do know, however, speaks volumes about what kind of man he was, his love for Jesus, and the early Church community.
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December 25: Prayer for Christmas
Attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Let your goodness, Lord, appear to us, that we, made in Your image, may conform ourselves to it. In our own strength we cannot imagine Your majesty, power, and wonder; nor is it fitting for us to try. But Your mercy reaches from the heavens, through the clouds, to the earth below. You have come to us as a small child, but You have brought us the greatest of all gifts, the gift of Your eternal love. Caress us with Your tiny hands, embrace us with Your tiny arms, and pierce our hearts with Your soft, sweet cries.
Excerpted and adapted from
A Catholic Family Prayer Book, Copyright © 2001 Our Sunday Visitor
Publishing Division, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. All rights reserved.
January 1: A Prayer for the New Year
God, thank You for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that You are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another.
As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in
the goodness that comes from doing what You want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about
the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with You now, one day at a time.
Source: Loyola Press
Trinity Mass
All are invited to the next morning Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, in the Trinity Chapel. The Mass intention is for Shannon Root. Please join us!
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Prayer Intentions
Do you have an intention that needs prayers? Email
Scott Root, and your intention will be remembered at our weekly Mass.
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