Volume 2, Issue 20
January 4, 2019
Trinity News & Information
Midterm Sub/Sandwich Sale
DECA Club will be selling subs/sandwiches for students to take home after midterms on Wednesday, January 16. Pretzel sandwiches are $5 and Subs are $6. See a DECA Member to order or email Mrs. Elaine Scholz with your order. Money and orders are due by January 9. Proceeds help defray the cost of sending our DECA students to compete in the state competition.

Pancake Breakfast
The Swimming and Diving Team will be hosting its annual "All You Care To Eat Pancake Breakfast" on Saturday, January 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Trinity's cafeteria. Come and support this fundraising event for our team! There will be a raffle for gift cards, a silent auction, and door prizes. Purchase tickets from team members in advance or at the door. Adults (12+): $10 donation, Children ages 5-11: $5 donation, Children under 5 eat free. The breakfast includes: pancakes with sausage or bacon, assorted juices, and coffee or tea. Questions? Contact Mrs. Toni Chase.

School Blog
Trinity will be featuring student work on our school blog! We are looking for students to join members of the school newspaper in writing blog posts. Students will have the opportunity to develop their writing, to expose their work to a wide audience, and to build their resumes for college. There are no writing assignments; students have freedom to choose their topics and the frequency with which they want to contribute. Want to join? Contact Ms. Walsh or Ms. Phelan.

Midterm Examinations
Midterms examinations will be held:
  • Tuesday, January 15--Social Studies (exam one) & Foreign Languages (exam two)
  • Wednesday, January 16--English (exam one) & Math (exam two)
  • Thursday, January 17--Theology (exam one) & Science (exam two)
Students will dismiss at 10:45 a.m., though some students may need to stay longer for a third exam or for extended testing time. It is imperative that all students be present for these examinations. Exam make-up days in the case of inclement weather or student illness will be Friday, January 18 and Monday, January 21. 

Breakfast during Midterms
The cafeteria will serve various breakfast items on the mornings of midterm days. Students will be able to purchase items using their accounts. 

Midterm Study Guide
This " How to Prepare for Midterms" guide is meant for freshmen and sophomores and will help students to know what teachers expect for midterms.

Football Workouts
Football off-season workouts begin Monday, January 7, 2019, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through July. Contact Coach Ryan with questions.

Attendance
For those students that dismiss during the school day for any medical appointment, it is extremely important that the students return with a medical note (whether they return the same day or the following day). We have had several students not follow up with this. Ms. Lafferty makes students aware every time they dismiss that a follow-up medical note is needed. If they forget, the doctor's office can fax Trinity the note at (717) 761-7309. Thank you for your help with this matter!

Adult Volunteers Needed--Junior Achievement Event
Trinity will host "Real Life," an event run by Junior Achievement of South Central PA, on March 19, 2019. Adult volunteers are needed to make it happen. Trinity juniors and seniors will participate in activities related to financial literacy. Volunteers will facilitate an activity, and students will rotate through several activities throughout the day. Junior Achievement will provide all the training on the morning of the event, and all activities are fun and engaging! Trinity will provide a light breakfast and lunch! Please consider joining us as we spend the day empowering and inspiring our students. Feel free to share this opportunity with other friends, neighbors, and colleagues who may be interested in helping the students of our school! Sign up or contact Ms. Allison Kierce, VP of Volunteer Engagement, for more information.

THON Registration
Registration for THON is open ( see instructions here). Trinity's 12-hour event will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15. Register by January 21 to receive your free T-shirt. You must have a minimum of $55 in your account to attend THON. The doggie room is $85 and the VIP room is $125. Use your school username and password to make a new account or log in to your old one. Direct any questions to Madison Oliverio or Caroline O'Neil. 

THON Chaperones Needed
Attention Parents: THON chaperones are needed! If you are interested in helping out at any time starting at 7:00 p.m. on February 15 through 10:00 a.m. on February 16 for the event, register here. Contact Madison Oliverio or Caroline O'Neil with any questions. 
2019 Yearbook
The yearbook staff is hard at work on the 2018-2019 yearbook.

Rocks in Motion
Access the Rocks in Motion website for information on upcoming service projects, necessary forms, and information about our service program. Thanks to all students and parents for your generous support of Trinity's service program!
Shamrocks Who Shine
Naomi Somerville '19 (Loyola House) is the January Rotary Student of the Month.
Trinity Events
January 8: Mass, 7:15 a.m.
All are invited to Mass, sponsored by Seton House, for the intention of those in our Trinity community battling illness. Join us in the chapel.

January 10: Service Hours Due
On Wednesday, January 10, five service hours due for Quarter 2 (10 total hours are due for Semester 1). This applies to all students.

January 16: Athletic Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Join us at 7:00 p.m. for our regular Athletic Association meeting in the cafeteria. All are welcome, even if you've never attended before!

January 18 and 21: No School

January 19: Pasta Luncheon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a pasta luncheon to be served by the boys basketball team, with proceeds benefiting their program. Please contact Mrs. Katie Long with any questions. Return this flyer and $10 per ticket to Trinity's main office.

See upcoming Trinity athletic events . Come and cheer on the Shamrocks!
Spiritual Reflections
Gospel for Sunday, January 6, 2019--The Feast of the Epiphany
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage."
After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. --Matthew 2:1-12

Reflection
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the magi present Jesus with three gifts--gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gold recognizes the kingship of Jesus. The frankincense notes His divinity by standing as a symbol of the worship to be offered to him. The myrrh foretells His suffering, passion, and death, which will lead to His resurrection and our salvation. 

As Christians, we are called to offer Jesus three gifts as well--our time, talent, and treasure. These gifts are given to us from God the Father not for our own possession or glory, but to build the kingdom of God on earth. Living in relationship with Jesus calls us to spend time in worship of God and in loving and helping our neighbor. We are called to use our talents to glorify God by enhancing the world around us. God asks us to use our treasure to support the Church and provide for those who are less fortunate than ourselves. 

In this time of celebration and love, are we answering the call of Jesus to live in, with, and through His love, or are we answering the call to live in self-love and entitlement?
Saint of the Week--Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, January 4

Convert, wife, mother, widow, teacher, religious--Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton did it all. Yet, in many ways, she was an ordinary woman of her time who lived life in an extraordinary way. She has certainly had a powerful influence on women religious and on the Catholic school system in the United States.

For more information on the Saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day .
Prayer for the Week
O God, who by the leading of a star manifested Your only Son to the peoples of the earth: mercifully grant that we, who know You now by faith, may at last behold Your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Source: Roman Missal, 3rd ed.
From our Community
Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night at the Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears are pleased to offer the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg a special offer for the game on January 26 at Giant Center. Come out and root on your Hershey Bears as they "Defend their Den" and make a run for a 12th Calder Cup Championship. Lebanon Catholic Choir will be singing the National Anthem.
  • 100 level seating - $21.50 (save up to $5.50)
  • 200 level seating - $16.00 (save up to $4.00)
Order your discounted tickets by using this link. The promo code is FAITH. No processing fees will be charged. 
Lauren and Spencer Day Memorial Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Lauren and Spencer Day Memorial Golf Tournament and Walk at Rich Valley Golf Course will be held on June 15, 2019, to raise money for the Lauren and Spencer Day Foundation, which was established to assist families in need in our community during a major medical crisis. This Foundation was started by friends of the Day family while Lauren was battling leukemia. Lauren lost her battle with leukemia in 2000, but the Foundation continued. When Lauren’s brother Spencer died in an automobile accident, his name was added to the Foundation. This cause is near to Trinity's heart, as both Lauren and Spencer died while students at Trinity.
West Shore United Rugby Club
Trinity students interested in playing rugby should plan to attend an informational meeting on January 10. See more information.
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