Volume 2, Issue 21
January 11, 2019
Trinity News & Information
Save the Date for Give iT Trinity Day 2019
For 24 hours, alumni, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends have the opportunity to come together and make a powerful, joint impact for Trinity High School. 

Make your gift on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and invest in our students' successes!
 
What is Give “iT” Day?
Give iT day is a one-day fundraising event. Gifts of any size will count towards our “one gift, one student challenge.” Our goal is to receive 500 gifts representing each Trinity student. In turn, our students will be giving back to the community with a day of service.  

We welcome and encourage all members of our community to participate and pledge their support. Our goal is to engage the community to advance the mission of Trinity and build upon our tradition of providing unsurpassed opportunities to students. We’re stronger together!  

How can YOU get involved!
  • Make a gift on January 30 in honor of Trinity students or to one of our programs that matter to you.
  • Be a “Giving Ambassador” and share iT by posting and tagging us on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and tell your friends why you gave.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Beth Zak, Director of Advancement.

THON Apparel
The new THON apparel store is officially open! A portion of all purchases benefit Trinity THON fundraising!  Order your apparel by Friday, January 18, to receive your order by THON. Thank you and FTK!

House Apparel
House apparel is available for purchase on an ongoing basis.

Prom Meeting
There will be an organizational meeting for any senior or junior who would like to help with the Senior-Junior Prom on Wednesday, January 23, at 7:30 a.m. in room 113. All seniors and juniors are welcome.

Applications Exemption Test
The exemption test will be administered during three separate sessions. These sessions are to be held on January 23, 24, and 25 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students will be given 45 minutes to complete each section. The items covered are chosen to test for the bare minimum of competency with three Microsoft Office 2013® applications--Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The first test will be in Excel, then Word, and finally PowerPoint. The scores for the sections are not cumulative. This means that a failure in one section constitutes a failure for the exemption test. Students may sign up in their Applications Class on Tuesday or Wednesday. Students who do not currently have Applications may still sign up to take the Exemption Test by e-mail to Miss Kiker. This is the last exemption test of the year.

Kostelac's 700th Win
T-shirts commemorating Coach Larry Kostelac's 700th victory will be on sale at the basketball game on Friday, January 11.

Stage Crew for Annie
Students interested in assisting with the stage crew for Annie should contact Mr. Bricker by Monday, January 14.

Cookie Extravaganza Thank You
Thank you to all those who contributed cookies and volunteered their time for the Cookie Extravaganza for Trinity's faculty and staff. The treats were delicious and so appreciated!

Pasta Luncheon
Join us for a pasta luncheon on January 19 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 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.

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.

Midterm Examinations
Midterms examinations will be held as follows:
  • 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 cases 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.

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. Order the 2019 Triquetra or order online !

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
Check out the Trinity Blog! Recent posts feature work by:
  • Maya Arora' 20 (Immaculata House),
  • Franchetta Groves '19 (Immaculata House),
  • Kevin and Ryan Stager '19 (Seton House), and
  • Olivia Wyland '19 (Seton House).
Interested in contributing a post? Contact Ms. Walsh or Ms. Phelan, or see Franchetta Groves or Olivia Wyland.
Five Trinity students earned a spot to play at The Cumberland County Band Festival. This competitive opportunity affords students the chance to play with 125 of the best high school musicians in Cumberland County. The band was directed by Travis J. Weller, Director of Music Education at Messiah College. Congratulations to Lindsey Warrell '22 (Seton House), Sara Richards '20 (De La Salle House), Kim Dudding '19 (De La Salle House), Makenna May '19 (Immaculata House), and Connor Coyle '20 (Seton House).
Congratulations to Michael Soule '20 (Seton House) on his selection to participate in the 2018/2019 CPIHL (Central PA Interscholastic Hockey League) All-Star Game. Michael will play in the All-Star game on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at York Ice Rink at 8:15 p.m.
Trinity Events
January 15: Mass, 7:15 a.m.
All are invited to Mass, sponsored by the faculty, for the intention of our students taking exams. Join us in the chapel.

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 25 (new date): Service Hours Due
Five service hours for the 2nd Quarter are due. This brings the total service hours completed to 10 for each student to date.

See upcoming Trinity athletic events . Come and cheer on the Shamrocks!
Spiritual Reflections
Gospel for Sunday, January 13, 2019 – The Baptism of the Lord
The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, "I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. 
And a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
--Luke 3:15-16,21-22

Reflection
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist recognizes his own place by stating “but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.” Too often, we place our wants and desires ahead of God’s plan for our lives. We become filled with ego and selfish desires. As we contemplate the words of John today, let us ask God to help us understand our place in His plan. May He give us hearts that are open to His will in our lives.
Saint of the Week--Saint Berard And Companions, January 16

Saint Francis considered Saints Berard and his Companions as true Friars Minor because they were willing to lay their lives on the line for the faith. Such heroic virtue inspired Saint Anthony to join the Franciscans. Those who give their lives for the faith today have also inspired others in the faith, for often the faith grows by the blood of martyrs.

For more information on the Saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day .
Prayer for the Week
Heavenly Father--Too often we tell You what we want, what we need, and when we need it. Help us to learn that You know better than we do what we truly need to live with joy. Give us the grace to be open to Your Word working in our lives. Amen.
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 Saturday, 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. The 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.
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