Trinity Weekly
Volume 2, Issue 42
June 7, 2019
Trinity News & Information
Fond Farewell
As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, we wish a fond farewell to Mrs. Mary Lou Bytof, who is retiring after teaching English for more than 20 years at Trinity, Mrs. Suping Chen, who has taught Chinese for five years, and Ms. Rebecca Hart, who joined the Theology Department for her first year of teaching. We are grateful for their service to our school and community, and we wish them the best!

Summer Schedule
Over the summer, Trinity Weekly will be sent once near the end of June, again near the end of July, and then resume weekly communications in mid-August. Any questions you may have can be answered by calling the Main Office, or emailing communications@thsrocks.us. Happy Summer!

Uniform Closet
The Trinity Uniform Closet offers gently used uniforms to families free of charge. Two of each item are available for families. The Uniform Closet will be open on the following dates:
  • July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (freshmen only)
  • July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (freshmen only)
  • August 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (all students)
  • August 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (all students)
  • August 21, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (all students)
We are also looking for donations of uniform items in good (stain-free) condition! Bring any items for donation to the Main Office. Questions about the uniform closet may be sent to uniforms@thsrocks.us.

Flynn O'Hara
New Trinity uniforms may be purchased through Flynn O'Hara either online or by visiting their storefront in Harrisburg.

School Office Summer Hours
The Main Office will operate on summer hours beginning on June 10. The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be closed on Fridays.

Report Cards
Report cards will be available for pick up in the Main Office beginning June 13. Any reports cards not picked up will be mailed on June 20.

Graduation Photos
Those interested in viewing or purchasing photos of Graduation for the Class of 2019 can do so here.

Summer Assignments
Summer assignments for the 2019-2020 school year are posted on our website in the Quicklinks section (at the bottom of the site). All freshmen have a history assignment, and all English classes have a reading assignment. Assignments for other classes vary by subject and teacher.

Tuition Payments & Financial Aid
Financial awards are not yet reflected in the payment plans. All the applications are now processed by FACTS Management and are then sent to the Diocese of Harrisburg for review. The Diocese will review the applications, and financial aid will be determined by mid- to late-June. In July, award notices are sent out to families, and awards are applied to subsequent tuition payments beginning in August. Tuition payments will begin on June 15. Please call the Business Office at 717-761-1116 with any tuition questions.

Class of 2020 Senior Photos
Attention current juniors: It is time to schedule your senior pictures to be taken over the summer. Please schedule them now before all the time slots fill up. Visit to schedule your senior pictures and get the details.

2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Trinity calendars for the 2019-2020 school year can be found here. There is a link to the printable calendar, and, by scrolling through the embedded calendar, users can see many significant events for the school year already.

SCRIP Program
Don't take a vacation from the THS Scrip Program! Gift Cards are available all summer! A reminder that families can earn tuition credit by purchasing gift cards from Trinity. As long as you purchase $2,400 per calendar year (only $200 per month), you are considered a participating family and will have a share in the tuition credits distributed in March. We keep a wide variety of cards in stock, and they are available all summer, whenever the Main Office is open (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Every purchase made increases the amount of tuition credits we have available to share, so the next time you are going to the grocery store, take one of our gift cards along with you! Thanks for your support of the THS Scrip Program.

College and Career Counseling Hours
Ms. Walsh will be available most Wednesdays during the summer, by appointment only. Please contact her via email if you'd like to set up a meeting! 

Yearbook Staff
The Yearbook Staff is now accepting applications to be a part of next year's Triquetra yearbook team. If you are interested in helping to make, design, and preserve memories of Trinity High School next year, please apply here.

Engraved Brick Walkway
Would you like to memorialize your student, your family, or a loved one? Orders are being taken for memorial bricks to be added to the walkway to COBO Field. All brick orders received by June 30 will be installed in time for Homecoming 2019. See the order form here.

English and Social Studies Tutoring
Mrs. Stager is offering summer tutoring for in English and History (Social Studies), the SAT ACT (verbal, reading, writing), and TOEFL and ESOL exams. The cost is $40/hr or prepaid $350 for 10 one-hour sessions. Contact Mrs. Stager with questions or to schedule. 

Rocks in Motion
Summer service information and forms has been added to the Rocks in Motion website. You may also continue to access information on upcoming service projects, necessary forms, and information about our service program.
Shamrocks Who Shine
Fast Facts for the Class of 2019
  • $12, 850,936 merit scholarship monies earned
  • 11,284 service hours completed over four years
  • 98% of students are pursuing an advanced degree
  • 27 students are attending a Catholic college or university
  • 2 National Merit Commended Students
  • 2 students attending service academies (US Merchant Marine Academy and US Military Academy at West Point)
  • 2 students on ROTC scholarships: Air Force ROTC (Penn State) & Army ROTC (Widener)
  • 2 students enlisting in the Marine Corps
Congratulations to Andrew Root '20 (Immaculata House) on his selection to the Mid-Penn Capital All-Star Second Team in baseball! Andrew's off-season work and constant preparation for games paid dividends for our team this year, and his pitching stats are nothing short of extraordinary. There was no debate about Andrew's achievements, as he was very imposing on the mound against our divisional competitors: 50 innings pitched, 62 Ks, just 40 hits allowed, and a mere 1.85 ERA, capping the season with a two-hit, 10-strikeout shutout (1-0) over Susquehanna on the road.
Morgan Jurash '22 (Seton House), was awarded second place for the high school art category in the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Queen of Peace, 2019 Education Contest. The theme was "Here I am Lord: I come to do Your will." The Catholic Daughters of America was founded in 1903 by the Knights of Columbus.
Kendall Myers '21 (Seton House) competed at the Xcel Gymnastics State Championship on May 18th in Gettysburg at the Platinum level. She finished her gymnastics career placing second in the state on vault, fourth on balance beam, and fourth on uneven bars. She also took home a 4th place all-around medal.
Upcoming Trinity Events

June 11: PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Join the PTO in the cafeteria. All are welcome!

June 13: Report cards available for pick-up in the Main Office

June 20: Report cards will be mailed home

August 18: Freshman Picnic (Save the Date)
Spiritual Life
The Gospel for Sunday, June 2, 2019–Pentecost Sunday
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."
--John 20:19-23

Reflection
Jesus sends His disciples out into the world with His peace and the Holy Spirit. When we live out our love for Christ, we experience his peace. By receiving the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to live courageously the call of the Christian life to love God and one another.
Saint of the Week--Saint Anthony of Padua, June 13

An Augustinian monk who was inspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries, Saint Anthony of Padua joined the Franciscans hoping to be a missionary. But God had other plans for him. He became one of the outstanding philosophers and theologians of the Franciscan Order.

For more information on the Saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day website.
Prayer for the Week--A Summer Blessing
May you walk with God this summer in whatever you do. Wherever you go, walking with God means: walking with honesty and with courage, and walking with love, respect, and concern for the feelings of others. May you talk to God this summer and every day and in every situation. Talking with God means: praying words of praise for the beauty of creation, saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times, asking God's help in all your decisions, and expressing sorrow when you have failed. May you talk with God every day. Amen.
From Our Community
Cradle of Hope Adoption Agency Walk/Run
Cradle of Hope is an adoption agency that helps place children with families in the United States. The fundraiser will be a walk/run held at Adams Ricci Park on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Service hours are available if you participate. See more information here , or a form to donate if you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute. There is no need to register beforehand, just show up and sign in there. Caroline Dash '20 (De La Salle House) is involved in this event, which holds special significance for her because it helped her parents through the process to adopt both her and her sister. If you have any questions, please email Caroline at cdash.2020@thsrocks.us . 
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