Volume 2, Issue 7
September 28, 2018
Trinity News & Information
Trinity College Fair
Trinity will host more than 75 colleges and universities at our annual college fair on October 17 at 6:00 p.m. See our poster for more information.

October's Lunch Menu
October's lunch menu can be viewed here.

Opportunities at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School
Trinity High School students residing in Cumberland or Perry County are invited to enroll in courses at Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School (CPAVTS) on a part-time basis. Programs are offered in the morning or afternoon. Trinity will be offering transportation to Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School (CPAVTS) on  Thursday, October 25 , for a morning tour. If you are have questions or are interested, please re spond to Annette Wilson ( 717-761-4374) by October 15 . Also note, there is a CPAVTS Open House on Thursday, November 1.  Trinity High School supports the mission of Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School and believes that this would be an excellent opportunity for interested students. 

Help Needed: Homecoming Dance
Homecoming is right around the corner! In order to make the dance possible and safe for your students, we are in need of parent volunteers to cover various types of shifts on the night of the dance. Please consider signing up! If you have any questions, please contact senior House Captain Lauren Koranda . Thank you in advance for your generosity! 

Community Aid
Remember to use the Community Aid bin in the Trinity parking lot (adjacent to Beaudry Oral Surgery) to donate clothing, shoes, and small housewares. Community Aid donates a portion of its proceeds back to the Trinity Music Department!

Crab Fest Thanks
The 2nd Annual Central PA Crab, Beer & Wine Festival would not have been possible without the generous support of our committee members, sponsors, vendors, parents and student volunteers, and alumni. We are extremely grateful for your help in making our festival possible and ever so successful!   Please keep our sponsors in mind and consider purchasing their products and/or services during the upcoming holiday season. A special thank you to Sarah Mirarchi, who organized the event! Thank you also to committee members: Emily Babusci, Gary Bricker, John Cominsky, Donna Dubbs, Donna Funk, Richard Gagliano, Sister Susan Kuk, and Kate Phelan.

2019 Yearbook
The staff is already hard at work on this year's yearbook.
Trinity Goes to Broadway
Trinity is running a bus to New York City to see "School of Rock" on Saturday, December 1. See more details here.

Article on Teen Sleep
For your information: this article on teen sleep has some helpful suggestions for teens and parents.
Trinity Events
September 28: Homecoming Game, 7:00 p.m.
Trinity alumni: Please see information about our plans for the evening. Alumni cheerleaders, band members, and football players are invited to join current students in some capacity. Future Shamrocks are also invited to join in the fun!

September 29: Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.
If your student is planning on attending the Homecoming dance, please note the following information:
  • Dresses must be 2 to 3 inches above the knee, no shorter.
  • Dresses must partially cover the back. If in doubt, take a picture and bring it to Sister Susan. 
  • The front of the dress must cover cleavage.
  • Students bringing a guest from another school must obtain a "Guest Pass" form from the Activities Office and return it to Mr. Gagliano one week before the dance.
  • Tickets are $10 per person. Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m. and may not leave until 9:45 p.m. If there is some reason for the student to leave early, Mr. Gagliano must have the information in writing the day before the dance.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call Sister Susan at 717-761-1116, extension 117.

October 2: All School Liturgy, 9:50 a.m.
Join us for our weekly liturgy in Trinity's auditorium. The intention is for the entire Trinity community. All are welcome!

October 4: Freshman Retreat

October 12: Fall Musical Showcase, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Spend the evening watching Trinity's finest performing their favorite songs.

October 14: Harry DeFrank Golf Classic, 8:00 a.m.
The 2018 District 3 AAA Trinity Girls Basketball Champions are sponsoring the 11th Annual Harry DeFrank Golf Classic in honor and remembrance of Coach Harry DeFrank on Sunday, October 14, at Armitage Golf Club. Plan for an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start for the day and scramble format for the golf! It is a unique event where people from the program's past, present, and future are together! The day is filled with fun, food, skill prizes, raffles, meeting with the players and coaches, and trivia! Show your support and join us! All proceeds benefit the Trinity Girls Basketball Program, tuition assistance, and the Athletic Department. See more information .
November 3: "Beef and Beer," 6:00 p.m.
The Trinity Athletic Association is hosting our 5th Annual “Beef and Beer” event on Saturday, November 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity. For information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, and purchasing tickets-- click here . Thank you for your support of Trinity's student-athletes!
Shamrocks Who Shine
Michael Brown '19 (De La Salle) contributes another article to the "In My Words" series, this time discussing the end of the regular season.

Kassidy Ingram '19 (Loyola)  has verbally committed to attend and play basketball for Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. Read articles about her decision posted on Cumberlink and PennLive .
Rocks in Motion
See the various  current service opportunities  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 Trinity service guidelines that you would like included. Find the updated 2018-2019 Apostolic Service Guidelines .
Spiritual Reflections
Gospel for Sunday, September 30, 2018--26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

At that time, John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied, "Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed than with two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter into life crippled than with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna,
where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'".” --Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

Reflection
We are on a journey to understand more deeply our relationship with Jesus. In the Gospel today, Jesus warns us not be obstacles to ourselves or to one another on this journey. There are dire consequences for those who are stumbling blocks for others. Instead, we are called to walk together on this journey, offering love and support to one another.
Saint of the Week--Feast Of The Guardian Angels, October 2

Angels play an important role in Sacred Scripture as messengers of God. The belief that each person has a guardian angel watching over him or her is an extension of that role, and a reminder of God's never-failing providence. 

For more information on the Saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day.
Prayer for the Week--Traditional Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of  God, m y guardian dear, to Whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen
From our Partner Schools
Saint Patrick School is currently looking to fill two positions for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year:
  • a full-time teacher aide position
  • a part-time after-school position (2:00 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday)
All necessary Diocesan clearances need to be completed. Application and resume can be sent to Mrs. Antoinette Oliverio , Principal.
Basketball Registration is Now Open!  
The Saint Joseph Athletic Association is proud to offer a High School CYO Basketball Program. The High School Basketball Program is available to all boys and girls in grades 9-12 who are baptized Catholic (or in an RCIA program) and are active members of Saint Joseph, Saint Katharine Drexel, or Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes. High school students who are members of neighboring parishes that do not field a CYO high school team for either boys or girls may also play for another parish that does field one, including Saint Joseph. Register by November 15. Questions? Contact the Girls Coordinator, Megan O’Leary, or the Boys Coordinator, Barbara Smathers .
From our Community
Hershey Medical Center is hosting a free event on teen driving called "Alive @25" on October 25. See this flyer for more details.
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