Trinity Weekly

Volume 3, Issue 11

October 18, 2019

Trinity News & Information

Safety Drill

On Friday, October 18, Trinity held an active-shooter drill during the school day for our students, faculty, and staff that was assisted by Lower Allen Police Department. In the event of a real emergency, please remember that it would be imperative that all students be counted at the rendezvous site prior to being released to parents.

Beef and Beer

Trinity Athletic Association's Beef and Beer will take place on Saturday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity. This fun event sold out last year--only 300 tickets will be sold. Get yours at the Homecoming game, just inside the gate, or purchase online! Consider being a business or parent sponsor of the event. Join us for a night of great food, a live band, sports memorabilia, and silent auctions--all proceeds support Trinity Athletics. Go Rocks!

Beef and Beer Volunteers Needed

On Friday, November 1, the Trinity Athletic Association Beef and Beer Committee needs assistance preparing the cafeteria for our Beef and Beer Event. We will be moving and setting up tables and chairs as well as decorating the space. Volunteer for an hour or two! Contact Mrs. Anta Mandich with questions at 717-503-2828.

Trip to Mount St. Mary's Seminary

The Diocese is sponsoring a day trip to the seminary on Thursday, November 7. If you are interested--and you don't have to be ready to sign up for the seminary, just have an interest in seeing what life in the seminary is like--we welcome you to join Fr. Sahd and Mr. Root for this trip. We will leave after the school day starts and return before it ends, so you won't miss any extracurriculars. Please contact Mr. Root or Fr. Sahd for a permission form if you would like to attend.

Trunk or Treat

Children in grade 5 and below are invited to our annual Trunk or Treat event on October 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Happy Halloween!

Stage Manager

The spring musical Peter Pan is looking for an organized and driven student to serve as stage manager. Contact Mrs. Caroline Jarrett for more information.

Christmas Gift Idea--Trinity Apparel

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Purchase Trinity apparel by November 20 to receive items by Christmas.

Club Hockey--Keystone Kracken

Trinity's club hockey team, the Keystone Kracken, will play home games at Twin Ponds East. Click for a full schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

On Thursday, November 7, Trinity will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences. This coincides with the release of Quarter 1 report cards. Conferences will be held in 10-minute intervals from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and then from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. If you are concerned about your child's progress in one or more classes, we encourage you to set up appointments with those teachers. You may do so beginning on Tuesday, October 22, until Tuesday, November 5, by contacting Mrs. Terri Kenski in the Main Office at 717-761-1116.

Because the time for conferences is limited and teachers have between 80 and 130 students, we ask that, if your child is doing well in a class, you do not schedule a meeting with that subject's teacher.

If you do not wish to schedule any appointments, you are welcome to drop by the school during conference hours to pick up your student's report card. Any report cards not given directly to parents on Thursday afternoon will be distributed in Mentor Group on Monday, November 11.

School will be closed for students and staff the day after conferences (Friday, November 8).

Explore China 2020

This unofficial trip takes students and parents to China from June 8 to June 21, 2020, and aims to increase understanding of China though the experience of Chinese culture, history, business, and education. Graduates of Trinity may attend the trip without a parent or guardian, but those who will still be enrolled at Trinity at the time of the trip must have a parent accompany them. Highlights of this trip include visiting Dongpo High School, our Chinese "sister" high school, Beijing University, and six big cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Leshan, and Shenzhen. This trip is very educational, informative, cultural, and fun. For details, see the itinerary and description for the trip. Contact Mr. Gotwols, Ms. Albright, or Mr. Fan with interest or questions.

Vo-Tech Open House

Staff from the Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School will be holding their annual Open House on Thursday, November 7, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Parents, families, and students are invited to drop by to visit any programs of interest. Programs include: Arts & Technology, Construction & Maintenance, Health Sciences, Human Services, Advanced Manufacturing, and Transportation & Logistics.

Service Hours

A reminder that five service hours are due for every student on October 22. This number includes summer service hours if they were submitted and approved.

All Saints' Day

Join us for our school-wide liturgy for the Feast of All Saints on Friday, November 1, at 9:50 a.m. At this Mass, Trinity annually recognizes those in the Trinity community who have passed away. During the liturgy, names of the deceased from the past year will be read aloud. All are invited to attend.

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In Case You Missed It

Redirect your State Taxes to Benefit Trinity

Do you pay more than $3,500 in state taxes a year? If so, you can donate the majority of your state tax liability to Trinity High School for tuition assistance through the SPE (Special Purpose Entity) arm of the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program. The deadline for new donations is November 15, 2019 . Contact Mrs. Monique Abbas for more information!

Ski Club

Anyone over the age of eight may join the Ski Club by purchasing a Night Tracker Card (the age is an update from the new owners of Ski Roundtop!). The club will run a bus to Ski Roundtop eight times throughout the winter. See more details about the club, and more about how to register. Email Ms. Janice Albright with questions.

Indoor Track

All students (not just those involved with Track and Field) are invited to join Indoor Track. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Details about the program can be found here. Contact Coach Oszustowicz at (717) 385-1454 with questions or to register.

Fall Sport Senior Recognition

Senior Recognition for those involved in marching band, football, cheerleading, cross country, and golf will be on Friday, October 25. Please complete this form by Wednesday, October 23, in order to be included in the the pregame ceremony.

Dance Team Apparel

The Dance Team's gear is available for purchase through November 17.

Yearbook

The 2020 Yearbook is now available for sale! Order online or submit a paper copy--order by November 30 for the lowest price! Parents of seniors, you may also place a baby ad in the yearbook to celebrate your senior. Ad information and payment are due by November 30!

Upcoming Events

October 21 and 22: Peter Pan Auditions, 3:00 p.m.

More information is available on the Music Room bulletin boards.

October 22: Mass, 7:15 a.m.

All are welcome to join Fr. Sahd in Trinity's chapel for Sunday's Mass.

October 22: Swimming and Diving Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

October 22: Athletic Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

October 30: Trunk or Treat, 6:00 p.m.

See upcoming Trinity athletic events . Come and cheer on the Shamrocks!

Shamrocks Who Shine

Liam Beckett '21 (De La Salle House), Ben Bonsall '23 (Immaculata House), Declan Cudahy '21 (Immaculata House), Alyssa Matzoni '21 (Immaculata House), Josh McCombs '22 (Loyola House), Lucas Puig '22 (Immaculata House), Connor Pushart '22 (Seton House), Tyler Rossi '22 (Immaculata House), and Payton Sheller '21 (Immaculata House) hiked 6.5 miles collecting trash on their day off this week at Gifford Pinchot State Park.

Beef and Beer--November 2

Purchase your tickets today!

Spiritual Life

Gospel for Sunday, October 20, 2019– 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, "There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in that town used to come to him and say, 'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.' For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, 'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.'" The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"--Luke 18:1-8

Click to read more of Sunday’s readings.

Reflection

Today’s gospel teaches us the importance of perseverance in prayer. By praying, we humble ourselves by becoming more aware of our dependence on God. It also helps us to build our confidence in God and in His promise to be there for us always. Trials we face are not obstacles to our relationship with God, but stepping stones that help us to grow closer to Him.

Saint of the Week--Saint Pope John Paul

October 22

Born in Wadowice, Poland, Pope Saint John Paul II had lost his mother, father, and older brother before his 21st birthday. Then his promising academic career at Krakow’s Jagiellonian University was cut short by the outbreak of World War II, during which he worked in a quarry and a chemical factory while attending an underground seminary. John Paul II promoted ecumenical and interfaith initiatives, and he especially emphasized the universal call to holiness.

For more information on saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day website .

All are invited to join us for Mass on October 22 at 7:15 a.m. De La Salle House will sponsor the Mass for the memorial intention of Mrs. Henrietta Carr, mother of Mr. Carr.

The mission collection on Tuesday, October 22, is for the House charities.

The Mass on October 29 will be sponsored by Immaculata House. Currently there is no Mass intention. If you would like to have a Mass at Trinity offered for a particular intention, please contact Mr. Scott Root.

Prayer for the Week

Almighty and ever-living God, grant that we may always conform our will to Yours and serve Your majesty in sincerity of heart. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Roman Missal, 3rd ed.

From Our Community

Video Contest

Centric Bank is sponsoring local entries in the "Lights, Camera, Save" Video Contest. Videos can be submitted through December 1. Find more information or see previous winners.