Volume 2, Issue 8
October 5, 2018
Trinity News & Information
PSATs
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will sit for the PSATs on Wednesday, October 10. It is imperative that all students attend school that day for the entire testing time, which runs from 8:00 a.m. until about noon. There is no make-up time for these tests. Students will be dismissed by noon. There will be no afternoon classes. Seniors do not report to school on October 10. Families of seniors are encouraged to use this as a college visit day.

Safety Drill
On Friday, October 12, Trinity will hold an active shooter drill during the school day for our students, faculty, and staff, assisted by Lower Allen Police Department.

ACE Mentor Program
Wanted: Students interested in exciting careers in engineering, architecture, and/or construction. The ACE Mentor Program is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in these career paths. From late-October through mid-March, students meet weekly with students from other schools and with professionals from the engineering, architecture, and construction fields while working on a team project to gain knowledge about these exciting careers. Click here for details and a schedule. Interested? Registration is under way. Contact Mr. Joyce.

Senior Night
Parents of seniors who participate in football, cheerleading, marching band, cross country, or golf, your son/daughter(s) should have received a letter this week with information about Senior Night, which will occur on Friday, October 19. Please return the form or complete this GoogleDoc by Thursday, October 11. Please let us know if you plan to attend or not.

Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 19. Students who did not have their pictures taken in August will do so at this time. Students who did not like the August picture may also have a retake on this date. Please return the pictures you did not like and fill out a new form. See Sister Susan with questions.

Attendance Update--Diocese
The Diocese of Harrisburg has updated the attendance policy for all students in Diocesan Schools as of October 1, 2018. Please read it here. This has been added to the Student-Parent Handbook as "Appendix N".

Audition for Annie !
Plan to audition for Trinity's spring musical, Annie ! Auditions will be held on October 23, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., with callbacks scheduled for October 24, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Find audition excerpts and other information about the play .Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the music room.

Vaping
This article on vaping explains how companies are targeting teens with flavors that appeal to young people, and describes the steps the FDA is taking to address the issue. Young people are a target because of their potential to serve as life-long customers once they've developed an addiction to nicotine, a habit that will likely lead to life-long heath issues. Trinity's policy is that vaping is not permitted under any circumstances.

Marching Band Performances
The Marching Band has a busy fall ahead of them, giving you many opportunities to see them in action. Contact Mrs. BJ Meagher for competition tickets or more information.
  • Competition at Donegal High School, on Saturday, October 6
  • Mechanicsburg Parade, on Tuesday, October 9
  • Competition at the West Shore Band Competition, on Saturday, October 13
  • New Cumberland Parade, on Tuesday, October 16
  • Regional Finals at Central Dauphin, on Saturday, October 20

Chicken BBQ--October 19
The Marching Band is hosting a chicken barbecue to benefit their program. Dinners are $11 and include 1/2 chicken or pulled pork, baked potato, cole slaw, baked beans, and a dinner roll. The dinner is being catered by Hresko's BBQ. Dine in the cafeteria or pick-up your meal between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. Contact Kellee Lazarus at 951-514-5621. Get your tickets early, as there will only be a limited number of walk-in meals available.

From the Nurse's Office:
Fever:   Flu season is upon us, and with that comes the spread of illness. To protect our students, faculty, and staff, we require that students who develop fevers (100 degrees Fahrenheit) are not to attend school until they've been fever-free (without the use of medication) for 24 hours.

Non Prescription Medications:  There will be  NO  non-prescription medication (Tylenol, ibuprofen, Tums, cough drops, etc.) given to students without written permission from the parent/guardian. It is against Diocesan policy for the nurse to call the parent on the phone to obtain verbal permission. If you have a desire for your student to take over-the-counter, non-prescription medications during school hours, you must come to the school's Main Office and sign the authorization form. The Authorization for Non-Prescription Medication form is not a form that gets sent home to parents. The parent must sign it in front of a school employee (Diocese policy).

Prescription Medications:  Prescription medications must be supplied in their original containers, properly labeled by the pharmacy. Many pharmacies are happy to supply you with an extra labeled container for school administration. The following is taken from the Diocese policy regarding administration of prescription medications in school: "The original container is to be accompanied by a form containing the information listed below: student's name, name of physician prescribing the medication, name of medication with physician's directions including: amount to be given, time to be given, date(s) to be given, reason, curtailment of specific school activities (if any), other medications which the student is taking, parental/guardian permission."

Birding and Conservation Club
Very few wildlife experiences are more exciting than the sight of a golden eagle cruising south over a landscape cloaked in late autumn browns, yellows, and reds. And there is no better place in Pennsylvania to see this sight than the rock outcrop at Waggoner's Gap Hawk Watch. Join the Birding, Conservation, and Outing Club on a field trip to Waggoner’s Gap on Sunday, October 7. We will meet in the parking area at 11:00 a.m. Please contact Dominic Mirarchi with any questions. We hope to see you there.

There is also a birdwatching opportunity at 9:00 a.m. at the Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve. See this flyer for more 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.

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 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. T o learn more about the programs offered, visit the CPAVTS website .

2019 Yearbook
The staff is already hard at work on this year's yearbook.
Trinity Goes to Broadway
All reservations for the trip to NYC need to be in to the Activities Office by October 15. Please indicate if you wish to see the show  School of Rock  or will just spend the day in New York.  Fill out this form and return it to the Activities Office by Friday, October 12 .
Trinity Events
October 8: No School in Observance of Columbus Day

October 9: Camera Box Visit
Camera Box will be visiting to take candid photos of students and teachers for promotional materials and the yearbook. Please make sure to follow all uniform guidelines.

October 10: Noon Dismissal
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be dismissed by noon; seniors do not report to school and are encouraged to use the day to go on a college visit.

October 11: Dress Down Day
Proceeds from the day will benefit the community of St. Paul Elementary School in Bern, North Carolina, victims of Hurricane Florence.

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

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 .

October 24: Swimming and Diving Team Registration and Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
There will be a parent and athlete meeting in the Trinity High School cafeteria. Get information about the upcoming season and required athletic trainer forms, meet the coach, and try on sample swimsuits.  Register for the 2018-19 season .

October 25: Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Byrnes Health Education Center will be presenting drug education programs at Trinity High School on October 25, 2018, for students during the school day (Drugs: Dilemmas and Decisions) and parents in the evening. These presentations will help students and parents be more aware of the dangers and prevalence of drugs in our communities. The specific drugs to be discussed are tobacco, including vaping and Juuling, alcohol, opioids, and heroin.  See more information here . We strongly urge you to attend.
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
Trinity's library is home to a new makerspace (a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools). Our librarian, Mrs. Emily Babusci, has assembled a 3-D printer and other tools for the space that students can use for class or personal projects. Stay tuned for more student work!
Jon Banzhoff '20 (Immaculata) 3-D printed a project for English class
Luke Gratz '20 (Seton)
 3-D printed the name of his house.
 Sara Ortenzio '22 (Seton) uses tools for a class project.
Congratulations to the Marching Band, who took first in their division by beating North Schuylkill High School at their recent competition! The percussion section also took Best Percussion in their class.
Congratulations to the following Trinity freshmen, who were confirmed at Saint Theresa's Parish last weekend! May you be blessed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit!
Daniel "Andrew" Britten (De La Salle)
Ella "Pauline" Cloak (Immaculata)
Neal "Patrick" Cudahy (Immaculata)
Grace "Lucy" D'Agostino (De La Salle)
Zoe "Joan" Dicks (Seton)
Ryan "John" Garner (Seton)
Lindsey "Rose" Haser (Immaculata)
McKenna "Joan" Horst (Loyola)
Morgan "Agatha" Jurash (Seton)
Jenna "Francis" Minnick (Immaculata)
Jayden "Vincent" Peck (De La Salle)
Ethan "Anthony" Pfeffer (De La Salle)
Connor "Michael" Pushart (Seton)
Ava "Cecelia" Rabin (Seton)
Zachary "Anthony" Scherr (De La Salle)
Evan "Raphael" Scott (Seton)
Heather "Elizabeth" Seubert (Immaculata)
Isabel "Elizabeth" Shore (Loyola)
Jacob "Thomas" Shull (Seton)
Jack "Luke" Staul (Immaculata)
Grace "Kateri" Verano (Seton)
Max "Edgar" Young (Seton)
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, October 7, 2018--27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" They replied, "Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her." But Jesus told them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery." And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.– Mark 10:2-12

Reflection
Let the children come to me. We are all God’s children, and He desires us to come to Him with child-like love and innocence. As parents, we all probably have fond memories of a child crawling into our lap to be hugged and held. God wants us to do the same. In the midst of whatever we are facing on a daily basis, God wants us to feel comfortable and comforted in His presence. He wants us to know that we are safe and secure in His love. We have to open our lives to Him by crawling into His lap through prayer, Mass, and the Sacraments. Reconciliation is a great place to feel the comforting touch of God in our lives. Let us pray this week for a more child-like love of the Father of us all.
Saint of the Week--Saint John XXIII, October 11
A shy, retiring man with a wonderful sense of humor, Cardinal Angelo Roncalli became our beloved Pope Saint John XXIII. Perhaps the greatest irony was that his fellow Cardinals elected him as a stop-gap pope to give them time to get the politics ironed out for a more permanent candidate. Little did they know what the Holy Spirit had in store for the Church through this “temporary” Pope. 

For more information on the Saints, visit Franciscan Media’s Saint of the Day .
Prayer for the Week--Prayer for Child-like Faith
Heavenly Father, help us to develop a trust and faith in You that reflects the simplicity of childlike faith that so rejoices Your heart, and which is so evident in the lives of little children...and yet which seems to evaporate into a vapour as soon as we reach the age of maturity. May we develop a wonder and an amazement at the glorious redemption story...and a deep humility as we approach Your thrice-holy throne of grace to ask for help in time of need.
Forgive us for losing so much of the wonder of the beautiful incarnation and for becoming complacent about the death and resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Renew in us a deep reverence for Your holy name, as befits our great and glorious Creator God, Who loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son to die for our sins, so that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life.
Help us in the days that lie ahead to examine our heart and to see if we, too, have become lukewarm toward the things of God. And we ask that You would renew in us a childlike spirit of awe and wonder, so that once again we may marvel at the wonder of Who You truly are--and draw us ever closer into deeper intimacy with Yourself. This we ask in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.

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From our Partner Schools
Good Shepherd Oktoberfest
Good Shepherd will be holding its Oktoberfest on October 13 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate its 65th anniversary! See more information here.
Middle School Halloween Party
Saint Patrick School is hosting a middle school Halloween party for students in the West Shore schools and the EDGE program on October 26 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. No violent or inappropriate costumes, or whole-face masks or whole-face paint will be allowed (partial face-masks and partial face-paint are permitted). The cost is $5.00, and snacks, pizza, and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP by October 22.
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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