Trinity Weekly
Volume 3, Issue 16
November 22, 2019
Trinity News & Information
Poinsettia and Wreath Pickup
Pick-up for poinsettia and wreaths ordered through the Trinity Athletic Association will occur outside the gym on Tuesday, November 26, between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Any items not picked up will be donated to Trinity.

Beef and Beer Update
Thank you from the Trinity Athletic Association to all parents, sponsors, and attendees of our 5th annual Beef and Beer event! Through your generosity, more than $22,000 was raised for Trinity athletics. Thank you for your support! The next meeting of the TAA will be on January 15--plan to join!

Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Ring Day
Families are invited to our Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Ring Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 27, at 8:00 a.m. in the auditorium.

Midterm Examinations
Students will sit for Midterm Examinations on January 14, 15, and 16. It is imperative that all students be present for all of their examinations. These tests constitute 20% of their semester averages and 10% of their final grades for the school year. Please do not schedule appointments or family trips during the time of examinations. Thank you.  

Should school need to be cancelled for inclement weather on any of the exam days, we will use Friday, January 17, as the first snow make-up day and Monday, January 20, as the second. Children who are sick for any exam day(s) will be asked to make up their exams on Friday, January 17, and/or Monday, January 20.  

Exam schedule:
  • Tuesday, January 14: English and Mathematics
  • Wednesday, January 15: Theology and Science
  • Thursday, January 16: Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Psychology

Track and Field Head Coach--Wanted
Trinity is seeking a Head Coach for Track and Field. For details, see our employment page. A warm thank you to Coach Bob Gruschow, who served as Head Coach last season. Due to work commitments, he is unable to continue as Track and Field Coach, though he will continue to coach Cross Country. Thank you, Coach Gruschow!

Need Gift Cards for Christmas?
Don't stand in line at the store. Stop by the Main Office at Trinity and buy your gift cards from us. We have a wide variety of popular restaurants and retailers in stock. There's something for everyone, and every purchase benefits the students of Trinity High School. Gift cards can be purchased with cash or check anytime the office is open. A complete list of in-stock vendors may be found here. Don't see what you want? Email Mrs. Terri Kenski, and we will see if that vendor is available. Thank you for your support!

China Trip
The second meeting for the trip to China will be on Monday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. in room 115. Anyone who missed the first meeting is welcome to attend. The meeting will cover travel information, and participants should be prepared to make a deposit that evening. This is an unofficial trip not sponsored by Trinity High School.

Ski Club
We are excited to offer Ski Club for Trinity students and families again this winter. Buy your Roundtop Night Tracker Club Card through us and benefit from our group rate. The club will run a bus to Ski Roundtop eight times throughout the winter for your convenience; bus service is not required as part of Ski Club. See more  details about the club and bus opportunity, and see registration details as well as the bus permission form. Email  Ms. Janice Albright with questions.

Yearbook Order
Order your yearbook by November 30 to get the lowest price! Order here.
House News
Immaculata House held their whole-school event this week. Devan Drendall '20 and his committee worked hard on a game of The Price is Right with fun, Trinity-themed prizes. On Friday, November 22, Immaculata seniors are participating in a sleep-out. They plan to work on service projects and then sleep on COBO Field to raise awareness for the homeless. Mentor groups have worked on making cards for Veterans. Immaculata’s Got Talent is coming up. Immaculata currently has 21 points, and is in 3rd place.
Loyola previously held Loyola’s Got Talent. It was great fun and an entertaining show, and we thank everyone that participated. At the end of the day, it could only be one winner, and that winner was James Redmond '22, who performed some terrific magic tricks. Loyola is currently in 2nd place with 23 points after Quarter 1. We will finish strong and stand by our motto: WE ARE ONE! 
Seton House held pumpkin carving after school in October, and plans to hold "Seton's Got Talent" on December 5. Seton House currently has 18 points, and stands in 4th place for the House Cup.
De La Salle is leading the system yet again! With 30 points, we have had an amazing start to the year. Our Captain, Jaime Carson, and Dean, Mr. Boia, are doing an amazing job and are sure to lead us to another victory! DLS is known for having the most spirit, but now we have more than ever with our beloved male cheer squad! We hope to keep that spirit up through the entire year to bring home the House Cup for the second year in a row! 
In Case You Missed It
Stage Crew
The production of Peter Pan is looking for individuals interested in assisting with the stage crew. Students interested in assisting should please contact Mr. Bricker.

Attendance
The holidays are right around the corner! If your family has a trip planned around the holidays and your student will be missing school, please make sure to send in a note (with the student's first and last name) to Ms. Lafferty with your student at least one week prior to travel. 

Grief Resources
The holiday season can be a difficult time for students and families who have lost a loved one. Please let your children know that the school counselors--Mrs. Stock, Ms. Walsh, and Ms. Wilson--are always available if they want or need to talk. 

2020 Football Season
Trinity Football will hold a player and parent meeting on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. At this meeting, players can sign up for the off-season program, which will begin after the Christmas Break. Also, Coach Ryan will meet with the parents to begin the preparation work for the 2020 season and answer any questions about the off-season program. If you know of any students who may be interested in playing football at Trinity in 2020, please bring them and their parents along with you. Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving.

Toys for Tots Collection
Trinity will collect donations for Toys for Tots through December 10. Unwrapped toys for any age can be placed in a collection bin outside the Main Office.

Yearbook Baby Ad
Time is running out! Parents of seniors, place a baby ad in the yearbook to celebrate your senior by November 30!

Driver's Education
Trinity is holding the classroom portion of Driver's Education training beginning in January 2020 for the first 50 students to register (30 spots remain). Submit the registration form by December 20. Contact Ms. Jeannette Elias with questions.
Upcoming Events
November 26: Mass, 2:45 p.m.
Mass is sponsored by Immaculata House. The intention will be for Doreen Rovito

November 26: TAA Wreath and Poinsettia Pick-Up, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

November 27
--Thanksgiving Prayer Service & Class Ring Distribution, 8:00 a.m.
--Dismissal at 11:45 a.m. (Cumberland Valley Bus Riders will need to dismiss at 10:15 a.m. for a pick-up time of 10:30 a.m.)

November 26 through December 2: Thanksgiving Break

December 3: School Resumes
See upcoming  Trinity athletic events . Come and cheer on the Shamrocks!
Shamrocks Who Shine
Congratulations to the many freshmen whose compositions were selected for publication by Young Writers. Students submitted mini-sagas, which were then judged and selected by editors. These students will be entered into a contest for best published author, and Trinity will be considered for best published high school.

Alexandra Arnold (De La Salle House), Adeliene Beaulieu (Immaculata House), Benjamin Bonsall (Immaculata House), Isabella Brida (Immaculata House), Aiden Caruso (De La Salle House), Jose Centenera (Loyola House), Joseph Charbonneau (Seton House), Tessa Cooper-Silvis (Loyola House), Hope Geisel (Loyola House), Jagger Gray (Seton House), Victor Green (Loyola House), Silas Gross (De La Salle House), Joseph Hayes (Immaculata House), Emma Jacob (Seton House), Paige Kiarie (Immaculata House), Bradshaw Knox (De La Salle House), Angelina Le (Immaculata House), Lucy Malay (Seton House), Cooper Manley (De La Salle House), Sydney Manning (Seton House), Maisie McLees (Loyola House), Michalene Miekley (Seton House), Amelia Ritrievi (Loyola House), Elena Rohrer (De La Salle House), Sophia Scherr (De La Salle House), Danielle Swanger (Immaculata House), and Danielle Uroda (Seton House).
Congratulations to Grace Webster '20 (Immaculata House), who was recently chosen as Athlete of the Week by The Sentinel. Read about her here.
Trinity blog: To'Ron James '20 (Loyola House) wrote a blog post about Trinity's 2019-2020 Football Team. Read it here.
Congratulations to our students who made the Quarter 1 honor roll! See a list here.
Congratulations to the students who were chosen as Mid-Penn All-Stars!

Girls Soccer
  • First Team: Katie Dominguez '20 (Immaculata House) and Grace Webster '20 (Immaculata House);
  • Second Team: Jessica Knaub '22 (Immaculata House), Mayleigh Perkins '20 (Immaculata House), and Sara Ortenzio '22 (Seton House).

Boys Soccer
  • First Team: Devan Drendall '20 (Immaculata House) and Nick Scherr '20 (De La Salle House);
  • Second Team: Drew Hess '20 (De La Salle House) and Paul Shook '21 (De La Salle House).

Volleyball
  • First Team: Katie Sajer '20 (Seton House), Lauren Trumpy '22 (Loyola House), Ryanne Whiteman '22 (Loyola House), and Jena Minnick '22 (Immaculata House);
  • Second Team: Gracie Britten '21 (De La Salle House), Ava Christman '20 (De La Salle House), and Olivia Zimmerman '22 (Loyola House).

Golf
Olivia Maddux '21 (De La Salle House), Jack Penwell '20 (Seton House), and James Ulsh '22 (De La Salle House).

Football
  • First Team, Offense: Will Thropp '20 (Seton House);
  • Second Team, Offense: Ryan Berrigan '20 (Immaculata House), Andrew Mott '20 (Loyola House);
  • Second Team, Defense: Andrew Mott '20 (Loyola House).
Spiritual Life
Gospel for Sunday, November 24, 2019--The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself." Above him there was an inscription that read, "This is the King of the Jews." Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us." The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." – Luke 23:35-43

Reflection
Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe. His kingdom is not of this world, but is eternal. But is He king of our hearts? Do we love Him more than we love material possessions? Do we love our neighbor and our enemy as Jesus loves us? Do we love other people out of our love of God? Jesus seeks to reign in our hearts, to bring His love and Truth into our everyday being. But for His kingdom to reign our hearts, He needs us to open our hearts to Him. He will not deny us our freewill. In His love for us, He allows us to choose and does not force us to love Him. As we end the liturgical year and prepare for Advent and Christmas, let us pray to Jesus to come into our hearts and reign there so that, at the end of our earthly lives, He will say to us, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Saint of the Week--St. Andrew
November 30
Saint Andrew was Saint Peter’s brother and was called by Jesus along with Peter. We know very little about Andrew except that he, too, was a fisherman and a disciple of Saint John the Baptist.
For more information on saints, visit Franciscan Media's Saint of the Day website .

Prayer for the Week--Thanksgiving Blessing
Lord, we thank You for the goodness of our people and for the spirit of justice that fills this nation. We thank You for the beauty and fullness of the land and the challenge of the cities. We thank You for our work and our rest, for one another, and for our homes. We thank You, Lord: accept our thanksgiving on this day. We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Source: USCCB: Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
From the Community
Writers for The Sentinel
The Sentinel is looking for #InMyWords writers for girls/boys basketball, wrestling, swimming and hockey. Seniors interested in sharing their stories that are funny, sad, or serious, whether about game-day, practice, or bus rides, should contact sportsdoor@cumberlink.com.
Pennsylvania Schools of Excellence
Applications are now available for the Pennsylvania Schools of Excellence (formerly known as the Pennsylvania Governor's Schools). Entry into the programs is very competitive and requires that the student commit to participate for the entire program. Full scholarships are available for some.
Please check the program websites for more information and applications, or see your school counselor with questions.
Saint Joseph Parish Christmas Fest
The Columbiettes and Saint Joseph Auxiliary 12788 are hosting their 7th Annual Christmas Fest on Saturday, November 23, at the Saint Joseph Parish Life and Education Center, located at 420 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be available. There will be more than 50 vendors, a silent auction, a ticket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, a bake sale, a Scholastic book fair, musical performances, children's games, and a visit from St. Nicholas! Come and join us!

Volunteers are needed throughout the day. See where help is needed. Service hours will be given.
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