Trinity Weekly
Volume 3, Issue 22
January 17, 2020
Trinity News & Information
Scholastic Sports Showcase--CANCELLED
This event scheduled for Saturday, January 18 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast and travel involved for many of the participating teams.

Tuition Assistance for 2020-2021--Apply Now!
It is imperative that all families interested financial assistance apply through FACTS by March 1. See more information about the process here, and plan to attend our Financial Aid Open House on Sunday, February 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for assistance with the process ( RSVP ahead of time, if you are able). Questions may also be directed to Mrs. Nancy Aponick.

Save Money on Tuition Bills with Gift Cards
Do you spend $200 a month on groceries? No? OK, how about groceries and gas, and the occasional coffee or meal out? By paying for these purchases with gift cards easily obtained in the Main Office at Trinity, you can benefit from tuition credits shared by all participating families. All families purchasing a minimum of $2,400 in gift cards annually between January and December to stores like Giant, Weis, Karns, Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Starbucks, Panera, and many, many more are eligible to receive tuition credit on their March tuition payments. As an extra incentive, with your first purchase of $250 or more, an additional $25 credit will be applied to your tuition account.  Click for information about the scrip program at Trinity, as well as a registration form for the program. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Terri Kenski.

Spring Sport Apparel

Chipotle and THON
Eat at Chipotle and support Trinity's THON! Come in to Chipotle (3216 Trindle Road, Camp Hill) on Tuesday, January 28, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone, or tell the cashier you are supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds are donated to the Trinity High School Mini-THON. Gift cards for Chipotle may be purchased in the Main Office at Trinity to benefit our school. Cards are available in $10 and $25 denominations.

Whoopie Pies
The Baseball Team is selling whoopie pies for $2.50 each. They are available in five flavors (including red velvet), perfect for Valentine's Day sweethearts. The sale will end on Friday, January 31, with delivery on Thursday, February 13, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Orders can be submitted to the Main Office or to Coach Mull.

Football 2020
Anyone interested in playing football in the Fall of 2020 who wants to be added to the contact list should please email Coach Ryan your contact information including: player name, email, and grade, as well as parent name and email.

Cotillion
The Cotillion Dance will be held on February 8, and we need parent volunteers for coat check, food and drinks, and general presence. Help is needed during two shifts for all areas--7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. Please contact Sister Susan to volunteer at (717) 761-1116 (ext. 109).

Reminder: dresses must be, at most, no shorter than two to three inches above the knee. Dresses must cover front and most of the back. If there is a question, email Sister a picture, and she will get back to you.

Junior Achievement--Volunteers Needed
Trinity is working with Junior Achievement to bring a day of STEM activities to our students. We are in need of adult volunteers to facilitate engaging activities. Volunteers will receive training the day of the event, as well as breakfast and lunch. Join us on March 17 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up here.

Computer Applications Exemption
The Computer Applications exemption test will be administered in three sections on January 22, 23, and 24 from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Students will be given 45 minutes to complete each section. The items covered are chosen to test for the bare minimum of competency with three Microsoft Office 2013® applications--Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The first test will be in Excel, then Word, and finally PowerPoint. The scores for the sections are not cumulative--a failure in one section constitutes a failure for the exemption exam, and students will not continue the testing. Students may sign up in their Applications class, or by emailing Miss Kiker. This is the last exemption test of the year.

THON Chaperones Needed
Adult help is needed to make our THON a success-- join us at any point from Friday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, February 15, at 10:00 a.m. Clearances are required to volunteer. (If you do not have clearances, you can start the process here. It does take time to complete.) Thank you for volunteering to chaperone at the Trinity mini-THON. It's all FTK, and we couldn't help them... without you! Contact Mrs. Jean Lindholm or Mrs. Mary Potok-Snyder with questions.

Calendar Raffle
Trinity students are selling tickets for a calendar raffle to benefit the Faith in Our Future Capital Campaign, as well as the House System. Tickets are $20 and earn the holder a chance to win each day in the month of February, even if the ticket has already won! Tickets may be purchased from any Trinity student or by stopping by the Main Office.
In Case You Missed It
White Elephant Party
Donate items to our White Elephant Party! Any unwanted items can be donated. During lunch on January 29, students and any parents who would like to come will view items for purchase, with prices ranging from 25 cents up to $1.00. This will include lost and found items. Proceeds benefit the Missions efforts. Items are due on Monday, January 27.

Hamilton ! The Best Show on Broadway!
Trinity is running a trip to see Hamilton on Wednesday, May 13. The bus leaves Trinity at 3:00 p.m for an 8:00 p.m. show. The cost of the show and bus is $330. If you are interested, you must commit to going by Monday, January 20. Call Sister Susan at 717-761-1116 (ext. 109) and leave a message and your number--she will send you a registration form.

Register for THON
THON will be held on February 14, and the deadline to register and receive a shirt is Tuesday, January 21. Students must have a minimum of $55 dollars in their donor drives by February 13 to attend THON. Contact Caroline O'Neil or Hanna Salus with questions. Register here.

Economics Opportunity
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) is an award-winning, week-long summer economics education program offered to current high school sophomores and juniors throughout Pennsylvania. It is an exciting, team-based program that teaches students to understand and celebrate the American free enterprise system by introducing them to the inner workings of modern 21st century business. PFEW helps students develop critical skills in communication, leadership, time management, problem solving, and team building, all while improving their self-esteem and confidence. The PFEW program provides students with opportunities to assess interests, build skills, and identify and explore careers in an interactive, hands-on setting. Interested students can pick up an application from Mrs. Scholz in Room 110 or from Mrs. Stock in the Guidance Office, or they may apply online. The early bird deadline is March 2, and the final deadline is May 1. Our students have been offered a special discount--$150 instead of $295. To request this offer, contact PFEW at (814) 833-9576 or by email.
March for Life
Trinity students will attend the March for Life on Friday, January 24, 2020, in Washington D.C. There are 20 seats remaining. Learn more about the trip here and complete the permission form here.

Annual Trinity Swimming and Diving Team Pancake Breakfast
Please join the Swimming and Diving Team on Saturday, January 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. for food, friends, and fundraising! All-you-care-to-eat breakfast will be served in Trinity's cafeteria. There will be a silent auction and continuous raffle throughout the event. Tickets may be purchased from a swimmer or diver, or at the door.  Adults are $10, children (ages 5 to 11) are $5, and children under 5 eat free! Please make checks payable to Trinity High School (memo: Pancake Breakfast). 
Upcoming Events
January 17: Future Shamrock Night, 7:00 p.m.
Young Shamrocks are invited to cheer on the Lady Shamrocks at home against Camp Hill. Attendees will get a free drink, hot dog, and ticket to the game!

January 17 and 20: No School.

January 21: Mass, 2:45 p.m.
Join us for Mass sponsored by Loyola House. The intention will be for the unborn.

January 24: March for Life, Washington, D.C.

January 25: Swimming and Diving Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
See upcoming  Trinity athletic events . Come and cheer on the Shamrocks!
Shamrocks Who Shine
Congratulations to Abigail Stackle '20 (Immaculata House), who is one of ten students nationwide who won the Next Gen Personal Finance Payback Challenge Essay Contest! She is the first from Pennsylvania to win in the three years that the contest has existed. Abigail receives a $5,000 award! Learn more about the program she and other Personal Finance students played as part of this essay contest.
Trinity’s Quiz Bowl team competed on WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley's Brain Busters last weekend. Congratulations to the team, especially players Luke Capper ’20 (Immaculata House), Connor Coyle ’20 (Seton House), Aaron Cartwright ’21 (Seton House), and Michael Staiger ’20 (Immaculata House), who competed against Lancaster Country Day School. The competitive match started out close, but Trinity gradually pulled ahead, winning by a score of 395-245. Each player contributed key answers in the win, both during individual face-offs and team toss-up and lightning rounds. 

The win moves them to the next round match, which will take place in March. In the interim, they will finish competition in the Capital Area Quiz Bowl League. This league consists of 10 high school teams from the Harrisburg area. Trinity finished the regular season in first place with a 10-0 record and will compete for the league championships on January 27.
Trinity students and Troop 195 Boy Scouts Joseph Geisler '20 (De La Salle House) and Jason Rittman '20 (Seton House) earned their Eagle Scout Awards this month! Jason constructed two timber bench tree boxes for the Upper Allen Township Dog Park at DayBreak Church. Joseph constructed a flagpole hardscape feature dedicated to all Trinity High School veterans.
Spiritual Life
Gospel for Sunday, January 19, 2020--The Baptism of the Lord
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks head of me because he existed before me.’ I did not know him, but the reason why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known to Israel.” John testified further, saying, “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”--John 1:29-34

Reflection
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” Not only is this verse a part of our Gospel reading for this week, but it is also said by the priest at every Mass just moments before we receive Communion. Our belief in Jesus and the Eucharist is a belief in a God that is greater than any problem, concern, or sin in our lives. As humans, we like to be in control. But ultimately, we must give up our control and give God the opportunity to free us from any pain, any sin.
Saint of the Week- - Saint Sebastian
January 20
In art, Saint Sebastian is often depicted as standing near or strapped to a pole riddled with arrows. Indeed, he was executed by archers, but he didn’t actually die. Later he was beaten to death with clubs. Little else is known about this third-century martyr.
For more information on saints, visit Franciscan Media's Saint of the Day website .
Prayer
Almighty and ever-living God, who govern all things, both in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the pleading of your people and bestow Your peace on our times. 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.
Source: Roman Missal, 3rd edition
From our Community

Best and Brightest Awards
The PA Media Group--The Patriot-News and PennLive--will honor 20 high school seniors as the Best & Brightest to represent the potential of the Class of 2020. Recipients are featured in The Sunday Patriot-News in May and in a photo gallery, videos, and profiles on PennLive. Students, families, and school officials also are invited to an awards reception. Applications are due by Friday, March 6, 2020, at their office at 1900 Patriot Drive in Mechanicsburg. A postmark of that date is acceptable.

To be eligible, a senior must have at least a B or 3.0 grade point average, although a grade point average below 3.0 because of extenuating circumstances does not preclude participation. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to school, peers, and community, as well as an autobiographical essay and two letters of recommendation.

Open Houses
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