Trinity Weekly

Volume 6, Issue 15

November 11, 2022

Important: Attendance Reminders

A reminder to parents that students are permitted only 10 absences via parent notification/note per school year. Here is the policy per the Student-Parent Handbook: "The Compulsory School Attendance Law of Pennsylvania stipulates that EXCUSED absences include the following: illness, family emergencies, prearranged doctor and dentist appointments, authorized school activities, college visitations. A maximum of 10 days of cumulative lawful absences verified by parental notification may be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond 10 days will require an excuse from a physician."

When notifying the school of their student's attendance, parents should please contact the Attendance Office at attendance@thsrocks.us (linked at the bottom of this section of Trinity Weekly) or at (717) 909-3706 by 9:00 a.m. with information about their student's absence, early dismissal, late arrival, or appointment schedule. After the initial phone call or email, the parent/guardian will also need to submit a written note within three days to excuse these occurrences. Students missing school due to a medical appointment will need to provide a medical excuse from the doctor's office. Per our Handbook, absences for illness that result in missing three or more consecutive school days require a doctor's note. Thank you for your help with these matters!

Honor Roll

Congratulations to the students who earned honors during the first marking period!

College Partnership Update: Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University has updated the terms of their partnership agreement with Trinity, offering Trinity students greater amounts of financial aid. See the new agreement here, or check out all our college partnerships here.

Food Drive

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's time for our annual Food Drive to benefit New Hope Ministries. We will collect food items from Monday, November 7, through Friday, November 18. New Hope's top food requests include: rice (white or brown), pasta (all types), pasta sauce, cooking oil, cereal, peanut butter, canned veggies, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

Trinity Christmas Wreath and Flower Sale

Support Trinity and get your holiday greenery at the same time! The Trinity Christmas Wreath and Flower sale is open through Friday, November 18, with a pick-up date of Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. See more information here. Make your purchase online here.

Scholastic Writing Awards

The Scholastic Writing Awards is accepting submissions through December 14. Winners may have their work published, and those who advance to the national level may qualify for scholarship awards. For more information regarding categories, rules, and other details, please see your English teacher, Mrs. Stager, or visit this link.

Support Key Club: Holiday Dessert Fundraiser

Key Club is holding its annual fundraiser. Items include frozen cookie dough, cheesecakes, other desserts, and frozen pizza. Proceeds support Key Club community service projects and the annual Easter egg hunt. Please see any Key Club member to order or click here. Orders are due by November 22 and will be delivered to the school the week of December 19--in time for Christmas. Thanks for your support!

Support the Band: Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

The Trinity High School Band is in need of a new set of chimes. We are doing a Blaze Pizza fundraiser to help us make this purchase! If you would like to help us, please print the coupon and join us on Tuesday, November 22, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. and get Blaze Pizza for dinner! This is good for eat-in or carry-out! All proceeds will help the Marching Band pay for the chimes! Thank you for your support!

Winter Guard

The Trinity Winter Guard is looking for new members for our spring season. If you love music and dance, this might be for you! Color Guard combines dance with equipment like flags, sabres, and rifles and competes on a gym floor. If you are interested, there is an informational meeting/first practice on November 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Trinity cafeteria. Contact Mrs. Meagher with questions.

Volunteers Needed for STEM Day

Our students need your help! On December 9, Junior Achievement of South Central PA will present their STEM Summit Program to sophomores. This day-long event explores careers in STEM--Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We will need nine volunteers to facilitate a STEM activity for the day as students rotate through stations. You do not need to have a STEM background to be a great volunteer! Find more information here or sign up here.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks may now be pre-ordered from Jostens. Order now to get the lowest price of the year! Orders can also be placed using a paper form.

Yearbook--Senior Ads

Parents of Seniors, do you want to purchase an ad recognizing your student? You can now pay for those online as well. Please email the photo and message for your ad to Ms. Emily Babusci. Paper forms may also be submitted. Please contact Ms. Babusci at ebabusci@thsrocks.us with any questions.

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Clubs & Enrichment

Members of the Birding and Conservation Club attended an "Owls of Pennsylvania" program at Kings Gap State Park near Carlisle on Friday, November 4. The program included the trapping and banding of a saw-whet owl as part of a long-range study of the migration of these owls.

For the next four weeks, Trinity will host a traveling exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History entitled Freedom: A History of the US. This exhibition documents and illustrates critical figures and events while tracing the evolving concept of freedom in the United States from the country's founding through 1968.

Among the highlights are a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence, a printed draft and the official copy of the U.S. Constitution, Pres. Abraham Lincoln's handwritten notes for speeches, and letters by leading figures such as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the more poignant descriptions of the meaning of freedom to the common man are found in the personal letters of Civil War soldiers, which speak to the pain and pride of fighting for national ideals.

The display is set up outside of the cafeteria, where students will be able to view it during lunch, commons, or after school.  

Tuesday, November 15: Mass, 2:45 p.m.

Join us for Mass sponsored by De La Salle House for the intention of Judi Fejfar.

Wednesday, November 16 to Friday, November 18, Junior Kairos Retreat

Congratulations to the following Shamrocks who were recognized at our November Signing Day Ceremony!

Major Lewis - Bloomsburg University, Wrestling

Kari Powell - High Point University, Women's Soccer 

Mandy Roman - Frostburg State University, Women's Basketball

Maddie Smith - Frostburg State University, Softball

Alina Torchia - Misericordia University, Women's Basketball 

Molly Whitmyer - Lock Haven University, Softball

Post-Season Play

Football (7-4)

November 4: District 3 Semifinals

Trinity 55, Delone Catholic 17

November 12: District Championship

Trinity plays in the District Final at Annville-Cleona (500 S. White Oak St., Annville, PA 17003) on Saturday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. The radio broadcast can be accessed on WLBR 1270 AM and at ForeverLebanonValley.com

The gates open 5:45 p.m., and tickets are $8 each, cash at the door. Pre-sale tickets purchased at Trinity will still be honored and must be presented upon arrival at the gate. Go Rocks!

Girls Soccer (16-3)

November 5: District Finals

Wyomissing 2, Trinity 0

November 8: PIAA States Round 1

Trinity 3, Lansdale Catholic 2 (won in penalty kicks, 6-5)

November 12: PIAA State Quarterfinals

The Shamrocks play against Central Columbia at 2:00 p.m. at Tulpehocken High School (430 New Schaefferstown Rd., Bernville, PA 19506).

Tickets are $8 ALL ONLINE - NO CASH AT DOOR.

Cross Country

November 5: PIAA Cross Country State Championships

Lila Shore placed 19th, and Isaac Burd came in 95th overall.

Trinity Sports in the News

Trinity football pounces quickly, keeps pace in District 3 2A semifinal win over Delone Catholic

(#3) Trinity takes down (#2) Delone Catholic in District III 2A Semifinals

Wyomissing turns away Trinity 2-0 for third straight District 3 Class 2A girls soccer title

PIAA Cross Country: Trinity's Lila Shore earns Class 2A medal to lead local girls

Trinity quarterback Caleb Wray tabbed Mid-Penn Player of the Week for Nov. 3-5

Gospel for Sunday, November 13, 2022--33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here--the days will come when there will not be left

a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down." Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?" He answered, "See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky. "Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance, you will secure your lives."--Luke 21:5-19

See Sunday's readings.

Reflection

This week's Gospel presents us with a challenge. As we see all the problems in our world, we must not lose heart and despair. We are challenged to grow closer to Jesus and allow him to comfort us and to work through us to change the world. In the first reading from Malachi, God promises that he will be with us in times of trial and tribulation: "But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays" (Malachi 3:20). Let us pray this week to be like Saint Faustina and, when faced with difficulties and challenges, simply rely on Jesus. Jesus, I trust in you.

Prayer for the Week

Lord our God, you are our refuge. We wait for you, for your purpose will never fail and your promise will be fulfilled. This we may firmly believe, and from this we may draw strength every day. Even when our life brings sorrow, we do not want to grieve. We want to hope and believe and endure until your day comes. Your kingdom will come on earth, and, in the meantime, you are watching over your people. In the midst of the world's daily affairs, there will be people who hope in you, who belong to you, and who are firmly rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ until the time is fulfilled. Amen.

Source.

Events and opportunities that our Trinity community may find of interest are posted below. These items are shared with us by local schools and organizations and included here for your information.

Saint Patrick Parish Basketball

Basketball registration is now open for high school boys. To be eligible to sign up and play, you must be a registered parishioner Catholic who attends Trinity, homeschool, or public school. For a non-Catholic to register, the student must attend both Trinity and Saint Patrick's Parochial School. Registration is due by November 18. See more information and sign up here. Contact Rich Beish with questions.

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