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Trinity Weekly
Volume 6, Issue 29
February 25, 2023
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Trinity News & Information | |
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Spring Musical, Cinderella
See our new auditorium in action with Cinderella! Catch performances this weekend! Join us on Saturday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now! Please note, the children's event before the Sunday performance is now full and cannot accept more participants.
Anyone interested in purchasing a name plaque to be adhered to an auditorium seat should click here for more information.
Open Positions at Trinity
Now hiring: Custodian. See more information here. Submit applications to Mr. Marc Silvetti.
We are expecting to have teaching openings in math and biology/earth science for the 2023-24 school year. Interested candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in these subjects, with a preference given to those who also have at least a PA Instructional I Teaching Certificate. For more information, contact Ms. Eileen Poplaski, Vice Principal/Director of Studies.
Financial Aid Application for the 2023-24 School Year
The Simple Tuition Systems Financial Aid Application for the 2023-2024 school year is available here. The deadline for the first round of aid (Neumann Scholarships) is March 1, 2023. Find more information about whether your family should apply here. See more detailed instructions about the process here. Please contact the Business Office with any questions.
House Leadership Selection 2023-24
Applications for 2023-2024 School and House Captains will be accepted from Monday, February 27, through Monday, March 6. No late applications will be accepted. Applications are available from Mrs. Stager, the House Deans, at the Main Office, or here. School Captain applicants must be current juniors; House Captains may be current juniors or sophomores. See the Deans or Mrs. Stager with questions.
Spaghetti Dinner
The Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard will hold their annual all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Cafeteria. This year, the event will offer a selection of sauces to fit everyone's taste! Choose from traditional red sauce, sweet Italian sausage meat sauce, and alfredo sauce. Dinner also includes salad, meatballs, roll and butter, drinks and dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased from any percussion or guard member or by contacting bmeagher@thsrocks.us. Walk-ins and take outs are welcome!
Spring Sports Registration
Register for spring sports here by March 6. Students will not be permitted to participate in their respective sports until registration is complete.
Adult Volunteers Needed--Junior Achievement Event
Junior Achievement of South Central PA will offer their REAL Life program on April 26, and we need 16 adult volunteers to make the day a success. REAL Life provides activities to students related to financial literacy and achieving success in "real" life. Volunteers will facilitate an activity as students rotate stations. Online training, on-site support, a light breakfast, and a lunch is provided. To sign up, simply click here, or for more information contact Shannon Baker, Vice President for Program Operations.
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Yearbooks
Did you pre-order your yearbook? Copies are going fast. Order now to guarantee your copy.
Parents of Seniors, do you have photos of your child and his or her classmates from middle school, elementary school, or freshman year at Trinity? Please share them with the yearbook by emailing them to Ms. Emily Babusci by Wednesday, March 1.
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Congratulations to Jordan Hill, Trinity Director of Advancement/Head Football Coach, who was chosen for the PennLive feature: "Trailblazers and Trendsetters": Black men and women under 40 who are entrepreneurs, professionals, artists, and advocates — leaders committed to uplifting their communities and inspiring change. Read the piece here. | |
Last week Trinity's THON raised $85,194.18 to support families facing pediatric cancer. Great job by our THON Committee and participants! Special thank you to our faculty moderators and parent volunteers. For the kids! | |
Trinity’s club ice hockey team, the Keystone Kraken, will play in the semi-finals on Monday, February 27. Head out to Twin Ponds for the 7:30 p.m. puck drop! The winner advances to the Viola Cup game on Wednesday, March 1 at the Hershey Park Arena! | |
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Saturday, February 25: Cinderella, 7:00 p.m.
Purchase your tickets here!
Sunday, February 26: Cinderella, 2:00 p.m.
Purchase your tickets here!
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Shamrock Scoreboard
February 17 to 23
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Boys Basketball (21-3)
February 23: District Semifinals
Trinity 78, Oley Valley 51
Girls Basketball: (15-9)
February 21: Districts First Round
Trinity 38, Northern Lebanon 33
February 24: District Quarterfinals
Delone Catholic 39, Trinity 25
Swimming: Girls and Boys
February 17 & 18: Mid Penn Plunge
Congratulations to participants: Ian Gamber, Jack Kozlowski, Maddie Kieff, Dylan Crombe, Audrey Carter, Montana Mulroy
Top 10 finishes include:
- Girls 200 Medley: 8th place - Dylan Crombe, Audrey Carter, Montana Mulroy, Maddie Kieff
- Audrey Carter: 100 fly (10th), 100 breast (9th)
- Ian Gamber: 200 IM (4th)
- Jack Kozlowski: 200 free (7th), 100 fly (9th)
- Montana Mulroy: 100 free (6th)
Wrestling (14-8)
February 18: Sectionals
1st: Jagger Gray, Major Lewis, Will Detar
2nd: Tucker Paynter
4th: Saire Young
5th: Joe Olivetti
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Trinity Sports in the News
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Individuals wrestlers compete in the District championships on February 25 at CD East. Good luck to Major Lewis, Jagger Gray, William Detar, Tucker Paynter, Saire Young, and Joe Olivetti.
Adeline Woodward will compete in the PTFCA Indoor Track and Field championship at Penn State University on February 26.
Boys Basketball travels to the Giant Center in Hershey on February 28 at 7:45 p.m. for the District final! Tickets are $10. See the bracket here.
Girls Basketball will play in the fifth place consolation semifinal at James Buchanan Tuesday, February 28, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.
Girls and Boys Swimming competes in the District 3 championships on March 3.
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Baseball spirit wear is available here. | |
It's Great to be a Trinity Shamrock! | |
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The Gospel for Sunday, February 26, 2023--The First Sunday of Lent
At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." He said in reply, "It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." Then the devil took him to the holy city, made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test." Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, "All these I shall give to you,
if you will prostrate yourself and worship me." At this, Jesus said to him, "Get away, Satan! It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve." Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.--Matthew 4:1-11
See Sunday's readings.
Reflection
As we begin our Lenten journey, we are presented with the Spirit driving Jesus out into the desert. Many often think that Satan took Jesus to the desert to tempt him. While he was tempted in the desert, the Spirit drove Jesus to the desert to prepare him for his ministry. Jesus needed time away from the distractions of the world to go and reflect and pray. As we begin our Lenten journey, we, too, should look for opportunities to reflect and pray--to be driven out into the desert and allow ourselves to be strengthened and prepared to witness to the love of God. Oftentimes, we think about giving something up for Lent, and this sacrifice does have its merit in teaching us the value of self-mortification. But I challenge each of us today, not only to give something up, but to engage actively in our "desert" time. Here are a few suggestions:
- Begin each day by reading a chapter of the Gospels
- Pray the Rosary and reflect on the mysteries of Jesus' life
- Begin listening to a Catholic radio station or Podcast
- Begin saying morning or evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours
- Do a random act of kindness each day
What we do is not important; the fact that we do something will bring forth blessings in our lives and open us to see the miracles of God's love around us. Please use this Lenten time in the desert as an opportunity for personal growth in your relationship with God. Oftentimes in life, we don’t seize opportunities like this or we look back and see the opportunity missed. If we commit each day to doing a little something, we will grow so much, and Easter will have a deeper meaning for us. Let us journey together through this season of Lent, strengthening each other as we are led by and strengthened by the Spirit.
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Prayer for the Week--Collect for 1st Sunday of Lent
Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects. 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
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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 are included here for your information. | |
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Club Rugby
CV Club Rugby is open to local high school students of all experience and skill levels. Girls and boys teams will participate in the full 15-players-per-side game this spring.
Girls practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (starting February 19) at CV High School. See the Instagram @cumberlandvalleygirlsrugby. Contact Coach Jenn Straton.
Boys practices are Monday to Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at CV High School. See more information here. Contact Coach Jay Abom.
West Shore United will also run a Girls 7s side this spring. Contact Courtney Reapsome.
Summer Science Program
Find information about the Summer Science Training Program at Millersville University here.
Essay Contests
There are a number of essay contests open to students. For a full list with more information click here.
Saint Theresa Spring Fling Gala
Saint Theresa School is looking for sponsors and donations for its annual Spring Fling Gala on Saturday, March 25, at Trinity. This is the largest fundraiser for the school and supports the Development Fund. Tickets are on sale now. All adults are welcome! Dinner, dancing, silent auctions, art auction, raffles, baskets, and live auction! See more information here.
US Naval Academy Opportunities
The local Naval Academy Parents Club of Central Pennsylvania is sponsoring a bus trip to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) on March 25. It is a one-day trip that allows students and parents to see firsthand if the Naval Academy is a good fit for them. Sign up here. Note: there is "early bird" pricing until March 1. Local Central Pennsylvania midshipmen lead the tours to give first-hand knowledge.
USNA Admissions opened applications for two events, the USNA Summer STEM Camp (for rising candidates in grades 9, 10, and 11) and the USNA Summer Seminar (for rising grade 12 candidates).
Prom Wear Events
Free formal wear and accessories are available for teens at the Prom Perfect event held at the Newport Assembly of God. Gowns, tuxes, ties, shirts, and purses will be available. There are no registration or eligibility requirements.
Dates: March 2, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., March 3, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., and March 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center (27 W. Shortcut Rd., Newport, PA). Volunteers and donations welcome.
Free prom wear is available to students with financial need at Forget-Me-Not Prom Wear, on March 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and March 4, from 9:00 to noon at LCBC Harrisburg, 4150 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg. See their Facebook page.
Building Up Our Youth (BUOY)
Parents, you are invited to participate in a free webinar: Keeping our kids afloat while riding the wave of adolescence. Click here for more information.
Trinity Students Needed!
Trinity student are needed to apply for an opportunity through launchU, an annual "shark tank" style start-up challenge open to anyone with a start-up idea! Applications must be submitted by March 8. Participants will have the opportunity to bring their business idea to life with the help of Harrisburg University faculty, staff, and mentors. Participants will learn the basics of entrepreneurship, refine the idea, and pitch it at a capstone competition showcase. Three winners will be selected by a formal judging committee and awarded prizes. One grand prize winner will be selected to incubate a business idea through the Harrisburg University innovation lab. See more information and apply here.
Men's Conference
On Saturday, March 18, the Diocese of Harrisburg will host its annual Men's Conference at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. Marcel LeJeune, President and Founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples, will offer the keynote address. Breakout session presenters include Marcel LeJeune, Bishop Ronald Gainer, Fr. Ryan Fischer, Deacon Armando Torres, and Deacon Virgilio Centenera. See more information and register here.
Community Aid Partner
Are you looking to clean out your closet to make room for holiday gifts? Please consider donating your gently used clothing and shoes to your local Community Aid store in Trinity's name. As a Virtual Partner with Community Aid, Trinity High School receives Care Cards and other financial credits, which can be used to support our students. All you need to do is donate your items directly to a store using our partner number, 10337. This is a great way to help your community and your school!
Tax Filing Help
Need help filing your taxes? United Way offers programs to assist taxpayers in receiving e-filing and tax preparation assistance free of charge. Please see these documents (general information, detailed information (English), detailed information (Spanish)) to see if you qualify.
Free Classes
The Harrisburg Salvation Army offers many free classes for adults and youth on various topics such as cooking, stress management, learning techniques, and more. For more information as to all they offer and time, dates, and locations, please see the attached flyer.
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