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Trinity Weekly
Volume 6, Issue 30
March 4, 2023
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Trinity News & Information | |
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Shamrock 100: Walking 100 miles for Trinity!
Principal John Cominsky plans to walk 100 miles in 72 hours around the new track at COBO Field to raise money for ongoing building projects at the school from Friday, April 14, to Sunday, April 16.
Trinity is accepting flat donations or donations by the mile. Students, faculty, parents, and alumni can join Mr. Cominsky and walk as many miles as they would like. The entire student body will complete one lap with him on April 14 as part of the annual Field Day.
Funds collected will support planned building projects at Trinity, and a percentage of the donations will be tithed to support Saint Francis Soup Kitchen in Harrisburg.
Donate, sign up to walk, and order a t-shirt here.
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. Please complete the application as soon as possible! 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.
SAT Prep with Mrs. Lindholm
Mrs. Jean Lindholm will host math SAT prep sessions starting on April 17. Click here for more information and to register.
Collection for Carlisle Area Family Life Center
Loyola House is making layette baskets (baskets filled with clothes and toiletries to support mothers and their newborns) for the Carlisle Area Family Life Center. They are collecting items through March 14, including: receiving blankets, crib sheets, baby bath towels, board books, infant toys, pacifiers, bottles, diaper bags, outfits (sized preemie, newborn, and 0-3 months). Diapers are also needed, especially sizes 4 through 7.
International Cafe--Volunteers Needed
The Trinity Foreign Language Department's International Cafe will be on Thursday, March 9. Students will enjoy delicious dishes and sweets from around the world! We need parent volunteers to help with set-up and serving food! Please volunteer to help on March 9 (from 7:45 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.). We welcome your help at multiple time slots.
House Leadership Selection 2023-24
Applications for 2023-2024 School and House Captains may be submitted through Monday, March 6 (no late applications accepted). Applications are available 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 tastes! 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 completed.
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.
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Mr. John Cominsky spoke to students after school on February 16 as part of the Respect Life Club lecture series. Mr. Cominsky spoke about prison ministry and his experience working in a maximum security prison. | |
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Thank you to everyone who supported Gianna Bolster's Gold Award project--creating a food pantry for families at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary. Gianna delivered her first 100 bags of food for families, and she will continue to do so each month, which will help bridge the gap for many food-insecure families at Harrisburg Catholic. The school is so appreciative of this support!
Any continued donations can be brought to room 205.
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Congratulations to the members of our DECA Club who competed in the DECA State Competition in Hershey! More than 2,600 Pennsylvania students competed in categories that included marketing, hospitality and tourism, business management, and finance.
The following Trinity students placed in the top five and are moving on to the International Conference in Orlando, Florida:
--Ella Idrovo: 2nd Place in Human Resources Management
--Cassidy Montgomery: 5th Place in Principles of Marketing
The following students placed in the top five of their written exam or role plays.
--Jordana Freedman: Top score in the written exam for Hotel Lodging Management
--Lily Pham: Top five for her Role Play in Restaurant and Food Service Management
Sincere thanks to our sponsors and anonymous donors who have supported us along the way:
Gold: Envision Group, Higher Information Group
Silver: Balaban Law Group, Wireless Site Development
Bronze: Yerger Law, Pennoni, Ball, Murren & Connell, LLC Attorneys at Law, Meadow Ridge Dentistry
We are in need of sponsors/donors to support our members who have qualified to compete at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando. Please contact Mrs. Elaine Scholz to help. Any amount will help defray the cost for our club.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Trinity art students Taylor Behner '24, Mary Grace Murtha '24, Julianna Prokop '24, and Rebecca Wheeler '24 designed and painted a rain barrel that will be displayed in the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library for a month. It will be part of a silent auction to underwrite the cost of the Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival.
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Dr. Robert Muscalus spoke to the Biomedical and Rare Disease Advocacy Club about his journey as a medical professional. He gave insight to students interested in various medical career paths and into the future of healthcare, including how it is influenced by the management of rare diseases and their impact on patients.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Muscalus has held senior leadership, medical management, and sales positions in healthcare. Most notably, he was the former Physician General of Pennsylvania and the team doctor for the Harrisburg Senators, and he is the current medical director at Capital BlueCross. Thank you to Dr. Muscalus for sharing his time with Trinity students!
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Congratulations to the cast, crew, pit, directors, and volunteers for the spring production of Cinderella! It was an amazing show full of talent and heart! Thanks to all who attended and supported the arts program at Trinity! | |
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Tuesday, March 7: Mass, 9:50 a.m.
All are welcome to join us for our school-wide Mass.
Thursday, March 9: International Cafe
Saturday, March 11: Marching Band Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Shamrock Scoreboard
February 24 to March 2
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Boys Basketball (22-3)
February 28: District Finals
Trinity 71, Delone Catholic 42
Girls Basketball: (17-10)
February 24: Delone Catholic 39, Trinity 25
February 28: Trinity 47, James Buchanan 46
March 2: Trinity 42, Bishop McDevitt 40
Wrestling (14-8)
February 25: District Finals
Jagger Gray (160) District Gold
Will Detar (107) District Silver
Tucker Paynter (215) District 3rd place,
Major Lewis (114) District 4th place
Indoor Track
Adeline Woodward competed in the PTFCA Indoor Track and Field Championship at Penn State University and tied her personal best indoor record by clearing 11'6" in pole vault.
Swimming: Girls and Boys
District scores will be reported next week.
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Trinity Sports in the News
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Girls and Boys Swimming competed in the District 3 championships on March 3 and 4. Congratulations to the District Team: Lily Johnston, Dylan Crombe, Maddie Kieff, Maddie Blough, Audrey Carter, Della Hawkins, Montana Mulroy, Allie Dopkowski, Ryan Lee, James Gaudion, Josiah Garber, Max Jones! Scores will be reported next week.
Wrestling Regionals took place on March 3 and 4 at Bethlehem Freedom High School. Congratulations to Jagger Gray, Will Detar, Tucker Paynter, and Major Lewis! Scores to follow next week.
Girls and Boys Basketball will compete in States. The boys will play at home, and the girls will be away on March 11. More details to follow.
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Jagger Gray (160) District Gold
Will Detar (107) District Silver
Major Lewis (114) District 4th place
Tucker Paynter (215) District 3rd place
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PIAA District 3A Boys Champions | |
It's Great to be a Trinity Shamrock! | |
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The Gospel for Sunday, March 6, 2023--The 2nd Sunday of Lent
Jesus took Peter, James, and John, his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."--Matthew 17:1-9
See Sunday's readings.
Reflection
In today's Gospel, we see the transfigured Christ and hear the voice of the Father: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." This is an echo of the story of Jesus' Baptism. To listen to Jesus is to come to know him. To listen to Jesus is a call to conversion in our own lives. To listen to Jesus is to have a burning desire deep within our hearts and souls to be transfigured. Lent calls us to conversion, to transfiguration, so that we can truly rejoice with Jesus in the eternal Easter celebration.
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Prayer for the Week--Collect for 2nd Sunday of Lent
O God, who have commanded us to listen to your beloved Son, be pleased, we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word, that, with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory. 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.
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. Local Central Pennsylvania midshipmen lead the tours to give first-hand knowledge.
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.
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 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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