Trinity Weekly

Volume 6, Issue 14

November 4, 2022

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams 2023

The Guidance Department must order all AP exams by November 15. Some Trinity AP courses require students to take the exam (social studies and science courses). Other courses recommend that students take the exam if they are looking to earn college credit. 

All students in courses with optional exams must inform Mrs. Arnold no later than November 10 whether they will sit for the AP exams. Mrs. Arnold will send students a form to complete. Changes cannot be made after November 10.

This year, the exam payment process will be slightly different. The fee is $97 per AP exam, and, after November 15, all exam fees will be charged via the student's FACTS tuition account. Students do not need to submit a separate payment.  More details will be provided closer to the time. 

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. Make your purchase online here.

Christmas Assistance Available

Parents and Caregivers: Are you struggling to provide holiday gifts for your Trinity student this year? Assistance may be available through the CAIU Angel Tree project or other organizations within your community. If you need support, please reach out to Ms. Jamie VanMeter, CAIU School Social Worker for Trinity High School, by Tuesday, November 8.

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.

Veteran Photos

Veterans Day is right around the corner--November 11! In an effort to honor all members of our Trinity community who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces, Trinity's Patriots Club is seeking photos to include on both our "Wall of Honor" display and in the annual slideshow used during our Veterans Day ceremony. If you have a service member or veteran you would like to request we include, please send a high-resolution photo along with the person's name, rank, service branch, and any other relevant information to include to Mr. Creavey. God bless!

Pies for Purchase

Need a pie for your Thanksgiving festivities? Students may return this order form and payment of $10.95 per pie to the cafeteria staff at the register at least two days prior to the desired pick-up date. You can pick up your pies in the cafeteria any school day between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ski Roundtop Bus

The Trinity Ski and Snowboarding Bus will run six roundtrips between Trinity and to Ski Roundtop from 3:15 to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays from January 4 through February 8. Students interested in riding the ski bus should bring their completed permission form and a check for $120 made out to Trinity High School with their name and "ski bus" in the memo line to Mr. Olivetti in Room 201 by November 11.

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.

Sophomore Service Retreats: Request for Chaperones

Chaperones are needed to help with the service retreat for the sophomore class on November 29, January 24, February 28, March 21, and May 2. Chaperones transport students using their own vehicles to the work site in the greater Harrisburg area, remain at the work shift, and return students to Trinity (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) All chaperones must have current Diocesan clearances and will need to sign an insurance waiver on their vehicles. If you have any questions or are interested in chaperoning, please contact Mrs. Trish Bolster or Deacon Root. Thank you for your support.

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 items include rice (white or brown), pasta (all types), pasta sauce, cooking oil, cereal, peanut butter, canned veggies, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. There will be a mission collection on November 10 to purchase meat for Saint Francis Soup Kitchen.

Donations for Ronald McDonald House

The Service and Ministry Leaders of Immaculata House are organizing a fleece tie/prayer blanket activity for the month of December. The blankets will be made in Mentor Groups beginning in December and donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey. Monetary donations will offset the cost of the fleece and can be dropped off in Room 211 to Mrs. Leandri.

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 & Activities

Trinity's club hockey team, Keystone Kraken, is beginning their season. Fan attendance is encouraged! See their JV and Varsity schedules.

Trinity's Key Club went to Messiah Gardens to assist with cleanup.

Tuesday, November 8: Mass, 2:45 p.m.

Join us for Mass sponsored by De La Salle House for the intention of Carol Mullen.

Wednesday, November 9, Athletic Signing, 3:00 p.m.

Trinity will hold a Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. to honor student-athletes who have committed to play a particular sport at a college or university next year. Parents are invited to attend. We will also hold ceremonies on February 1 and a date in May for those who commit later in the year or cannot make it on November 9.

Winter Sports Information

Physical Information

PIAA winter sports registration is live and can be accessed here. Be sure to read the directions fully before proceeding with the registration or visiting your doctor. Registration must be properly completed for your athlete to participate on the first day of winter sports practices on November 18.

Wrestling

Wrestlers of all skill levels are also welcome to attend wrestling sessions at The Cage Training Facility (200 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the sport and prepare for the Winter season. Contact Coach Perretta with questions!

Swimming and Diving

Registration for the 2022-2023 Swim and Dive Team is now open! Be part of our successful, welcoming team with teammates from both Trinity and Camp Hill high schools. While some swimming experience is preferred, it is not mandatory, and we welcome all ability levels! Whether you are looking to learn a new sport or are just looking for a way to stay in shape during off-season, swimming or diving is the sport for you! You can register here. (This will put you on the mailing list to receive more information about the season; it does not commit you to joining the team). Contact Coach Sam with any questions!

Cheerleading

Basketball cheerleading tryouts will be held on Tuesday, November 8, in the gym from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please contact Coach Geisel with any questions.

Post-Season Play

Football (6-4)

November 4: District 3 Semifinals

Trinity plays at Delone Catholic (140 S. Oxford Ave, McSherrystown, PA 17344) at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 cash at the door; the gates open at 5:30 p.m. Stream it here. See the bracket here.

Girls Soccer (15-2)

November 1: District Semifinals

Trinity 3, Susquenita 0

Shamrocks advance to play Wyomissing on Saturday, November 5, at Cumberland Valley's Mountain View MS (30 Bali Hai Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) at 3:00 p.m. The doors open at 3:00 p.m.; tickets are $8, cash only at the door. Go Rocks!

Volleyball (19-3)

November 1: District Semifinals

Trinity 3 Delone Catholic 0

November 3: District Final

York Catholic 3, Trinity 1

Congratulations to our outstanding Volleyball team on a great season!

Cross Country

November 5: PIAA Cross Country State Championships at Hershey Parkview Cross Country Course 

Spectators should park in the Giant Center lot (550 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, PA 17033) for a $10 fee; there is no charge to enter the course grounds. Please note, there is a closure on route I-83--leave early because of expected delays.

Lila Shore will run in the AA girls race at 11:45 a.m., and Isaac Burd will compete in AA boys race at 2:00 p.m. Can't make the race? Watch free here.

Trinity Sports in the News

York Catholic shifts the momentum, hoists District 3 2A girls volleyball title in 3-1 win over Trinity

Trinity advances to District 3 2A volleyball final for second year in row with shut-out win against Delone Catholic

Spahr, Maury, Notarfrancesco and Powell help Trinity girls soccer punch District 3 title game ticket

Trinity strikes on set pieces to defeat Susquenita in District 3 Class 2A girls soccer semifinals

Trinity girls volleyball gets back to the basics in District 3 2A semifinal sweep of Delone Catholic

District 3 Girls Volleyball: Trinity looks to hold serve vs. Delone Catholic in 2A semifinals

Trinity will hold a Signing Ceremony on Wednesday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. to honor student-athletes who have committed to play a particular sport at a college or university next year. Parents are invited to attend. 

We will also hold ceremonies on February 1 and a date in May for those who commit later in the year or cannot make it on November 9.

Gospel for Sunday, November 6, 2022--32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone's brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died childless. Then the second and the third married her, and likewise all the seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her." Jesus said to them, "The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called out 'Lord, ' the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;

and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive."--Luke 20:27-38

See Sunday's readings.

Reflection

God is a God of the living and not the dead. In this life, we encounter God through Jesus, the Sacraments, and the Church. This is all preparation for Eternal Life in Heaven, when we will see God face-to-face. We need to realize that in our encounter and dependence on God, we are living in the Kingdom of God now. The full realization of the Kingdom is for the future, but we are called to live in the current love and joy of God’s presence with us in the here and now.

Prayer for the Week

Lord, help us to be prepared to meet you. Open our hearts and minds to your holy will. Help us to see your face in the face of the poor and disadvantaged. When you come again, invite us into your joy. Amen

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 .

Saint Patrick Parish Basketball

Basketball registration is now open for the high school boys grades. 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.

Saint Patrick School--Raffle Fundraiser

You could win at least $50 in cash or gift cards every day in November through the Saint Patrick School holiday calendar raffle. Chances are $20 and enter you into a daily drawing, where prizes range from $50 to the grand prize of $250 cash on November 30. Keep the prize for yourself, or save it to give as a holiday gift! Buy as many chances as you like. There is no deadline, but the earlier you buy, the better your odds. You can win more than once, so every chance purchased has an opportunity for all the prizes. Drawings begin on November 1. You can download a form here.

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