December 4 – December 11, 2022
LIVESTREAMING of Sunday Mass is back. Click HERE.
Our website now includes a “Bulletins” page where visitors may view an exact copy of the weekly bulletin and inserts in PDF format, as well as a calendar for our Family of Parishes. The “Bulletins“ link is found at the top of the home page, and the calendar link appears under the “Worship” heading.
ALTHOUGH THE DIOCESE LIFTED ITS MASK MANDATE for worship in February, we have reserved a section of seating for mask wearers in the center section of pews on the right side of church. For the comfort of all, please remember to wear a mask when sitting in this section.
News from our Parish Community
Please be sure to take an envelope from the Blessed Trinity “Giving Tree.” Donations will benefit The Little Portion Friary.
The annual “Giving Tree” is now in place on the left side of the transept. Please take an envelope from the tree, estimate what you think the grocery item might cost, and place that amount of money in the envelope. Then drop the envelope with your contribution in the collection basket. At the end of the Christmas season, the proceeds of the collection will be given to The Little Portion Friary, a homeless shelter serving Buffalo, New York.
Sodality’s Holiday Collection ~ Many thanks to those who have supported our endeavor to provide homebound parishioners with grocery store gift cards or Mass cards for Christmas. We were hoping to match last year’s generosity and despite a slow start due to the November weekend snowstorm, we are just past the halfway point to our target amount. We need to identify all prospective recipients this week, so please call the office at 716-833-0301 (Mon-Wed, 10:30a-2:30p) if you know someone you think should be included. (It will remain a secret). Donations are needed no later than Dec. 11. You may send a check payable to “Blessed Trinity Ladies Sodality” to Mickey Dick, 2549 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214, or place your contribution in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Sodality Project.” We thank you in advance on behalf of the 20+ people who will benefit.
Photo credit: WKBW-TV
2022 Cocoa Challenge ~ “Snovember” also had an adverse effect on the push to collect 2,600 packets of instant cocoa mix (individual serving size). Please place your donation of any brand in the back pews of church this weekend, and then join volunteers at our church on Friday, December 9, as they pack 1,300 Christmas gift bags for inmates at the Albion and Wende Correctional Facilities. This Prison Package Project was begun by Sr. Karen Klimczak, SSJ, and has been continued by Peaceprints of WNY.
Bible Study on ZOOM has resumed and will continue every Tuesday at 4pm.
Food Pantry Returns to Shopper’s Choice ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry, which operates from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue, is now operating EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm. Residents of 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets generally available. Baby needs in stock also. Call (716) 800-1075 or write to ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.
FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Brigid-Columba Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).
- Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
- It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
- Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
- In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.
Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.
Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 is the Patronal Feastday of the U.S.A. In 2009, the parish received this marble statue of the Immaculate Conception from the merged congregation of St. Gerard.