St. Andrew, Apostle
November 30
St. Andrew is depicted in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting of evangelists and apostles. In this photo, he appears second from the right, holding cross.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
November 27 – December 4, 2022
LIVESTREAMING of Sunday Mass is back. Click HERE.
We have made important changes to our web site, adding 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 will be 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
“Snowvember 2022” has resulted in a slow start for the Sodality’s holiday collection for homebound parishioners and those in senior care facilities. Please remember to bring your cash donation to church next weekend (and no later than Dec. 11) or send a check payable to “Blessed Trinity Ladies Sodality” to Mickey Dick, 2549 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214. Contributions placed in the collection basket should be in a separate envelope marked “Sodality Project.” We thank you in advance on behalf of the 20+ people who will benefit. Know someone you think should be included? Please call the office at 716-833-0301, Mon-Wed, 10:30a-2:30p.
2022 Cocoa Challenge is also lagging due to last weekend’s snowstorm. We have not yet reached our goal of 2,600 packets of instant cocoa mix (individual serving size). Please place your donation of any brand in the back pews of church by Sunday, December 4, and then join volunteers on Friday, December 9, as they pack 1,300 Christmas gift bags for inmates at the Albion and Wended 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.
St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552)
December 3
Statue of the famous Jesuit missionary to the Far East in the church’s right side aisle.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick