On Sunday, May 14, we will join in prayer and the memorial ringing of church bells at 2:28pm in solemn remembrance of our ten neighbors who were killed in the mass shooting one year ago. All are welcome; meet at the bell on the church lawn, 317 Leroy Avenue.
Photo credit: Bud Dick
May 14 – May 21, 2023
Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass has resumed. Click HERE.
This website also 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.
News from our Parish Community
Happy Mother’s Day
May 14
Bible Study is again taking place virtually every Tuesday at 4pm via ZOOM. On Tuesday, May 16, we will be reading and discussing Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 12. All are welcome. Use this LINK.
Don’t miss our next tourism opportunity on Sunday, May 21, as Blessed Trinity joins the New York Landmarks Conservancy‘s 50th anniversary celebration by participating in their statewide Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. This is a great way to introduce friends to our Landmark house of worship AND learn more about its art and architecture. No reservations required. Stop by any time between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. You’ll be greeted by our friendly, knowledgeable docents and treated to musical interludes featuring our 1927 Tellers-Kent organ. We will close with a 3pm musical performance. You can read more about this year’s theme of Congregations and Communities and everything we are commemorating HERE.
“Earth Day” Cleanup ~ Thank you to all who participated in the May 6 cleanup of parish grounds. There is so much to do at this time of year in preparation for our summer gardens, and this was a great way to get started!
Father George ~ Our former pastor, Rev. George Reger, is presently “on assignment” for rehab at Father Baker Manor, 6400 Powers Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127 (Room 569). Your prayers, cards and notes of encouragement are helping to keep him in good spirits as he continues his recovery.
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 email 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.
Ascension Thursday
May 18
Oil on canvas painting of the Ascension of Christ
by Joseph Mazur in the right transept of the church.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione