Week of October 29, 2023 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29 – November 5, 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

ZOOM Bible Study class resumes at 4pm this Tuesday, October 31, with our continuing discussion of the Gospel of Matthew. The link to join is available HERE and on the “Faith Formation” Page.

Wednesday, November 1, is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass at Blessed Trinity is at 11AM.

On Sunday, November 5, at 2 AM, we will return to Eastern Standard Time. Be sure to set your clock BACK ONE HOUR when you go to bed on Saturday night or risk arriving one hour early for Sunday Mass!

The Ladies Sodality’s Service of Remembrance honoring members who have died during the past year will be held in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, November 5, following the 10AM Mass. Please plan to join us as we “tell the story” of Shirley A. Parks, Jessie B. Wells and Mary Ann Kresse.

Wine Tasting ~ Our October 27 Wine Tasting benefitting the St. Charles Hall roof replacement project was a great success. We are extremely grateful to the following businesses that supported our fundraiser with their donations. Please remember to return that support by patronizing them:

Adam’s Rib Restaurant (Patti & John Macaluso), 4517 Main St, Amherst, NY;
Black Iron Bystro, 3067 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY;
Black Willow Winery (Cindy West), Burt, NY;
casemates.com (David Studdert);
Dash’s Market (Andy Sommer), 1770 Hertel Ave, Buffalo;
Dick & Jenny’s, 1270 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY;
Elbers Landscaping Service (Jim Hornung, Sr.), 2918 Main St, Buffalo, NY;
Explore Buffalo (Brad Hahn), One Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY;
The Family Tree Restaurant, 4346 Bailey Ave, Amherst, NY;
Golden Cup Coffee (Larry Stitts), 1323 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY;
Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol, CA;
Just Pizza, 3172 Main St, Buffalo, NY;
Paula’s Donuts (Paula Huber), 2319 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY;
Raymondo’s Pizzeria (Sean Mohan), 1580 E. Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY;
Russell’s Steaks Chops and More (Russell Salvatore), 6675 Transit Rd, Depew, NY;
Salvatore’s Hospitality, 6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY;
Scott Harvey Wines, Plymouth, CA;
Share Kitchen & Bar Room, 5590 Main St, Williamsville, NY;
Skin with Celeste (Celeste Borczynski), Skinwithceleste.GlossGenius.com;
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (Stanton Hudson), 641 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY;
Tops Friendly Markets, 1275 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY;
Watson’s Chocolates (Jason Joyce), 4733 Transit Rd, Depew, NY;
Wegman’s Markets, 601 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY;
Winebow Fine Wines and Spirits (Kevin Di Lucente).

Fall Finale. The official Garden Walk was three months ago, but our parish gardens deserve another look. Despite our late start in planting and the reality that some seedlings were pass their prime, the flowers surrounding the church and rectory have flourished. Thank you Bloom Crew for your devoted watering. Take time to enjoy another “garden walk” before Jack Frost beats you to it.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.