Merry Christmas

December 22 – 29, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. 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

Part of our specialized tree-decorating team on Dec. 16, 2024.

Parish Family Update ~ Please see Father Bob’s message in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
See our schedule of Christmas week services on the home page.
Tuesday, 12/24 at 9:30pm – Choir rehearsal is replaced by choral prelude to Christmas Eve Mass in Church
Wednesday, 12/25 – Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Thursday,12/26 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall CANCELED. Games resume on Jan. 2, 2025.
Friday, 12/27 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Advent Lessons and Carols ~ Our parish thanks all whose participation in Sunday’s Lessons and Carols provided such a meaningful preparation for the celebration of Christmas. They include Fr. Bob,  Music Director Elizabeth Clay, the choir, proclaimers of the Word, the liturgy committee members who hosted the dessert reception, and everyone who attended. Click HERE for a recording of the service.

We hope you appreciate the Christmas Church decor and thank the dedicated team of seventeen who did it all on Monday evening, December 16. We are grateful for the hard word and expertise of : Tom, Nik and Drew Brodfuehrer; Suzanne Carroll, Luis and Elizabeth Clay, Bud and Mickey Dick; Tom Dinder, Kathleen Dove, Darvan Draper, Ellen Duffy, Pat Dyer, Father Bob Gebhard, Amy Johnson, Dorothy Manuppelli and Kathy Press. It wasn’t the night before Christmas, but all the same: They spoke very few words and went straight to their work….

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

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.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the HomelessFamily 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. Columba-Brigid 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, 2023. 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.

Decorating for Xmas involves some serious manual labor.