Week of July 28, 2024 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 28 – August 4, 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

 

Coming this Saturday, August 3: Meet the Neighbors. Read more about it HERE. Coordinator Becky Fasanello is still looking for a few donations and additional helpers on the day of. If you can help, please contact her at bfasanello [at] earthlink [dot] net.

In Community with St. Lawrence ~ We are cancelling our Saturday Mass on August 10 so that parishioners of Blessed Trinity will be able to support the parishioners of St. Lawrence Parish by attending their 3:00pm Mass on that day, which is the Feast of St. Lawrence. It is the last Mass to be offered at the parish, which is closing after ninety-five years. Additional details about this solemn occasion will be found in the bulletin.

Sacred Space Sunday ~ July 28 was the second in our series of Sacred Space Sundays. One parishioner and four of seven visitors who joined us for worship remained after Mass to converse with parish docents Nancy Yager, Jack Curtin and Rafael Rondon about the history of the church and the symbolism contained in its art and architecture. The next opportunity to pose your questions to our knowledgeable volunteers is August 25. Everyone is encouraged to honor Bob Heicklen’s memory on Sacred Space Sunday by bringing a friend to experience our faith community and our Landmark church.

BT “Water Bearers” ~The watering calendar has made its reappearance on the table at the ramp (left) side entrance of the church. Volunteers commit to watering our gardens for one week (Sunday-Saturday) through the growing season. We are currently in need of a volunteer for the week of August 25-31. Select a week that works for you and print your name in the Sunday square. If you have never done this before, include your phone number and one of our veteran “water bearers” will arrange to show you the hose/sprinkler connections. All volunteer hours count toward our match for the Lunenfeld Beautification Grant, so remember to keep track of yours and submit them to Mickey Dick.

Food Pantry Provides Shopper’s Choice ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. 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 generally available. Baby needs in stock also. 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 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. 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. 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.