Week of August 17, 2025 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 17 – 24, 2025

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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

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Saturday, 8/16 – Blessed Carlos Acutis Exhibit continues in church before & after all Masses through 12 Noon on Aug 19.
Tuesday, 8/19 – Last day to view Blessed Carlos Acutis Exhibit (before & after 11AM Mass).
Wednesday, 8/20 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 8/21 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Sunday, 8/24 – Sacred Space Sunday – Docents available following 10AM Mass to answer your questions about art and architecture.

Blessed Carlos Acutis. Learn more about the first Millennial on the path to sainthood from a traveling exhibit which opened in our church on August 9. Carlos Acutis (1991-2006) was a British-born Italian student who was known for his devotion to the Eucharist. Prior to his death from leukemia at the age of fifteen, Acutis assisted in establishing multiple websites related to the Catholic Church, one of which documented Eucharistic miracles. Pope Leo XIV has announced that his canonization will take place on September 7, 2025. Your last opportunity to view the exhibit at Blessed Trinity detailing Eucharistic miracles will be Tuesday, August 19, following the 11AM Mass.

Summertime Means Sacred Space Sundays. Our church contains more than 2,000 Christian symbols by design. Members of our docent team will remain after Mass on August 24 and September 28 to explain a few of them, so bring your curiosity and your questions. In honor of Bob Heicklen and the work of our discipleship committee, we encourage you to share the experience by inviting a friend to attend Mass with you.

Ecumenical Praise for Parish Gardens. On July 27, Blessed Trinity played host to religious convention planners. The group of 15 were members of the Religious Conference Management Association and represented Protestant congregations from across the U.S. who are interested in bringing faith-based meetings and conventions to Buffalo. Their stay in Buffalo included attendance at the world famous Garden Walk Buffalo and, as a bonus, they also got to experience our parish gardens on the walk to and from their motorcoach. Many marveled at their beauty, and a “shrimp flower” in front of the rectory gained particular attention. Special thanks to everyone who has planted, weeded and watered. You’ve gained fans from nine different states!

Monday Evening Scripture Study will resume in September.

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 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.

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.