
The Presentation of the Lord
February 2
The early life of Christ is depicted in relief in six terra cotta medallions in the narthex of the church created by P. Kuhnle. Here we see “The Presentation,” (Luke 2:22-40) depicting the Child Jesus being brought to the temple and, as “first born,” offered to the Lord.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick.
February 2 – 9, 2025
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News from our Parish
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 2/3 – Subs ‘n Suds at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall; Dr. Althea Porter on “Black Catholic History”
Wednesday, 2/5 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday,2/6 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (#4 of 12)
Thursday,2/6 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 2/7 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Sunday, 2/9 – Super Bowl Watch Party, 5:00 pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall
Our Suds ‘n Subs lecture series is back on Monday, February 3, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dr. Althea Porter will present “Black Catholic History.
Super Bowl Watch Party – Don’t miss out our our Family of Parishes first every Super Bowl Watch Party next Sunday, February 9. Wednesday of this week is your last chance to make a reservation. Please see this week’s bulletin for complete details.
On Monday, January 20, Blessed Trinity was blessed to have a five-person volunteer team as part of a Martin Luther King Day Project sponsored by Eastside Stewards. Christopher and Liam painted a room in St. Charles Hall and then did some “heavy lifting” from the garage to the rectory. The ladies, Cassandra, Olivia and Alma, helped move items from the work sacristy to basement storage. They then moved on to St. Charles Hall where Canisius College students and roommates Olivia and Alma scrubbed bingo buckets and Cassandra helped clean tables in the bingo hall. Of course, every volunteer project requires in-house guidance, and we thank Bud and Mickey Dick, Dorothy Manuppelli, Kathy Press and Joe Strusienski for welcoming the volunteers and working along with them.
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.

Even the walkway between the sacristy and the rectory is decorated with Christian symbols. This is “death”–one of the “four last things.” (death, judgment, heaven & hell).