Week of January 12, 2025 – The Baptism of the Lord

January 12 – 19, 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:
Monday, 1/13 – “Subs ‘n Suds” at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dr. Dennis Castillo on Father Nelson Baker
Tuesday, 1/14 – “Dedecorating” church at 6:30pm. Use ramp side entrance.
Wednesday, 1/15 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Wednesday, 1/15 – Parish Council Meeting at 7pm in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday,1/16 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (First of 12 classes)
Thursday,1/16 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 1/17 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Sunday, 1/19 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall, hosted by Bingo Workers, following 10am Mass

“Subs ‘n Suds,” Monday, January 13 at 6:30pm. You can enjoy a sandwich and beverage along with Dr. Dennis Castillo’s far-reaching presentation on Father Nelson Baker. Join us in St. Charles Hall this Monday evening.

We can’t get enough of Christmas, so parishioners of our Family 21 parishes visited new friends from Family 23 at Holy Cross Church on Friday evening, January 10. Those in attendance wholeheartedly participated in a sing-along of Christmas carols in both Spanish and English, as well as several Spirituals. In addition to piano and guitar accompaniment by musicians from Holy Cross, Blessed Trinity and St. Martin de Porres, the folks in the pews contributed spontaneous accompaniment with a variety of handheld instruments. The evening ended with lots of conversation and some delicious cookies served by our hosts.

Coffee Hour, next Sunday, January 19, in St. Charles Hall immediately following the 10am Mass. Our Bingo Workers are hosting this month, so be sure to stop by for coffee and fellowship.

Our Scripture study will resume on Monday evening, January 27 at 6:30PM with a discussion of the Prophets. This is scheduled as in in person session and will take place in St. Charles Hall. Additional sessions may take place on ZOOM during the winter months.

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.