Week of October 19, 2025 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 19 – 26, 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, 10/20 – “Facing End of Life Decisions,” Rev. Robert Zapfel, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, 10/21 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/22 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/23 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/24 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and parishioner Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thanks to Wegman’s on Amherst Street and Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue for their contributions toward food purchases for the event, a well as Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, and casemates.com for providing auction and raffle prizes.

Cocoa Challenge 2025. We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated. Your donation of instant hot chocolate (no marshmallows, please) can be placed in the back pew by November 23. Monetary donations are most welcome (checks payable to “Peace Prints of WNY”) and should be placed in an envelope marked “Prisoner Gifts” and dopped in the collection basket. We also need volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the gift bags. You can find the requisite white paper bags in the rear pew.

Members of the parish finance committee addressed parishioners at an October 15 meeting in St. Charles Hall. Topics included the current status of parish finances, repercussions from the diocesan bankruptcy, and ways in which parishioners might help to sustain the vision of a parish that continues to grow and thrive. Father Bob and committee members answered questions and promised to obtain additional information when needed to address inquiries.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute. If you prefer, you can bring your donation to church.

Thank You Sister Liz Savage for your comprehensive Subs ‘n Suds lecture on the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, including their influence on and community involvement in WNY. The Sisters of St. Joseph taught at Blessed Trinity School from 1908-1975 and although we don’t know her name, one of the Sisters who was teaching at Blessed Trinity School at the time of the church construction posed for the painting of St. Margaret Mary at the church’s Sacred Heart Altar.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

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.