St. Thérèse of Lisieux, France (St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus) is honored by the Church on October 1. She was canonized in 1925 while our church was being built, and this statue is found on the right in the church transept.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick.
September 28 – October 5, 2025
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News from our Parish
Classmates from Blessed Trinity School’s Class of 1975 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation at the annual Alumni Mass and all-class reunion, held this year on Sep 28.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 9/28 – Blessed Trinity School Alumni Annual Memorial Mass & Reunion
Monday, 9/29 – Bible Study, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall – the Prophet Hosea
Tuesday, 9/30 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/1 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/2 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/3 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Sunday, 10/5 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10 am Mass
Monday, 10/6 – Subs ‘n Suds Lecture in St. Charles Hall; food at 5:30 – lecture at 6:30 pm
Monday Evening Scripture Study resumes on September 29 at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Our discussion returns to the prophets, in particular, Hosea. Bibles are available if you don’t already have one.
Subs ‘n Suds on Monday, Oct 6, in St. Charles Hall. Sr. Elizabeth Savage will share the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in WNY. The sub supper is served beginning at 5:30pm and lecture follows at 6:30. The free-will offering will help to continue the legacy of Fr. George Reger by extending our educational offerings.
Alumni Sunday. Today the parish welcomed alumni of the former Blessed Trinity School to their annual Alumni Memorial Mass, a tradition since 2007. The names of graduates who passed during the last year were read during the Prayer of the Faithful, and members of the 50th Anniversary Class of 1975 presented the Offertory gifts. The Class of 1975 was the last graduating class of the parish grammar school, which opened in 1908. During the sixty-seven years of its existence, more than 2,300 students were educated by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Following the Mass, alumni gathered for an all-class reunion in St. Charles Hall.
Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and 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).
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.
St. Francis of Assisi
October 4
St. Francis is depicted in Joseph Mazur’s painting of 12 “monks, hermits, and religious” in the church dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley