Week of February 15, 2026 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 15 – 22, 2026

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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:

Sunday, 2/15 – Coffee Hour and children’s religious education class in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass.
Monday, 2/16 – “Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles”; movie at 1:00pm in St. Charles Hall. (Replaces ZOOM Bible Study)
Tuesday, 2/17 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm in church
Tuesday, 2/17 – Baptism Class for Parents of children under 8, 7pm in St. Charles Hall
Wednesday, 2/18 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 2/19 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Saturday, 2/21 – Movie, “Entertaining Angels, the Dorothy Day Story” & OCIC Class, 1pm in St. Charles Hall. All are welcome.
Sunday, 2/22 – Rite of Sending at 10am Mass in church; (Rite of Election at 3pm in St. Joseph’s Cathedral)

Last Chance for Chocolate Lovers. Despite last weekend’s frigid weather, our candy sale was a great success. A very small number of the more than 100 chocolate covered pretzels and 80 boxes of chocolate clusters remain and will be available for purchase at coffee hour this Sunday, February 15. Many thanks to Vera Andrew, Nancy Arnold, Lorna Cameron, Mickey Dick, Amy Johnson, Nancy Langer, Angela Malek, Dorothy Manuppelli and Debbie Sullivan for making it all possible. A report on sales and profit will follow; all proceeds go to the parish.

In Person Bible Study replaces ZOOM this Monday, February 16, at 1pm. Our 2026 classes have focused on the letters of St. Paul, and this week’s in person gathering in St. Charles Hall will feature a movie, “Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles.” Even if you haven’t been able to participate in the past, you are welcome to join us on February 16.

Daily Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 18, will be celebrated at Noon rather that the usual 11am and will include distribution of ashes.

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.