The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Vincent Mondo’s painting above our Sacred Heart Altar depicts Christ with St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and St. Bonaventure. This Shrine is on the right side of our Sanctuary. Photo credit: Margaret Dick
June 14 – June 21, 2026
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News from our Parish
Join Deacon Don on June 15 to learn about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas”
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 6/14 – Pre-school story time during 10:00am Mass
Monday, 6/15 – Presentation by Deacon Don Weigel on Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, concerning AI, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Wednesday, 6/17 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 6/18 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Sunday, 6/21 – Father’s Day Coffee Hour & Children’s Faith Formation in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
Let’s talk about artificial intelligence! It is the topic of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and Deacon Don Weigel will bravely attempt to lead us to a “real intelligence” understanding of Pope Leo’s message. Please come and join in the conversation on Monday, June 15, beginning at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dessert and coffee will be served.
Weekly Offering Envelopes – By now, you should have received your weekly offering envelopes in the mail. They include envelopes covering the weeks from May through July 5. We appreciate all of you who continued to make weekly donations even without a personalized envelope and hope that everyone will consider donating to those special collections you missed. If you did not receive the customary three-month envelope supply, please notify the church office.
Buffalo House of Hope Open House, Monday, June 22. The Buffalo House of Hope is a non-profit volunteer organization providing shelter for documented individuals and families who have fled dangers in their homeland. Nancy Langer and Mickey Dick. BT’s representatives to our Family’s Stewardship Pillar, were overwhelmed by the generous response of The Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community parishes to their Lenten collection for the Buffalo House of Hope. All the personal care products, bedding, towels and cleaning products collected during March are now being stored at Ss. Columba-Brigid for presentation to the organization at its June 22, 2026 open house. We’ll be carpooling to Hamburg so if you’d like to help with the delivery, please see Nancy Langer.
Sunday, June 7, the Feast of Corpus Christi, marked the end of the choir “season,” giving members an opportunity to enjoy the summer without a weekly rehearsal. We extend heartfelt thanks to our choir members. Please let them know that you appreciate their dedication and, perhaps, think about joining them in September.
Our Ladies Sodality thanks all women who participated in their June 7 “group chat.” The officers appreciate the exchange of ideas and the willingness of attendees to commit to one or more working groups. First up is a Saturday morning meet-up at church on June 20 to attend to some light duty but often neglected church cleaning tasks (think holy water fonts, candle racks, etc.) If you’re up to the challenge, talk to Vera Andrew or Mickey Dick.
Bible Study will resume in the fall.
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 716-217-0816 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 their Executive Director, Luanne Firestone at 716-771-3007.
- 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.
