Jul 5, 2026 | This Week
America 250
July 5 – 12, 2026
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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
Blessed Trinity’s first worship site, the Upper Room Church, Jul 8, 1906. Celebrate our 120th Anniversary at the 10 AM Mass on July 12, 2026.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Wednesday, 7/8 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 7/9 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Saturday, 7/11 – Housekeeping in our house of worship at 11:00am. Meet by the Daily Mass Chapel door.
Sunday, 7/12 – Parish 120th Anniversary Celebration at 10:00am Mass
Bishop Fisher’s Letter. This weekend’s bulletin includes a special message from Father Bob regarding a letter from the bishop cancelling the proposed merger of our parish Family 21 (the Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community) with Family 23, the west side parishes of Holy Cross and Our Lady of Hope. Please take time to read it by clicking on “Bulletins” at the top of the home page. And do continue reading; the bulletin also contains other important and time-sensitive information.
Anniversary Celebration, July 12. By now you should have received a letter invitation to the parish celebration of the 120th anniversary of our formation as a parish in 1906. Please join us at the 10AM Mass, next Sunday, July 12.
Also happening this weekend — The newly formed team of volunteers will be back on Saturday, July 11, to continue “housekeeping” in our house of worship. If you could be available to help once or twice a month, why not stop by at 11AM and see what is involved. We meet at the Daily Mass Chapel door. For more information, call Vera Andrew (716-704-2944), Mickey Dick (716-832-2540) or Nancy Langer (716-984-5146).
Weekly Offering Envelopes – Our envelope company is again experiencing “technical difficulties,” which have prevented the delivery of your envelopes by mail. In the interim, please use the generic “Offering Envelope” found on the information table near the ramp side door.
Our Summer Faith Camp/Vacation Bible School begins on Monday, July 13. See details in the bulletin.
Can you help to water our gardens & planters this summer?
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” We’d all love to believe that, but summertime also comes with its own set of essential tasks, including care of our church gardens. Are you able to commit to watering for one week? There is a yellow calendar on the information table at the ramp (east) side entrance. Find a week that works for you and enter your name in the “Sunday” square at the beginning of that week. If you’ve never done this before, there are others who will be happy to familiarize you with the location of various hose/sprinkler hookups.
We thank Deacon Don Weigel for his excellent presentation on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which attracted participation by more than fifty people. See Father Bob’s “On the Watch!” message in the June 21st bulletin for the five paths Pope Leo offers that “can move us beyond our fears toward bold responsibility to the Truth.”
Buffalo House of Hope. The Buffalo House of Hope is a non-profit volunteer organization providing temporary 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 part of a team who formed a convoy from Ss. Columba-Brigid on Monday and delivered all the personal care products, bedding, towels and cleaning products collected from our family of parishes during March. They then enjoyed a tour of the Buffalo House of Hope facility in the former convent at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Hamburg.
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.
St. Benedict (c. 480-547)
July 11
St. Benedict, whose feast day the Church celebrates this week, is depicted as the kneeling figure in brown robe in a group of twelve figures identified as “Monks, Hermits, and Religious” in this dome painting by Buffalo-born artist Joseph Mazur.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
Jun 27, 2026 | This Week
Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles
June 29
Ss. Peter and Paul are depicted in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting of evangelists and apostles. In this photo, Peter appears on the right (with keys); St. Paul is second from the left, directly behind St. Bartholomew’s sword. Photo credit: Gary Kelley
June 28 – July 5, 2026
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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
Did you notice a difference in the appearance of our vigil light racks last Sunday? We thank the volunteer team who have taken on some neglected church cleaning tasks.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Wednesday, 7/1 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 7/2 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Prayerful thanks for Vera Andrew, Kathleen Dove, Nancy Langer, Jacquie Allen, Sue Trabert and Mickey Dick who formed two teams and tackled some often-neglected light church cleaning tasks on June 20 and 27. They are hoping to form several permanent teams who will take turns “housekeeping” in our house of worship. You should notice that our vigil lights are looking much “brighter,” and that’s before you even light the candle. And if you’re just getting back to dipping your hand in a holy water font, know that they have been cleaned each week. If you could be available to help once or twice a month, please call Vera Andrew (716-704-2944), Mickey Dick (716-832-2540) or Nancy Langer (716-984-5146).
Buffalo House of Hope. The Buffalo House of Hope is a non-profit volunteer organization providing temporary 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 part of a team who formed a convoy from Ss. Columba-Brigid on Monday and delivered all the personal care products, bedding, towels and cleaning products collected from our family of parishes during March. They then enjoyed a tour of the Buffalo House of Hope facility in the former convent at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Hamburg.
We thank Deacon Don Weigel for his excellent presentation on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which attracted participation by more than fifty people. See Father Bob’s “On the Watch!” message in the June 21st bulletin for the five paths Pope Leo offers that “can move us beyond our fears toward bold responsibility to the Truth.”
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.
We extend heartfelt thanks to our choir members. 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. However, they will still be lending their voices to congregational singing during their “vacation.” Please let them know that you appreciate their dedication and, perhaps, think about joining them in September. Special thanks to Debbie Nailos who will be leading the congregation with guitar rather than piano on June 28 when Elizabeth will be away.
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.
Can you help to maintain our parish gardens? Volunteer to take on watering tasks for one week by signing up on the yellow gardening calendar. You’ll find it on the information table in church.
Jun 21, 2026 | This Week
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
June 24
A terra cotta oval relief in the church narthex representing Luke’s account of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, who is awaiting the birth of John the Baptist (Lk. 1:39-56)
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
June 21 – June 28, 2026
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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
Some of the more than 50 people who attended Deacon Don’s June 15th presentation on Pope Leo’s encyclical on artificial intelligence.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 6/21 – Father’s Day Coffee Hour & Children’s Faith Formation in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
Monday, 6/22 – Workshop for Summer Faith Camp volunteers at 7:00pm. In person or on ZOOM.
Wednesday, 6/24 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 6/25 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
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 will be presented to the organization this Monday at its June 22, 2026 open house. You are all invited to be there for the presentation. We’ll be carpooling to Hamburg so if you’d like to help with the delivery, please see Nancy Langer.
We thank Deacon Don Weigel for his excellent presentation on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which attracted participation by more than fifty people. See Father Bob’s “On the Watch!” message in the June 21st bulletin for the five paths Pope Leo offers that “can move us beyond our fears toward bold responsibility to the Truth.”
Kudos to the team of five women who tackled some often neglected church cleaning tasks on Saturday. They’ll be back on Saturday, June 27, at 11AM. If you are available to help, please talk to Vera Andrew or Mickey Dick — or just show up at the Daily Mass Chapel door. Thank you Vera Andrew, Kathleen Dove, Nancy Langer, Jacquie Allen and Mickey Dick for taking on this task.
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.
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.
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.
Can you help to maintain our parish gardens? Volunteer to take on watering tasks for one week by signing up on the gardening calendar. You’ll find it on the information table in church.
Jun 13, 2026 | This Week
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
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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
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.
Jun 6, 2026 | This Week
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 7
Detail of P. Kuhnle’s ceramic relief of the Last Supper
over the doorway in the right (west) transept.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione
June 7 – June 14, 2026
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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
Parishioners and guests share coffee and conversation on May 31st following Trinity Sunday Liturgy
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 6/7 – Women’s group chat in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
Wednesday, 6/10 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 6/11 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Sunday, 6/14 – Family 21 Celebration of First Communion, 9:30am Mass at St. Martin de Porres
Monday, 6/15 – Presentation by Deacon Don Weigel on Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, concerning AI, 6:40pm in St. Charles Hall
Our Ladies Sodality invites all women of the parish — members or not — to a group chat following the June 7 Sunday Mass. They’re switching things up for this last gathering before the summer break. Instead of their officers leading the conversation, they are hoping parishioners will do the talking with their ideas of how a women’s group should be structured going forward and the role of women in the parish. Since the meet-up is all about sharing, the board members are asking that those planning to attend bring a food item for a “pot-luck” luncheon. The Sodality will provide beverages.
This Sunday, June 7, the Feast of Corpus Christi marks 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.
Please see this weekend’s bulletin for an update on our missing weekly giving envelopes and information on other important issues and upcoming events. There is a link to our bulletins (past and present) on the website’s Home Page.
Our Sacred Sites Open House was a great success and two photos of the church were in the final group posted by the New York Landmarks Conservancy in their statewide photo contest. As the contest closed on Tuesday, we were way ahead in the Facebook poll, but votes on Instagram tipped the scales in favor of a beautiful setting of a chapel in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery. We are thankful for our volunteer team that shared community memories and facts about our Landmark building’s history, art, and architecture with 58 awe-struck visitors on May 16. Even the painter’s scaffolding reinforced the theme of preservation and restoration. We are also grateful to those who helped clean and prepare the church. Click HERE to view photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Buffalo House of Hope Collection. 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. Nancy Langer and Mickey Dick express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone from Blessed Trinity who contributed. 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. 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.
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 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.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 12
Sacred Heart Shrine on the right side of our Sanctuary. Photo credit: Margaret Dick
May 30, 2026 | This Week
Trinity Sunday
May 31, 2026
Symbol of the Trinity in the church’s Great Dome.
Rendering: Todd Treat
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
May 31 – June 7, 2026
To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.
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.
St. Boniface of Germany
June 5
One of 14 in a group of “Confessors, Bishops, and Missionaries” depicted in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
News from our Parish
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Tuesday, 6/2 – Choir rehearsal, 7:00pm in Church
Wednesday, 6/3 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 6/4 – First Communion Session, 6:00pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, 6/4 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Sunday, 6/7 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:00am Mass
Sunday, 6/7 – Women’s group chat in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
This Sunday, May 31, is Trinity Sunday — Our Parish Feast Day. Please bring a friend to our 10:00am Mass and celebrate our Parish Feast Day and the 120th anniversary of the founding of the parish. The weather forecast couldn’t be better so we’ll be serving refreshments outside following the service.
Our Ladies Sodality invites all women of the parish — members or not — to a group chat following the June 7 Sunday Mass. They’re switching things up for this last gathering before the summer break. Instead of their officers leading the conversation, they are hoping parishioners will do the talking with their ideas of how a women’s group should be structured going forward and the role of women in the parish. Since the meet-up is all about sharing, the board members are asking that those planning to attend bring a food item for a “pot-luck” luncheon. The Sodality will provide beverages.
Our Sacred Sites Open House was a great success and two photos of the church were in the final group posted by the New York Landmarks Conservancy in their statewide photo contest. As the contest closed on Tuesday, we were way ahead in the Facebook poll, but votes on Instagram tipped the scales in favor of a beautiful setting of a chapel in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery. We are thankful for our volunteer team that shared community memories and facts about our Landmark building’s history, art, and architecture with 58 awe-struck visitors on May 16. Even the painter’s scaffolding reinforced the theme of preservation and restoration. We are also grateful to those who helped clean and prepare the church. Click HERE to view photos from the event on our Facebook page.
Buffalo House of Hope Collection. 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. Nancy Langer and Mickey Dick express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone from Blessed Trinity who contributed. 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. 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.
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 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. Norbert
June 6
Kneeling figure among group of 12 “Monks, Hermits, and Religious” depicted in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
