Mar 7, 2026 | This Week
March 8 – March 15, 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
Members of the Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community pray the Stations of the Cross at Blessed Trinity on March 6th.
Photo credit: Maureen Satchell
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Saturday, 3/7 through Friday, 3/27 – Family Community Service Project: Collection for Buffalo House of Hope
Monday, 3/9 – Life in the Spirit, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, 3/10 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm in church
Wednesday, 3/11 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 3/12 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Sunday, 3/15 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass, hosted by the Food Pantry
Monday, 3/16 – Life in the Spirit, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Buffalo House of Hope to Benefit from Family Community Service Project. This weekend marks the start of the Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community’s first collaboration on a community service project. Through March 27, each of our parishes will be collecting items for the Buffalo House of Hope, a non-profit volunteer organization providing shelter for people who have fled dangers in their homeland. Parishioners are asked to donate personal care products, cleaning products, new bedding or towels for House of Hope residents, who are temporarily housed in a former convent on the campus of St. Francis Assisi Parish in Hamburg. At Blessed Trinity, donations may be placed in the specially marked box in the church’s east (ramp) side vestibule. Flyers providing more specific details can be found at the church entrances. The project is sponsored by parish representatives of the Family’s Stewardship Pillar.
Amy C. Johnson
1942-2026
Remembering Amy – Thank you to all who helped in hosting the bereavement luncheon following Amy Johnson’s Mass of Christian Burial on Feb. 23rd. Her family was very appreciative of our hospitality. We remember Amy for her stewardship, having served as a bingo volunteer, parish council member, Ladies Sodality officer, gardener, soup supper and kitchen volunteer and more. Beyond the parish, she volunteered with Family Promise and for the past five years has coordinated Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Package Project here at BT. In 2018, she was our parish recipient of the diocesan St. Joseph the Worker Award.
Our Ladies Sodality thanks those who attended their March meeting. Our next meeting is Sunday, May 3, and in keeping with tradition, the program will focus on women’s contributions. We will welcome Sue Lord and view an award-winning film produced by Becky Fasanello about Sue’s mother, Viola Hippert. I’ll Find a Way or Make One — A Rosie Story, details the manufacturing contributions of women during World War II through the story of one “Rosie the Riveter.” Mrs. Hibbert died in 2023 at the age of 98. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Serbian Orthodox Church. Please plan now to join us on May 3, following the 10am Mass.
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.
“I will pour clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.”
Ez. 36:23-26
Detail from Baptismal Font
Feb 28, 2026 | This Week
March 1 – March 8, 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
Our catechumens and their sponsors receive the support of the congregation during the Rite of Sending on Feb. 22.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 3/1 – Ladies Sodality Meeting & Luncheon in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
Monday, 3/2 – Mass of Christian Burial for Amy Johnson at 12:00pm
Tuesday, 3/3 – Happy Birthday Father Bob!
Tuesday, 3/3 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm in church
Wednesday, 3/4 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 3/5 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Friday, 3/6 – Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm in church
Our Ladies Sodality invites all women of the parish to their March meeting on Sunday, March 1, following the 10 AM Mass. There is lots to discuss and ideas to exchange as we plan for spring. Our Membership Vice President will also be accepting $10 dues for 2026. The meeting will take place in St. Charles Hall and a light lunch will be served.
Amy C. Johnson
1942-2026
Remembering Amy – Many of you knew Amy Johnson, a long-time parishioner who died unexpectedly on Monday, 2/23, after worshipping with us on Sunday. She will be remembered for her many contributions to the parish, having served as a bingo volunteer, parish council member, Ladies Sodality officer, gardener, and soup supper and kitchen volunteer to name a few. Beyond the parish, she volunteered with Family Promise and for the past five years has coordinated Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Package Project here at BT. In 2018, she was our parish recipient of the diocesan St. Joseph the Worker Award. Visitation with Amy’s family will take place this Sunday, Mar. 1, at Vandercher & Dick Funeral Home from 3-6pm. Her Mass of Christian Burial is Monday at Noon. Members of the Ladies Sodality are asked to assemble in church at 11:30 to pray the Rosary.
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.
“I believe in … the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.”
Detail from church facade.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
Feb 21, 2026 | This Week
February 22 – March 1, 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.
The tally is in! See below for proceeds of Valentine Candy Sale.
News from our Parish
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 2/22 – Rite of Sending at 10am Mass in church; (Rite of Election at 3pm in St. Joseph’s Cathedral)
Monday, 2/23 – Bible Study on Zoom at 1:00pm
Tuesday, 2/24 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm in church
Wednesday, 2/25 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 2/26 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Sunday, 3/1 – Ladies Sodality Meeting & Luncheon in St. Charles Hall following 10:00am Mass
Bible Study, Monday, February 23, at 1pm. We will return to Bible study utilizing ZOOM and continue our discussion of the letters of St. Paul and last Monday’s viewing of “Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles.” Check with Pat Dyer if you need a link to our Zoom room.
Our Ladies Sodality invites all women of the parish to their March meeting on Sunday, March 1, following the 10 AM Mass. There is lots to discuss and ideas to exchange as we plan for spring. Our Membership Vice President will also be accepting $10 dues for 2026. The meeting will take place in St. Charles Hall and a light lunch will be served.
The tally is in! Our February candy sale raised $772.00 for the parish. The idea for this joint parish fundraiser with Ss. Columba-Brigid came from members of the Family Stewardship Pillar. Credit to our representatives on that pillar, Nancy Langer and Mickey Dick, for putting the plan into action and BT parishioners Vera Andrew, Nancy Arnold, Lorna Cameron, Amy Johnson, Angela Malek, Dorothy Manuppelli and Debbie Sullivan who volunteered and also donated the added ingredients, thus increasing our percentage of profit. Special thanks, of course, to the parishioners from our sister parish who guided our team through the candy-making process.
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.
Feb 14, 2026 | This Week
Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
12 Noon Mass with distribution of ashes
February 15 – 22, 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.
Valentine Candy Sale concludes at Feb. 15 Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall.
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.
Think Spring!
Feb 7, 2026 | This Week
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11
The figure to the left of Mary in Vincent Mondo’s painting in the Lady Chapel (left side of the Sanctuary) is St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879), to whom Our Lady appeared at Lourdes, France in 1858.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
February 8 – 15, 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.
Members of the BT Chocolatiers complete a final tally of their team effort on Feb 7.
News from our Parish
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Saturday, 2/7 – Candy sale following 4:30pm Mass
Sunday, 2/8 – Candy sale following 10am Mass
Monday, 2/9 – Bible Study on ZOOM: The letters of St. Paul, at 1:00pm
Monday, 2/9 – Subs ‘n Suds lecture, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall, Deacon Paul Weisenburger, “Restoration of the Permanent Diaconate;” subs and suds served @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, 2/10 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm in church
Wednesday, 211 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 2/12 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
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)
Attention Chocolate Lovers. Our team of chocolatiers will be journeying to Ss. Columba-Brigid on Saturday morning, February 7, to join their parishioners in making chocolate candies for sale after Masses on Feb 7/8 — just in time for Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl. This is a first attempt at a joint parish fundraiser, so say a prayer for our success and come prepared to make your purchase of half-pound boxes of raisin, peanut, coconut or rice crispy clusters at $10 and kid-friendly chocolate covered pretzels. All proceeds will benefit BT.
Bible Study every Monday via ZOOM. A new, daytime Bible Study continues this Monday, February 9, at 1pm. We will be focusing on the letters of St. Paul. A link is available on the Family Event Calendar or email Pat Dyer, patriciadyernp [at] gmail [dot] com, and a link will be sent to you. If you prefer evenings, please contact Pat and a Wednesday evening time slot will be added.
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. Benignus of Todi
February 13
Our Altar of Sacrifice (foreground) contains a relic of St. Benignus, a priest martyred in 303 AD during persecutions by Emperor Diocletian. He is one of the 140 saints depicted on the colonnades in St. Peter’s Square in Rome.
Photo credit: Duane Held.
Jan 31, 2026 | This Week
The early life of Christ is depicted in relief in six terra cotta medallions in the narthex of the church. Here we see The Presentaton of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40), celebrated each year on February 2.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick.
February 1 – 8, 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.
Photo Credit: Sean T. Brodfuehrer
News from our Parish
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 2/2 – Bible Study on ZOOM: The letters of St. Paul, at 1:00pm
Wednesday, 2/4 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 2/5 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open@ 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Saturday, 2/7 – Candy sale following 4:30pm Mass
Sunday, 2/8 – Candy sale following 10am Mass
Bible Study every Monday via ZOOM. A new, daytime Bible Study continues this Monday, February 2, at 1pm. We will be focusing on the letters of St. Paul. A link is available on the Family Event Calendar or email Pat Dyer, patriciadyernp [at] gmail [dot] com, and a link will be sent to you. If you prefer evenings, please contact Pat and a Wednesday evening time slot will be added.
Attention Chocolate Lovers. Our team of chocolatiers will be journeying to Ss. Columba-Brigid on Saturday morning, February 7, to join their parishioners in making chocolate candies for sale after Masses on Feb 7/8 — just in time for Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl. This is a first attempt at a joint parish fundraiser, so say a prayer for our success and come prepared to make your purchase of half-pound boxes of raisin, peanut or rice crispy clusters at $10 and kid-friendly chocolate covered pretzels. All proceeds will benefit BT.
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.
The rose window above Joseph Mazur’s depiction of Mary’s Assumption contains symbols of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. The Presentation of the Christ Child is represented by a ruby star.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione
