Jul 25, 2026 | This Week
St. Ignatius of Loyola
July 31
St. Ignatius, whose feast day we celebrate this week, is depicted in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting among a grouping of 12 “Monks, Hermits, and Religious.” He is the white-robed standing figure behind St. Francis of Assisi.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
July 26 – August 2, 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
“Seventy-five years of elbow grease” is how one hard-working sacristan described what was removed by their scrubbing of the communion rail on Saturday.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Saturday, 7/25 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church
Mon – Fri, 7/27-31 – “Walk the Talk,” 9:00am – 2:00pm, at various family parishes, retreat & service for teens
Wednesday, 7/29 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 7/30 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Saturday, 8/1 – Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Roddy Gray at 11:00am
Weekly Offering Envelopes – By now you should have received a starter set of envelopes from our new vendor. If not, please let us know by calling the rectory office at 716-833-0301 during regular office hours. In the interim, you may still use the generic “Offering Envelope” found on the information table near the ramp side door. We should be returning to the regular bimonthly packet of envelopes for September.
Our newly formed team of sacristans continued their work this weekend and are hoping to recruit a few more volunteers. They currently meet every other Saturday and tackle simple cleaning tasks. There is no “heavy lifting.” Think dishwashing, dusting, sweeping. If you can help even once a month, please call Vera Andrew (716-704-2944), Mickey Dick (716-832-2540) or Nancy Langer (716-984-5146) or just show up a few minutes before 11 at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage). Our next “church work” Saturdays are Aug 8 & 22.
Can’t commit to church cleaning? Here’s an “assignment” you can handle at home. The parish is in need of another volunteer to assist with the washing and ironing of altar linens; that is, purificators, corporals and small towels. You can find details in this Sunday’s bulletin or direct your questions to Father Bob or Pat Dyer. Call the rectory office (716-833-0301) to sign up.
“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 are yellow calendars for each month through September 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.
Our weekly bulletin contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities including: re-naming of our Family of Parishes, Father Bob’s insight into this Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, a stewardship report, the importance of “working together for the common good,” upcoming Alpha sessions, and “Meet the Neighbors” on August 15. Please take the time to read it each week.
Our annual “Meet the Neighbors” celebration on Saturday, August 15, is fast approaching. The event chair, Becky Fasanello, is hoping for a few more volunteers, as well as donations for the give-away tables of new or gently used books, toys or household goods. Wear your sneakers to Mass on Aug 2 and 9 and help distribute flyers for the event to neighborhood houses. If you can help in any way, give her a call at 718-427-3555 or click HERE to send her an email.
Blessed Trinity Parish, 1906-1926.
Our 120th Anniversary.
A statue of the Blessed Mother from the first worship site of the parish, the “Upper Room Church.”
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
One Hundred Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. On July 12, 2026, we marked the 120th anniversary of our formation as a parish on July 8 in 1906. A statue of Mary that was gifted to our first congregation from another church was relocated within the church’s Mary Shrine to highlight its link to the earliest days of the parish. The photo displayed on the communion rail was taken in the first worship site, the “Upper Room Church,” and shows the statue on the right side. Our knowledge of its origins is based on the 1981 Parish History written by former pastor Rev. Walter Kern. It was Father Kern who moved the statue from the rectory basement where it had been stored for decades, to a place of prominence in St. Charles Hall in 1976 and named it “Our Lady of the Home and Neighborhood.” Restoration efforts by a parishioner in the early 2000s were unsuccessful. In 2009, local artisan and woodworker Todd Treat took up the challenge and provided a much-need makeover for the statue which is carved from a wooden log. The statue was returned to the sanctuary in 2011. At the time, Mr. Treat estimated it to be approximately 250 years old. Please take a few minutes to examine and appreciate this wonderful piece of parish history while it is still “front and center” in the Mary Shrine.
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 water our beautiful gardens? You’ll find a sign-up sheet at the east (ramp) side entrance.
Jul 18, 2026 | This Week
St. Mary of Magdala
July 22
The Church today recognizes Mary of Magdala’s rightful role as an important early Christian leader. She is mentioned a total of fourteen times in all four accounts of the Gospel – more than most of the apostles. Saint Augustine was the first to call her “the Apostle to the Apostles.”
Confessional woodcarving, right (west) transept
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
July 19 – 26, 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 Parish, 1906-1926.
Our 120th Anniversary.
A statue of the Blessed Mother from the first worship site of the parish, the “Upper Room Church.”
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Saturday, 7/18 – Baptism Class for children and teens, ages 7-18, at 1:00pm
Wednesday, 7/22 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 7/23 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Saturday, 7/25 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church
The newly formed team of sacristans continues to meet every other Saturday at 11 AM, performing light housekeeping in our house of worship. Their next “church work” day is Saturday, July 25. If you are willing to spend between 60 and 90 mins. helping them, please call Mickey (716-832-2540) or Vera (716-714-2944) or just show up a few minutes before 11 at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).
Weekly Offering Envelopes – You should soon be receiving a starter set of envelopes from our new vendor. In the interim, please use the generic “Offering Envelope” found on the information table near the ramp side door. We should be returning to the regular bimonthly packet of envelopes for September.
Can
‘t commit to church cleaning? Here’s an “assignment” you can handle at home. The parish is in need of another volunteer to assist with the washing and ironing of altar linens; that is, purificators, corporals (see illustration) and small towels. You can find details in this Sunday’s bulletin or direct your questions to Father Bob or Pat Dyer. Call the rectory office (716-833-0301) to sign up.
“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 are yellow calendars for each month through September 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.
Our weekly bulletin contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities including: follow-up on our introduction to Pope Leo’s encyclical, Father Bob’s insight into this Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, a stewardship report, commentary on the songs we sing, a new program for teens, and “Meet the Neighbors” on August 15. Please take the time to read it each week.
One Hundred Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. Last Sunday we marked the 120th anniversary of our formation as a parish on July 8 in 1906. A statue of Mary that was gifted to our first congregation from another church (pictured above) was relocated within the church’s Mary Shrine to highlight its link to the earliest days of the parish. The photo to the right was taken in the first worship site, the “Upper Room Church,” and shows the statue on the right side. Our knowledge of its origins is based on the 1981 Parish History written by former pastor Rev. Walter Kern. It was Father Kern who moved the statue from the rectory basement where it had been stored for decades, to a place of prominence in St. Charles Hall in 1976 and named it “Our Lady of the Home and Neighborhood.” Restoration efforts by a parishioner in the early 2000s were unsuccessful. In 2009, local artisan and woodworker Todd Treat took up the challenge and provided a much-need makeover for the statue which is carved from a wooden log. The statue was returned to the sanctuary in 2011. At the time, Mr. Treat estimated it to be approximately 250 years old. Please take a few minutes to examine and appreciate this wonderful piece of parish history while it is still “front and center” in the Mary Shrine.
Happening in the Heart of Buffalo. Our July 5 bulletin included a special message from Father Bob regarding a letter from Bishop Fisher cancelling the proposed merger of our parish Family 21 with Family 23, the west side parishes of Holy Cross and Our Lady of Hope. The name that had been chosen for this unique grouping was Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community. In the Family 21 News bulletin column on July 12, Father Bob explains why that name has been tabled for the time being, and the existing parish family of Blessed Trinity, Ss. Columba-Brigid and St. Martin DePorres will revert to its prior designation as Family 21. You can review both articles by clicking on “Bulletins” at the top of the home page.
We thank Deacon Don Weigel for last month’s 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, June 22, 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. James the Greater
July 25
The feast of St. James the Great honors one of Christ’s closest apostles and the first to be martyred. He is depicted on the left, with staff and canteen, among a group of evangelists and apostles in Joseph Mazur’s dome painting.
Photo credit: Gary Kelly
Jul 12, 2026 | This Week
Blessed Trinity Parish, 1906-1926.
Our 120th Anniversary.
A statue of the Blessed Mother from the first worship site of the parish, the “Upper Room Church.”
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
July 12 – 19, 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, on the third floor of a building at Sanford St. & Dewey Ave. For more about the statue of Mary, see below.
Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 7/12 – Parish 120th Anniversary Celebration at 10:00am Mass
Wednesday, 7/15 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 7/16 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm
Saturday, 7/18 – Baptism Class for children and teens, ages 7-18, at 1:00pm
One Hundred Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. At today’s worship service we marked the 120th anniversary of our formation as a parish on July 8 in 1906. A statue of Mary that was gifted to our first congregation from another church was relocated within the church’s Mary Shrine to highlight its link to the earliest days of the parish. A photo taken in the first worship site, the “Upper Room Church,” shows the statue on the right side. Our knowledge of its origins is based on the 1981 Parish History written by former pastor Rev. Walter Kern. It was Father Kern who moved the statue from the rectory basement where it had been stored for decades, to a place of prominence in St. Charles Hall in 1976 and named it “Our Lady of the Home and Neighborhood.” Restoration efforts by a parishioner in the early 2000s were unsuccessful. In 2009, local artisan and woodworker Todd Treat took up the challenge and provided a much-need makeover for the statue which is carved from a wooden log. The statue was returned to the sanctuary in 2011. At the time, Mr. Treat estimated it to be approximately 250 years old.
Happening in the Heart of Buffalo. Our July 5 bulletin included a special message from Father Bob regarding a letter from Bishop Fisher cancelling the proposed merger of our parish Family 21 with Family 23, the west side parishes of Holy Cross and Our Lady of Hope. The name that had been chosen for this unique grouping was Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community. In this weekend’s Family 21 News bulletin column, Father Bob explains why that name has been tabled for the time being, and the existing parish family of Blessed Trinity, Ss. Columba-Brigid and St. Martin DePorres will revert to its prior designation as Family 21. Please take time to read both articles by clicking on “Bulletins” at the top of the home page.
The bulletin also contains a wealth of information about other important parish/family news including: follow-up on our introduction to Pope Leo’s encyclical, weekly Mass intentions, a stewardship report, Summer Faith Camp/Vacation Bible School registration, Christ’s use of the parable in scripture, and volunteer opportunities involving “church laundry,” garden maintenance, a “welcome team,” church sacristans and “Meet the Neighbors” on August 15. Please take the time to read it each week.
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.
“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 are yellow calendars for each month through September 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, June 22, 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.
Kateri Tekakwitha
July 14
The first Native American to be canonized a saint. The daughter of a Mohawk warrior and Catholic Algonquin woman, Kateri was born in a Mohawk fortress near Auriesville, New York. This woodcarving on the right (west) transept wall of our church was a gift of the Southtowns Woodcarvers of WNY.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
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.
