News, Events, Notices and Memories
Sacred Sites Open House, Sun. May 21, 2023
Blessed Trinity’s Sacred Sites Open House Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:00-3:00 p.m. Blessed Trinity Church celebrates the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 50th anniversary by participating in its statewide Sacred Sites Weekend. This year's theme, Congregations and...
Tenebrae Service, Fri., March 31, 2023
Solemn Tenebrae Service Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7 PM An adaptation of the Good Friday Liturgy of Tenebrae will take place in our church on Friday evening, March 31, at 7 pm, with choral music provided by The St. John Paul II Schola Cantorum. The Liturgy of...
“Inside Blessed Trinity Church” with Explore Buffalo, Feb. 19, 2023
Blessed Trinity Welcomes Explore Buffalo Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. Click HERE to reserve your place. Built between 1925 and 1928, Blessed Trinity Church is considered to be the purest replication of twelfth century Lombard-Romanesque architecture in the USA. In...
In Memoriam, 2023
Edward G. Marien, '44 January 1, 2030 - January 15, 2023 Patricia L. Green Obermeier, '60 January 23, 2023 John F. Brinkworth, Jr., '54 1940 - February 1, 2023 Dianne Maurer Borth, '59 May 8, 1945 - February 9, 2023 Michael J. Ervolino, '49 March...
The Choir that Never Quits, January 8, 2023
Never mind "rain, shine, sleet or snow," even the Christmas Blizzard of 2022 can't deter this group! If they couldn't "do" Christmas, they'll be there for Little Christmas, and you're invited to join them. The Christmas Caroling that was to have preceded our...
“Inside Blessed Trinity Church” with Explore Buffalo, Jan. 7, 2023
Blessed Trinity Welcomes Explore Buffalo for the first tour of 2023. Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. Click HERE to reserve your place. Built between 1925 and 1928, Blessed Trinity Church is considered to be the purest replication of twelfth century Lombard-Romanesque...
Peaceprints of WNY Prison Project Returns December 9, 2022
Following a COVID induced 2-year hiatus, the Christmas Prison Package Project is back. On Friday, December 9, community volunteers will gather in Blessed Trinity Church for the thirteenth year to continue Sister Karen Klimczak’s legacy project. Originally created by...
Garden Dedication – Oct 16, 2022
Prayerful Thanks for all who contributed to our recent celebration in memory of Judy Casassa. The garden mini-monument, thoughtful liturgy, reception planning, and heartfelt spoken tributes all reflected your love and appreciation of Judy and her parish ministry. We...
Blessed Trinity Welcomes RCMA President
On September 28, 2022, Dr. Harry R. Schmidt, President of the Religious Conference Management Association ("RCMA"), and Visit Buffalo Niagara's Emma Carlo, enjoyed a tour of our Landmark Church. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the RCMA is working with Visit...
Visit Buffalo’s Medieval Masterpiece on Oct. 30, 2022
Explore Buffalo®, is a non-profit organization providing opportunities to discover Buffalo’s great architecture, including Blessed Trinity. Visit https://explorebuffalo.org to reserve your place for our unique All-Hallows Eve/All Saints Day tour on Sunday, October 30...
September “Sights and Sounds” Attract Large Audience
An appreciative audience of more than 125 attended a performance by the St. John Paul II Schola Cantorum, following Explore Buffalo's Sacred Sites tour of Blessed Trinity on September 16, 2022.
Honoring Our Lady, August 15, 2022
“Rosary on the Green" ~ Parishioners and friends gathered to honor Our Blessed Lady on August 15, the Feast of her Assumption into heaven, with a public recitation of the Rosary near the statue of Our Lady.
The Sights and Sounds of Blessed Trinity, Sept 16, 2022
Blessed Trinity Church will join Explore Buffalo’s free “Doors Open Houses of Worship Series” on Friday evening, September 16. Following a 6:30pm presentation on its history, art and architecture, enjoy a docent guided tour of one of Buffalo’s most amazing churches....
Meet Our Neighbors Open House, Aug 13, 2022
Neighborhood Night Out Saturday, August 13, 2022 Saturday’s “Meet Your Neighbor” night out was a great success. Neighbors came and stayed to enjoy food and drink, face painting, church tours, lawn games and the live reggae sounds of Strictly Riddim. Members of our...
Thank you, Father Bob
Parishioners found plenty of reason to celebrate on Sunday, July 10, 2022, beginning with Father Gebhard's 35th Anniversary of ordination. Following his Anniversary Mass, they had an opportunity to personally thank him for his dedication to the priesthood and...
Sacred Sites Open House, Sat. July 23, 2022
Blessed Trinity’s Sacred Sites Open House Saturday, July 23, 2022 2:00-3:30 p.m. Blessed Trinity Church joins the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Eleventh Annual Sacred Sites Open House. This year’s theme, Open Doors, celebrates the return to in-person programming...
Trinity Sunday Celebration, June 12, 2022
As part of Trinity Sunday's feast day celebration, participants in the Sunday liturgy posed for a congregational photo. Mass was followed by a reception in St. Charles Hall.
2022 Alumni Gathering, Sept. 25
CALLING ALL SCHOOL ALUMNI ~ Sunday, September 25, is the date of the 2022 Alumni Memorial Mass and all-class reception. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for 10 A.M. Mass at Blessed Trinity Church. During the Mass, all recently deceased school graduates...
Concerts for the Soul, June 4, 2022
Ceremony of Remembrance, May 21, 2022
On Saturday, May 21, Blessed Trinity participated in the diocesan-wide tribute and remembrance of the victims of the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo. The ceremony included the proscribed moments of silence, the tolling of the church bell, and a recitation of the names...
Building the Church, May 14, 2022
On May 14, congregants from our Family of Parishes celebrated the upcoming Birthday of the Church with a day of socialization and exploration at Blessed Trinity. Docents helped interpret a few of the most meaningful among some 2,000 symbols displayed in the building’s...
2022 “Earth Day” Cleanup
"Earth Day" Cleanup ~ It wasn't "light work," but we are so thankful for the many helpful hands and willing hearts that showed up early Saturday, May 7. A wonderful team of volunteers pitched in to clean up our parish grounds. They raked and scraped, trimmed and...
Stations of the Cross, April 1 at 6:30pm
Join our family of parishes for Stations of the Cross this evening at 6:30 in Blessed Trinity Church. We will be meditating on Stations originating with Catholic Relief Services, and our team of readers will include both English and Spanish speakers. Blessed Trinity,...
Holy Week 2022- Schedule of Services
Holy Week 2022 Blessed Trinity Church Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - April 10 Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass Sunday, 10:00 a.m. (There will no 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 9) Weekday Masses April 11 - April 13 Monday - Wednesday at 11:00...
Understanding America’s Great Migration, Apr 5, 2022, In-Person & Live-Streamed
Fr. Ron Sajdak invites us to be part of a community conversation based on this conscience-altering masterwork by Isabel Wilkerson. The presentation will also be live-streamed at clarencepresby.org.
Journey with Our Family of Parishes – Lent 2022
Our Parish Family of Catholic Churches invites you to journey with us this 2022 Lenten season. Pray The Way of the Cross Each Friday features In-Person Stations of the Cross from a different parish beginning at 6:30 PM. Also available on Facebook Live except on March...
Tenebrae Service, Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7 PM
Please plan to pray with us at this special prelude to Holy Week, an adaptation of the Liturgy of Tenebrae (meaning “darkness” or “shadows”). This sacred service features seven readings relating the story of Jesus' passion and death with sung response by the St. John...
New time for Bible Study as of Feb. 15, 2022
Bible Study on ZOOM continues at 4PM on Tuesdays. You can participate every Tuesday from the comfort of your home and not have to worry about inclement weather or rush-hour traffic. Click this ZOOM link and join us as we continue our study of Luke's Gospel.
In Memoriam, 2022
Ann E. Slomba Kowalczyk, '53 January 10, 1940 - February 8, 2022 John LaMonte, '54 April 3, 1941 - April 9, 2022 Catherine H. Loder Hinckley, '53 1937 - May 21, 2022 Charles J. "Carl" Moll, '47 July 22, 1933 - September 4, 1922 ...
Bishop’s Visits Mark End of 2021, Beginning of 2022
Bishop Fisher officiated at Jan. 16th Annual Diocesan Mass in Remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo credit: Margaret Dick His Excellency Bishop Michael Fisher celebrated the 10am Mass at Blessed Trinity on Sunday, December 19, 2021, marking his first visit...