Week of January 12, 2025 – The Baptism of the Lord

Jan 11, 2025 | This Week

“John answered … ‘I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. … He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’ “
Lk. 3:16.
Depiction of John the Baptist with the prophet Daniel in Joseph Mazur’s mural in our church dome. Photo credit: Gary Kelly

January 12 – 19, 2025

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

“A little child shall lead them”: And she did–in the singing of “Feliz Navidad” at Holy Cross Church on Friday evening, Jan. 10, 2025.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 1/13 – “Subs ‘n Suds” at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dr. Dennis Castillo on Father Nelson Baker
Tuesday, 1/14 – “Dedecorating” church at 6:30pm. Use ramp side entrance.
Wednesday, 1/15 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Wednesday, 1/15 – Parish Council Meeting at 7pm in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday,1/16 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (First of 12 classes)
Thursday,1/16 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 1/17 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Sunday, 1/19 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall, hosted by Bingo Workers, following 10am Mass

“Subs ‘n Suds,” Monday, January 13 at 6:30pm. You can enjoy a sandwich and beverage along with Dr. Dennis Castillo’s far-reaching presentation on Father Nelson Baker. Join us in St. Charles Hall this Monday evening.

The faith community’s performance of “Feliz Navidad” was the highlight of the evening at Holy Cross on Fri., Jan. 10.

We can’t get enough of Christmas, so parishioners of our Family 21 parishes visited new friends from Family 23 at Holy Cross Church on Friday evening, January 10. Those in attendance wholeheartedly participated in a sing-along of Christmas carols in both Spanish and English, as well as several Spirituals. In addition to piano and guitar accompaniment by musicians from Holy Cross, Blessed Trinity and St. Martin de Porres, the folks in the pews contributed spontaneous accompaniment with a variety of handheld instruments. The evening ended with lots of conversation and some delicious cookies served by our hosts.

Coffee Hour, next Sunday, January 19, in St. Charles Hall immediately following the 10am Mass. Our Bingo Workers are hosting this month, so be sure to stop by for coffee and fellowship.

Our Scripture study will resume on Monday evening, January 27 at 6:30PM with a discussion of the Prophets. This is scheduled as in in person session and will take place in St. Charles Hall. Additional sessions may take place on ZOOM during the winter months.

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.

Woodcarving of St. John the Baptist by the Lippich Brothers of Bowmansville, NY adorns the right confessional in the left transept of our church.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Week of January 5, 2025 – The Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 4, 2025 | This Week

January 5 – 12, 2025

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

One of the magi stops by on Jan. 4 to bless a parishioner’s home for the new year.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 1/6 – Baptism Class for Parents (of children under 7) – 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, 1/7 – Choir practice in church at 7:00pm
Wednesday, 1/8 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday,1/9 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 1/10 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Our Scripture study will resume on Monday evening, January 27 at 6:30PM with a discussion of the Prophets. This is scheduled as in in person session and will take place in St. Charles Hall. Additional sessions may take place on ZOOM during the winter months.

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.

Women of Family 21 had an opportunity to socialize and celebrate the 12th Day of Christmas at the annual Three Kings Luncheon hosted by the Women’s Guild of St. Martin de Porres on Jan.4

Week of December 29, 2024 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Dec 28, 2024 | This Week

December 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

Christmas Eve 2024

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
See our schedule of Christmas services through January 1, 2025 on the home page.
Sunday, 12/29 – Sandwich luncheon & bell-making activities in St. Charles Hall following 10AM Mass. All families from our Family of Parishes are welcome.
Tuesday, 12/30 – Our Food Pantry will be OPEN TODAY from 9:30AM – 1:30PM but CLOSED ON NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1/1/25.
Wednesday, 1/1/25 – Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S
Thursday,1/2/25 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30PM; games begin at 8.
Friday, 1/3 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

There is so much happening in the next few weeks. Please see this week’s bulletin for much, much more.

“The Holy Innocents” as depicted in Joseph Mazur’s mural in our church dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Saturday, December 28, is the Feast of the Holy Innocents on the liturgical calendar. Rev. Malcolm Guite, an Anglican priest in Cambridge, England offers this thought-provoking reflection entitled “Refugee.” It is taken from his Anthology, Waiting for the Word.

We think of him as safe beneath the steeple,
Or cosy in a crib beside the font,
But he is with a million displaced people
On the long road of weariness and want.
For even as we sing our final carol
His family is up and on that road,
Fleeing the wrath of someone else’s quarrel,
Glancing behind and shouldering their load.
Whilst Herod rages still from his dark tower
Christ clings to Mary, fingers tightly curled,
The lambs are slaughtered by the men of power,
And death squads spread their curse across the world.
But every Herod dies, and comes alone
To stand before the Lamb upon the throne.

Our Scripture study will resume on Monday evening, January 27 at 6:30PM with a discussion of the Prophets. This is scheduled as in in person session and will take place in St. Charles Hall. Additional sessions may take place on ZOOM during the winter months.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.

Week of December 22, 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec 21, 2024 | This Week

Merry Christmas

December 22 – 29, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

Part of our specialized tree-decorating team on Dec. 16, 2024.

Parish Family Update ~ Please see Father Bob’s message in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
See our schedule of Christmas week services on the home page.
Tuesday, 12/24 at 9:30pm – Choir rehearsal is replaced by choral prelude to Christmas Eve Mass in Church
Wednesday, 12/25 – Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Thursday,12/26 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall CANCELED. Games resume on Jan. 2, 2025.
Friday, 12/27 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Advent Lessons and Carols ~ Our parish thanks all whose participation in Sunday’s Lessons and Carols provided such a meaningful preparation for the celebration of Christmas. They include Fr. Bob,  Music Director Elizabeth Clay, the choir, proclaimers of the Word, the liturgy committee members who hosted the dessert reception, and everyone who attended. Click HERE for a recording of the service.

We hope you appreciate the Christmas Church decor and thank the dedicated team of seventeen who did it all on Monday evening, December 16. We are grateful for the hard word and expertise of : Tom, Nik and Drew Brodfuehrer; Suzanne Carroll, Luis and Elizabeth Clay, Bud and Mickey Dick; Tom Dinder, Kathleen Dove, Darvan Draper, Ellen Duffy, Pat Dyer, Father Bob Gebhard, Amy Johnson, Dorothy Manuppelli and Kathy Press. It wasn’t the night before Christmas, but all the same: They spoke very few words and went straight to their work….

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.

Decorating for Xmas involves some serious manual labor.

Week of December 15, 2024 – Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 16, 2024 | This Week

December 15 – 22, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

Advent Lessons & Carols
Family 21 at Blessed Trinity
December 15, 2024
Photo credit: David Mold

Parish Family Update ~ Please see Father Bob’s latest update in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 12/15 at 2pm – Advent Lessons and Carols in Church, followed by dessert reception in St. Charles Hall
Monday, 12/16 at 6:30pm – Decorating the Church for Christmas
Tuesday, 12/17 at 7pm – Choir Rehearsal in Church
Wednesday, 12/18 Food Pantry from 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Thursday,12/19 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 12/20 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Church Christmas decorating will take place on Monday, December 16, starting at 6:30pm.  Please use the ramp side entrance.

On Saturday, December 14, a team of seventeen volunteers cleaned our church in preparation for Christmas. If you see any of the following in the next week or so, why not express your appreciation for their dedication and hard work: Tom, Nik and Drew Brodfuehrer; Kenny Colligan, Bud and Mickey Dick; Tom Dinder, Kathleen Dove, Ellen Duffy, Pat Dyer, Amy Johnson, Dan Korchowsky, Dorothy Manuppelli, Kathy Press, Colleen Schroeder, Sr. Liz Savage and Bill Warren.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.

Cleaning the Church for Christmas

Week of December 8, 2024 – Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2024 | This Week

December 8 – 15, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

A Dec 6 volunteer looks forward to filling some of the more than 2,000 decorated bags with gifts for incarcerated men and women.

Parish Family Update ~ Please see Father Bob’s latest update in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday,12/8 following 10am Mass – Gift distribution for homebound in Church
Monday, 12/9 at 6pm – Advent Penance Service Church
Monday, 12/9 at 7:15pm – Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, 12/10 at 7pm – Choir Rehearsal in Church
Wednesday, 12/11 Food Pantry from 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Thursday,12/12 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 12/13 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Saturday, 12/14 at 9:30am – Cleaning the Church in preparation for Christmas followed by lunch in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, 12/15 at 2pm – Advent Lessons and Carols in Church
Monday, 12/16 at 6:30pm – Decorating the Church for Christmas

Family 21 Advent Penance Service is Monday, December 9, at Blessed Trinity. This is also a Holy Day of Obligation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Penance Service, including bilingual priests for private confession, begins at 6pm. It will be followed by a bilingual Mass for the Holy Day at 7:15pm.

We’re cleaning the church for Christmas this coming Saturday, December 14. As we all know, “many hands make light work,” so please plan to be part of the team beginning at 9:30am. At the conclusion, volunteers will be treated to lunch in St. Charles Hall. Church decorating will take place the following Monday, December 16, starting at 6:30pm.  Please use the ramp side entrance on both occasions.

On Friday, December 6, dozens of community volunteers gathered in Blessed Trinity Church for the fifteenth year to continue Sister Karen Klimczak’s legacy Christmas Prison Package Project. Originally created by the late Sr. Karen as a way to assure incarcerated men that they were not forgotten, the effort has since expanded to include women inmates. Working in two shifts, volunteers added pre-packaged food items and puzzle books collected from area congregations, community members and businesses into 2,000+ hand-decorated bags and readied them for delivery to correctional facilities in Albion, Alden and Buffalo. Paperback books were also provided. The project is sponsored by Peaceprints of WNY.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.

Morning shift Prison Project volunteers prepare to fill gift bags on Dec 6, 2024.

Week of December 1, 2024 – First Sunday of Advent

Nov 30, 2024 | This Week

“And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Lk 21:27
Detail from Michael Hoffman’s depiction of the Trinity in baldachino.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

December 1 – 8, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

Distribution of loaves of bread following Family 21 Thanksgiving service at Ss. Columba-Brigid, Nov 27.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Parish Family Update ~ Please see Father Bob’s latest update in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 12/2 at 6:30 in St. Charles Hall – “Brief Introduction to the New Testament” – Father Bob
Tuesday, 12/3 at 7pm – Choir Rehearsal in Church
Wednesday, 12/4 Food Pantry from 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall
Thursday,12/5 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 12/6 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Friday, 12/6 Christmas Prison Project in Church – 10am – 1pm and 6pm – 9pm

Prison Project volunteers fill gift bags at Blessed Trinity in Dec. 2023
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

On Friday, December 6, community volunteers will gather in Blessed Trinity Church for the fifteenth year to continue Sister Karen Klimczak’s legacy Christmas Prison Package Project. Originally created by the late Sr. Karen as a way to assure incarcerated men that they were not forgotten, the effort has since expanded to include women inmates. Thousands of pre-packaged food items as well as paperback books collected from area congregations, community members and businesses, will be packed into 2,000+ hand-decorated bags and readied for delivery to correctional facilities in Albion, Alden and Buffalo.The sponsoring organization, Peaceprints of WNY, welcomes volunteers to the church on December 6, 2024, for either of two shifts: 10:00AM—1:00PM (unpacking cartons, sorting, counting) or 6:00—9:00PM (filling bags, packing boxes for delivery, cleanup).

Family 21 Advent Penance Service is Monday, December 9, at Blessed Trinity. This is also a Holy Day of Obligation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Penance Service, including bilingual priests for private confession, begins at 6pm. It will be followed by a bilingual Mass for the Holy Day.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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. Francis Xavier (1506-1552)
December 3
Statue of the famous Jesuit missionary to the Far East in the church’s right side aisle.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Week of November 24, 2024 – Christ the King

Nov 24, 2024 | This Week

Pilate: “Are you the King of the Jews?” John 18:33
Our First Station of the Cross, “Jesus is Condemned to Death,” painted on copper by Vincent Mundo of New Haven, CT.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

November 24 – December 1, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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 2,500 cocoa packets collected for the 2024 Christmas Prison Package Project.

Parish Family News ~ Please see Father Bob’s latest update in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Tuesday, 11/26 at 7pm in Church – Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, 11/27 from 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Food Pantry
Thursday,11/28 – Happy Thanksgiving. NO BINGO.
Friday, 11/29 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Thanksgiving Service ~ There will be one Thanksgiving service for our family of parishes at 7pm on Wednesday, November 27, at Ss. Columba-Brigid.

Prison Project Deadline Approaches. This is the last week to put your artistic talents–great or small–to work decorating white paper bags which will become gift bags for men and women incarcerated at Albion, Alden, and Erie County facilities in Buffalo. Project coordinators asked that all bags be returned to church by Sunday, December 1. Then plan to join the volunteer team on Friday, December 6, to assist in filling more than 2,000 decorated bags with thousands of food items for delivery the following week. There will be two shifts on that Friday: 10am – 1pm and 6 – 9pm. This is the fifteenth year that Blessed Trinity has hosted this charitable work of mercy.

Family 21 Advent Penance Service is Monday, December 9, at Blessed Trinity. This is also a Holy Day of Obligation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Penance Service, including bilingual priests for private confession, begins at 6pm. It will be followed by a bilingual Mass for the Holy Day.

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.

No Bingo on Thanksgiving Day. 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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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. Andrew, Apostle
November 30
St. Andrew was crucified on an “X” cross, which came to be known as St. Andrew’s Cross. It appears on a church corbel on the exterior wall of the Ambulatory.
Photo Credit: Gary Kelley

Week of November 17, 2024 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 17, 2024 | This Week

St. Cecilia
November 22
Patron Saint of Musicians. Detail from choir loft rose window
Photo credit: Luis Clay

November 17 – 24, 2024

Live-streaming of 10AM Sunday Mass. Click HERE.

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

Congregants light candles in memory of deceased loved ones at Nov 8, 2024 All Souls Remembrance Service at Ss. Columba-Brigid.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Parish Family News ~ Please see Father Bob’s latest update in this week’s bulletin.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 11/18 at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Introduction to Sacred Scriptures with Deacon Mike Dalessandro: “God Revealed Through Holy People and Worship.”
Tuesday, 11/19 at 4pm – ZOOM Bible Study: “The Gospel of St. Mark”
Tuesday, 11/19 at 7pm in Church – Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, 11/20 from 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Food Pantry
Thursday,11/21 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 11/22 at 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Thanksgiving Service ~ There will be one Thanksgiving service for our family of parishes at 7pm on Wednesday, November 27, at Ss. Columba-Brigid.

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.

Pastor Emeritus, Rev. George L. Reger ~ The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Reger was celebrated at Blessed Trinity on Friday, May 26, 2023. Click HERE to view a recorded version of the Mass.

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.”
The last of 12 symbols on our church façade depicting tenants of the Faith (belief in life everlasting) as recited in The Apostles Creed.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick