Week of September 6, 2026 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 5, 2026 | This Week

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8
The child, Mary, is depicted with her mother, St. Anne, in this stained glass window in the church’s left transept.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

September 6 – 13, 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

Labor Day laborers in the House of the Lord

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Saturday, 9/5 – “Church work” with our volunteer team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.
Tuesday, 9/8 – Choir Rehearsal, 7:00pm in church
Wednesday, 9/9 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 9/10 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.

Housekeeping in our House of Worship. Two new recruits joined our team of volunteer sacristans on Sept 5 and continued their light housekeeping in our house of worship: holy water fonts washed and refilled; spent votive candles replaced; pew washing completed; clean sweep of sanctuary nooks and crannies. Additional volunteers are always welcome. Next opportunity to pitch in: Saturday, Sept. 19. Meet the team at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

Choir Rehearsal resumes this Tuesday, Sept. 8. If you have ever contemplated joining this parish ministry, now’s the time. Before you know it, our friendly choristers will be rehearsing for Advent Lessons and Carols and Christmas. Rehearsal begins at 7pm in church. Use the east (ramp) side entrance.

Black-eyed Susans and coleus compete for attention in our east side garden.

You really “lucked out” if you signed up to water our church gardens this past week as Mother Nature did the job for you. Just a few weeks remain, so check the yellow gardening calendar on the information table at the ramp (east) side entrance for any “unclaimed” weeks in September. We definitely want to keep our gardens looking their seasonal best through October 4 when the Blessed Trinity School Alumni will visit us for their annual Memorial Mass. And prayerful thanks to all our volunteer watering teams who have done such a masterful job of keeping our floral landscaping looking beautiful through the dry summer months.

Our weekly bulletin is available on this website. It contains a wealth of information about additional parish/family news, volunteer opportunities and free community programs. This week’s edition also includes: Father Bob’s insight on Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, Pope Leo’s Sept. prayer intention, this weekend’s official opening of the Welcome Desk, information on upcoming Baptism classes and “thank yous” to volunteers who staffed “Meet the Neighbors,” watered our gardens and cleaned our church; the bi-weekly “Know Your Faith” column and the Fall schedule of activities in our Heart of Buffalo Catholic Community East. Please take the time to read it each week and be informed.

Weekly Offering Envelopes – By now you should have received your regular bimonthly packet of envelopes for September through November 1. If you haven’t, perhaps you forgot to notify the office of an address change. Please let us know if there is a problem by calling the rectory office at 716-833-0301 during regular office hours.

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. Peter Claver
September 9
St. Peter Claver (1581-1654), servant and missionary to Africans enslaved in South America,
is depicted in this painting by Joseph Mazur in the church’s transept.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of August 30, 2026 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 29, 2026 | This Week

August 30 – September 6, 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

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Wednesday, 9/2 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 9/3 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.
Saturday, 9/5 – “Church work” with our volunteer team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.

Mother Nature sent a “teaser” with sporadic rainfall this past week, but we remain indebted to our volunteer watering teams who have been doing a masterful job of keeping our gardens looking beautiful. If you are able to commit to watering for one week (Sun-Sat) in September, sign up on the 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. Water mornings, afternoons or evenings — the choice is yours. 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. Some of our floral offerings are looking their seasonal best right now, so be sure to walk all around the church and enjoy!

Housekeeping in the House of the Lord.

Housekeeping in our House of Worship. Our recently formed team of volunteer sacristans returned on August 22 and continued their light housekeeping in our house of worship, wiping down pews and attending to Holy Water fonts, votive lights and pew candle holders. Additional volunteers are always welcome. Next opportunity to pitch in: Saturday, Sept. 5. Meet the team at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

Our weekly bulletin is available on this website. It contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities, and this week’s edition includes: weekly Mass intentions, an invitation to join the parish choir, an inside look at Catholic Relief Services “Youth for Youth” project, an opportunity for flowers from your garden to grace our altars, a job opening for Director of Discipleship in our Family, and information on upcoming Baptism classes, the first members of our Welcome Desk team, and signing on to water our gardens or joining the newly formed team of volunteer sacristans. Please take the time to read it each week.

Our annual “Meet the Neighbors” celebration on Saturday, August 15 was great. The event, chaired by Becky Fasanello, was blessed with perfect weather, volunteers, neighbors and friends from our sister parishes. Children got to meet local firefighters and members of the Buffalo Police Dive Team. They also enjoyed cavorting in the bounce house, having their faces painted and creating original works of art. And more than a few adults took advantage of the latter two activities. Everyone went home with a souvenir, be it a toy or book or plant. A number of visitors took the time to step inside church–some for the first time ever–where they were greeted by members of our docent team. And kudos to all the volunteers who cooked hot dogs or helped with setup and cleanup. Another job well done.

Weekly Offering Envelopes – By now you should have received your regular bimonthly packet of envelopes for September through November 1. If you haven’t, perhaps you forgot to notify the office of an address change. Please let us know if there is a problem by calling the rectory office at 716-833-0301 during regular office hours.

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.

Signs of the zodiac appear in church floor tiles and on facade.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Week of August 23, 2026 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 22, 2026 | This Week

St. Bartholomew, Apostle
August 24
This medallion in the right transept came from the former St. Bartholomew Church on Grider when our parishes merged in the early 1990s.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

August 23 – August 30, 2026

To Live-stream the 10AM Sunday Mass, “Follow” Blessed Trinity R. C. Church on Facebook. You will receive a “notification” (under bell symbol) when we go live.

This website also includes a “Bulletins” page where visitors may view an exact copy of the weekly bulletin and inserts in PDF format, as well as a calendar for our Family of Parishes.

News from our Parish

Our face painting artist was popular with children & adults at “Meet the Neighbors.”
Photo credit: Becky Fasanello

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Saturday, 8/22 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.
Wednesday, 8/26 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 8/27 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.

Our annual “Meet the Neighbors” celebration on Saturday, August 15 was great. The event, chaired by Becky Fasanello, was blessed with perfect weather, volunteers, neighbors and friends from our sister parishes. Children got to meet local firefighters and members of the Buffalo Police Dive Team. They also enjoyed cavorting in the bounce house, having their faces painted and creating original works of art. And more than a few adults took advantage of the latter two activities. Everyone went home with a souvenir, be it a toy or book or plant. A number of visitors took the time to step inside church–some for the first time ever–where they were greeted by members of our docent team. And kudos to all the volunteers who cooked hot dogs or helped with setup and cleanup. Another job well done.

Docent Nancy Yager interprets medieval iconography on church facade for visitors on August 15.
Photo credit: Becky Fasanello

Mother Nature has been pretty stingy when it comes to rainfall this summer, but our volunteer watering teams have been doing a masterful job of keeping our gardens looking beautiful. We have weekly commitments through August 29, but help is needed for the week beginning August 30 and into September. If you are able to commit to watering for one week (Sun-Sat), sign up on the yellow calendars on the information table at the ramp (east) side entrance. Find a week that works for you — hopefully one with some rain in the forecast — 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 gardens are looking their seasonal best right now, so be sure to walk all around the church and enjoy!

Housekeeping in our House of Worship. Our recently formed team of volunteer sacristans returned this Saturday at 11AM to continue their light housekeeping in our house of worship. Additional volunteers are always welcome. Next opportunity to pitch in: Saturday, Sept. 5. Meet the team at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

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.

Our weekly bulletin is available on this website. It contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities, and this week’s edition includes: Father Bob’s insight into this Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, a tribute to the late Lanette Jennings and information about her Mass of Christian Burial, an update on our anniversary fundraiser and information about a job opening for Director of Discipleship in our Family, details of this week’s remaining ALPHA sessions at Ss. Columba-Brigid, information on upcoming Baptism classes for our family of parishes, an introduction to the first members of our Welcome Desk team, a special movie offering on Aug 26, the need for additional volunteers to water our gardens, and the bi-weekly “Know Your Faith” column and its reminder that we have not yet finished the task of responding to God’s Kingdom on earth. Please take the time to read it each week.

Weekly Offering Envelopes – By now you should have received your regular bimonthly packet of envelopes for September through November 1. If you haven’t, perhaps you forgot to notify the office of an address change. Please let us know if there is a problem by calling the rectory office at 716-833-0301 during regular office hours.

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. Augustine of Hippo
August 28
St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo (present day Algeria) stands with crosier and mitre on the right in Joseph Mazur’s depiction of confessors, bishops, and missionaries in his great dome mural.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of August 16, 2026 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 16, 2026 | This Week

St. Bernard
August 20
St. Bernard (1090-1153), the standing figure with crosier, is one of 12 “Monks, Hermits, and Religious” depicted in Joseph Mazur’s painting in the dome of our church.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

August 16 – 23, 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

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Monday, 8/17 – What is ALPHA? Find out beginning at 6:00pm in St. Charles Hall.
Tuesday, 8/18 – ALPHA discussion continued at 6:00pm in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, 8/19 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 8/20 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.
Saturday, 8/22 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.

Our annual “Meet the Neighbors” celebration on Saturday, August 15 was great. The event, chaired by Becky Fasanello, was blessed with perfect weather, volunteers, neighbors and friends from our sister parishes. Children got to meet local firefighters and members of the Buffalo Police Dive Team. They also enjoyed cavorting in the bounce house, having their faces painted and creating original works of art. And more than a few adults took advantage of the latter two activities. Everyone went home with a souvenir, be it a toy or book or plant. A number of visitors took the time to step inside church–some for the first time ever–where they were greeted by members of our docent team. And kudos to all the volunteers who cooked hot dogs or helped with setup and cleanup. Another job well done.

Summer is fleeting. Take the time to walk around church and admire the work of Mother Nature and parish volunteers.
Photo credit: M. Dick

Mother Nature has been pretty stingy when it comes to rainfall this summer, but our volunteer watering teams have been doing a masterful job of keeping our gardens looking beautiful. We have weekly commitments through August 29, but help is needed for the week beginning August 30 and into September. If you are able to commit to watering for one week (Sun-Sat), sign up on the yellow calendars on the information table at the ramp (east) side entrance. Find a week that works for you — hopefully one with some rain in the forecast — 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 gardens are looking their seasonal best right now, so be sure to walk all around the church and enjoy!

Housekeeping in our House of Worship, Sat. Aug 22. Our recently formed team of volunteer sacristans return this coming Saturday at 11AM to continue their light housekeeping in our house of worship. Additional volunteers are always welcome, so bring your long-handled dusters and meet at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

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.

Our weekly bulletin is available on this website. It contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities including: Father Bob’s insight into this Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, a “thank you” for donations to our recent fundraiser and where the monies are being used, a job opening for Director of Discipleship in our Family, details of the four ALPHA sessions starting this week, first members of our Welcome Desk team, a special movie offering on Aug 26, the Aug 22nd Diocesan Multicultural Mass, and notes “From the Loft” about a new hymn introduced at Sunday’s Mass, “Here at This Table” by Janet Sullivan Whitaker and Max Whitaker. Please take the time to read it each week.

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.

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.

“Toy Story 2026” as children received an addition for their toy collection at Saturday’s “Meet the Neighbors.”
Photo credit: Becky Fasanello

Week of August 9, 2026 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 8, 2026 | This Week

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15
Joseph Mazur’s depiction of Mary’s Assumption over the east side entrance to the church.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione

August 9 – 16, 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

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Saturday, 8/8 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.
Wednesday, 8/12 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 8/13 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.
Saturday, 8/15 – Meet the Neighbors; 5:30-8pm. All are welcome.

Our annual “Meet the Neighbors” celebration is next Saturday, August 15. 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 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.

An Aug. floral display in a portion of “Judy’s [Casassa} Garden”
Photo credit: M. Dick

Housekeeping in our House of Worship, Sat. Aug. 8 & 22. “Seventy-five years of elbow grease” is how one hard-working sacristan described what was removed by the team’s scrubbing of the communion rail on a recent Saturday. And each week we discover corners—there are lots of them in the nave and transept—that need attention. Next up: Sacristans vs. Cobwebs. Bring your long-handled duster to the game: Sat. Aug. 8 & Sat. Aug. 22. We assemble at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

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.

Our weekly bulletin is available on this website. It contains a wealth of additional information about other parish/family news and volunteer opportunities including: The Way Forward team formation, Father Bob’s insight into this Sunday’s readings, weekly Mass intentions, a fiscal year end “thank you” and report on our recent fundraiser, details on our Aug. 15 Meet the Neighbors and St. Martin de Porres Aug. 16 picnic, a job opening for director of Discipleship in our Family, first members of our Welcome Desk team, an additional Saturday Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Whew! That’s a lot. Please take the time to read it each week.

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.

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. Clare
August 11
St. Clare (standing far rt.), holding monstrance is depicted as part of a group of 10 “Virgins and Widows” in Joseph Mazur’s painting in the church dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of August 2, 2026 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 1, 2026 | This Week

St. Dominic
August 8
St. Dominic (1170-1221) is depicted in a grouping of 12 monks, hermits and religious in the dome of our church. He is the standing figure, second from the left, shown holding a book. The painting is by Joseph Mazur. Photo credit: Gary Kelley.

August 2 – 9, 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.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Saturday, 8/1 – Mass of Christian Burial for Helen Roddy Gray at 11:00am
Wednesday, 8/5 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance.
Thursday, 8/6 – Bingo in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8:00pm.
Saturday, 8/8 – “Church work” with our newly formed team of sacristans; 11:00am in church.

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 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.

Housekeeping in our House of Worship. “Seventy-five years of elbow grease” is how one hard-working sacristan described what was removed by the team’s scrubbing of the communion rail on a recent Saturday. And each week we discover corners—there are lots of them in the nave and transept—that need attention. Next up: Sacristans vs. Cobwebs. Bring your long-handled duster to the game: Sat. Aug. 9 & Sat. Aug. 23. We assemble at 11AM at the Daily Mass Chapel door (next to the garage).

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 — hopefully one with some rain in the forecast — 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, commentary on this Sunday’s setting of Ps. 145, upcoming Alpha sessions, programs sponsored by other parishes in our Family, and our own “Meet the Neighbors” on August 15. Please take the time to read it each week.

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.

Week of July 26, 2026 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

Week of July 19, 2026 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Week of July 12, 2026 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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