Week of November 16, 2025 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 15, 2025 | This Week

Deacon Ronald Walker
March 28, 1945 – November 9, 2025
Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord….

November 16 – 23, 2025

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

“And a good time was had by all” at the November 7 Wine Tasting.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 11/16 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall after 10 am Mass, hosted by the Choir
Tuesday, 11/18 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 11/19 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 11/20 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 11/21 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Monday, 11/24 – Confirmation for Family 21 candidates at 7 pm

The Parishioners of Blessed Trinity offer prayerful condolences on the passing of Deacon Ronald Walker, who has served the central city for more than forty-five years. His Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Monday, November 17, at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street. Visitation will take place at the church on Sunday, November 16, from 4-7 PM and again on Monday from 9-11 AM. You may offer online condolences by clicking HERE.

Cocoa packets & gift bags for the 2025 Christmas Prison Package Project.

Cocoa Alert! We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated, and we need just 1,000 more packets of instant hot chocolate. The push is on to to reach our goal before Thanksgiving weekend. Place your purchase of hot cocoa packets (no marshmallows, please) in the back pew by November 23 (Nov 30 at the latest). We still need volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the white paper gift bags, also found in the back pew. Even more volunteers are needed on Friday, December 5, when we assemble our gifts of hope and peace for imprisoned men and women in our community. There will be two shifts: 10am-2pm and 6pm until completion.

Friday’s Wine Tasting was a great success, and you don’t have to take our word for it. Just ask anyone who attended. Monetary donations are still being received, so we don’t yet have a final tally on the monies raised for the new rectory boiler. We are especially thankful to the following businesses that supported our fundraising effort: Wegman’s on Amherst Street, Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue and Dash’s on Hertel Ave; Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, casemates.com, Salvatore’s Hospitality, Russells Steaks, Chops & More and Salvatore’s Grand Hotel; Family Tree Restaurant, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Parkside Meadow Restaurant, Black Willow Winery, Hair Stylist Julie Casper, Share Kitchen & Bar Room, Winfield’s Pub, Elbers Landscape Service, Marble & Rye Restaurant, Raymondo’s Pizzeria, Dick & Jenny’s Restaurant, Iron Horse Vineyards, Darbie Peiffer, Hunt Real Estate; Scott Harvey Wines, and Winebow Distributors. Kudos also to Bud Dick and his committee including Bill and Gwen Warren and Don and Bonnie Williams and all the parishioners and friends who contributed gift baskets and/or assisted with cleaning, decorating, ticket sales, food prep and cleanup.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

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

Week of November 9, 2025 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Nov 8, 2025 | This Week

Veterans Day
November 11

November 9 – 16, 2025

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

Volunteer prepares basket raffle tables for Nov 7 fundraiser

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 11/9 – CANCELED: Spaghetti Dinner – Fundraiser for St. Lawrence Food Pantry
Tuesday, 11/11 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 11/12 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 11/13 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 11/14 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel

Cocoa Challenge 2025 is in the home stretch. We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated. We are half way to our goal of 2,700 packets of instant hot chocolate, and with your help we can by finished by Thanksgiving. Your purchase of hot cocoa packets (no marshmallows, please) can be placed in the back pew by November 23. Cash donations are the most helpful for our shoppers, or you may write a check payable to “Peace Prints of WNY” and drop it in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Prisoner Gifts.” And now the push is on to find volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the gift bags. You can find the requisite white paper bags in the rear pew.

Friday’s Wine Tasting was a great success, and you don’t have to take our word for it. Just ask anyone who attended. Parishioners Bill Warren and Don and Bonnie Williams shared their extensive knowledge of wines with approximately 100 tasters, and no one went home hungry. As they did in the past, our parishioners provided an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres. Local businesses provided items for the basket raffle, as did parishioners and friends.  Thank you to the following businesses that supported our fundraising effort: Wegman’s on Amherst Street, Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue and Dash’s on Hertel Ave; Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, casemates.com, Salvatore’s Hospitality, Russells Steaks, Chops & More and Salvatore’s Grand Hotel; Family Tree Restaurant, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Parkside Meadow Restaurant, Black Willow Winery, Hair Stylist Julie Casper, Share Kitchen & Bar Room, Winfield’s Pub, Elbers Landscape Service, Marble & Rye Restaurant, Raymondo’s Pizzeria, Dick & Jenny’s Restaurant, Iron Horse Vineyards, Darbie Peiffer, Hunt Real Estate; Scott Harvey Wines, and Winebow Distributors. Special thanks to Bud Dick for his herculean efforts in chairing the event and all the parishioners who assisted with cleaning, decorating, ticket sales, food prep and cleanup. Final figures are not yet available, but proceeds of the event will help to defray the cost of the new rectory boiler.

The Ladies Sodality thanks everyone who attended their November Service of Remembrance honoring members Janeva Tabb and Patricia Hartinger who died during the past year. The annual service combines prayer and shared recollections of the deceased. They are especially grateful to Palma Zanghi, Nancy Arnold and Pat Hartinger’s granddaughter for their heartfelt remembrances and humorous anecdotes of life with Janeva and Pat.

Members of a Religious Studies Class at Canisius University and their professor, Nazar Sloboda, toured our church on November 3. In additional to architectural information, Docent Mickey Dick provided them with parish history and pointed out statuary and artistic renderings pertaining to their course outline.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

The 2025 Cocoa Challenge enters the home stretch. Details above.

Week of November 2, 2025 – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

Nov 2, 2025 | This Week

“I believe in the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting. Amen.”
The Apostles Creed
Iconography from church facade.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

November 2 – 9, 2025

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 Fall Wine Tasting is this Friday, Nov. 7. Details below.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 11/2 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10 am Mass
Sunday, 11/2 – Ladies Sodality Meeting and Service of Remembrance, St. Charles Hall following Mass
Monday, 11/3 – Bible Study, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall – “Hosea”
Tuesday, 11/4 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 11/5 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 11/6 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 11/7 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Friday, 11/7 – Fall Wine Tasting, 7-9 pm in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, 11/8 – Family Faith Formation, 1-2:30 pm in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, 11/9 – CANCELED: Spaghetti Dinner – Fundraiser for St. Lawrence Food Pantry

Fall Wine Tasting, Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and parishioner Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thank you to the following businesses that have contributed in support of this event: Wegman’s on Amherst Street, Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue and Dash’s on Hertel Ave; Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, casemates.com, Salvatore’s Hospitality, Russells Steaks, Chops & More and Salvatore’s Grand Hotel; Family Tree Restaurant, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Parkside Meadow Restaurant, Black Willow Winery, Julie Casper, Hair Stylist; Share Kitchen & Bar, Winfield’s Pub, Elbers Landscape Service, Marble & Rye, Raymondo’s Pizzeria, and Dick & Jenny’s Restaurant.

Blessed Trinity’s Ladies Sodality’s annual Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, November 2, in St. Charles Hall, following the 10AM Mass. This service, honoring members who have died during the past year, combines prayer and shared recollections as we “tell the story” of Janeva Tabb and Patricia Hartinger. It will be preceded by a brief business meeting and light lunch. You do not need to be a Sodality member to attend.

Cocoa Challenge 2025. We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated. Your donation of instant hot chocolate (no marshmallows, please) can be placed in the back pew by November 23. Monetary donations are most welcome (cash or checks payable to “Peace Prints of WNY”) and should be placed in an envelope marked “Prisoner Gifts” and dopped in the collection basket. We also need volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the gift bags. You can find the requisite white paper bags in the rear pew.

We thank Explore Buffalo for bringing thirty-seven visitors to Blessed Trinity for our All-Hallows Eve church tour on Saturday, October 25. Special thanks to Elizabeth and Luis Clay who provided the musical entertainment; our docent team of Tom Brodfuehrer, Nancy Yager, Sr. Liz Savage and Mickey Dick who offered commentary on the church’s art and architecture; and Mary Karlis who welcomed everyone at the display table Mary Karlis.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute. If you prefer, you can bring your donation to church.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

The 2025 Cocoa Challenge has begun! Details above.

Week of October 26, 2025 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 26, 2025 | This Week

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles
October 28
Symbols representing the apostles appear in the capitals and the bases of the columns surrounding the angels on either side of The Main Portico. “The common way of representing [the apostles] is with the symbol of their martyrdom.” (Rev. Walter Kern’s Guidebook to Blessed Trinity R. C. Church, page 15). St. Simon is symbolized by this saw;
St. Jude is symbolized by a knotted club which appears on another column.

October 26 – November 2, 2025

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 temperate fall weather has prolonged the beauty of Mary’s Garden.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Tuesday, 10/28 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/29 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/30 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/31 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Sunday, 11/2 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10 am Mass
Sunday, 11/2 – Ladies Sodality Meeting and Service of Remembrance, St. Charles Hall following Mass

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and parishioner Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thank you to the following businesses that have contributed in support of this event: Wegman’s on Amherst Street, Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue and Dash’s on Hertel Ave; Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, casemates.com, Salvatore’s Hospitality, Russells & Salvatore’s Grand Hotel, Family Tree Restaurant, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Parkside Meadow Restaurant, Black Willow Winery, Share Kitchen & Bar, and Winfield’s Pub.

Blessed Trinity’s Ladies Sodality will hold a Service of Remembrance next Sunday, November 2, in St. Charles Hall, following the 10AM Mass. This service, honoring members who have died during the past year, will combine prayer and shared recollections as we “tell the story” of Janeva Tabb and Patricia Hartinger. It will be preceded by a brief business meeting and light lunch. You do not need to be a Sodality member to attend.

Cocoa Challenge 2025. We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated. Your donation of instant hot chocolate (no marshmallows, please) can be placed in the back pew by November 23. Monetary donations are most welcome (checks payable to “Peace Prints of WNY”) and should be placed in an envelope marked “Prisoner Gifts” and dopped in the collection basket. We also need volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the gift bags. You can find the requisite white paper bags in the rear pew.

We thank Explore Buffalo for bringing thirty-seven visitors to Blessed Trinity for our All-Hallows Eve church tour on Saturday, October 25. Special thanks to Elizabeth and Luis Clay who provided the musical entertainment; our docent team of Tom Brodfuehrer, Nancy Yager, Sr. Liz Savage and Mickey Dick who offered commentary on the church’s art and architecture; and Mary Karlis who welcomed everyone at the display table Mary Karlis.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute. If you prefer, you can bring your donation to church.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit.” Lk. 6:43-44
Dry tree and apple tree corbels on right nave wall.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of October 19, 2025 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 18, 2025 | This Week

The 2025 Cocoa Challenge has begun!

October 19 – 26, 2025

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

Attendees at an Oct 15th meeting with the parish Finance Committee.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Monday, 10/20 – “Facing End of Life Decisions,” Rev. Robert Zapfel, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, 10/21 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/22 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/23 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/24 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and parishioner Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thanks to Wegman’s on Amherst Street and Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue for their contributions toward food purchases for the event, a well as Paula’s Donuts, Explore Buffalo, Adam’s Rib Restaurant, and casemates.com for providing auction and raffle prizes.

Cocoa Challenge 2025. We are continuing Sr. Karen Klimczak’s Christmas Prison Project, bringing small gifts and a message of hope to the incarcerated. Your donation of instant hot chocolate (no marshmallows, please) can be placed in the back pew by November 23. Monetary donations are most welcome (checks payable to “Peace Prints of WNY”) and should be placed in an envelope marked “Prisoner Gifts” and dopped in the collection basket. We also need volunteers of all ages and artistic ability to color and illustrate the gift bags. You can find the requisite white paper bags in the rear pew.

Finance Committee members address questions at 10/15 parish meeting.

Members of the parish finance committee addressed parishioners at an October 15 meeting in St. Charles Hall. Topics included the current status of parish finances, repercussions from the diocesan bankruptcy, and ways in which parishioners might help to sustain the vision of a parish that continues to grow and thrive. Father Bob and committee members answered questions and promised to obtain additional information when needed to address inquiries.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute. If you prefer, you can bring your donation to church.

Thank You Sister Liz Savage for your comprehensive Subs ‘n Suds lecture on the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, including their influence on and community involvement in WNY. The Sisters of St. Joseph taught at Blessed Trinity School from 1908-1975 and although we don’t know her name, one of the Sisters who was teaching at Blessed Trinity School at the time of the church construction posed for the painting of St. Margaret Mary at the church’s Sacred Heart Altar.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

Terra cotta ornamentation
on left wall of the church nave.

Week of October 12, 2025 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 11, 2025 | This Week

St. Luke
October18
Depiction of St. Luke in one of four pendentives supporting the church’s dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

October 12 – 19, 2025

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

Sr. Liz Savage displays a poster honoring St. Joseph, a part of her Oct 6 presentation on her religious order, The Sisters of St. Joseph.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Monday, 10/13 – Alzheimer’s Series: Supporting Independence; 6 pm in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, 10/14 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/15 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Wednesday, 10/15 – Important Meeting for all parishioners with Fr. Bob and the Finance Committee, 7 pm in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, 10/16 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/17 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Monday, 10/20 – “Facing End of Life Decisions,” Rev. Robert Zapfel, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall

An important parish meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 15, beginning at 7pm in St. Charles Hall. Father Bob and members of the parish finance committee will be addressing the current financial situation of the parish. They are there to provide valuable information and answer your questions. Please plan now and make every effort to attend.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute.

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thanks to Wegman’s on Amherst Street and Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue who have already contributed toward food purchases for the event, a well as Paula’s Donuts for providing prize gift cards.

Thank You Sister Liz Savage for Monday’s comprehensive Subs ‘n Suds lecture on the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, including their influence on and community involvement in WNY. The Sisters of St. Joseph taught at Blessed Trinity School from 1908-1975 and although we don’t know her name, one of the Sisters who was teaching at Blessed Trinity School at the time of the church construction posed for the painting of St. Margaret Mary at the church’s Sacred Heart Altar. A photo of the altar appears at the bottom of this post.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690)
October 16
St. Margaret Mary is depicted on the left in this painting at the Sacred Heart Altar on the right side of our church. “Christ appeared to her in 1673-75 to request efforts to spread devotion to his Sacred Heart to overcome the ‘coldness, neglect, and indifference’ of so many people to God’s message of love revealed in Christ.” (Rev. Walter Kern’s Guidebook to Blessed Trinity R. C. Church, page 28).
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Week of October 5, 2025 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 4, 2025 | This Week

Our Lady of the Rosary
October 7
An image of Our Lady of the Rosary appears at the top (center) of the rose window in the church’s left transept, above Joseph Mazur’s mural of Mary’s Assumption. Symbols in stained-glass represent the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione

October 5 – 12, 2025

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

Coming Soon!
Our biennial Fall Wine Tasting. Friday, November 7,
7-9 p.m. in St. Charles Hall.
Advance sale $50 tickets now available.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 10/5 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10 am Mass
Monday, 10/6 – Subs ‘n Suds Lecture in St. Charles Hall; food at 5:30 – lecture at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, 10/7 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/8 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/9 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/10 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Monday, 10/13 – National Holiday Observed – Columbus Day

Subs ‘n Suds on Monday, Oct 6, in St. Charles Hall. Sr. Elizabeth Savage will share the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in WNY, which includes sixty-seven years (1908-1975) of educating children attending Blessed Trinity School. The sub supper is served beginning at 5:30pm and lecture follows at 6:30. The free-will offering will help to continue the legacy of Fr. George Reger by extending our educational offerings.

An important parish meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 15, beginning at 7pm in St. Charles Hall. Father Bob and members of the parish finance committee will be addressing the current financial situation of the parish. They are there to provide valuable information and answer your questions. Please plan now and make every effort to attend.

A Go-Fund Me Page has been established for a parishioner whose home was destroyed in a September 5th fire. Please see the bulletin for details on how to contribute.

Friday, October 10, is the date of the Fifth Annual Cultural Diversity Celebration Dinner at Classics V on Niagara Falls Blvd. Additional details are included in this week’s bulletin; tickets are available from parishioner Lorna Cameron.

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540). Thanks to Wegman’s on Amherst Street and Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue who have already contributed toward food purchases for the event, a well as Paula’s Donuts for providing prize gift cards.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

St. Francis of Assisi
October 4
St. Francis is depicted in Joseph Mazur’s painting of 12 “monks, hermits, and religious” in the church dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of September 28, 2025 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 28, 2025 | This Week

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, France (St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus) is honored by the Church on October 1. She was canonized in 1925 while our church was being built, and this statue is found on the right in the church transept.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick.

September 28 – October 5, 2025

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

Classmates from Blessed Trinity School’s Class of 1975 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation at the annual Alumni Mass and all-class reunion, held this year on Sep 28.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 9/28 – Blessed Trinity School Alumni Annual Memorial Mass & Reunion
Monday, 9/29 – Bible Study, 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall – the Prophet Hosea
Tuesday, 9/30 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 10/1 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 10/2 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 10/3 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Sunday, 10/5 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10 am Mass
Monday, 10/6 – Subs ‘n Suds Lecture in St. Charles Hall; food at 5:30 – lecture at 6:30 pm

Monday Evening Scripture Study resumes on September 29 at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Our discussion returns to the prophets, in particular, Hosea. Bibles are available if you don’t already have one.

Subs ‘n Suds on Monday, Oct 6, in St. Charles Hall. Sr. Elizabeth Savage will share the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in WNY. The sub supper is served beginning at 5:30pm and lecture follows at 6:30. The free-will offering will help to continue the legacy of Fr. George Reger by extending our educational offerings.

Alumni Sunday. Today the parish welcomed alumni of the former Blessed Trinity School to their annual Alumni Memorial Mass, a tradition since 2007. The names of graduates who passed during the last year were read during the Prayer of the Faithful, and members of the 50th Anniversary Class of 1975 presented the Offertory gifts. The Class of 1975 was the last graduating class of the parish grammar school, which opened in 1908. During the sixty-seven years of its existence, more than 2,300 students were educated by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Following the Mass, alumni gathered for an all-class reunion in St. Charles Hall.

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. The evening also includes an expansive offering of hors d’oeuvres, a basket raffle and auction. Non-alcoholic beverages and beer are included. Tickets are now available at the pre-sale price of $50 by calling the rectory office (716-833-0301) or Bud and Mickey Dick (716-832-2540).

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

St. Francis of Assisi
October 4
St. Francis is depicted in Joseph Mazur’s painting of 12 “monks, hermits, and religious” in the church dome.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of September 21, 2025 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 20, 2025 | This Week

The Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul (1580-1660),
“champion of the poor and patron of practical charity to the needy,”
on September 27. This statue of St. Vincent is located in the
left side aisle in the church nave.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

September 21 – 28, 2025

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

September 22
First Day of Autumn
Photo credit: Mary Karlis

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 9/21 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall following 10 am Mass
Sunday, 9/21 – St. Francis of Assisi, one-man play, 1 pm in church. Free-will offering.
Tuesday, 9/23 – Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm in church
Wednesday, 9/24 – Helping Hands Food Pantry, 9:30 am-1:30pm in St. Charles Hall – Use Dewey Ave entrance
Thursday, 9/25 – Bingo upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm; games begin at 8:00 pm
Friday, 9/26 – Recitation of Rosary following 11am Communion Service in Daily Mass Chapel
Sunday, 9/28 – Blessed Trinity School Alumni Annual Memorial Mass, 10 am in church

St. Francis is coming to Blessed Trinity. On Sunday afternoon at 1 pm, a one-man play depicting the life of St. Francis will be performed in our church. Free-will offerings will be shared by the Fr. George Reger Faith Formation Program and the Response to Love Center.

Alumni Sunday. The Blessed Trinity School Alumni’s annual Alumni Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10am on Sunday, September 28. This is the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1975, the last graduating class of the parish grammar school which opened in 1908. Over the years of its existence, the Sisters of St. Joseph educated more than 2,300 students. We hope all parishioners will join us in welcoming the alumni who have been returning to worship with us each fall since 2007. Following the Mass, alumni will enjoy an all-class reunion in St. Charles Hall.

September 28 is our final Sacred Space Sunday of the summer season. Our church contains more than 2,000 Christian symbols by design. Members of our docent team will remain after Mass on September 28 to explain a few of them, so bring your curiosity and your questions. In honor of Bob Heicklen and the work of our discipleship committee, we encourage you to share the experience by inviting a friend to attend Mass with you. (Even with the alumni reunion, there will be plenty of seating).

Monday Evening Scripture Study resumes on September 29 at 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Our discussion returns to the prophets, in particular, Hosea. Bibles are available if you don’t already have one.

Save the Date: Friday, November 7, 2025. Our popular biennial wine tasting returns, and Bill Warren, former proprietor of Hertel-Parker Liquor, is back as our sommelier. More information in the coming weeks.

Mass is the highest and greatest form of prayer. Contact the office (716-833-0301) to request a Mass intention for yourself, your loved ones, a special need, or in thanksgiving for prayers answered. The Mass stipend or offering is $15. If a specific date is desired, please call as far in advance as possible. Our secretary, Barb Sercu, is in the office Monday – Wednesday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers ~ The Catholic Central Helping Hands Food Pantry operates EVERY Wednesday from 9:30am – 1:30pm from our St. Charles Hall at 350 Dewey Avenue. Following the “Shopper’s Choice” model, residents of zip codes 14214 & 14215 are welcome to help themselves, according to household size, to portions of carbohydrates, grains, proteins and canned vegetables. Bread and sweets are generally available. The pantry also stocks infant care items. More volunteers are needed. To learn how you might be able to help, call (716) 800-1075 or email ccfp14215 [at] gmail [dot] com for information.

We play Bingo every Thursday in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm, concessions open at 7:30, and games begin at 8:00pm. Please plan to join us. You can check the latest carryover figures on our Facebook page.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WNY: Feed the Hungry, Shelter the Homeless. Family Promise offers us the opportunity to perform these acts of charity in a very direct and personal manner. As a support congregation, Blessed Trinity parishioners purchase and deliver groceries to the Family Promise shelter at Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish. With a few more volunteers we could continue this corporal work of mercy at least one day a month. Working in pairs, you could anticipate your turn to occur every third month. We hope you will join us. If you want more background information go to the web site, www.fpwny.org, or contact Amy Johnson (716-836-4694).

• Family Promise is certified by NYS and can house up to six families.
• It is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County that allow fathers and teenage sons to stay with their family.
• Families are referred by the Dept. of Social Services and receive case management in finding employment and permanent housing, security deposit assistance, day care, school transport, and follow up support upon leaving the shelter.
• In 2020, the Homeless Alliance of WNY rated Family Promise with the best success rate for moving families into permanent homes.

Is it time to update your contact information? During the pandemic when COVID-19 Protocols prevented many from attending church services, the ability to keep in touch by telephone, mail or email took on increased importance. Because not everyone has computer access, really important information is sent in a letter. Even though you are now able to attend Mass in person, this may be a good time to ask yourself: Does the church office have my correct mailing address and phone number? Have I shared my email address? Make sure that we have been notified of any changes in your contact information by completing this form. This is also a chance to let us know if you: wish to receive the bulletin electronically via email, register as a parishioner, or request envelopes. You can also submit the requested information by phoning our secretary at 716-833-0301 any Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between 10:30am and 2:30pm; sending an email to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com; or using the contact feature below to submit the information. If you choose either of the last two, please use “Contact Update” as the subject of the email or message.

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Landmark house of worship, courtesy of Buffalo Rising and Explore Buffalo. By Clicking HERE, you will be treated to both exterior and interior photos and more than a little history.

One of four angels on the church facade symbolizing the Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy [Sanctitas], Catholic, and Apostolic.