Apr 23, 2017 | This Week
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 23
Sacred Heart Shrine
April 23 – April 30, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m. ~ Agape Feast in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 29 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
*In response to requests from our players, we have instituted age restrictions for admission to Bingo. As of October 15, 2015, we no longer admit children under 8 years of age.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 23 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Carl and Evelyn Schmelzer (Requested by Mary Karlis) and Dawn Wilby (Requested by Kathleen Marien)
Monday, April 24 ~ St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Bernadette A. Dorsheimer (Family)
Tuesday, April 25 ~ St. Mark, Evangelist ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Wednesday, April 26 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Paul Mahler (Dianne Riordan)
Thursday, April 27 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, April 28 ~ St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Mgbeka Family (Fidelia Ejimadu)
Saturday, April 29 ~ St. Catherine of Siena ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Sunday, April 30 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Carl and Evelyn Schmelzer (Mary Karlis)
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Reader: Jack Curtin; Eucharistic Minister: Lucille Venezia
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Mary Kresse, Palma Zanghi; Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Cahill, Pat Hartinger, Bernice Bradley; Shammy Dunnigan (Choir)
News from our Parish Community
Parish Agape Feast is this Sunday, April 23, at 5pm ~ We hope by now you have indicated your intention to celebrate the Easter season with us at this Sunday’s Agape Feast. However, if circumstances prevented you from doing so, your church family will still be happy to welcome you at 5pm in St. Charles Hall. Please bring your food item already plated and “ready to serve”; serving utensils will be provided. While we will have pre-heated ovens to keep hot food items warm until the meal begins, you will not be able to cook or bake your special dish on site. We hope your family will help to make our Agape a true expression of community, sharing, and fellowship this Sunday, April 23, at 5pm.
Second Sunday of Easter: It is an unspeakable blessing that from our Lord flows boundless mercy, a mercy that forgives even the deadliest of sins. We should never forget this or take it for granted. Can God be calling you to make His mercy known? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
Prayer Partners ~ The CCCB’s annual Pot Luck dinner and opportunity to meet your prayer partner will take place on Thursday, May 11, at St. Columba-Brigid Parish. Please sign up on the sheets near the side doors if you are able to attend and bring a dish to share. For additional information, call Sr. Maureen at 716-897-9948 (x 114).
Church Madness 2017 ~ Blessed Trinity made it as far as the “Stunning Sixteen” in the balloting for the Most Beautiful Catholic Church in the United States. St. Francis de Sales Oratory (St. Louis, MO) triumphed over St. Mary (Norwalk, CT) and St. James (Louisville, KY) bested St. Paul (Nampa, IN) in the “Faithful Four” to advance to the final round of Church Madness 2017. St. Francis de Sales Oratory was declared the winner on April 7, garnering 51.75% of the 17,860 votes tallied. Click HERE to learn more about the Oratory and nominate Blessed Trinity for the 2018 bracket.
The Ladies Sodality will meet in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, May 7, immeiately following 10am Mass.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Beginning with the third Sunday in May (May 21), there will be anointing of the sick and well-aging immediately after Mass. Anointing will continue on the third Sunday of each month. Please feel free to remain after Mass for anointing, and also invite those who are chronically ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed.
Canisius College “Clean Team” (l. to r.): Jack McGuire, Wesley Ireland, David Cich, Brianna LaPrell, Quinn Corrao, Dale Nicosia, Tom Widman, Jack Dorn, and Ozy Ibhawa.
“Canisius Clean” ~ Students and alumni of Canisius College – including members of the college’s Accounting Society and its Economics & Finance Club — once again devoted their Community Day volunteer efforts to Blessed Trinity. On April 8, a team of nine dusted, swept, vacuumed, mopped and scrubbed our pews and floors, as well as the Daily Mass Chapel, choir loft, and ambulatory. Sincere and prayerful thanks go out to David Cich, Quinn Corrao, Jack Dorn (alumnus and former parishioner), Canisius student-in-residence, Osaze “Ozy” Ibhawa, Wesley Ireland, Brianna LaPrell, Jack McGuire, Dale Nicosia, and Tom Widman, as well as parishioners Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Bud & Mickey Dick (a Canisius alumna), Darvan Draper, Angela Jost, Dan Korchowsky and Sr. Liz Savage who gave up their Saturday morning to work along with and guide the students.
More than 50 people participated in the April 10 CCCB Penitential Service at Blessed Trinity. We are grateful to Sister Maureen Harris and Sister Liz Savage who planned the service and Our Confessors, Fathers Roy Herberger, Victor Ibhawa, Ron Sadjak, and Jud Weiksnar.
Religious Education Program ~ Palm Sunday marked the last class for this year’s Religious Education program. We have been delighted to spend this Lenten journey with the children of Blessed Trinity. They are faith-filled and each is an asset to our parish. Parents: please look for upcoming information regarding our confirmation program as well as our expanding youth program for the 2017-2018 school year. We will be sending along a brief questionnaire in the weeks to come for feedback on how you would like to see our program change to meet your family’s needs. We are deeply grateful for your willingness to help us develop a faith formation program that is meaningful for our parish. The Faith Formation Team at Blessed Trinity thanks you for sharing your children with us!
Jack Curtin
Recipient of Lay Award of
St. Joseph the Worker
Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker ~ Father Victor and our parishioners join in congratulating and acknowledging Jack Curtin who was Blessed Trinity’s 2017 recipient of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker. The award was conferred by Bishop Malone at a Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 18. We pray that God continues to bless him abundantly and we look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming Agape Feast on April 23.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Mass for the Devotion of Our Lady ~ Saturday, April 29 (9am) at St. Lawrence Parish, 1520 East Delavan Ave. A free breakfast will be served afterwards. Please RSVP to Mary Jean D. Steinhauser (716-656-7195) if you wish to be included in the breakfast.
Women’s Day of Reflection and Renewal with Carrie Ann Ford, Catholic missionary, inspirational speaker, mother, and song writer. is Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 5pm at Queen of Heaven Parish (4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca). A $25 donation includes lunch. (Registration: 8:30am, 716-675-4847).
Lutheran-Catholic Study Day (Reformation Anniversary Commemoration) ~ The Lutheran Judicatory of WNY and the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo are co-sponsoring an ecumenical study day on Friday, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Road, East Aurora, NY. Dr. Susan Wood, SCL, a member of the national Lutheran-Catholic dialogue, will keynote shared discussions of two recent anniversary statements, From Conflict to Communion (2013) and Declaration on the Way (2015). To register, contact Ms. Gayle Mann at 716-805-1438 or gmann [at] cks [dot] edu. Luncheon fee is $15.00.
Apr 15, 2017 | This Week
April 16 – April 23, 2017
Weekly Activities
Monday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Bible Study in St. Charles Hall
Tuesday, April 18 ~ Choir Holiday – NO Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m. ~ Agape Feast in St. Charles Hall
*In response to requests from our players, we have instituted age restrictions for admission to Bingo. As of October 15, 2015, we no longer admit children under 8 years of age.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Easter Sunday, April 16 ~ Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ The Family of Fidelia Ejimadu (Requested by Fidelia Ejimadu)
Easter Monday, April 17 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Easter Tuesday, April 18 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Easter Wednesday, April 19 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Easter Thursday, April 20 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Easter Friday, April 21 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Easter Saturday, April 22 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Julia Treacy (Bob and Mary Kresse)
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Carl and Evelyn Schmelzer (Mary Karlis) and Dawn Wilby (Kathleen Marien)
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Reader: Michael Ogoh; Eucharistic Minister: Lorna Cameron
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Dianne Riordan, Bob Heicklen; Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Korchowsky, Alice Davis, Maggie Gatson (Choir)
News from our Parish Community
Bible Study will be held Monday, April 17 at 7pm in St Charles Hall. Please prepare for discussion by reading: A Guide for the Study of Sacred Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, and pages 6 – 25 from the book Genesis 1-11, God Makes a Start. You will find copies of the 12-page bible study guide on the tables at the side doors of the church or by Clicking HERE. Please contact Fr. Victor to obtain a copy of the book Genesis 1-11. Make sure to bring your bible, the study guide, and Genesis 1-11 with you on April 17. For additional information please contact Althea Porter at 716-316-8395.
The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, April 19, at 7pm in St. Charles Hall. If you are unable to attend, please contact Vice President Mickey Dick.
Bingo Games resume this Thursday, April 20, at 8pm in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Parish Agape Feast is Sunday, April 23 ~ Although the church signup sheets for our parish family’s Agape or Love Feast had to be removed for Easter weekend, the parish council still needs your assistance in determining how many people to plan for and what additional food items to purchase. If you have not already made your reservation, please call the church office this Tues.-Thurs. between 10:30am & 2:30pm. In the Agape tradition, we are asking everyone who is able to help make this a real “feast” by bringing food to share, so kindly let us know what you plan to bring; e.g., salad, pasta dish, meat or vegetable dish, dessert, etc. We hope your family will help to make our Agape a true expression of community, sharing, and fellowship by celebrating the Easter season with the family of Christ at Blessed Trinity on Sunday, April 23 at 5pm.
Canisius College “Clean Team” (l. to r.): Jack McGuire, Wesley Ireland, David Cich, Brianna LaPrell, Quinn Corrao, Dale Nicosia, Tom Widman, Jack Dorn, and Ozy Ibhawa.
“Canisius Clean” ~ Students and alumni of Canisius College – including members of the college’s Accounting Society and its Economics & Finance Club — once again devoted their Community Day volunteer efforts to Blessed Trinity. On April 8, a team of nine dusted, swept, vacuumed, mopped and scrubbed our pews and floors, as well as the Daily Mass Chapel, choir loft, and ambulatory. Sincere and prayerful thanks go out to David Cich, Quinn Corrao, Jack Dorn (alumnus and former parishioner), Canisius student-in-residence, Osaze “Ozy” Ibhawa, Wesley Ireland, Brianna LaPrell, Jack McGuire, Dale Nicosia, and Tom Widman, as well as parishioners Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Bud & Mickey Dick (a Canisius alumna), Darvan Draper, Angela Jost, Dan Korchowsky and Sr. Liz Savage who gave up their Saturday morning to work along with and guide the students.
Easter Sunday: The Lord is risen, it is true! Through his death and Resurrection, Jesus affords us new life. We must now decide how we are going to live that new life. Will we answer the call from our Lord? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
More than 50 people participated in the April 10 CCCB Penitential Service at Blessed Trinity. We are grateful to Sister Maureen Harris and Sister Liz Savage who planned the service and Our Confessors, Fathers Roy Herberger, Victor Ibhawa, Ron Sadjak, and Jud Weiksnar.
Religious Education Program ~ Palm Sunday marked the last class for this year’s Religious Education program. We have been delighted to spend this Lenten journey with the children of Blessed Trinity. They are faith-filled and each is an asset to our parish. Parents: please look for upcoming information regarding our confirmation program as well as our expanding youth program for the 2017-2018 school year. We will be sending along a brief questionnaire in the weeks to come for feedback on how you would like to see our program change to meet your family’s needs. We are deeply grateful for your willingness to help us develop a faith formation program that is meaningful for our parish. The Faith Formation Team at Blessed Trinity thanks you for sharing your children with us!
Jack Curtin
Recipient of Lay Award of
St. Joseph the Worker
Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker ~ Father Victor and our parishioners join in congratulating and acknowledging Jack Curtin who was Blessed Trinity’s 2017 recipient of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker. The award was conferred by Bishop Malone at a Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 18. We pray that God continues to bless him abundantly and we look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming Agape Feast on April 23.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Beginning with the third Sunday in May (May 21), there will be anointing of the sick and well-aging immediately after Mass. Anointing will continue on the third Sunday of each month. Please feel free to remain after Mass for anointing, and also invite those who chronically ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed.
Church Madness 2017 ~ Blessed Trinity made it as far as the “Stunning Sixteen” in the balloting for the Most Beautiful Catholic Church in the United States. St. Francis de Sales Oratory (St. Louis, MO) triumphed over St. Mary (Norwalk, CT) and St. James (Louisville, KY) bested St. Paul (Nampa, IN) in the “Faithful Four” to advance to the final round of Church Madness 2017. St. Francis de Sales Oratory was declared the winner on April 7, garnering 51.75% of the 17,860 votes tallied. Click HERE to learn more about the Oratory and nominate Blessed Trinity for the 2018 bracket.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Organ Recital at Saint Joseph Cathedral – On Sunday, April 23 at 4:00 pm Nathan Laube, one of America’s finest concert organists, will present a recital exploring the full range of St. Joseph Cathedral’s incomparable 1876 Hook & Hastings instrument, with its more than 5,000 pipes. The recital will include major works by Charles-Marie Widor, Healey Willan, Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. There will be a free-will offering. This event is co-sponsored by St. Joseph Cathedral, the Buffalo Chapter AGO and the Greater Buffalo Friends of Music. St. Joseph Cathedral is located in downtown Buffalo at 50 Franklin Street. All are welcome!
Women’s Day of Reflection and Renewal with Carrie Ann Ford, Catholic missionary, inspirational speaker, mother, and song writer. is Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 5pm at Queen of Heaven Parish (4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca). A $25 donation includes lunch. (Registration: 8:30am, 716-675-4847).
Apr 9, 2017 | News & Photos
Canisius College “Clean Team” (l. to r.): Jack McGuire, Wesley Ireland, David Cich, Brianna LaPrell, Quinn Corrao, Dale Nicosia, Tom Widman, Jack Dorn, and Ozy Ibhawa.
“Canisius Clean” ~ Students and alumni of Canisius College – including members of the college’s Accounting Society and its Economics & Finance Club — once again devoted their Community Day volunteer efforts to Blessed Trinity. A team of nine dusted, swept, vacuumed, mopped and scrubbed our pews and floors, as well as the Daily Mass Chapel, choir loft, and ambulatory. Sincere and prayerful thanks go out to David Cich, Quinn Corrao, Jack Dorn (alumnus and former parishioner), Canisius student-in-residence, Osaze “Ozy” Ibhawa, Wesley Ireland, Brianna LaPrell, Jack McGuire, Dale Nicosia, and Tom Widman, as well as parishioners Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Bud & Mickey Dick (a Canisius alumna), Darvan Draper, Angela Jost, Dan Korchowsky and Sr. Liz Savage who gave up their Saturday morning to work along with and guide the students.
Apr 9, 2017 | This Week
April 9 – April 16, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 9 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Monday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Penitential Service in Church
Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Thursday, April 13 ~ HOLY THURSDAY – NO BINGO
Friday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 15~ HOLD SATURDAY – NO BINGO
Monday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Bible Study in St. Charles Hall
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
To view our complete schedule of Holy Week Services, click HERE.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 9 ~ Palm Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Carl and Evelyn Schmelzer (Requested by Mary Karlis)
Monday, April 10 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Monday, April 10 ~ CCCB Lenten Reconciliation Service at 7:00 p.m. in church
Tuesday, April 11 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Wednesday, April 12 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Holy Thursday, April 13 ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Good Friday, April 14 ~ Stations of the Cross in church at 2:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 14 ~ Solemn Service at 3:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 15 ~ Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00 p.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Easter Sunday, April 16 ~ Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ The Family of Fidelia Ejimadu (Fidelia Ejimadu)
To view our complete schedule of Holy Week Services, click HERE.
News from our Parish Community
Penance Service Here on April 10 ~ Blessed Trinity will be the site of this year’s penance service for the CCCB parishes on Monday evening, April 10, at 7pm. We hope you will take advantage of this convenient opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we begin the most sacred week in the Christian calendar. There will be five priests available to hear Confessions.
Religious Education Program ~ Palm Sunday marks the last class for this year’s Religious Education program. We have been delighted to spend this Lenten journey with the children of Blessed Trinity. They are faith-filled and each is an asset to our parish. Parents: please look for upcoming information regarding our confirmation program as well as our expanding youth program for the 2017-2018 school year. We will be sending along a brief questionnaire in the weeks to come for feedback on how you would like to see our program change to meet your family’s needs. We are deeply grateful for your willingness to help us develop a faith formation program that is meaningful for our parish. The Faith Formation Team at Blessed Trinity thanks you for sharing your children with us!
Canisius College “Clean Team” (l. to r.): Jack McGuire, Wesley Ireland, David Cich, Brianna LaPrell, Quinn Corrao, Dale Nicosia, Tom Widman, Jack Dorn, and Ozy Ibhawa.
“Canisius Clean” ~ Students and alumni of Canisius College – including members of the college’s Accounting Society and its Economics & Finance Club — once again devoted their Community Day volunteer efforts to Blessed Trinity. On April 8, a team of nine dusted, swept, vacuumed, mopped and scrubbed our pews and floors, as well as the Daily Mass Chapel, choir loft, and ambulatory. Sincere and prayerful thanks go out to David Cich, Quinn Corrao, Jack Dorn (alumnus and former parishioner), Canisius student-in-residence, Osaze “Ozy” Ibhawa, Wesley Ireland, Brianna LaPrell, Jack McGuire, Dale Nicosia, and Tom Widman, as well as parishioners Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Bud & Mickey Dick (a Canisius alumna), Darvan Draper, Angela Jost, Dan Korchowsky and Sr. Liz Savage who gave up their Saturday morning to work along with and guide the students.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: Today is called Passion Sunday because our Lord’s love for us is so passionate that it remained unhindered by harsh mockery and a painful death on a cross. How passionate is your love for God? If he readily took up the cross for us, how ready are you to respond to His calling? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
There will be NO BINGO on Holy Thursday or Holy Saturday. Games resume on Thursday, April 20.
The next Bible Study meeting will be held Monday, April 17 at 7pm in St Charles Hall. Please prepare for discussion by reading: A Guide for the Study of Sacred Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, and pages 6 – 25 from the book Genesis 1-11, God Makes a Start. You will find copies of the 12-page bible study guide on the tables at the side doors of the church or by Clicking HERE. Please contact Fr. Victor to obtain a copy of the book Genesis 1-11. Make sure to bring your bible, the study guide, and Genesis 1-11 with you on April 17. For additional information please contact Althea Porter at 316-8395.
Parish Agape Feast is Sunday April 23 at 5pm. You are cordially invited to our parish family’s Agape or Love Feast in St. Charles Hall. Recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry, we hope ours will prove to be an expression of community, sharing, and fellowship. It will also provide an opportunity to recognize the contributions of parishioners involved in various ministries. In the Agape tradition, we are asking everyone who is able to contribute something to the feast. Many thanks to those of you who have already signed up. If you did not have an opportunity to make a reservation, please call the church office (Tues.-Thurs., 10:30-2:30). We look forward to you joining us in celebrating the Easter season and the family of Christ at Blessed Trinity on April 23.
Jack Curtin
Recipient of Lay Award of
St. Joseph the Worker
Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker ~ Father Victor and our parishioners join in congratulating and acknowledging Jack Curtin who was Blessed Trinity’s 2017 recipient of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker. The award was conferred by Bishop Malone at a Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 18. We pray that God continues to bless him abundantly and we look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming Agape Feast on April 23.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Beginning with the third Sunday in May (May 21), there will be anointing of the sick and well-aging immediately after Mass. Anointing will continue on the third Sunday of each month. Please feel free to remain after Mass for anointing, and also invite those who chronically ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed.
Church Madness 2017 ~ Blessed Trinity made it as far as the “Stunning Sixteen” in the balloting for the Most Beautiful Catholic Church in the United States. St. Francis de Sales Oratory (St. Louis, MO) triumphed over St. Mary (Norwalk, CT) and St. James (Louisville, KY) bested St. Paul (Nampa, IN) in the “Faithful Four” to advance to the final round of Church Madness 2017. St. Francis de Sales Oratory was declared the winner on April 7, garnering 51.75% of the 17,860 votes tallied. Click HERE to learn more about the Oratory and nominate Blessed Trinity for the 2018 bracket.
Congratulations to Canisius High School student, Jonathan Sands, for receiving First Honors in the third quarter of twelfth grade. Excellent work, Jonathan!
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
Our Landmark church building is featured on a mural created by Danial Galas on a the building located at 72 Jewett Avenue at Halbert Street. The building was originally owned by the Culliton Ice Cream Co. Local historian and preservationist, Chuck LaChiusa, has shared some marvelous photos of the mural depicting Blessed Trinity and other historical sites in the neighborhood on his web site. Click HERE to view them.
Decorated corbels on exterior of church ambulatory
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Women’s Day of Reflection and Renewal with Carrie Ann Ford, Catholic missionary, inspirational speaker, mother, and song writer. is Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 5pm at Queen of Heaven Parish (4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca). A $25 donation includes lunch. (Registration: 8:30am, 716-675-4847).
Apr 2, 2017 | This Week
“Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, O my people!
I will put my spirit in you that you may live….” Ezekiel 37: 13-14
(Iconography from church facade. Photo credit: Margaret Dick)
April 2 – April 9, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 2 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, April 2 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Liturgical Committee Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at St. Martin de Porres
Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, April 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, April 9 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Monday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Penance Service in church
* There will be no Bingo on Holy Thursday, April 13, or Holy Saturday, April 15.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Our new daily Mass schedule is now in effect.
Mass on Mondays and Tuesdays will be an 8:00 am;
Mass on Wednesday – Friday will continue at 11:00 am.
Sunday, April 2 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Larry Panko (Requested by Joseph Viola)
Monday, April 3 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Tuesday, April 4 ~ St. Isidore ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Wednesday, April 5 ~ St. Vincent Ferrer ~Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Thursday, April 6 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – John Peotock (Marge Laciura)
Friday, April 7 ~ St. John Baptist de la Salle ~ First Friday Adoration and Benediction from 8-11:00 a.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel
Friday, April 7 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Friday, April 7 ~ Stations of the Cross in church at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Nancy Jo Dispenza (Bob and Mary Kresse)
Sunday, April 9 ~ Palm Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Carl and Evelyn Schmelzer (Mary Karlis)
Monday, April 10 ~ CCCB Lenten Penance Service at 7:00 p.m. in church
To view our complete schedule of Holy Week Services, click HERE.
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Readers: Jack Curtin, Lorna Cameron; Eucharistic Minister: Lucille Venezia
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Dianne Riordan, Mary Kresse, Fran Cahill; Eucharistic Ministers: Dan Korchowsky, Alice Davis, Pat Hartinger; Maggie Gatson (Choir)
News from our Parish Community
The Liturgical Committee will meet in St. Charles Hall on Sunday, April 2, following the 10am Mass to finalize plans for Holy Week.
Our cluster of Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo continues its tradition of Monday evening Lenten Journey Masses at 7pm. On April 3 we will be visiting St. Martin de Porres, 555 Northampton St., Buffalo.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers will meet with Father Victor on Thursday, April 6, at 7pm.
This Friday, April 7, is First Friday. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will take place in the Daily Mass Chapel beginning at 8am and ending at 11am, followed by daily Mass. Please consider spending at least one-half hour in prayer and meditation with Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. If you can commit to a specific time, use the pink sign-up sheets at the side doors of the church or call the church office (716-833-0301) during regular office hours.
Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 6pm on Friday, April 7.
Penance Service Here on April 10 ~ Blessed Trinity will be the site of this year’s penance service for the CCCB parishes on Monday evening, April 10, at 7pm. We hope you will take advantage of this convenient opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we begin the most sacred week in the Christian calendar. There will be five priests available to hear Confessions.
Jack Curtin
Recipient of Lay Award of
St. Joseph the Worker
Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker ~ Father Victor and our parishioners join in congratulating and acknowledging Jack Curtin who was Blessed Trinity’s 2017 recipient of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker. The award was conferred by Bishop Malone at a Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 18. We pray that God continues to bless him abundantly and we look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming Agape Feast on April 23.
Parish Agape Feast is April 23 ~ The Agape or Love Feast refers to a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ. You are cordially invited to our parish family’s Love Feast on Sunday, April 23, beginning at 5pm in St. Charles Hall. It’s meant to be an informal evening of fellowship, including recognition of the stewardship of parishioners involved in various ministries. In the spirit of communal sharing, we are asking everyone who can to contribute a food item for the feast. To assure that we cover all the essentials, please indicate the type of food you plan to bring; for example, green salad, pasta dish, meat or vegetable casserole, dessert, etc., on the signup sheets at the side doors of the church. Please plan to join in celebrating the Easter season and the family of Christ at Blessed Trinity on April 23.
The next Bible Study meeting will be held Monday, April 17 at 7pm in St Charles Hall. Please prepare for discussion by reading: A Guide for the Study of Sacred Scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, and pages 6 – 25 from the book Genesis 1-11, God Makes a Start. You will find copies of the 12-page bible study guide on the tables at the side doors of the church or by Clicking HERE. Please contact Fr. Victor to obtain a copy of the book Genesis 1-11. Make sure to bring your bible, the study guide, and Genesis 1-11 with you on April 17. For additional information please contact Althea Porter at 316-8395.
Vocation View: Fifth Sunday in Lent ~ Like Lazarus, all who have faith in Christ have hope for eternal life. How might God be calling you to proclaim his hope? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Beginning with the third Sunday in May (May 21), there will be anointing of the sick and well-aging immediately after Mass. Anointing will continue on the third Sunday of each month. Please feel free to remain after Mass for anointing, and also invite those who chronically ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed.
2016 Donation Reports for tax filing purposes are available upon request. Please contact the church office if you need proof of your 2016 contributions to the church. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday; 716-833-0301.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
Our Landmark church building is featured on a mural created by Danial Galas on a the building located at 72 Jewett Avenue at Halbert Street. The building was originally owned by the Culliton Ice Cream Co. Local historian and preservationist, Chuck LaChiusa, has shared some marvelous photos of the mural depicting Blessed Trinity and other historical sites in the neighborhood on his web site. Click HERE to view them.
Decorated corbels on exterior of church ambulatory
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Lenten Pierogi & Placek Sale at St. John Kanty (101 Swinburne Street) March 4 – April 9 on Saturdays 3-5pm and Sundays 9:30am-noon. Call 716-893-0412 for information.
St. Ann’s 11th Annual German Mass will take place April 2 at 12:30pm at St. Louis Church (780 Main Street at the corner of Edward). All are welcome!
Women’s Day of Reflection and Renewal with Carrie Ann Ford, Catholic missionary, inspirational speaker, mother, and song writer. is Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 5pm at Queen of Heaven Parish (4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca). A $25 donation includes lunch. (Registration: 8:30am, 716-675-4847).
Apr 1, 2017 | Upcoming Events
Holy Week 2017
Blessed Trinity Church
Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday – April 9
Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass
4:30 p.m. – Saturday, April 8
10:00 a.m. – Sunday, April 9
Reconciliation Service
Monday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses
April 11 and April 12
Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Daily Mass Chapel
Holy Thursday – April 13
7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
followed by Private Prayer at the Repository
Our church will be open until 11:00 p.m.
for Private Prayer at the Repository.
Reflection material will be available.
Good Friday – April 14
2:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. – Solemn Service
St. John’s Passion
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Communion
Easter Vigil – April 15
7:00 p.m. – Easter Eve Mass with Choir
Fire and Light
Scripture
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Easter Sunday – April 16
10:00 a.m. – Easter Sunday Mass with Choir
Mar 26, 2017 | This Week
Today’s First Reading from the first Book of Samuel tells the story of David’s anointing as king. This depiction of David with his harp is found in the rose window in the church’s choir loft.
Photo by Duane Held
March 26 – April 2, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, March 26 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at Sisters’s Hospital, second floor Chapel
Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, April 2 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, April 2 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Liturgical Committee Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at St. Martin de Porres
*In response to requests from our players, we have instituted age restrictions for admission to Bingo. As of October 15, 2015, we no longer admit children under 8 years of age.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Our new daily Mass schedule is now in effect.
Mass on Mondays and Tuesdays will be an 8:00 am;
Mass on Wednesday – Friday will continue at 11:00 am.
Sunday, March 26 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ John Riordan (Requested by Family)
Monday, March 27 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Mary C. Nelson (Family)
Tuesday, March 28 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Gwendolyn Moore (David)
Wednesday, March 29 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Thursday, March 30 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, March 31 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Friday, March 31 ~ Stations of the Cross in church at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Rita Mulligan (Bob and Mary Kresse)
Sunday, April 2 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Larry Panko (Joseph Viola)
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Reader: Michael Ogoh; Eucharistic Minister: Lucille Venezia
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Angela Jost, Bob Heicklen; Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Cahill, Alice Davis, Pat Hartinger; Shammy Dunnigan (Choir)
News from our Parish Community
We recognize and bless our Liturgical Committee members who have started planning for our liturgical celebrations. The committee will meet after Sunday Mass on April 2 to finalize plans for Holy Week.
Jack Curtin
Recipient of Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker
Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker ~ Father Victor and our parishioners join in congratulating and acknowledging Jack Curtin who was Blessed Trinity’s 2017 recipient of the Lay Award of St. Joseph the Worker. The award was conferred by Bishop Malone at a Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 18. We pray that God continues to bless him abundantly and we look forward to celebrating with him at the upcoming Agape Feast on April 23.
Sweet While it Lasted ~ Blessed Trinity made it to the “Stunning Sixteen” in Church Madness 2017, but Holy Trinity in Gainsville, VA — with a much larger congregation — was more successful in getting out the vote. With 1,513 votes cast in the “Trinitarian Throwdown,” the more modern house of worship scored 871 (57.6%) to our 642 (42.4%). Click HERE if you’d like to check out what would have been our competition. Polls close at 11:59pm CST on Wed., March 29, for the Ecclesiastical Eight.
Our cluster of Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo continues its tradition of Monday evening Lenten Journey Masses at 7pm. On March 27 we will be visiting Sister’s Hospital (2nd Floor Chapel), 2157 Main St., Buffalo. You will receive a ticket to cover the cost of your parking.
The Parish Council meeting will meet on Wednesday March 29 at 7pm in St. Charles Hall. If you are unable to attend, please notify Sr. Peggy Gallagher or the parish office.
Summary of February 15 Parish Council Meeting: Movement on sale of FLARE awaits action from NYS. Closing date of St. Gerard [sale] is not set. Planning continues for new “Welcome” sign on side lawn. Thanks to Luis Clay and dedicated volunteers for their service at the Food Pantry; more volunteers are welcome. Attendance at Mass is up recently and times for Masses will be reviewed for several months. Religious Education program has fourteen youths ranging from second grade to high school. Additional teachers are welcome. Also seeking those interested in joining an Event Planning Team to identify events/activities that will increase participation.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 6 PM
Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 6pm on Friday, March 31 and Friday, April 7.
The Ladies Sodality’s meeting scheduled for next Sunday, April 2, has been cancelled.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers will meet with Father Victor on Thursday, April 6, at 7pm.
Penance Service on April 10 ~ Blessed Trinity will be the site of this year’s penance service for the CCCB parishes on Monday evening, April 10, at 7pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we begin the most sacred week in the Christian calendar. We hope you will plan to attend.
Agape Meal Planned for April 23 ~ The Agape or Love Feast refers to a Christian fellowship meal recalling the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and expressing the koinonia (community, sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family of Christ. An early evening agape meal is being planned for our parishioners on Sunday, April 23. Please save the date and watch future “This Week” posts for more information, including how you may contribute to our shared meal.
Vocation View: Fourth Sunday in Lent: There are many forms of blindness from which Jesus delivers us. Sometimes certain kinds of blindness prevent us from appreciating the purpose for which we have been created, and our unique place in God’s kingdom. Ask Jesus today to remove whatever is preventing you from seeing or understanding the will of the Father. If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
Anointing of the Sick ~ Beginning on Sunday May 7, there will be anointing of the sick and well-aging immediately after Mass. Anointing will continue on the first Sunday of each month. Please feel free to remain after Mass for anointing and also inform those who are sick and would like to be anointed.
2016 Donation Reports for tax filing purposes are available upon request. Please contact the church office if you need proof of your 2016 contributions to the church. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday; 716-833-0301.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
Our Landmark church building is featured on a mural created by Danial Galas on a the building located at 72 Jewett Avenue at Halbert Street. The building was originally owned by the Culliton Ice Cream Co. Local historian and preservationist, Chuck LaChiusa, has shared some marvelous photos of the mural depicting Blessed Trinity and other historical sites in the neighborhood on his web site. Click HERE to view them.
Photos credit: Char Szabo-Perricelli
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
“Welcome the Stranger” Monday March 27 (7pm) at St. Joseph University Community Room. The Lenten Speaker Series features Executive Director of International Institute of Buffalo. Eva Hassett, will explore issues related to refugee resettlement in Buffalo.
Lenten Pierogi & Placek Sale at St. John Kanty (101 Swinburne Street) March 4 – April 9 on Saturdays 3-5pm and Sundays 9:30am-noon. Call 716-893-0412 for information.
Fish Fry catered by Krolick’s at Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School March 31 (4-7pm) will be hosted by Timon’s Parent Guild. Call 716-826-3610 for information.
Polish Easter Egg Ornamentation for beginners and advanced on Saturday April 1 from 9:30am to 3:45pm at St. Casimir’s Social Center (1833 Clinton). Call 716-824-9598 to register as seating is limited.
“The Passion of Paul” presentation by by Mary Ann Getty Saturday, April 1 from 8:30am to 3:00pm at the Millennium Hotel (2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga). Please register at cbstudies.org or call 716-871-9180.
St. Ann’s 11th Annual German Mass will take place April 2 at 12:30pm at St. Louis Church (780 Main Street at the corner of Edward). All are welcome!
Women’s Day of Reflection and Renewal with Carrie Ann Ford, Catholic missionary, inspirational speaker, mother, and song writer. is Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 5pm at Queen of Heaven Parish (4220 Seneca Street, West Seneca). A $25 donation includes lunch. (Registration: 8:30am, 716-675-4847).
Mar 19, 2017 | This Week
Feast of St. Joseph
March 20
March 19 – March 26, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, March 19 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at NativityMiguel School, St. Augustine Campus
Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. ~ NO Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ~ Pizza Supper in St. Charles Hall, followed by Prayer Around the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in Church
Thursday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, March 26 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at Sisters’s Hospital, second floor Chapel
*In response to requests from our players, we have instituted age restrictions for admission to Bingo. As of October 15, 2015, we no longer admit children under 8 years of age.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Our new daily Mass schedule is now in effect.
Mass on Mondays and Tuesdays will be an 8:00 am;
Mass on Wednesday – Friday will continue at 11:00 am.
Sunday, March 19 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ William Stiffler (Requested by Bud and Mickey Dick)
Monday, March 20 ~ St. Joseph ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Tuesday, March 21 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Wednesday, March 22 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Thursday, March 23 ~ St. Turibius of Mogrovejo ~Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, March 24 ~ St. Patrick ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Friday, March 24 ~ Stations of the Cross in church at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 ~ The Annunciation of the Lord ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Jimmie Porter, Jr. (Family)
Sunday, March 26 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ John Riordan (Family)
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Reader: Gary Kelley; Eucharistic Minister: Lorna Cameron
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Sharon Dunnigan, Mary Kresse; Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Cahill, Alice Davis, Pat Hartinger; Maggie Gatson (Choir)
Rev. Peter Drilling was the opening speaker for our Wed. evening Lenten Program.
News from our Parish Community
Change in Lenten Program due to Wednesday’s weather cancellation ~ Our Lenten Program will conclude this week on Wednesday March 22 with a second “simple supper” of pizza, a green salad, and desserts, served from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by Prayer Around the Cross in the Church at 7pm. If you signed up to bring cookies on the 15th, we’re hoping your can still accommodate us this Wednesday.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 6 PM
Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 6pm each Friday during Lent.
Breaking News: If you picked Blessed Trinity in Church Madness 2017, your bracket is still intact! This week we beat out the Crypt Church of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC by 514 votes in Art & Liturgy’s balloting for “Most Beautiful Catholic Church in the U.S.” Our new matchup should be made public sometime on Sunday, 3/26, and we will post a link to the new ballot as soon as it becomes available. From what we’ve seen of the remaining churches, the competition in this round will be really tough. Polls will close on Wednesday, March 29, so be sure to vote right away. We’ve made it to the Sacred Sixteen, and the Faithful Four are in our sights!
Religious Education Update ~ Our religious education classes, focusing on Liturgy and Prayer, are continuing each Sunday of March from 9-9:45am in St. Charles Hall. We will be following the Buffalo Diocesan directives for Faith Formation and parents are expected to attend class with their children. We are in desperate need of more teachers. If you are interested in helping to teach a small group of children with planned activities, please contact Elizabeth Clay at 472-0009.
Our cluster of Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo continues its tradition of Monday evening Lenten Journey Masses at 7pm. On March 20 we will be visiting Sister’s Hospital (2nd Floor Chapel), 2157 Main St., Buffalo. You will receive a ticket to cover the cost of your parking.
The Parish Council meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 29 at 7pm in order to accommodate the Lenten program.
Summary of February 15 Parish Council Meeting: Movement on sale of FLARE awaits action from NYS. Closing date of St. Gerard [sale] is not set. Planning continues for new “Welcome” sign on side lawn. Thanks to Luis Clay and dedicated volunteers for their service at the Food Pantry; more volunteers are welcome. Attendance at Mass is up recently and times for Masses will be reviewed for several months. Religious Education program has fourteen youths ranging from second grade to high school. Additional teachers are welcome. Also seeking those interested in joining an Event Planning Team to identify events/activities that will increase participation.
Notes from the Loft ~ Thanks again to Nancy Erdman for enhancing our services with her music ministry this Sunday.
Vocation View: Third Sunday in Lent: All of us thirst for fulfillment. Christ alone is the living water that can satisfy the innermost longings of our souls. Might Christ be calling you to lead souls to the source of this living water? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
2016 Donation Reports for tax filing purposes are available upon request. Please contact the church office if you need proof of your 2016 contributions to the church. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday; 716-833-0301.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
Detail of mural at 72 Jewett Avenue, Buffalo
Our Landmark church building is featured on a mural created by Danial Galas on a the building located at 72 Jewett Avenue at Halbert Street. The building was originally owned by the Culliton Ice Cream Co. Local historian and preservationist, Chuck LaChiusa, has shared some marvelous photos of the mural depicting Blessed Trinity and other historical sites in the neighborhood on his web site. Click HERE to view them.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
“The Story of Faith” will be presented by nationally-acclaimed performer, Frank Runyeon, on Monday, March 20, (Signs: Gospel of John) and Tuesday, March 21, (Sermon on the Mount and Hollywood Versus Faith) at St. Martha’s Church (10 French Road, Depew) from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
Irish literary legend, Edna O’Brien, will present “Why Literature Matters,” Friday March 24 (8pm) at Kleinhans Music Hall. Call 716-832-5400 or visit justbuffalo.org to reserve tickets.
“Welcome the Stranger” Monday March 27 (7pm) at St. Joseph University Community Room. The Lenten Speaker Series features Executive Director of International Institute of Buffalo. Eva Hassett, will explore issues related to refugee resettlement in Buffalo.
Lenten Pierogi & Placek Sale at St. John Kanty (101 Swinburne Street) March 4 – April 9 on Saturdays 3-5pm and Sundays 9:30am-noon. Call 716-893-0412 for information.
Father/Daughter Bonding Day at Sacred Heart Academy (3860 Main Street, Eggertsville) for Dads and daughters in grades 4 to 7 will take place Sunday, March 26, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. More information at sacredheartacademy.org or 716-834-2101, ext. 311.
A Concert for Laetare Sunday with Bobby Militello at St. Michael’s Church (651 Washington Street) is Sunday, March 26, at 2pm. Tickets are available at St. Michael’s rectory or in the church on concert day. More information at stmichaelbuffalo.org.
Fish Fry catered by Krolick’s at Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School March 31 (4-7pm) will be hosted by Timon’s Parent Guild. Call 716-826-3610 for information.
Polish Easter Egg Ornamentation for beginners and advanced on Saturday April 1 from 9:30am to 3:45pm at St. Casimir’s Social Center (1833 Clinton). Call 716-824-9598 to register as seating is limited.
“The Passion of Paul” presentation by by Mary Ann Getty Saturday, April 1 from 8:30am to 3:00pm at the Millennium Hotel (2040 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga). Please register at cbstudies.org or call 716-871-9180.
St. Ann’s 11th Annual German Mass will take place April 2 at 12:30pm at St. Louis Church (780 Main Street at the corner of Edward). All are welcome!
Mar 12, 2017 | This Week
March 12 – March 19, 2017
Weekly Activities
Sunday, March 12 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, March 12 at 9:40 a.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Sunday, March 12 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Liturgy Committee Meeting
Monday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church
Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Wednesday, March 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ~ LENTEN PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Thursday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, March 19 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. ~ Religious Education Classes in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, March 19 at 9:40 a.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in Church
Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. ~ CCCB Lenten Journey Mass at NativityMiguel School/St. Augustine Campus
*In response to requests from our players, we have instituted age restrictions for admission to Bingo. As of October 15, 2015, we no longer admit children under 8 years of age.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Our new daily Mass schedule is now in effect.
Mass on Mondays and Tuesdays will be an 8:00 am;
Mass on Wednesday – Friday will continue at 11:00 am.
Sunday, March 12 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ Philip Garcia (Requested by his Wife and Children)
Monday, March 13 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Tuesday, March 14 ~ Mass at 8:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Wednesday, March 15 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Carrie Peotock (Marge Laciura)
Thursday, March 16 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – All Souls (Queen of Martyrs Parish)
Friday, March 17 ~ St. Patrick ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Friday, March 17 ~ Stations of the Cross in church at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 18 ~ St. Cyril of Jerusalem ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Jimmie Porter, Jr. (Family)
Sunday, March 19 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. ~ William Stiffler (Bud and Mickey Dick)
Ministry Schedule for Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19:
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Reader: Michael Ogoh; Eucharistic Minister: Lucille Venezia
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Readers: Chris Porter, Dianne Riordan; Eucharistic Ministers: Fran Cahill, Alice Davis, Pat Hartinger; Maggie Gatson (Choir)
Rev. Peter Drilling was the opening speaker for our Wed. evening Lenten Program.
News from our Parish Community
Our parish Lenten program continues this Wednesday, March 15, with our second “simple supper” and continued insights into the meaning of “the Kingdom of God.” Our guest speaker will be Moses Ikuelogbon, a seminarian at Christ the King, now in his Pastoral Year at St. Benedict’s parish. This week we’ll be enjoying pizza, a green salad, and desserts, served from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by Mr. Ikuelogbon’s presentation at 7pm. Please remember: If you signed up to bring cookies, we’re counting on you. Our three-week program will end on Wednesday, March 22, with Prayer Around the Cross beginning at 7pm in church.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 6 PM
Stations of the Cross will take place in church at 6pm each Friday during Lent.
Religious Education Update ~ Our religious education classes, focusing on Liturgy and Prayer, are continuing each Sunday of March from 9-9:45am in St. Charles Hall. If you have not already done so, please return your completed enrollment form to the Rectory this week. Additional forms are available at Mass if needed. We will be following the Buffalo Diocesan directives for Faith Formation and parents are expected to attend class with their children. We are in desperate need of more teachers. If you are interested in helping to teach a small group of children with planned activities, please contact Elizabeth Clay at 472-0009.
Our cluster of Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo continues its tradition of Monday evening Lenten Journey Masses at 7pm. On March 13 we will be visiting Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Eagle Street near Clinton.
The Parish Council meeting which would normally take place on Wednesday, March 15, has been rescheduled to Wednesday March 29 at 7pm in order to accommodate the Lenten program.
Notes from the Loft ~ Our interim Music Director, Elizabeth Clay, will be away on March 12 and 19. We express our sincere thanks to Nancy Erdman for enhancing our services with her music ministry during Elizabeth’s absence.
Vocation View: Second Sunday in Lent ~ On Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed a glimpse of his glory, not to show off, but to express his desire to share His glory with us. Thanks to Christ, it is this glory that we are destined for. The same Christ calls some to priesthood and religious life to show his followers how to live for this glory. If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr. Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website www.buffalovacations.org.
2016 Donation Reports for tax filing purposes are available upon request. Please contact the church office if you need proof of your 2016 contributions to the church. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday; 716-833-0301.
Openings for Mass Intentions ~ Thank you to all who have recently placed Mass intentions. We continue to have both weekday and weekend openings in the coming months. Please contact the church office (716-833-0301) with your request. Office hours are: 10:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday. The Mass Stipend is $15.
We thank you for all your generous donations and ask that you consider increasing your weekly offerings, if at all possible.
Important Deadlines to Remember ~ Our bulletin is printed on Thursdays, so please remember to submit your announcements to our secretary, Pat Pendleton, no later than Noon on Wednesday. Announcements to be read at weekend Masses are due on Thursday. You may contact Pat at blessedtrinitychurch@gmail or 716-833-0301 any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Parish Record Keeping ~ If you need to update your contact information or would like to register as a parishioner, please call the church office (716-833-0301) on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during office hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, email your contact information to blessedtrinitychurch [at] gmail [dot] com, or use the CONTACT feature of this web site.
Detail of mural at 72 Jewett Avenue, Buffalo
Our Landmark church building is featured on a mural created by Danial Galas on a the building located at 72 Jewett Avenue at Halbert Street. The building was originally owned by the Culliton Ice Cream Co. Local historian and preservationist, Chuck LaChiusa, has shared some marvelous photos of the mural depicting Blessed Trinity and other historical sites in the neighborhood on his web site. Click HERE to view them.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
“Into the Light,” an a capella performance by the Harmonia Chamber Singers takes place this Sunday, March 12, at 7pm at Assumption Church (435 Amherst Street). Free-will offering.
Lenten Pierogi & Placek Sale at St. John Kanty (101 Swinburne Street) March 4 – April 9 on Saturdays 3-5pm and Sundays 9:30am-noon. Call 716-893-0412 for information.
Experience the meandering path of a Labyrinth on Monday, March 13 (11am-8pm) in the Community Room at St. Joseph University Parish (3269 Main). The Labyrinth can be thought of as a journey to God, a metaphor for the inward journey.
Catholic Women’s Conference ~ “Joyful, Patient, Faithful” will take place Saturday, March 18 from 8:00am to 3:30pm at Cardinal O’Hara High School. $35, $40 at the door…register at www.catholicwomenofbuffalo.org.
“The Story of Faith” will be presented by nationally-acclaimed performer, Frank Runyeon, on Monday, March 20, (Signs: Gospel of John) and Tuesday, March 21, (Sermon on the Mount and Hollywood Versus Faith) at St. Martha’s Church (10 French Road, Depew) from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
Father/Daughter Bonding Day at Sacred Heart Academy (3860 Main Street, Eggertsville) for Dads and daughters in grades 4 to 7 will take place Sunday, March 26, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. More information at sacredheartacademy.org or 716-834-2101, ext. 311.
A Concert for Laetare Sunday with Bobby Militello at St. Michael’s Church (651 Washington Street) is Sunday, March 26, at 2pm. Tickets are available at St. Michael’s rectory or in the church on concert day. More information at stmichaelbuffalo.org.
Mar 11, 2017 | News & Photos
Rev. Peter Drilling
Rev. Peter Drilling, the Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral, opened our three-part Lenten Program on Wednesday evening, March 8. Father Drilling explored the concept of the Kingdom of God as developed in the first narrative account of Jesus life, St. Mark’s Gospel.
