Detail of P. Kuhnle’s ceramic relief of the Last Supper over the doorway in the right (west) transept. Photo credit: Steve Mangione
May 29 – June 5, 2016
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Thursday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, June 5 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
*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.
Memorial Day May 30 Remember and pray for those who gave their lives in the service of our country.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 29 ~ Corpus Christi – Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bob Kinmartin (Requested by Madonna Hartzell)
Monday, May 30 ~ Memorial Day Holiday Observed
Tuesday, May 31 ~ Visitation of the Bl. Virgin Mary ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Wednesday, June 1 ~ St. Justine ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Thursday, June 2 ~ Ss. Marcellinus and Peter ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Friday, June 3 ~ Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Saturday, June 4 ~ Immaculate Heart of Mary ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Sunday, June 5 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Robert Dapp (Great-Grandchildren) and Anne McNally (Kathleen Marien)
Visitors examine the ornate facade of Blessed Trinity as docent Derek Kane interprets the iconography on Sunday, May 22.
Our Sacred Sites Open House ~ A thousand THANKS to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with BT’s Sacred Sites Open House last weekend. We hosted more than sixty people, and every single visitor was positively impressed by the church – and by the kindness, knowledge, helpfulness and enthusiasm of all the volunteers. We heard nothing but good things from everyone who came! And we also learned some new facts and heard some interesting stories from folks who’ve been part of the parish’s history over the years. Everybody had a good time – with a big THANK YOU to all of you. To view photos from the Sacred Sites Open House, click HERE.
Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day. Let’s observe this day remembering, reflecting and being thankful for all who died in service to our country. They selflessly gave of themselves. At Catholic Charities we, too, are thankful for their sacrifice and join you in marking this annual day of reflection. For information on our services, including those that support our veterans and anyone who has served in the military, call 856-4494 or go to www.ccwny.org. Appeal 2016 deadline is June 30.
Sodality Dinner ~ Reservations are due this Wednesday, June 1, for the Ladies Sodality Dinner which is Wednesday,June 8, at Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Hgwy. in Getzville. Choose from 4 dinner entrees: broiled haddock (with Italian breadcrumbs or Cajun style) including soup or salad & choice of sides; roast turkey (with homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy); or sautéed shrimp (with garlic, basil, tomato pesto & a hint of chipotle) served over fettuccini pasta – each priced at $29 – or charbroiled boneless chicken & ½ rack of BBQ baby back ribs with coleslaw & one side at $31. These prices include tax and gratuity. All women of the parish are invited to attend and friends are welcome. There will be a cash bar beginning at 6 PM with dinner served at 6:30 PM. Please contact Mickey Dick or Amy Johnson to make your reservation. Payment is due by Sunday, June 5. Checks should be made payable to “Ladies Sodality of Blessed Trinity.”
Congratulations, Elsieta! ~ Our parish would like to congratulate Elsieta Chapman on the completion of four years of study with the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. This accomplishment will be recognized with the awarding of a certificate at a Closing Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster. The certificate received at this celebration of faith represents a dedication to the study of Scripture and openness to how the Bible challenges us in our daily lives.
Collection for the Church in Latin America ~ On May 28 and 29, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, pastoral programs, marriage and family life projects, seminarian education, and many other necessary programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. The support you give today will provide seeds to grow the faith for years to come. Please be generous in this weekend’s collection. For more information, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.
Mark Your Calendar ~ On Sunday, June 12, the parish will honor Bill and Gwen Warren at a special reception following the 10 AM Mass. Bill, a recent retiree and former owner of Hertel Parker Liquor, first became associated with our parish in the Fall of 1998 when he hosted our first wine tasting. He and Gwen subsequently became both parishioners and benefactors. Over the next sixteen years, their generosity allowed us to raise thousands of dollars for our parish and two community organizations we supported, the Interfaith Hospitality Network (now Family Promise) and The Bridge. Please plan to join us in honoring the Warrens on Sunday, June 12. If you’ve never met Bill and Gwen, it’s all the more reason to make their acquaintance and join in the celebration.
Please welcome Barbara Sercu, who began working as our part-time parish secretary/receptionist on April 26. A Kenmore resident, Barb is a high-energy retiree who had two previous medically-related careers at ECMC and Kenmore Mercy. She’s had fun mastering the idiosyncrasies of our scanner-copier as she prepares the bulletin, and is now working on several areas of record keeping that need serious attention. With Barbara’s arrival, we have instituted new rectory office hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by to introduce yourself and welcome the newest member of our parish family.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
Docent Marianne Pernick points our symbols in floor tiles as visitors enter the church’s nave on Saturday, May 21.
100th Anniversary of Fatima Tour for Peace ~ Three WNY parishes will host the Roman Catholic International Pilgrim Virgin Statue in the Diocese of Buffalo from June 1-5. St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4737 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg will host the Statue of our Lady of Fatima for 2 days beginning Wednesday, June 1; procession at 7 PM, followed by Mass and a talk by Patrick Sabat, custodian of the statue. After Mass, there will be a reception with light refreshments. The church will be open until 12 midnight for Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and for meditation before Our Lady. On Thursday, June 2 there will be a Mass at 8:15 AM and a talk by Mr. Sabat. The church will be open until 12 noon for private prayer and meditation before Our Lady. Two additional churches will participate in this tour for peace: St. John Gualbert Church, 83 Gualbert Avenue, Cheektowaga on June 3 starting at 7 PM and Our Lady of Fatima Church, 65 South Main Street, Elba on June 4-5 starting at 3:30 PM on that Saturday.
Buffalo Choral Arts Society will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a concert on Sunday, June 5 at 3 PM at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. This 120-voice chorus is proud to bring to Western New York the world renowned composer and conductor, Dr. Z. Randall Stroope for a special concert with brass choir and Mr. Tim Socha, Cathedral Organist, under the direction of Dr. Stroope. The concert will feature works by Vierne, Vaughn Williams, Finzi, and Stroope as well as the premiere performance of “O Lux Beatissima,” a commissioned piece written by Dr. Stroope for the chorus’ anniversary. In addition to performances in Canterbury Cathedral (England), Berliner Dom (Germany), Carnegie Hall and National Presbyterian Cathedral (Washington, DC), Dr. Stroope has conducted 5 performances in The Vatican in the past 4 years. Tickets are available by calling 775-7664 or online at www.BuffaloChoralArts.org.
Respite Weekend for Grandmothers raising their grandchildren is scheduled from 3 PM on Friday, June 10 through 3 PM Sunday, June 12. Applications are available at our church. Questions may be directed to Sr. Maureen Harris at 716-882-3129.
Blessed Trinity participates annually in The New York State Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Weekend, taking place May 21 and 22, 2016. Click HERE for more information about this opportunity to visit our church and other local houses of worship.
While you’re in the neighborhood, you might want to compare the medieval form of brick laying displayed in Blessed Trinity Church with that of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House, located less than a mile from the Church at 125 Jewett Parkway.
Symbol of the Trinity in the church’s Great Dome. Photographic rendering by Todd Treat.
This painting represents God the Father, clothed in a royal purple robe, with a tiara on his head. His hands are outstretched in the form of a cross.
Christ Jesus is pictured as the sacrificial Lamb.
He is holding the banner of victory over death, a cross in red.
Coming forth from the bosom of the Father in the form of a dove
is the Holy Spirit who hovers over the Lamb of God.
This way of depicting the Trinity became popular
in Western Christianity, beginning in the Early Renaissance.
God’s People of the Covenant with Moses were invited
to experience God’s mercy at the propitiatory
of the Ark of the Covenant
(see Book of Leviticus 16:2, 11-19 where we read
how Aaron atones for the sins of the Israelites
by sprinkling blood on the Ark and God offers forgiveness).
Now the cross of Christ is the propitiatory,
God’s “mercy seat” or “throne of grace”
(see the Letter to the Hebrews 4:16).
On the cross God incarnate in Jesus pours forth his life for us
and we are granted mercy by the divine Trinity.
Rev. Peter Drilling – Rector, St. Joseph Cathedral
May 22 – May 29, 2016
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Sunday, May 22 from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m. ~ Sacred Sites Open House – Docent-guided church tours
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
*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.
Depiction of the Blessed Trinity in our church’s baldachino. Photo credit: Gary Kelley
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 22 ~ Feast of the Most Holy Trinity ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Dorothy West (Requested by Bud and Mickey Dick) and Jeanne Heubusch (Requested by Don and Bonnie Williams)
Monday, May 23 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 24 ~Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, May 25 ~ Ss. Bede, Gregory VII, Mary Magdalene de Pazzi~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Thursday, May 26 ~ St. Philip Neri ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, May 27 ~ St. Augustine of Canterbury ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Saturday, May 28 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – John J. Horan, Jr. (Family)
Sunday, May 29 ~ Corpus Christi – Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bob Kinmartin (Madonna Hartzell)
Docent Eleanor Ash describes Sanctuary art and architecture to Sacred Sites Open House visitors.
You’re Invited to Our Open House This Weekend ~ On May 21-22, 2016, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sixth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. We will join dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings. Members of our docent team will be on hand Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM andSunday,May 22 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM to explain the unique features that make Blessed Trinity Church the purest replication of 12th century Lombard-Romanesque architecture in the United States. It’s an opportunity to highlight our Landmark church as a perfect example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art. Tell your friends, neighbors and anyone who may never have visited BT about it. All are welcome!!
Sodality Dinner ~ On Wednesday evening,June 8, members of the Ladies Sodality will meet at Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Hgwy. in Getzville for their annual dinner. There will be 3 dinner entrees priced at $29: broiled haddock (with Italian breadcrumbs or Cajun style) including soup or salad & choice of sides; roast turkey (with homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy); or sautéed shrimp (with garlic, basil, tomato pesto & a hint of chipotle) served over fettuccini pasta. A fourth entrée choice features charbroiled boneless chicken & ½ rack of BBQ baby back ribs with coleslaw & one side for $31. These prices include tax and gratuity. All women of the parish are invited to attend and friends are welcome. There will be a cash bar beginning at 6 PM with dinner served at 6:30 PM. Please contact Mickey Dick or Amy Johnson with your reservations by Wednesday, June 1.Payment is due by Sunday, June 5. Checks should be made payable to “Ladies Sodality of Blessed Trinity.”
Please welcome Barbara Sercu, who began working as our part-time parish secretary/receptionist on April 26. A Kenmore resident, Barb is a high-energy retiree who had two previous medically-related careers at ECMC and Kenmore Mercy. She’s had fun mastering the idiosyncrasies of our scanner-copier as she prepares the bulletin, and is now working on several areas of record keeping that need serious attention. With Barbara’s arrival, we have instituted new rectory office hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by to introduce yourself and welcome the newest member of our parish family.
Collection for the Church in Latin America ~ On May 28 and 29, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. In Peru, the 14 villages of Chazuta, in Moyobamba, are all located away from the city center, with the most remote only accessible by boat. The faithful in these communities do not have access to catechectical formation, and members often feel separated from the rest of the universal Church. Through a grant from the Collection for the Church in Latin America, the religious congregation of the Missionaries of Jesus was able to provide faith formation, spiritual retreats, and workshops to nearly 250 people. Upon completion, participants were better equipped to help others deepen their faith and answer questions. The program also renewed their sense of commitment to their parishes and created stronger bonds within their own families. Through this program, members of the Chazuta villages felt the love and support of the universal Church. Please support programs like these and give generously in next week’s collection. For more information, please visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.
Congratulations, Elsieta! ~ Our parish would like to congratulate Elsieta Chapman on the completion of four years of study with the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. This accomplishment will be recognized with the awarding of a certificate at a Closing Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster. The certificate received at this celebration of faith represents a dedication to the study of Scripture and openness to how the Bible challenges us in our daily lives.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
Greeter Vera Andrew and Docent Judy Casassa (right) welcome visitors to Sacred Sites Open House.
100th Anniversary of Fatima Tour for Peace ~ In honor of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of our Lady of Fatima is touring the United States and is coming to the Diocese of Buffalo. Please join us June 1-2 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Hamburg, June 3 at St. John Gualbert Church in Cheektowaga, or June 4-5 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Elba. Go to www.FatimaTourForPeace.com/the-tour for more information and scroll down to desired date. Come hear the story of Fatima and experience the presence and graces of Our Lady.
Respite Weekend for Grandmothers raising their grandchildren is scheduled from 3 PM on Friday, June 10 through 3 PM Sunday, June 12. Applications are available at our church. Questions may be directed to Sr. Maureen Harris at 716-882-3129.
“Holy Spirit, Lord divine, come from heights of heaven and shine; come with blessed radiance bright! Of consolers, wisest, best, and our soul’s most welcome guest, sweet refreshment, sweet repose.” Pentecost Sequence Symbol of Holy Spirit in church skylight above the altar. Photo credit: Terry Cervi
May 15 – May 22, 2016
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, May 19 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ~ Sacred Sites Open House – Docent-guided church tours
Saturday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Sunday, May 22 from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m. ~ Sacred Sites Open House – Docent-guided church tours
*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.
Holy Spirit as depicted in iconography on church facade. Photo credit: Gary Kelley
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 15 ~ Pentecost Sunday ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bob Kinmartin (Requested by Brunch Family)
Monday, May 16 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 17 ~Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, May 18 ~ St. John I ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Thursday, May 19 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, May 20 ~ St. Bernadine of Siena ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Saturday, May 21 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Sunday, May 22 ~ The Most Holy Trinity ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Dorothy West (Bud and Mickey Dick) and Jeanne Heubusch (Don and Bonnie Williams)
Readings for the Week of May 15
Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14; 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26
Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29
Tuesday: : Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11, 23; Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40
Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50
Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12
Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16
Sunday, May 22: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15
News from our Parish Community
Docent Eleanor Ash describes Sanctuary art and architecture to Sacred Sites Open House visitors.
Sacred Sites Open House is Next Weekend ~ On May 21-22, 2016, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sixth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. We will join dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings. It’s an opportunity to highlight our Landmark church as a perfect example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art. Open House hours at Blessed Trinity are Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (before 4:30 Mass), and following Sunday Mass on May 22 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM. Tell your friends, neighbors and anyone who may never have visited BT about it. All are welcome!! We still need one or two volunteers as greeters – welcoming everyone who comes in the doors. If you can help on either of these two days, please fill out one of the forms on the Communion rail indicating what type of role you are willing to play and which date/time you are available. Place the completed form in the basket. Judy Casassa will contact you with confirmation of your assignment.
The Parish Council will meet this Wednesday, May 18, at 7 PM in St. Charles Hall. We will be discussing on-going committee projects and summer events. If unable to attend, please call the rectory office (716-833-0301).
Prayer Partner Meet and Greet ~ If you participated in the Lenten Prayer Partner Program, come and meet your partner beginning at 5:30 PM this Thursday, May 19, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. If able, please bring a dish to share with other prayer partners. There is a sign-up sheet on the Communion rail. Any questions, call Sr. Maureen at 897-9948, ext. 114.
Members of the Choir are invited to attend the annual Festival Liturgy sponsored by the Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo on Thursday, May 19, at 7 PM. Representatives from choirs throughout the diocese will gather at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 73 Adam St., Tonawanda, NY 14150, to celebrate the end of the Easter and choir seasons. The Guild will honor its 50-year members, Dr. James Kosnick, Robert Winkler and Edward Witul, and present its Cecelia Roy Kenny Award to Gail Shepherd of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Williamsville. A reception will follow the Mass. Anyone planning to attend should contact Mickey Dick by Sunday, May 15.
A Senior Retreat, “Living and Loving through the Generations,” is being presented by the African American Commission of the Office of Cultural Diversity on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 AM – 4 PM at St. Anthony’s Church, Lackawanna, NY. Geared for those 55 years of age and older, the retreat will feature discussions entitled “Life Review,” led by Fr. Roy Herberger, and “Living and Loving Through the Generations,” led by Sr. Barbara Riter. Brochures and registration forms are available at our parish. For additional information you may contact Commission member Althea Porter at 716-316-8395.
Sodality Dinner ~ On Wednesday evening,June 8, members of the Ladies Sodality will meet at Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Hgwy. in Getzville for their annual dinner. There will be 3 dinner entrees priced at $29: broiled haddock (with Italian breadcrumbs or Cajun style) including soup or salad & choice of sides; roast turkey (with homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy); or sautéed shrimp (with garlic, basil, tomato pesto & a hint of chipotle) served over fettuccini pasta. A fourth entrée choice features charbroiled boneless chicken & ½ rack of BBQ baby back ribs with coleslaw & one side for $31. These prices include tax and gratuity. All women of the parish are invited to attend and friends are welcome. There will be a cash bar beginning at 6 PM with dinner served at 6:30 PM. Please contact Mickey Dick or Amy Johnson with your reservations by Wednesday, June 1.Payment is due by Sunday, June 5. Checks should be made payable to “Ladies Sodality of Blessed Trinity.”
Congratulations, Elsieta! ~ Our parish would like to congratulate Elsieta Chapman on the completion of four years of study with the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. This accomplishment will be recognized with the awarding of a certificate at a Closing Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lancaster. The certificate received at this celebration of faith represents a dedication to the study of Scripture and openness to how the Bible challenges us in our daily lives.
The Ladies Sodality thanks Sue Trabert and Palma Zanghi for leading our members to a greater understanding of the importance of water as a resource and, more specifically, the Felician Sisters’ “Water with Blessing” purification project in Haiti.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
A Memorial Concert in honor of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ, will be offered twice on Pentecost weekend: Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15. Join Tenor Vocalist Cory James Gallagher and Writer-Poet Amy Gallagher for a beautifully reflective and uplifting “Musical-Poetic Tribute” honoring the life and legacy of Sister Karen. Both performances are at 7:30 PM at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory Street (between Clinton and N. Division). A reception will follow. Event is by donation, with a portion of the proceeds going to Peaceprints of WNY.
Remember the 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will occur on Saturday, May 14. Catholic Charities’ 8 food pantries in Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will be among the local pantries to benefit from the bag(s) of non-perishable foods you leave for your mail carrier.
Respite Weekend for Grandmothers raising their grandchildren is scheduled from 3 PM on Friday, June 10 through 3 PM Sunday, June 12. Applications are available at our church. Questions may be directed to Sr. Maureen Harris at 716-882-3129.
Sunday, May 8 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Mother’s Day Breakfast in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Friday, May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
*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.
We’re so glad to …
– have Spring’s buds and flowers
– see new people worshiping with us at Blessed Trinity
– reconnect with parishioners who haven’t been able to be here for a while
WELCOME, ALL!
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 8 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bridget Blesnuk (Requested by Madonna Hartzell) and Hope and Healing for Yvonne Andrew (Requested by Blessed Trinity Ladies Sodality)
Monday, May 9 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 10 ~ St. Damien de Veuster ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, May 11 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Joseph Kohn (Family)
Thursday, May 12 ~ Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Friday, May 13 ~ Our Lady of Fatima ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Saturday, May 14 ~ St. Matthias, Apostle ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Sunday, May 15 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bob Kinmartin (Brunch Family)
Prayerful thanks to the Holy Name Society from the women of the parish for the wonderful Mother’s Day Breakfast they prepared for us on Sunday, May 8, following the 10:00 AM Mass. Everything from shrimp cocktail to the fruit and pastry platters, ham, and brunch eggs were so tastefully prepared and beautifully presented. You are the best!
Sacred Sites Open House ~ On the weekend of May 21-22, 2016, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sixth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. We will join dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings. It’s an opportunity to highlight Landmark church as a perfect example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art. We are still in need a few additional volunteers. The Open House will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (before 4:30 Mass), and on Sunday May 22 from 12:00 noon (after 10:00 Mass) to 2:00 PM. We will need docents, greeters, sellers, and general hosts. If you have worked any of our Open Houses in the past, you know everything you need to do. If you are new to Open House tours, we will happily train you. If you can help on either of these two days, please fill out one of the forms on the Communion rail indicating what type of role you are willing to play and which date/time you are available. Place the completed form in the basket. Judy Casassa will contact you with confirmation of your assignment. Please sign up to participateby Sunday, May 8. Thank you.
The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 PM in St. Charles Hall.
Prayer Partner Meet and Greet ~ If you participated in the Lenten Prayer Partner Program, come and meet your partner beginning at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 19, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. If able, please bring a dish to share with other prayer partners. There is a sign-up sheet on the Communion rail. Any questions, call Sr. Maureen at 897-9948, ext. 114.
Members of the Choir are invited to attend the annual Festival Liturgy sponsored by the Church Musicians’ Guild of Buffalo on Thursday, May 19, at 7 PM. Representatives from choirs throughout the diocese will gather at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 73 Adam St., Tonawanda, NY 14150, to celebrate the end of the Easter and choir seasons. The Guild will honor its 50-year members, Dr. James Kosnick, Robert Winkler and Edward Witul, and present its Cecelia Roy Kenny Award to Gail Shepherd of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Williamsville. A reception will follow the Mass. Anyone planning to attend should contact Mickey Dick by Sunday, May 15.
A Senior Retreat, “Living and Loving through the Generations,” is being presented by the African American Commission of the Office of Cultural Diversity on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 AM – 4 PM at St. Anthony’s Church, Lackawanna, NY. Geared for those 55 years of age and older, the retreat will feature discussions entitled “Life Review,” led by Fr. Roy Herberger, and “Living and Loving Through the Generations,” led by Sr. Barbara Riter. Brochures and registration forms are available at our parish. For additional information you may contact Commission member Althea Porter at 716-316-8395.
The Ladies Sodality thanks Sue Trabert and Palma Zanghi for leading our members to a greater understanding of the importance of water as a resource and, more specifically, the Felician Sisters’ “Water with Blessing” purification project in Haiti.
Ladies’ Night Out ~ Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Hgwy. in Getzville, has been chosen as the site for the Ladies Sodality Dinner on Wednesday evening, June 8. There will be 4 dinner entrees to choose from: broiled haddock, roast turkey, or shrimp pasta for $29 or BBQ chicken & ribs for $31. These prices include tax and gratuity. Watch future “This Week” posts for a more complete description of menu items and specifics regarding time and reservation deadlines.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
A Memorial Concert in honor of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ, will be offered twice on Pentecost weekend: Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15. Join Tenor Vocalist Cory James Gallagher and Writer-Poet Amy Gallagher for a beautifully reflective and uplifting “Musical-Poetic Tribute” honoring the life and legacy of Sister Karen. Both performances are at 7:30 PM at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory Street (between Clinton and N. Division). A reception will follow. Event is by donation, with a portion of the proceeds going to Peaceprints of WNY.
Remember the 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will occur on Saturday, May 14. Catholic Charities’ 8 food pantries in Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will be among the local pantries to benefit from the bag(s) of non-perishable foods you leave for your mail carrier.
Labyrinths ~ Learn their history and walk a labyrinth to experience the spiritual, centering effect they offer. Presented by Ron Parker on Saturday, May 14, from 9:30-11:00 AM at St. Joseph Center for Spirituality, 4975 Strickler Road, Clarence. For reservations, call 759-6893 x 175.
Respite Weekend for Grandmothers raising their grandchildren is scheduled from 3 PM on Friday, June 10 through 3 PM Sunday, June 12. Applications are available at our church. Questions may be directed to Sr. Maureen Harris at 716-882-3129.
The Ascension of the Lord May 5, 2016 Oil on canvas painting of the Ascension of Christ by Joseph Mazur in the right transept of the church. Photo credit: Steve Mangione
May 1 – May 8, 2016
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Sunday, May 1 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Ladies Sodality Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Sunday, May 8 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Mother’s Day Breakfast in St. Charles Hall
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 1 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Victoria Koteras (Requested by Blessed Trinity Docents) and Colleen Napora (Requested by Friends)
Monday, May 2 ~ St. Athanasius ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 3 ~ St. Philip and St. James, Apostles ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, May 4 ~ Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Thursday, May 5 ~ Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord ~ Mass at 6:00 p.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Friday, May 6 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Saturday, May 7 ~Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Sunday, May 8 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bridget Blesnuk (Madonna Hartzell) and Hope and Healing for Yvonne Andrew (Blessed Trinity Ladies Sodality)
The Ladies Sodality will meet on Sunday, May 1, immediately following the 10 AM Mass. There will be a brief business meeting to finalize plans for the June 8 dinner and a presentation by member Palma Zanghi on the Felician Sisters’ “Water with Blessing” project in Haiti. All women of the parish are welcome.
Women of the Parish: You are invited, as guests of the Holy Name Society, to our traditional Mother’s Day Breakfast to be held nextSunday, May 8, following the 10:00 AM Mass. Reservations for the breakfast are necessary and may be made by calling the Rectory Office at 716-833-0301. The reservation deadline is this Wednesday, May 4. Non-parishioner adult guests, such as daughters, mothers, sisters, similar-in-laws, etc. are welcome. No children, please. Cost for a guest is $5 per person, payable at the door.
Ascension Thursday ~ Thursday, May 5, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Our Mass of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Sites Open House ~ On the weekend of May 21-22, 2016, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sixth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. We will join dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings. It’s an opportunity to highlight BT as a perfect example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! The Open House will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (before 4:30 Mass), and on Sunday May 22 from 12:00 noon (after 10:00 Mass) to 2:00 PM. We will need docents, greeters, sellers, and general hosts. If you have worked any of our Open Houses in the past, you know everything you need to do. If you are new to Open House tours, we will happily train you. If you can help on either of these two days, please fill out one of the forms on the Communion rail indicating what type of role you are willing to play and which date/time you are available. Place the completed form in the basket. Judy Casassa will contact you with confirmation of your assignment. Please sign up to participateby Sunday, May 8. Thank you.
Prayer Partner Meet and Greet ~ If you participated in the Lenten Prayer Partner Program, come and meet your partner beginning at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 19, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. If able, please bring a dish to share with other prayer partners. There is a sign-up sheet on the Communion rail. Any questions, call Sr. Maureen at 897-9948, ext. 114.
A Vocation View ~ Today we hear that all people, regardless of where they come from, are called to dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem. Christ has appointed people to remind His children of this, and to help them to live accordingly. 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.buffalovocations.org!
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal ~ Thank you for your generous support of last week’s Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church at home and will help ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. To learn more about home missions funding and who the appeal helps, please visit www.usccb.org/home-missions.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
The New Beginnings Gospel Choir will perform on Saturday, May 7, at 7 PM at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street.
Remember the 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will occur on Saturday, May 14. Catholic Charities’ 8 food pantries in Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will be among the local pantries to benefit from the bag(s) of non-perishable foods you leave for your mail carrier.
A Memorial Concert in honor of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ, will be offered twice on Pentecost weekend: Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15. Join Tenor Vocalist Cory James Gallagher and Writer-Poet Amy Gallagher for a beautifully reflective and uplifting “Musical-Poetic Tribute” honoring the life and legacy of Sister Karen. Both performances are at 7:30 PM at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory Street (between Clinton and N. Division). A reception will follow. Event is by donation, with a portion of the proceeds going to Peaceprints of WNY.
The Buffalo Brass Choir, directed by Nick DelBello, in concert at Blessed Trinity on April 22, 2016. Photo Credit: Margaret Dick
Our final concert in the 2015-16 Trinity Series took place on Friday evening, April 22. Nick DelBello directed our ensemble-in-residence, the Buffalo Brass Choir, in a performance of “American Originals.” The program of all-American works originally composed for brass ensemble included “Fanfaria” by local composer Rob Deemer, and a solo performance by the very personable Timothy Smith, second trombone with the BPO. The concert ended with Brian Balmages’s rousing Symphony No. 1 Brass.
Featured soloist Tim Smith, Second Trombone with the BPO, performs “Andante con moto” from James Kazik’s “Conerto for Tenor Trombone and Brass Ensemble” at BT. Photo credit: Margaret Dick
On May 21 and 22, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sixth Annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend, inviting the public to experience our house of worship as a repository of faith, art, and history. Members of our docent team will be on hand Saturday, May 21, from 2 – 4 p.m. and on Sunday, May 22, from Noon to 2 p.m. to explain the unique features that make Blessed Trinity Church the purest replication of 12th century Lombard-Romanesque architecture in the United States. You’ll be able to examine its handmade bricks set in a style dating back to the Middle Ages, learn about the elaborate display of medieval iconography on the terra cotta portico, and stand in awe at the more than 2,000 symbols summarizing Christian beliefs in ceramic tiles, paintings and sculpture.
Blessed Trinity, listed on the National Register of Historic Place, is wheelchair accessible.
“I am the true vine and you are the branches….” Communion Antiphon Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 24 – May 1, 2016
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall*
Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in the loft
Sunday, May 1 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Ladies Sodality Meeting in St. Charles Hall
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 24 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – James M. Lojacano and Anderson Patrick Kresse (Requested by Mary and Bob Kresse) and Deacon Jimmie Boyd (Requested by Judy Casassa)
Monday, April 25 ~ St. Mark, Evangelist ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 26 ~Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, April 27 ~ Winifred Enright (Estae)
Thursday, April 28 ~ St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, April 29 ~ St. Catherine of Siena ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Saturday, April 30 ~ St. Pius V ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Sunday, May 1 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Victoria Koteras (Blessed Trinity Docents) and Colleen Napora (Friends)
Women of the Parish: You are invited, as guests of the Holy Name Society, to our traditional Mother’s Day Breakfast to be held on Sunday, May 8, following the 10:00 AM Mass. Reservations for the breakfast are necessary and may be made by calling the Rectory Office at 716-833-0301. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, May 4. Non-parishioner adult guests, such as daughters, mothers, sisters, similar-in-laws, etc. are welcome. No children, please. Cost for a guest is $5 per person, payable at the door.
The Ladies Sodality will meet on Sunday, May 1, immediately following the 10 AM Mass. There will be a brief business meeting to finalize plans for the June 8 dinner and a presentation by member Palma Zanghi on the Felician Sisters’ “Water with Blessing” project in Haiti. All women of the parish are welcome.
Prayer Partner Meet and Greet ~ If you participated in the Lenten Prayer Partner Program, come and meet your partner beginning at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 19, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Additional information will follow.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will take place April 23/24. Many dioceses here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.
Our Helping Hands Food Pantry has extended its hours and now operates on both Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 12 Noon. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Luis Clay at 716-812-3461.
Congratulations to Jonathan Sands, a junior in Canisius High School’s College Preparatory Program. He achieved high honors during the third marking period.
Arun Gandhi to speak at Commemoration of Sister Karen Klimczak. Arun Gandhi, grandson of the great peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, will speak on “Legacies of Nonviolence: from Gandhi to Sister Karen” at the annual fundraiser for the SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence on Sunday, April 24 at 3 PM at Immaculata Academy, 5138 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. This year is the 10th anniversary of Sister Karen Klimczak’s passing, and the event will include a special commemoration of her life and ministry. The Center for Nonviolence, founded in her memory, shares a mission with Arun Gandhi to eliminate violence in our world. For tickets, contact 716-362-9688 or email info [at] sisterkarencenter [dot] org. You may also purchase online at http://www.sisterkarencenter.org (scholarships are available).
The Buffalo Brass Choir, directed by Nick DelBello, in concert at Blessed Trinity on April 22, 2016. Photo Credit: Margaret Dick
Featured soloist Tim Smith, Second Trombone with the BPO, performs “Andante con moto” from James Kazik’s “Conerto for Tenor Trombone and Brass Ensemble” at BT. Photo credit: Margaret Dick
Trinity Series Finale ~ Our final concert in the 2015-16 Trinity Series took place on Friday evening, April 22. Nick DelBello directed our ensemble-in-residence, the Buffalo Brass Choir, in a performance of “American Originals.” The program of all-American works originally composed for brass ensemble included “Fanfaria” by local composer Rob Deemer, and a solo performance by the very personable Timothy Smith, second trombone with the BPO. The concert ended with Brian Balmages’s rousing Symphony No. 1 Brass. Watch this space for the announcement of our 2016-17 Trinity Series concerts.
Canisius College Chorale to Perform with Vocalis Chamber Choir. The Canisius College Chorale, under the direction of Frank Scinta, will present a program in collaboration with the Vocalis Chamber Choir, James Burritt, director, this Sunday, April 24, at 7:30 PM in Canisius College’s Montante Cultural Center, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo. The program will feature works by Vivaldi, Victoria, Mendelssohn, Chatman and others. Combined performances of works by Lauridsen and Dawson will highlight the program. For more information, contact the Canisius Music Office at 716-888-2536.
“Music and Memories,” A Service to Remember Those We Love, will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 PM at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kenmore and again on Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lackawanna. The service will feature songs that will inspire and uplift you as we remember those we have loved. Poems and pieces will be interspersed throughout the program along with the reading of your loved one’s name. Call by April 18 to have your loved one’s name listed in the program book. For the service at Mount Olivet, call 716-873-6500; for Holy Cross service, call 716-823-1197. This program is presented as part of the bereavement support programs of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Buffalo.
The New Beginnings Gospel Choir will perform on Saturday, May 7, at 7 PM at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street.
A Memorial Concert in honor of Sister Karen Klimczak, SSJ, will be offered twice on Pentecost weekend: Friday, May 13 and Sunday, May 15. Join Tenor Vocalist Cory James Gallagher and Writer-Poet Amy Gallagher for a beautifully reflective and uplifting “Musical-Poetic Tribute” honoring the life and legacy of Sister Karen. Both performances are at 7:30 PM at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory Street (between Clinton and N. Division). A reception will follow. Event is by donation, with a portion of the proceeds going to Peaceprints of WNY.
