Week of February 23, 2025 – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 22, 2025 | This Week

Our Stations of the Cross were painted on copper by Vincent Mundo of New Haven, CT.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

February 23 – March 2, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Monday, 2/24 – Scripture Studies at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall; “The Prophets.” Also available on ZOOM.
Tuesday, 2/25 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in church
Wednesday, 2/26 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday, 2/27 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, 2/27 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 2/28 – Recitation of the Rosary, 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel (follows 11am Mass)
Sunday, 3/2 – Women’s Meet-and-Greet, 11:30am in St. Charles Hall, hosted by the Ladies Sodality

Family of Parishes Update – The past week’s media reports on the composition of our Family of Parishes has been somewhat confusing. Click HERE to read a letter from Bishop Fisher that will be read at Masses this weekend.

All women are invited to the Ladies Sodality “Meet-and Greet” next Sunday, March 2, in St. Charles Hall. The program includes a business meeting with a limited agenda and a presentation on the Rosary and the facts and legends its history reveals. Approximate start time:11:30am. Refreshments will be served. Think Mardi Gras and wear your purples, greens and golds. You may use the contact feature at the bottom of this page by Thurs., February 27 to let us know you are coming. Please include “Mar 2 RSVP” as part of your message.

A carpenter’s tools, symbols of labor and St. Joseph, appear overhead in the church narthex.
Photo Credit: Margaret Dick

A Unique Icon Retreat incorporating spirituality and artistry is being offered at Blessed Trinity on Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23 and March 29 & 30. Click HERE for detailed information on the retreat and how to register. Call Pat Dyer (716-256-2598) to learn about financial support available for members of our Family of Parishes who wish to attend. Time will be alloted to attend Mass so that retreat participants can fulfill their weekend obligation. Each Saturday, a parish docent will provide a mini-tour of the church highlighting the building’s medieval iconography and display of more than 2,000 Christian symbols.

Your Voice is Urgently Needed! Catholic Relief Services works with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care. They are urging each of us to let our members of Congress know of your deep concern following the Administration’s recent directive to halt almost all U. S. foreign assistance programs. Even Secretary of State Rubio’s exception for lifesaving humanitarian assistance has not yet allowed any funding to move so lifesaving work can continue. This freeze is affecting millions. As people of faith, let us stand shoulder to shoulder with our sisters and brothers in need. Tell Congress to engage with the Administration to continue allowing foreign assistance programs to operate during the review process. You can send your message using one of two links: (1) –  https//:support.crs.org/act/foreign-aid-operations OR (2) – http://https//:votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaign/121405/Respond.

Financial Report ~ A parish financial report is available online as an insert to the Feb. 16 bulletin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joseph Mazur’s mural in the great dome includes this depiction of St. Joseph holding the Christ Child.
Photo credit: Gary Kelley

Week of February 16, 2025 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 16, 2025 | This Week

Symbols of the Beatitudes (Mt. 5:3-11; Lk. 6:20-23) can be found in the church’s Corinthian Capitals. A cherubic angel tops a column in our choir loft and below it, a sword and palm, symbolizing the 8th Beatitude: “Blessed are you when people hate you…and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.” (Lk. 6:22)
Photo credit: Char Szabo-Perricelli

February 16 – 23, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Monday, 2/17 – Scripture Studies at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall; “The Prophets.” Also available on ZOOM.
Due to today’s weather, there will be NO IN-PERSON class. Please use ZOOM link above to participate.
Tuesday, 2/18 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in church
Wednesday, 2/19 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday, 2/20 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (#4 of 12)
Thursday, 2/20 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm
Friday, 2/21 – Recitation of the Rosary, 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel (follows 11am Mass)

Your Voice is Urgently Needed! Catholic Relief Services works with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care. They are urging each of us to let our members of Congress know of your deep concern following the Administration’s recent directive to halt almost all U. S. foreign assistance programs. Even Secretary of State Rubio’s exception for lifesaving humanitarian assistance has not yet allowed any funding to move so lifesaving work can continue. This freeze is affecting millions. As people of faith, let us stand shoulder to shoulder with our sisters and brothers in need. Tell Congress to engage with the Administration to continue allowing foreign assistance programs to operate during the review process. You can send your message using one of two links: (1) –  https//:support.crs.org/act/foreign-aid-operations OR (2) – http://https//:votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaign/121405/Respond.

Financial Report ~ A parish financial report is available online as an insert to this week’s bulletin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo Credit: Sean T. Brodfuehrer

Week of February 9, 2025 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 8, 2025 | This Week

“Getting into one of the boats…he asked [Simon] to put out a short distance….Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.” Luke 5:3
P. Kuhnle’s terra cotta bas relief over interior door, right side aisle.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

February 9 – 16, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:

Sunday, 2/9 – Super Bowl Watch Party, 5:00 pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall
Monday, 2/10 – Scripture Studies at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall; “The Prophets.” Also available on ZOOM.
Tuesday, 2/11 – Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in church
Wednesday, 2/12 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Wednesday, 2/12 – Liturgy Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, 2/13 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (#4 of 12)
Thursday, 2/13 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 2/14 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Your Voice is Urgently Needed! Catholic Relief Services works with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care. They are urging each of us to let our members of Congress know of our deep concern about the Administration’s recent directive to stop all U. S. foreign assistance programs. This freeze will be detrimental to our sisters and brothers who need access to lifesaving humanitarian, health and development assistance. They have provided this link to help you let your voice be heard: https//:support.crs.org/act/foreign-aid-operations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11
The figure to the left of Mary in Vincent Mondo’s painting in the Lady Chapel (left side of the Sanctuary) is St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879), to whom Our Lady appeared at Lourdes, France in 1858.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Week of February 2, 2025 – 4th Week in Ordinary Time

Feb 1, 2025 | This Week

The Presentation of the Lord
February 2
The early life of Christ is depicted in relief in six terra cotta medallions in the narthex of the church created by P. Kuhnle. Here we see “The Presentation,” (Luke 2:22-40) depicting the Child Jesus being brought to the temple and, as “first born,” offered to the Lord.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick.

February 2 – 9, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 2/3 – Subs ‘n Suds at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall; Dr. Althea Porter on “Black Catholic History”
Wednesday, 2/5 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday,2/6 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (#4 of 12)
Thursday,2/6 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 2/7 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)
Sunday, 2/9 – Super Bowl Watch Party, 5:00 pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall

Our Suds ‘n Subs lecture series is back on Monday, February 3, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dr. Althea Porter will present “Black Catholic History.

Super Bowl Watch Party – Don’t miss out our our Family of Parishes first every Super Bowl Watch Party next Sunday, February 9. Wednesday of this week is your last chance to make a reservation. Please see this week’s bulletin for complete details.

On Monday, January 20, Blessed Trinity was blessed to have a five-person volunteer team as part of a Martin Luther King Day Project sponsored by Eastside Stewards. Christopher and Liam painted a room in St. Charles Hall and then did some “heavy lifting” from the garage to the rectory. The ladies, Cassandra, Olivia and Alma, helped move items from the work sacristy to basement storage. They then moved on to St. Charles Hall where Canisius College students and roommates Olivia and Alma scrubbed bingo buckets and Cassandra helped clean tables in the bingo hall. Of course, every volunteer project requires in-house guidance, and we thank Bud and Mickey Dick, Dorothy Manuppelli, Kathy Press and Joe Strusienski for welcoming the volunteers and working along with them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Even the walkway between the sacristy and the rectory is decorated with Christian symbols. This is “death”–one of the “four last things.” (death, judgment, heaven & hell).

Week of January 26, 2025 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 25, 2025 | This Week

St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28
Our altar rail includes Latin words from the Sequence written for the Mass of Corpus Christi, “Lauda, Sion, Salvetorem” by St. Thomas Aquinas. The words on the left side, “Ecce panis angelorum factus cibus viatorum” mean “Behold, the Bread of Angels is made into food for pilgrims.”
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

January 26 – February 2, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Volunteers Christopher (left) and Liam tackle a much overdue paint project in St. Charles Hall as part of the MLK Day Project sponsored by Eastside Stewards.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Monday, 1/27 – Scripture Study continues at 6:30 pm in St. Charles Hall with a discussion of the Prophets.
Wednesday, 1/29 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday,1/30 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (#3 of 12)
Thursday,1/30 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 1/31 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

Road to Renewal — Be sure to see Father Bob’s latest comprehensive update on Family 21 and Family 23 on page 2 of this week’s bulletin.

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

Olivia (left) and Alma on the bingo “bucket brigade”

On Monday, January 20, Blessed Trinity was blessed to have a five-person volunteer team as part of a Martin Luther King Day Project sponsored by Eastside Stewards. Christopher and Liam painted a room in St. Charles Hall and then did some “heavy lifting” from the garage to the rectory. The ladies, Cassandra, Olivia and Alma, helped move items from the work sacristy to basement storage. They then moved on to St. Charles Hall where Canisius College students and roommates Olivia and Alma scrubbed bingo buckets and Cassandra helped clean tables in the bingo hall. Of course, every volunteer project requires in-house guidance, and we thank Bud and Mickey Dick, Dorothy Manuppelli, Kathy Press and Joe Strusienski for welcoming the volunteers and working along with them.

Our Suds ‘n Subs lecture series is back on Monday, February 3, 6:30pm in St. Charles Hall. Dr. Althea Porter will present “Black Catholic History.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra (foreground) and Kathy team up in the bingo hall on MLK Day.

Week of January 19, 2025 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 18, 2025 | This Week

Diocesan Celebration of the Life of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM, St. Martin de Porres Church,
555 Northampton St.
Photo credit: Phil Woods

January 19 – 26, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

Our monthly parish coffee hour had a special “vibe” on January 19 as we celebrated Sister Barbara Horan’s 98th birthday.

Happening this week at Blessed Trinity:
Sunday, 1/19 – Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall, hosted by Bingo Workers, following 10am Mass
Wednesday, 1/22 – Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall – 9:30 am – 1:30pm
Thursday,1/23 – First Communion Class at 6pm, downstairs in St. Charles Hall (Second of 12 classes)
Thursday,1/23 – Bingo, upstairs in St. Charles Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm; games begin at 8pm.
Friday, 1/24 – 11:30am in Daily Mass Chapel – Recitation of the Rosary (follows 11am Mass)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photo Credit: Sean T. Brodfuehrer

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

Jan 11, 2025 | This Week

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

January 12 – 19, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan 4, 2025 | This Week

January 5 – 12, 2025

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

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

News from our Parish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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