Jun 7, 2015 | This Week
P. Kuhnle’s ceramic sculpture of the Last Supper over the inside door in Blessed Trinity’s Right (West) Transept.
Photo credit: Steve Mangione
June 7 – June 14, 2015
Weekly Activities
Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. ~ Annual Meeting of FLARE in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, June 7 ~ Feast of Corpus Christi ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Olivette Scheuer (Requested by Duffy Family)
Monday, June 8 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 9 ~ St. Ephrem ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Wednesday, June 10 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Thursday, June 11 ~ St. Barnabas ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Friday, June 12 ~ The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Saturday, June 13 ~ The Immaculate Heart of Mary; St. Anthony of Padua – Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Rita E. Curtin (Family)
Sunday, June 14 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – For the Intentions of the Ejimadu Family (Fidelia and Family) and Richard Romanowski (Bob and Mary Kresse)
Rhododendrons in bloom in church’s east side garden.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick
News from our Parish Community
A Prayerful Welcome ~ Parishioner Brian Arnold has been participating in the religious education program at St. Joseph University Parish to prepare to receive his First Communion. On Saturday, May 30, Brian received Communion with his class at St. Joseph Church. On Sunday, June 7, Brian will receive Communion for the first time here at Blessed Trinity. Congratulations, Brian, and welcome to full communion in our faith community.
FLARE Annual Meeting ~ Our community association, the Fillmore-Leroy Area Residents, Inc., will hold it’s Annual Meeting on Monday, June 8, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in St. Charles Hall. Anyone who lives or works in the community is encouraged to join the Association, and those parishioners who do not can show their support by becoming a “Friend” of FLARE. Everyone is invited to attend the Annual Meeting. For more information, call Latisha Henderson, FLARE Secretary, at 716-838-6740.
Garden Party “Reblooms” ~ Parishioners who have questioned what happened to our annual spring garden party will be happy to learn that it’s back, beginning on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. We already have a core group of volunteers, thanks to Buffalo-Underground. After touring our church on May 31, they asked what they could do to help us, and gardening was the answer. We are now looking for parish volunteers to welcome and work along with them. Even if you can only spare an hour, please stop by with your garden gloves, kneeling pad and favorite weeding tools. Although our east side garden is currently ablaze with rhododendrons, iris and peonies, much remains to be done on the west side of church and the Dewey Avenue side of St. Charles Hall. We need you on Tuesday evening, June 16.
An Evening Farmer’s Market Comes to Leroy Avenue ~ Every Wednesday evening, from 4-6 p.m., now through October 22nd, the Massachusetts Avenue Project’s Mobile Market will be coming to the FLARE! Rain or shine, you’ll find “a farmers market on wheels” in the church parking lot behind FLARE. On Thursday evenings, from 4-6 p.m., it will be at nearby Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Avenue. Take advantage of this twice a week opportunity to shop for fresh produce from local farms right in your neighborhood! For more information, Click HERE.
Bishop Malone has written a letter to area Catholics about the importance of the Education Tax Credit (“ETC”) legislation now before Members of the State Assembly for a vote. Time is of the essence as the current legislative term ends June 17. To read the complete text of his letter and learn why you should encourage passage, Click HERE.
Preservation Project Begins ~ Earlier this year, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church received word from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that our application for funding to repair and restore major sections of our landmark church had been approved. With God’s help, we now begin the process of making these improvements happen to meet State and Federal standards. Blessed Trinity is currently accepting proposals for architectural design services in connection with restoring our roof, nave windows and front entrance steps. Architects wishing to submit proposals must demonstrate education, experience and expertise in historic preservation and the development of Sectarian Budgets. Responses must also include assurance of significant (30%) contracting opportunities for minority-and woman-owned business enterprises. For a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), call 716-833-0301 or email us at blessedtrinity [dot] bflo [at] yahoo [dot] com. Proposals must be submitted to the Church by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers ~ Sister Barbara is preparing the schedule of lector and Eucharistic minister assignments for July and August. In order to accommodate everyone’s vacation plans, she is asking that you please let her know in writing by Sunday, June 14, any dates that you will NOT be available to serve. You can Click HERE and use our contact form to send her your information.
Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign ~ Our parish will take up this collection on the weekend of June 13/14. Monies from the campaign aid in the communication of the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs, so please be generous.
Parish Council members are reminded that our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 17. Please mark their calendars.
Restoration of Church Doors ~ The front doors of the church are currently undergoing restoration by Bryans Brothers Painting, the same local artisans who restored the east side door last fall.
The Marriage Counseling Center of Catholic Charities offers services at two locations, in Amherst and West Seneca, and is a unique resource in Western New York. It has been dedicated to counseling couples for more than 50 years. Services are provided by master degree level therapists who specialize in couples’ treatment, pre-marital counseling and individual counseling for relationship problems. Last year the center assisted more than 4,000 people! To refer a couple, simply give the interested party our phone number, 716-839-4406, and have them call our office weekdays between 5:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Find Catholic Charities at http://www.ccwny.org.
Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality) ~ On Saturday, May 30, our Family Promise volunteer team assisted volunteers at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church by preparing and sharing dinner with a group of 14 adults and children who are guests of local religious congregations during their period of temporary homelessness. If you would like to assist at the Columba-Brigid site in the coming months, please Click HERE and leave your contact information. Our parish coordinator, Naoma Allen, or someone on her team will be in touch.
Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified in a ceremony in El Salvador on May 23rd. His friend and colleague, Rev. William Wipfler, recently gave a presentation on the life and death of Oscar Romero at Christ the King Seminary. Watch the video at www.cks.edu/news and learn more about this holy man.
Summertime Fun ~ We have copies of the Special Summer 2015 section of DISCOVER, published by The Buffalo News. It contains just about everything that will be going on in and around Buffalo during the summer. They are near the Ushers’ Pew in the middle of church. Feel free to take one, make your plans and enjoy!
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
News from Gerard Place ~ Remember the Farmer’s Market is coming to Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Avenue, beginning on Wednesday, June 3, from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be another market coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon, starting on Tuesday, June 9. And on Saturday, June 13, from 12 Noon – 3 p.m., Gerard Place will host a Health Fair and free garage sale with furniture and Ted’s hot dogs. We hope to see your there. For information, call Gerard Place at 897-9948, ext 104.
Attention Caregivers: Join us on Saturday June 13, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. as we “Lunch and Learn” about Social Adult Programs and take home a coupon for a free day of respite. Social Adult Day programs provide older adults with supervised activities fostering socialization while also providing respite for caregivers. Program components include: music, art, Tai Chi, discussion groups, bible study, and intergenerational programming together with students from Buffalo Public Schools. Come and see for yourself why Social Adult Day programs are a great option for older adults who want to remain actively engaged with their communities. Where: Catholic Charities’ A Gathering Place, 128 Wilson Street, Buffalo, 14212. Reservations are required. Call Erie County Senior Services/NY Connects at (716) 858-8526.
NativityMiguel Middle School offers a Catholic school education on single gender campuses to students in grades 5th through 8th. We are currently scheduling interviews for next year for girls entering 5th to 8th grade and for boys entering 5th through 7th grades. For girls, please call Mrs. Marilyn Solomon-Ward at our St. Monica Campus (852-6854). For boys, please call Father Edward Durkin, S.J. at our St. Augustine Campus (836-5188 ). Copies of our brochures are available on our website at nativitymiguelbuffalo.org/how-to-apply.html. Thank you!
Symphony of Choirs ~ “Peace is Every Voice” featuring The Buffalo Master Chorale, Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, and St. Joseph University Choir. A celebration of song – calling for peace in our time – on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. For information, visit http://www.bnchoirs.org.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
Jun 7, 2015 | This Week
May 31, 2015 | This Week
The hour is come, my soul, the blessed moment is come,
when you come to receive your dearest Jesus.
Behold the King of kings, behold the Lord of lords, behold the Joy of paradise,
behold the Delight of heaven, behold your God,
behold all the Most Holy Trinity in the divine Sacrament!
Photo credit: Gary Kelley
May 31 – June 7, 2015
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall
Sunday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. ~ Concert Committee Meeting in Church
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 31 ~ Feast of Pentecost ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Frederick Reger (Requested by Sr. Mary August Kaiser, SSJ and
Sr. Janet DiPasquale, SSJ)
Monday, June 1 ~ St. Justin~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 2 ~ St. Marcellinus & St. Peter ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Wednesday, June 3 ~ St. Charles Lwanga & Companions ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Thursday, June 4 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Friday, June 5 ~ St. Boniface ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Saturday, June 6 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Deceased Members of the Ryan, Reilly, Reynolds and Pfeiffer Families (Estate of Mary Reilly)
Sunday, June 7 ~ Feast of Corpus Christi ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Olivette Scheuer (Duffy Family)
Symbol of the Trinity in the church’s Great Dome.
Photographic rendering by Todd Treat.
“In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Christians who use this phrase repeatedly could easily lost sight of the powerful mystery it expresses.
Today, Trinity Sunday, the Scriptures call for reflection on this central belief of Christianity: THE TRINITY.
One of the greatest gifts of the Christian faith is the dogma of the triune God;
GOD IS THREE (tri) IN ONE (une). Christians name God as a Trinity of Father, Son and Spirit,
but only in light of Jesus Christ does such language and insight fully emerge.
News from our Parish Community
Preservation Project Begins ~ Earlier this year, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church received word from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that our application for funding to repair and restore major sections of our landmark church had been approved. With God’s help, we now begin the process of making these improvements happen to meet State and Federal standards. Blessed Trinity is currently accepting proposals for architectural design services in connection with restoring our roof, nave windows and front entrance steps. Architects wishing to submit proposals must demonstrate education, experience and expertise in historic preservation and the development of Sectarian Budgets. Responses must also include assurance of significant (30%) contracting opportunities for minority-and woman-owned business enterprises. For a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), call 716-833-0301 or email us at blessedtrinity [dot] bflo [at] yahoo [dot] com. Proposals must be submitted to the Church by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers ~ Sister Barbara is preparing the schedule of lector and Eucharistic minister assignments for July and August. In order to accommodate everyone’s vacation plans, she is asking that you please let her know in writing by Sunday, June 14, any dates that you will NOT be available to serve. You can Click HERE and use our contact form to send her your information.
A Prayerful Welcome ~ Parishioner Brian Arnold has been participating in the religious education program at St. Joseph University Parish to prepare to receive his First Communion. On Saturday, May 30, Brian received Communion with his class at St. Joseph Church. On Sunday, June 7, Brian will receive Communion for the first time here at Blessed Trinity. Congratulations, Brian!
Parish Council members are reminded that our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 17. Please mark their calendars.
Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality) ~ On Saturday, May 30, our Family Promise volunteer team assisted volunteers at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church by preparing and sharing dinner with a group of 14 adults and children who are guests of local religious congregations during their period of temporary homelessness. If you would like to assist at the Columba-Brigid site in the coming months, please Click HERE and leave your contact information. Our parish coordinator, Naoma Allen, or someone on her team will be in touch.
Convocation of Priests ~ From June 2-4, diocesan and religious order priests will be gathering at Christ the King Seminary for the 18th annual Convocation of Priests. This year’s presenter at the convocation is the Cardinal-Archbishop of Toronto, Cardinal Thomas Collins. For the priests, the convocation is a time of fraternal support, spiritual renewal and reflection upon the nature and contemporary condition of the priesthood. This yearly gathering of priests is a time for the all the members of the Church to support them in prayer. Pray for wisdom for our bishops and for those priests who are in leadership positions. Pray for all priests as they respond to the many pastoral needs which confront them. Pray for the personal well-being of all priests, as they stand before the People of God “in persona Christi” (in the person of Christ) and as a human being.
Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified in a ceremony in El Salvador on May 23rd. His friend and colleague, Rev. William Wipfler, recently gave a presentation on the life and death of Oscar Romero at Christ the King Seminary. Watch the video at www.cks.edu/news and learn more about this holy man.
Summertime Fun ~ We have copies of the Special Summer 2015 section of DISCOVER, published by The Buffalo News. It contains just about everything that will be going on in and around Buffalo during the summer. They are near the Ushers’ Pew in the middle of church. Feel free to take one, make your plans and enjoy!
Knowledge is power, and now is the time to start thinking about your future. Catholic Charities Education and Workforce Department helps to provide High School Equivalency test preparation and job readiness services to Erie County adults ages 16 and older. Last year changes made by New York State to the High School Equivalency exam process made it more difficult to obtain an equivalency degree, so it is important to be prepared. At Catholic Charities, after receiving an educational/career assessment, students attend classes and a counselor works with each student on job readiness skills, leadership training and potential college placement. For more information, call 716-893-3500 or visit our website, http://www.ccwny.org. We are also on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ccbuffalo and Twitter at http://twitter.com/ccbuffalo.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
News from Gerard Place ~ Remember the Farmer’s Market is coming to Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Avenue, beginning on Wednesday, June 3, from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There will also be another market coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon, starting on Tuesday, June 9. And on Saturday, June 13, from 12 Noon – 3 p.m., Gerard Place will host a Health Fair and free garage sale with furniture and Ted’s hot dogs. We hope to see your there. For information, call Gerard Place at 897-9948, ext 104.
NativityMiguel Middle School offers a Catholic school education on single gender campuses to students in grades 5th through 8th. We are currently scheduling interviews for next year for girls entering 5th to 8th grade and for boys entering 5th through 7th grades. For girls, please call Mrs. Marilyn Solomon-Ward at our St. Monica Campus (852-6854). For boys, please call Father Edward Durkin, S.J. at our St. Augustine Campus (836-5188 ). Copies of our brochures are available on our website at nativitymiguelbuffalo.org/how-to-apply.html. Thank you!
Symphony of Choirs ~ “Peace is Every Voice” featuring The Buffalo Master Chorale, Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, and St. Joseph University Choir. A celebration of song – calling for peace in our time – on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. For information, visit http://www.bnchoirs.org.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
May 30, 2015 | News & Photos
Earlier this year, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church received word from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation that our application for funding to repair and restore major sections of our landmark church had been approved. With God’s help, we now begin the process of making these improvements happen to meet State and Federal standards.
Blessed Trinity is currently accepting proposals for architectural design services in connection with restoring our roof, nave windows and front entrance steps. Architects wishing to submit proposals must demonstrate education, experience and expertise in historic preservation and the development of Sectarian Budgets. Responses must also include assurance of significant (30%) contracting opportunities for minority-and woman-owned business enterprises.
For a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP), call 716-833-0301 or email us at blessedtrinity [dot] bflo [at] yahoo [dot] com. Proposals must be submitted to the Church by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 22, 2015.
May 24, 2015 | Alumni News & Photos
Class photos on display at the Alumni Sunday reception.
Our grammar school alumni will be holding its annual Alumni Memorial Mass on Sunday, September 27, 2015. More details about the Mass and the all-class reception that follows will be posted here prior to our August mailing. If you normally receive our mailings and have moved or changed your email address in the past year, please let us know. This will allow us to update our database and send information to you in a timely fashion. If you are just finding out about the alumni committee, we’ll be happy to add you to the database and include you in our mailings. We will need your name (including maiden name if applicable), mailing and email addresses, year of graduation, and a preferred phone number. Just Click HERE to submit your information.
May 23, 2015 | This Week
“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
May 24 – May 31, 2015
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Church ~ Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. in Church ~ Trinity Series Concert by the Buffalo Brass Choir
Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall
Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall
Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 24 ~ Feast of Pentecost ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – For the Intentions of the Ejimadu Family (Requested by Fidelia and Family)
Monday, May 25 ~ St. Mary Magdalene de ‘Pazzi ~ No Service
Tuesday, May 26 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Wednesday, May 27 ~ St. Bernadine of Siena ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Thursday, May 28 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, May 29 ~ St. Rita of Cascia ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Member of the Horan & Christ Families (Family)
Saturday, May 30 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Sunday, May 31 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – For the Intentions of the Ejimadu Family (Fidelia and Family)
The Buffalo Brass Choir in Concert at Blessed Trinity
News from our Parish Community
Have a Blast with the Buffalo Brass Choir as they close out our 2014-15 Trinity Series on May 24 at 3:00 p.m. Reflections on a Dance brings the concert season to a resounding close as our resident musical ensemble, the Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of Nick DelBello, performs music inspired by the dance. The concert will feature exciting transcriptions of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, Praetorius’ Suite de Ballets, Holst’s Jig from the St. Paul Suite, Warlock’s Capriol Suite, and Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia. The feature work on the program will be Reflections on a Dance, an imaginative and expansive original composition for brass by living American composer David Sampson. You don’t want to miss the sound produced by more than a dozen of Western New York’s finest brass and percussion players as they perform in our church’s “splendid acoustic.” Please plan to be with us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken.
Tom Brodfuehrer interprets iconography for visitors during Sacred Sites Open House.
Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality) ~ On Saturday, May 30, our Family Promise volunteers will be assisting Ss. Brigid-Columba Church with hosting homeless families. It entails preparing and serving dinner on that evening. If you would like to assist in some way, please Click HERE and leave your phone number for our parish coordinator, Naoma Allen. She will be in touch.
Readers and Eucharistic Ministers ~ Sister Barbara will soon be preparing the schedule of lector and Eucharistic minister assignments for July and August. In order to accommodate everyone’s vacation plans, she is asking that you please let her know in writing by Sunday, June 14, any dates that you will NOT be available to serve. You can Click HERE and use our contact form to send her your information.
Kudos to Sacred Sites Open House Volunteers ~ On May 16 and 17, Blessed Trinity joined dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Fifth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. Special thanks to those of you who volunteered as docents and greeters and introduced visitors to Blessed Trinity as an example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art.
A Special Thanks to our Holy Name gentlemen who honored our “gentle women” with a delightful brunch on Mother’s Day. Know that we felt duly honored and enjoyed it very much!
Parish Council ~ Our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 17. Council members are asked to please mark their calendars.
Education Tax Credits ~ Bishop Richard Malone was joined this past week in Buffalo by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Governor Andrew Cuomo to call upon New York State lawmakers to enact the Education Tax Credit (ETC) before they adjourn in mid-June. This measure will not only provide much needed tuition relief for families who choose a Catholic school for their children, it will increase support to our public schools as well. This is the year to make it happen and you can help. Please visit www.nyscatholic.org and click on “Hot Issues: Action Alert” to urge lawmakers to vote in favor of the ETC. Thank You!
Watch us on PBS ~ Blessed Trinity was featured Sunday, April 19, on the PBS program, “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” The half-hour show was produced in Washington, DC by the Public Broadcasting System and broadcast locally at 12:30 p.m. on WNED-TV. Click HERE to watch the segment on the Buffalo Mass Mob filmed at our church on March 22, 2015. It is also possible to view photos from Mass Mob IX at Blessed Trinity and a companion TV segment with WGRZ’s Ron Plants by visiting the Buffalo Mass Mob’s Facebook page. Just click HERE to be connected.
Easter Water ~ Vials of Blessed Easter Water are still available to you in the basket on the altar railing near the Baptismal Font.
You Did it For Me ~ William was diagnosed with an early-onset neurological disorder that left him feeling tired and isolated. He called a mental health hotline and was directed to a Catholic Charities counseling program, which helped him reconnect with friends from high school online and find a local volunteer opportunity. “I wouldn’t have believed this was possible a couple years ago,” he said. “I found out I still have a lot to offer.” Last year, Catholic Charities agencies provided services that addressed the physical, mental, and emotional needs of over 9 million individuals living in communities across America. To learn more, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.
The Collection for the Church in Latin America ~ Thank you for your response to the needs of our brothers and sisters in Latin America. Your support will enable the church to maintain programs in pastoral ministry that will help families strengthen their life of faith together and share it with others.
Knowledge is power, and now is the time to start thinking about your future. Catholic Charities Education and Workforce Department helps to provide High School Equivalency test preparation and job readiness services to Erie County adults ages 16 and older. Last year changes made by New York State to the High School Equivalency exam process made it more difficult to obtain an equivalency degree, so it is important to be prepared. At Catholic Charities, after receiving an educational/career assessment, students attend classes and a counselor works with each student on job readiness skills, leadership training and potential college placement. For more information, call 716-893-3500 or visit our website, http://www.ccwny.org. We are also on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ccbuffalo and Twitter at http://twitter.com/ccbuffalo.
A Vocation View ~ The confused and fear-filled apostles were totally changed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as they became powerful and dynamic proclaimers of their faith in Jesus Christ. God calls priests, deacons and religious to serve Him and to serve others, especially by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in today’s Church. If you feel God may be calling you to this ministry, call Father Walter Szczesny ~ 716-847-5535.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
The Choir of St. Louis Church, under the direction of organist/choirmaster Frank Scinta, will present a choral concert on Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary, located at Main and Edward Streets in downtown Buffalo. For more information, contact St. Louis Parish Office at 716-852-6040 or Frank Scinta at 716-907-0466 or scintaf [at] canisius [dot] edu
On Trinity Sunday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, Buffalo will offer a Taize prayer service to celebrate the Holy Trinity. This is a devotion in song, scripture and silence to nurture our faith and to reflect upon God’s presence and intention. Everyone is welcome. Parking is available behind Catholic Academy of West Buffalo at 1029 Delaware Ave. For more information please call the rectory at 884-0053.
Symphony of Choirs ~ “Peace is Every Voice” featuring The Buffalo Master Chorale, Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, and St. Joseph University Choir. A celebration of song – calling for peace in our time – on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. For information, visit http://www.bnchoirs.org.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
May 17, 2015 | This Week
The Great Dome, Blessed Trinity R.C. Church
Click HERE for photos from Easter 2015 at Blessed Trinity
May 17 – May 24, 2015
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Church ~ NY Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Tours
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal CANCELLED.
Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, May 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Church ~ Choir Rehearsal.
Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. in Church ~ Trinity Series Concert by the Buffalo Brass Choir
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.
The Buffalo Brass Choir in Concert at Blessed Trinity
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 17 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – James Stengel (Requested by Mary Lou Borello)
Monday, May 18 ~ St. John I ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Wednesday, May 20 ~ St. Bernadine of Siena ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Thursday, May 21 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, May 22 ~ St. Rita of Cascia ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Member of the Horan & Christ Families (Family)
Saturday, May 23 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Sunday, May 24 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – For the Intentions of the Ejimadu Family (Fidelia and Family)
News from our Parish Community
Parish Council meets at 7:00 p.m., this Wednesday, May 20, in St. Charles Hall.
Have a Blast with the Buffalo Brass Choir as they close out our 2014-15 Trinity Series on May 24 at 3:00 p.m. Reflections on a Dance brings the concert season to a resounding close as our resident musical ensemble, the Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of Nick DelBello, performs music inspired by the dance. The concert will feature exciting transcriptions of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, Praetorius’ Suite de Ballets, Holst’s Jig from the St. Paul Suite, Warlock’s Capriol Suite, and Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia. The feature work on the program will be Reflections on a Dance, an imaginative and expansive original composition for brass by living American composer David Sampson. You don’t want to miss the sound produced by more than a dozen of Western New York’s finest brass and percussion players as they perform in our church’s “splendid acoustic.” Please plan to be with us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken.
Tom Brodfuehrer interprets iconography for visitors during Sacred Sites Open House.
Kudos to Sacred Sites Open House Volunteers ~ On May 16 and 17, Blessed Trinity joined dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Fifth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. Special thanks to those of you who volunteered as docents and greeters and introduced visitors to Blessed Trinity as an example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art.
Education Tax Credits ~ Bishop Richard Malone was joined this past week in Buffalo by Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Governor Andrew Cuomo to call upon New York State lawmakers to enact the Education Tax Credit (ETC) before they adjourn in mid-June. This measure will not only provide much needed tuition relief for families who choose a Catholic school for their children, it will increase support to our public schools as well. This is the year to make it happen and you can help. Please visit www.nyscatholic.org and click on “Hot Issues: Action Alert” to urge lawmakers to vote in favor of the ETC. Thank You!
You Did it For Me ~ Catholic Relief Services teams are distributing emergency relief supplies to earthquake survivors in Nepal. CRS is bringing aid to remote mountainous areas heavily affected by the deadly earthquake that struck on April 25. Thousands of people have received emergency shelter kits, including tarps and tools, as well as other critical items like blankets and sanitation items. CRS plans to reach 15,000 families with emergency relief in the next few weeks.
Knowledge is power, and now is the time to start thinking about your future. Catholic Charities Education and Workforce Department helps to provide High School Equivalency test preparation and job readiness services to Erie County adults ages 16 and older. Last year changes made by New York State to the High School Equivalency exam process made it more difficult to obtain an equivalency degree, so it is important to be prepared. At Catholic Charities, after receiving an educational/career assessment, students attend classes and a counselor works with each student on job readiness skills, leadership training and potential college placement. For more information, call 716-893-3500 or visit our website, http://www.ccwny.org. We are also on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ccbuffalo and Twitter at http://twitter.com/ccbuffalo.
Watch us on PBS ~ Blessed Trinity was featured Sunday, April 19, on the PBS program, “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” The half-hour show was produced in Washington, DC by the Public Broadcasting System and broadcast locally at 12:30 p.m. on WNED-TV. Click HERE to watch the segment on the Buffalo Mass Mob filmed at our church on March 22, 2015. It is also possible to view photos from Mass Mob IX at Blessed Trinity and a companion TV segment with WGRZ’s Ron Plants by visiting the Buffalo Mass Mob’s Facebook page. Just click HERE to be connected.
Easter Water ~ Vials of Blessed Easter Water are still available to you in the basket on the altar railing near the Baptismal Font.
Summer Programs for Children ~ We are beginning to receive information regarding area summer opportunities for children. Materials will be displayed on the table in the front vestibule.
Spring comes to Blessed Trinity, as evidenced in our
garden on the east side of the church.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Respite for Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren ~ The weekend of June 5-7 is a chance for low-income grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren to enjoy a little break. This respite weekend will be held at the Center of Renewal on the Stella Niagara campus in Lewiston. The weekend includes a modest room, meals, optional activities and an opportunity to rest. You’ll also have a chance to meet other grandmothers in WNY who are also raising their grandchildren. There is no charge, but a $15.00 donation would be appreciated. To apply you must complete an application form, a health form and have a referral from an agency or faith based organization or counselor. The deadline is May 21, 2015. For more info and applications call 893-0931 or Sr. Maureen Harris at 897-9948 x114.
Symphony of Choirs ~ “Peace is Every Voice” featuring The Buffalo Master Chorale, Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, and St. Joseph University Choir. A celebration of song – calling for peace in our time – on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. For information, visit http://www.bnchoirs.org.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps ~ Hilbert College is offering summer basketball camps for boys (June 28-July 2 & July 12-16) and girls (July 5-9). Registration/check-ins take place on Sundays between 2:30-4 p.m. and camps conclude on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Campers are given the choice of staying on campus (resident camper) in air conditioned Trinity Hall or commuting (day camper). The camps run from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekly. All meals are included in the cost. To download a free brochure, go to http://www.hilberthawks.com and click on “Events.” For more information, contact Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Boys) or Melissa Graham at 716-697-8946 or mgraham [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Girls).
Catholic Charities Offers a Gathering Place ~ The Adult Day Program located in the city of Buffalo, NY near the historic Broadway Market has been in existence since 1973 and was the first social adult day center in upstate New York. Currently there are between 35-40 participants, with an average daily census of between 12 and 18. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Its staffing ratio ranges from 5:1 to 6:1. Some of the unique activities offered include: Tai Chi classes (Falls Prevention), inter-generational programming (collaborations with Buffalo Schools), creative and expressive arts, music and movement. Please call 896-6388, ext. 212, to arrange a visit for lunch and a tour.
May 10, 2015 | This Week
The child Mary with her mother, St. Anne.
Stained glass window in the Shrine area – left (east) transept
Click HERE for photos from Easter 2015 at Blessed Trinity
May 10 – May 17, 2015
Weekly Activities
Sunday, May 10 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Mother’s Day Breakfast in St. Charles Hall hosted by men of the Holy Name Society
Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Church ~ NY Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Tours
Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. in Church ~ NY Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Tours
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 10 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Our Mothers (Requested by Bob and Mary Kinmartin)
Monday, May 11 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 12 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Wednesday, May 13 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Thursday, May 14 ~ Feast of the Ascension of the Lord ~ Mass at 12:00 Noon – Bridget Blesnuk (Sister Barbara Horan)
Friday, May 15 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Saturday, May 16 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Sunday, May 17 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – James Stengel (Mary Lou Borello)
News from our Parish Community
Happy Mother’s Day
May 10, 2015
Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and the many women who have been our mother figures. Following a very long tradition in the parish, the men of our Holy Name Society will treat women of the parish to a Mother’s Day Breakfast following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Ascension Thursday is May 14. Our Mass for this Feast, which is a Holy Day of Obligation, will be celebrated at Noon.
Sacred Sites Open House ~ On the weekend of May 16-17, Blessed Trinity will join dozens of houses of worship all over the state showcasing their landmark buildings as we participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Fifth Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend. It’s an opportunity to highlight BT as a perfect example of art preserved by faith and faith preserved in art. If you have volunteered to assist as a docent or greeter, please remember to be in church before the actual start time of your assignment. If you have never taken a tour of our church, this is a perfect opportunity. We guarantee you’ll be amazed by all you don’t know about our history, architecture and more than 2,000 symbols inside and out. Please join us on Saturday, May 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. or Sunday, May 17, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Brass Choir in Concert at Blessed Trinity
Have a Blast with the Buffalo Brass Choir as they close out our 2014-15 Trinity Series on May 24 at 3:00 p.m. Reflections on a Dance brings the concert season to a resounding close as our resident musical ensemble, the Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of Nick DelBello, performs music inspired by the dance. The concert will feature exciting transcriptions of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, Praetorius’ Suite de Ballets, Holst’s Jig from the St. Paul Suite, Warlock’s Capriol Suite, and Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia. The feature work on the program will be Reflections on a Dance, an imaginative and expansive original composition for brass by living American composer David Sampson. You don’t want to miss the sound produced by more than a dozen of Western New York’s finest brass and percussion players as they perform in our church’s “splendid acoustic.” Please plan to be with us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training is being offered on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 5930 South Abbott Road, Orchard Park. If you are interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister at Blessed Trinity, applications are available from Father Reger or Sister Barbara. Once they are approved by the pastor, completed applications should be sent to the Office of Worship. Approved applicants should bring a Bible and a brown bag lunch or snack. Beverages will be provided. Any questions, please contact the Office of Worship at 716-847-5545.
Congratulations and Thank You, Lorena ~ This year Lorena James has been participating in the Confirmation program at St. Joseph University Church, where she was confirmed on Monday, April 27th. We pray that the love, joy and peace that the Holy Spirit bestows will be alive in you always! And we thank you, Lorena, for the wonderful presentation on your trip to China that you shared we us at the April 26th coffee hour. The photographs were beautiful and your explanations and impressions of the experience were exceptional. And — you were a “Pro” in responding to all the questions. It was a very special treat for all of us. We also thank your mother, Cathy, and your brother, Miles, for the help and support that made this all possible.
Watch us on PBS ~ Blessed Trinity was featured Sunday, April 19, on the PBS program, “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” The half-hour show was produced in Washington, DC by the Public Broadcasting System and broadcast locally at 12:30 p.m. on WNED-TV. Click HERE to watch the segment on the Buffalo Mass Mob filmed at our church on March 22, 2015. It is also possible to view photos from Mass Mob IX at Blessed Trinity and a companion TV segment with WGRZ’s Ron Plants by visiting the Buffalo Mass Mob’s Facebook page. Just click HERE to be connected.
Easter Water ~ Vials of Blessed Easter Water are still available to you in the basket on the altar railing near the Baptismal Font.
Summer Programs for Children ~ We are beginning to receive information regarding area summer opportunities for children. Materials will be displayed on the table in the front vestibule.
Spring comes to Blessed Trinity, as evidenced in our
garden on the east side of the church.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Respite for Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren ~ The weekend of June 5-7 is a chance for low-income grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren to enjoy a little break. This respite weekend will be held at the Center of Renewal on the Stella Niagara campus in Lewiston. The weekend includes a modest room, meals, optional activities and an opportunity to rest. You’ll also have a chance to meet other grandmothers in WNY who are also raising their grandchildren. There is no charge, but a $15.00 donation would be appreciated. To apply you must complete an application form, a health form and have a referral from an agency or faith based organization or counselor. The deadline is May 21, 2015. For more info and applications call 893-0931 or Sr. Maureen Harris at 897-9948 x114.
Symphony of Choirs ~ “Peace is Every Voice” featuring The Buffalo Master Chorale, Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, and St. Joseph University Choir. A celebration of song – calling for peace in our time – on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. For information, visit http://www.bnchoirs.org.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. To learn more about the program, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps ~ Hilbert College is offering summer basketball camps for boys (June 28-July 2 & July 12-16) and girls (July 5-9). Registration/check-ins take place on Sundays between 2:30-4 p.m. and camps conclude on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Campers are given the choice of staying on campus (resident camper) in air conditioned Trinity Hall or commuting (day camper). The camps run from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekly. All meals are included in the cost. To download a free brochure, go to http://www.hilberthawks.com and click on “Events.” For more information, contact Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Boys) or Melissa Graham at 716-697-8946 or mgraham [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Girls).
Catholic Charities Offers a Gathering Place ~ The Adult Day Program located in the city of Buffalo, NY near the historic Broadway Market has been in existence since 1973 and was the first social adult day center in upstate New York. Currently there are between 35-40 participants, with an average daily census of between 12 and 18. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Its staffing ratio ranges from 5:1 to 6:1. Some of the unique activities offered include: Tai Chi classes (Falls Prevention), inter-generational programming (collaborations with Buffalo Schools), creative and expressive arts, music and movement. Please call 896-6388, ext. 212, to arrange a visit for lunch and a tour.
May 3, 2015 | This Week
Click HERE for additional photos from Easter 2015 at Blessed Trinity
May 3 – May 10, 2015
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 2 9 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, May 10 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Mother’s Day Breakfast in St. Charles Hall (Reservations required).
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 3 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bridget Blesnuk (Requested by Al Szarejko) and Ithrene Cameron (Requested by Blessed Trinity Bingo Workers)
Monday, May 4 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 5 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Wednesday, May 6 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Thursday, May 7 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Pierre Alméras and Hélène Lesage Alméras (Angela Jost)
Friday, May 8 ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Saturday, May 9 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – John and Esther Horan (Family)
Sunday, May 10 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Our Mothers (Bob and Mary Kinmartin)
News from our Parish Community
Paula Hunt, pictured here with County Executive Mark Poloncarz when she received her “Unsung Hero Award” at the Homeless Alliance Luncheon in February.
Giving Back to Paula is the name of a benefit for Paula Heinz Hunt taking place on Sunday, May 3, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Main-Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main Street in Williamsville. Paula is being treated for Stage 3 skin cancer and has been unable to work for almost a year. We at Blessed Trinity know Paula best for all the work she does on behalf of Family Promise. A “true giver,” she has left footprints on the hearts of family members, friends and strangers too numerous to count. Paula is a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend, as well as a tireless advocate for the homeless, the poor, teenagers and young adults through her work at Family Promise of WNY, Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish and Rediscover Riverside. If you are unable to attend Sunday’s benefit but would like to help, consider a check in any amount, payable to Paula Hunt. Amy Johnson will be happy to accept your donation and see to it that Paula receives it.
Happy Mother’s Day
May 10, 2015
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 10, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Reservations for the breakfast are necessary and may be made by calling the Rectory Office at 833-0301. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, May 6. 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.
Attention Prayer Partners ~ Your Pot Luck Supper is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Ss. Columba Brigid Church. If you did not sign up but wish to attend, please call Sister Maureen Harris at 892-2471 no later than Monday, May 3.
Call for Volunteers ~ On the weekend of May 16-17, 2015, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Fifth 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 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (before 4:30 Mass), and on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 noon (after 10:00 Mass) to 2:00 p.m. 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 participate by Sunday, May 3. Thank you!
2015 CCCB Revival ~ You are invited to help with the planning of Revival 2015. The Revival will be held at St. Martin de Porres Church on October 13, 14, and 15, 2015. The first planning meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s Revival is “Share the Light.”
Congratulations and Thank You, Lorena ~ This year Lorena James has been participating in the Confirmation program at St. Joseph University Church, where she was confirmed on Monday, April 27th. We pray that the love, joy and peace that the Holy Spirit bestows will be alive in you always! And we thank you, Lorena, for the wonderful presentation on your trip to China that you shared we us at the April 26th coffee hour. The photographs were beautiful and your explanations and impressions of the experience were exceptional. And — you were a “Pro” in responding to all the questions. It was a very special treat for all of us. We also thank your mother, Cathy, and your brother, Miles, for the help and support that made this all possible.
The Buffalo Brass Choir in Concert at Blessed Trinity
Final Trinity Series Concert on May 24 ~ There is just one concert remaining in our 2014-15 Trinity Series. Reflections on a Dance brings the concert season to a resounding close as our resident musical ensemble, the Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of Nick DelBello, performs music inspired by the dance. Their repertoire will include Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia and David Sampson’s imaginative Reflections on a Dance. And here’s a tip for those of you who enjoyed the resonance of the Camerata’s string ensemble in our sanctuary: you’re going to be blown away by the Buffalo Brass Choir — and on Pentecost Sunday, no less! Please plan to be with us on Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Watch us on PBS ~ Blessed Trinity was featured Sunday, April 19, on the PBS program, “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” The half-hour show was produced in Washington, DC by the Public Broadcasting System and broadcast locally at 12:30 p.m. on WNED-TV. Click HERE to watch the segment on the Buffalo Mass Mob filmed at our church on March 22, 2015. It is also possible to view photos from Mass Mob IX at Blessed Trinity and a companion TV segment with WGRZ’s Ron Plants by visiting the Buffalo Mass Mob’s Facebook page. Just click HERE to be connected.
Respite for Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren ~ The weekend of June 5-7 is a chance for low-income grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren to enjoy a little break. This respite weekend will be held at the Center of Renewal on the Stella Niagara campus in Lewiston. The weekend includes a modest room, meals, optional activities and an opportunity to rest. You’ll also have a chance to meet other grandmothers in WNY who are also raising their grandchildren. The cost is free, but a $15.00 donation would be appreciated. To apply you must complete an application form, a health form and have a referral from an agency or faith based organization or counselor. The deadline is May 21, 2015. For more info and applications call 893-0931 or Sr. Maureen Harris at 897-9948 x114.
Easter Water ~ Vials of Blessed Easter Water are still available to you in the basket on the altar railing near the Baptismal Font.
Summer Programs for Children ~ We are beginning to receive information regarding area summer opportunities for children. Materials will be displayed on the table in the front vestibule.
Spring comes to Blessed Trinity, as evidenced in our
garden on the east side of the church.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. Also, through May 6, the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is hosting a Community Baby Shower, with WIC being one of the recipients. Items like sleep sacks, thermometers and diapers would be helpful to new moms and babies! To learn more about the program and how you can help with the Community Baby Shower, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps ~ Hilbert College is offering summer basketball camps for boys (June 28-July 2 & July 12-16) and girls (July 5-9). Registration/check-ins take place on Sundays between 2:30-4 p.m. and camps conclude on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Campers are given the choice of staying on campus (resident camper) in air conditioned Trinity Hall or commuting (day camper). The camps run from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekly. All meals are included in the cost. To download a free brochure, go to http://www.hilberthawks.com and click on “Events.” For more information, contact Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Boys) or Melissa Graham at 716-697-8946 or mgraham [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Girls).
Catholic Charities Offers a Gathering Place ~ The Adult Day Program located in the city of Buffalo, NY near the historic Broadway Market has been in existence since 1973 and was the first social adult day center in upstate New York. Currently there are between 35-40 participants, with an average daily census of between 12 and 18. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Its staffing ratio ranges from 5:1 to 6:1. Some of the unique activities offered include: Tai Chi classes (Falls Prevention), inter-generational programming (collaborations with Buffalo Schools), creative and expressive arts, music and movement. Please call 896-6388, ext. 212, to arrange a visit for lunch and a tour.
Apr 26, 2015 | This Week
Click HERE for additional photos from Easter 2015 at Blessed Trinity
April 26 – May 3, 2015
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 26 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall – Presentation by Lorena James
Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
We now have a Bingo camera with TV monitors and electronic verification!
To check the Red, White & Blue and progressive Share-the-Wealth carry over amounts
and progressive numbers for this week, click HERE and visit our Facebook page.
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
May 1
Photo is of the Shrine to St. Joseph to the left of the Sanctuary. The niche surrounding the statue “is one of the exquisite ceramic creations in the church.” (Rev. Walter Kern’s “Guide to Blessed Trinity R. C. Church,” page 45). Photo credit: Margaret Dick
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 26 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Fred Reger (Requested by Bob and Mary Kresse) and Ithrene Cameron (Requested by Angela Jost)
Monday, April 27 ~ Communion Service at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 28 ~ St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis Grignion de Montfort ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, April 29 ~ St. Catherine of Siena ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Thursday, April 30 ~ St. Pius V ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Agnes Witherspoon (Family)
Friday, May 1 ~ St. Joseph the Worker ~ Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Saturday, May 2 ~ St. Athanasius ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Paul G. Horan (Family)
Sunday, May 2 ~ Mass at 10:00 a.m. – Bridget Blesnuk (Al Szarejko) and Ithrene Cameron (Blessed Trinity Bingo Workers)
News from our Parish Community
All Are Invited to a Special Coffee Hour on Sunday, April 26, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Lorena James, daughter of Cathy Cummings, is a sophomore at Nichols School. She has been studying the Mandarin Chinese language for six years. Just before Easter, Lorena went on a school trip to China. She would like to share with us some of the highlights of her trip and her experience of living with Asian families.
Attention Choir Members ~ This week’s rehearsal is on Monday evening at 7:30 rather than the customary Tuesday.
Paula Hunt, pictured here with County Executive Mark Poloncarz when she received her “Unsung Hero Award” at the Homeless Alliance Luncheon in February.
Giving Back to Paula is the name of a benefit for Paula Heinz Hunt taking place on Sunday, May 3, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Main-Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main Street in Williamsville. Paula is being treated for Stage 3 skin cancer and has been unable to work for almost a year. We at Blessed Trinity know Paula best for all the work she does on behalf of Family Promise. A “true giver,” she has left footprints on the hearts of family members, friends and strangers too numerous to count. Paula is a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend, as well as a tireless advocate for the homeless, the poor, teenagers and young adults through her work at Family Promise of WNY, Ss. Columba-Brigid Parish and Rediscover Riverside. If you are unable to attend Sunday’s benefit but would like to help, consider a check in any amount, payable to Paula Hunt. Amy Johnson will be happy to accept your donation and see to it that Paula receives it.
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 10, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Reservations for the breakfast are necessary and may be made by calling the Rectory Office at 833-0301. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, May 6. 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.
Attention Prayer Partners ~ Your Pot Luck Supper is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Ss. Columba Brigid Church. Sign-up sheets are on the altar railing near Our Lady’s shrine. Please sign up no later than Sunday, April 26.
Call for Volunteers ~ On the weekend of May 16-17, 2015, Blessed Trinity will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Fifth 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 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (before 4:30 Mass), and on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00 noon (after 10:00 Mass) to 2:00 p.m. 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 participate by Sunday, May 3. Thank you!
Watch us on PBS ~ Blessed Trinity was featured Sunday, April 19, on the PBS program, “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.” The half-hour show is produced in Washington, DC by the Public Broadcasting System and broadcast locally at 12:30 p.m. on WNED-TV. Click HERE to watch the segment on the Buffalo Mass Mob filmed at our church on March 22, 2015.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal collection will take place on April 25 and 26. Many dioceses right 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 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.
The Buffalo Brass Choir in Concert at Blessed Trinity
Final Trinity Series Concert on May 24 ~ There is just one concert remaining in our 2014-15 Trinity Series. Reflections on a Dance brings the concert season to a resounding close as our resident musical ensemble, the Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of Nick DelBello, performs music inspired by the dance. Their repertoire will include Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia and David Sampson’s imaginative Reflections on a Dance. And here’s a tip for those of you who enjoyed the resonance of the Camerata’s string ensemble in our sanctuary: you’re going to be blown away by the Buffalo Brass Choir — and on Pentecost Sunday, no less! Please plan to be with us on Sunday, May 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Respite for Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren ~ The weekend of June 5-7 is a chance for low-income grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren to enjoy a little break. This respite weekend will be held at the Center of Renewal on the Stella Niagara campus in Lewiston. The weekend includes a modest room, meals, optional activities and an opportunity to rest. You’ll also have a chance to meet other grandmothers in WNY who are also raising their grandchildren. The cost is free, but a $15.00 donation would be appreciated. To apply you must complete an application form, a health form and have a referral from an agency or faith based organization or counselor. The deadline is May 21, 2015. For more info and applications call 893-0931 or Sr. Maureen Harris at 897-9948 x114.
We give prayerful thanks for Canisius College students Holly Bogdan, Brian Borgos, Paige Burkard, Kevin Caputi, Peter Domkbrowski, Tegan Foley, Sarah Kamienowski, James McGovern, David McMaster, Chelsea Raymond, Ben Schuver, Mike Sipior, Olena Spencer, and Kristin Wagoner. The Accounting Society members volunteered at our site on April 18 as part of the college’s Community Day of Service. They took advantage of a lovely Saturday morning to complete a messy but necessary spring task: scraping and painting the rails and gate in our parking lot. This is the second time in less than a month that Canisius has assisted us. On March 21, a team of administration volunteers helped us clean the church for a visit by the Buffalo Mass Mob. (Click HERE to be connected to the Buffalo Mass Mob’s Facebook page and links to photos from Mass Mob IX at Blessed Trinity and a TV segment with WGRZ’s Ron Plants).
Catholic Charities Appeal 2015 is still short of its goal. If you have not yet contributed or are in a position to make an additional donation, there still is time to donate online at www.ccwny.org, or give through our parish. Call the rectory office at 833-0301 for a donation/pledge card.
Spread The Word ~ Extra Copies of the Easter Issue of THE WORD are available in the usher’s pew in the middle of church. Feel free to take copies for family and friends.
Easter Water ~ Vials of Blessed Easter Water are still available to you in the basket on the altar railing near the Baptismal Font.
Summer Programs for Children ~ We are beginning to receive information regarding area summer opportunities for children. Materials will be displayed on the table in the front vestibule.
News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
Marriage Problems? Retrovaille (RET-RO-VI) is a proven program for troubled marriages including the separated and divorced who want a second chance for their marriages. The program consists of a weekend experience with NO group discussions and a series of follow-up sessions. All inquiries are strictly confidential. The next weekend is May 1-3, 2015. For information and registration call Paul and Carol at (716) 474-9371 or visit our web site at www.marriagesaved.com.
Give Back in Style ~ Reeds Jenss, 3515 Abbott Road in Orchard Park and Maple Road in Amherst, is hosting a Giveback Day on April 26 with 10% of the cost of any store purchase being donated to the charity of your choice – like Catholic Charities! You can meet former athletes and Robyn Zimmer, Embrace the Difference jewelry creator, and enjoy a catered lunch. Also, anytime you buy Embrace the Difference jewelry, name Catholic Charities as the charity of choice and $30-$100 is donated to them. The Niagara Falls store will also honor the Giveback Day donation to charities. See the flyer under Events on our website, http://www.ccwny.org, for more details.
Providing a healthy start to life for new mothers and moms-to-be in Erie and Niagara Counties, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides food, participant-centered nutrition education and referrals for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of 5. The program now has a new, centralized phone number, 716-218-1484, that can be used to connect to any WIC office. Also, through May 6, the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is hosting a Community Baby Shower, with WIC being one of the recipients. Items like sleep sacks, thermometers and diapers would be helpful to new moms and babies! To learn more about the program and how you can help with the Community Baby Shower, visit http://www.ccwny.org/wic
Boys & Girls Summer Basketball Camps ~ Hilbert College is offering summer basketball camps for boys (June 28-July 2 & July 12-16) and girls (July 5-9). Registration/check-ins take place on Sundays between 2:30-4 p.m. and camps conclude on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Campers are given the choice of staying on campus (resident camper) in air conditioned Trinity Hall or commuting (day camper). The camps run from 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. weekly. All meals are included in the cost. To download a free brochure, go to http://www.hilberthawks.com and click on “Events.” For more information, contact Rob deGrandpre at 716-926-8803 or rdegrandpre [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Boys) or Melissa Graham at 716-697-8946 or mgraham [at] hilbert [dot] edu (Girls).
Catholic Charities Offers a Gathering Place ~ The Adult Day Program located in the city of Buffalo, NY near the historic Broadway Market has been in existence since 1973 and was the first social adult day center in upstate New York. Currently there are between 35-40 participants, with an average daily census of between 12 and 18. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Its staffing ratio ranges from 5:1 to 6:1. Some of the unique activities offered include: Tai Chi classes (Falls Prevention), inter-generational programming (collaborations with Buffalo Schools), creative and expressive arts, music and movement. Please call 896-6388, ext. 212, to arrange a visit for lunch and a tour.
