Apr 7, 2014 | This Week
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Blessing of Palms and Holy Mass
Saturday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Lenten Penance Service (Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo)
St. Katharine Drexel Church, 118 Schiller Street
Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Mass in Daily Mass Chapel
Tuesday, April 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday, April 17
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
followed by “Supper of Friends” in St. Charles Hall
Private Prayers at the Repository in Church
Good Friday, April 18
Stations of the Cross at 12:00 Noon
followed by Private Prayer in Church
Good Friday Solemn Service at 3:00 p.m.
St. John’s Passion
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Communion
Holy Saturday, April 19
Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
Fire and Light
Scripture
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
(World premier of The Mass of the Blessed Trinity by Nick DelBello)
Easter Sunday, April 20
Easter Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Apr 7, 2014 | This Week
Stations of the Cross, right side aisle. Photo credit: Margaret Dick
April 6 – April 13, 2014
Click HERE to view our schedule of Holy Week Services
Weekly Activities
Sunday, April 6 immediately following 10 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall, hosted by the Parish Council.
Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Simple Soup Supper in St. Charles Hall, followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, April 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m. ~ Easter Cleaning of the Church.
Saturday, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, April 12 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. Due to Holy Week observances, Bingo will NOT be played on Holy Thursday, April 17, or Holy Saturday, April 19. Regularly scheduled games will resume on April 24 and April 26, 2014.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 6 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Requested by Jim and Marilyn Arcara) and Jimmie Porter, Jr. (Requested by Family)
Monday, April 7 ~ St. John Baptist de la Salle ~ Lenten Journey Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church (Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo)
Tuesday, April 8 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members and Family Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Wednesday, April 9 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)
Thursday, April 10 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Hafner (Estate)
Friday, April 11 ~ St. Stanislaus ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members and Family Members of St. Gerard Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Saturday, April 12 ~ Palm Sunday Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – John J. Horan (Angela Jost)
Sunday, April 13 ~ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Shakara Purks (The Gallisdorfers) and Richard and Mary James (Dorothy Lien)
News from our Parish Community
The Lenten Journey Mass this week will be celebrated at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 E. Delavan Avenue, on Monday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. Click HERE to see the complete schedule of Lenten Journey Masses as well as a schedule of Lenten services at Blessed Trinity.
Penance Service ~ There is an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at neighboring St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main Street, Buffalo. Their Lenten Penance Service is Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Soup Supper ~ Our final soup supper of the Lenten season is this Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall. We will then adjourn to church for Stations of the Cross, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We will be using prayers of Pope St. John XXIII.
Spring Cleaning for Easter~ On Saturday, April 12, beginning at 10:00 a.m., we will be preparing our church for a grand celebration of Easter with a thorough spring cleaning. A group of student volunteers from Canisius College will be assisting, but parish veterans are needed to lead by example. Please plan to join us. Bring buckets, rags and rubber gloves, and plan on staying for “free lunch” following the blitz. No reservations are required; just come as you are!
Supper of Friends ~ Reservations are requested for our Holy Thursday Supper of Friends on April 17. This simple meal including prayer and reflection in a peaceful, quiet setting fill follow the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. The gathering will end in church with an opportunity for private prayer at the Repository, beginning at 10:00 p.m. If you plan to attend the Supper of Friends but do not have a reservation form, please call the church office (833-0301) no later than Friday, April 11, with your name and the number attending.
Mark Your Calendar for Friday, May 2, when The Buffalo Brass Choir, under the direction of our own Nick DelBello, will present Viva Italia at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 345 Main St., East Aurora, at 7:30 p.m. The musical performance will repeat on Sunday, May 4, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main Street. The concert will feature Antiphonal works by Gabrieli, Capuzzi’s Andante and Allegro with BPO tubist, Don Harry, and Respighi’s Pines of Rome.
Buffalo Choral Arts Society at Blessed Trinity ~ The Music Committee extends its sincere appreciation to Marcia Giambrone and the members of the Buffalo Choral Arts Society for their magnificent performance on Sunday, March 30, as part of our Trinity Concert Series. The approximately 350 in attendance were treated to a wonderful mix of sacred and secular music performed by the 100-plus-member community chorus, accompanied by their very talented pianist, John F. Mitton. There is one concert remaining in the 2013-14 season. Featuring the Colored Musicians Club, it will take place in the church on Sunday, June 1, at 3:00 p.m.
Important News About Our Bingo Games ~ Several weeks ago we enhanced our bingo games with the introduction of a bingo camera, television monitors, and electronic verification. Join us on Thursday and Saturday evenings to see what it’s all about. Games begin at 8 p.m. in St. Charles Hall, 350 Dewey Avenue.
Catholic Charities: Heart at work: The 2014 appeal officially starts on April 6. Please help to ensure that the appeal reaches its goal of $10.8 million by responding with your contribution or pledge today. Your donation helps educate, counsel and train parents; provide basic assistance to families; and the hope of a brighter future to youth through our workforce and education programs. If you haven’t already contributed, please support the annual appeal with a generous gift. Our parish Chair, Bob Heicklen, will gratefully accept your donation. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.
“The Word” ~ There are two weeks remaining in Lent. It’s not too late to find time in your day for additional prayer and meditation. To help you get started, why not pick up a copy of the special Lenten Issue of The Word. You can find one in the ushers’ pew at the mid aisle of the church.
Catholic Schools ~ Please take special notice of the April issue of the Western New York Catholic. Many important questions concerning the recent decisions about Catholic School closures are answered on pages 8 and 9. Please take the time to read this important information. For in depth information, click HERE.
- News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
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Camp Turner Brochures for 2014 Summer Session can be found on the table in the front entrance vestibule. Information regarding registration is noted on the brochure, or you can visit their web site by clicking
HERE.
Apr 6, 2014 | Upcoming Events
Fourth Annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend
Saturday, May 17, 2014 ~ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 ~ 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Visit us on May 17-18, 2014 for docent-guided tours as part of the
New York Landmark Conservancy’s Sacred Site Open House Weekend.
Photo by Sharon Cantillon, Buffalo News Photographer
The New York Landmarks Conservancy created its Sacred Sites Open House Weekend to showcase the art, architecture and history of New York’s houses of worship. This is one of two scheduled open house weekends each year when you can enjoy docent-guided tours of Blessed Trinity and photograph our art and architecture to your heart’s content. Save the date, and join us for this year’s open house on Saturday, May 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, from Noon – 2 p.m. In keeping with the theme established by the Conservancy, this year’s event will include information about the immigration and migration histories and contributions of our faith community.
Apr 2, 2014 | Upcoming Events
Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
The Colored Musicians Club “Swingin’ in the Aisles”
After too long an absence, the talented musicians from The Colored Musicians Club return with their exciting mix of jazz, blues, gospel and swing tunes. Charles Reedy and Friends will have your foot stompin’, your body swayin’ and your voice singin’ along with the horns, saxes, clarinets and basses of these masters of cool sounds. Proceeds from the performance will be used to fund restoration efforts at two historic Buffalo Landmark sites — Blessed Trinity Church and the Colored Musicians Club, part of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. Suggested donation: $10.00
Mar 29, 2014 | This Week
March 30 – April 6, 2014
Weekly Activities
Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. ~ I Will Sing With the Spirit, Buffalo Choral Arts Society in concert in Church.
Monday, March 31 following 6:30 p.m. Lenten Journey Mass ~ Social in St. Charles Hall.
Tuesday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, April 6 immediately following 10 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall, hosted by the Parish Council.
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, March 30 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Requested by Joseph and Sheila Rosenecker) and William Stiffler (Requested by Family)
Monday, March 31 ~ Lenten Journey Mass at 6:30 p.m. (Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo)
Tuesday, April 1 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)
Wednesday, April 2 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Thursday, April 3 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)
Friday, April 4 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Saturday, April 5 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Gertrude Geiger Eagan (Jim and Gayle Eagan)
Sunday, April 6 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Jim and Marilyn Arcara) and Jim Porter, Jr. (Family)
News from our Parish Community
Trinity Concert Series Continues on Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society in concert at Blessed Trinity on Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m.
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Soprano soloist Karen Saxon joins
the BCAS at Blessed Trinity
Buffalo Choral Arts Society in Concert at Blessed Trinity ~ As part of the Trinity Concert Series, the Buffalo Choral Arts Society will be performing at Blessed Trinity on Sunday, March 30. Please join us and experience the 100-plus-member community chorus, voted Best Vocal Ensemble for the past two years in the Artvoice “Best of Buffalo” contest, and special guests soprano Karen Saxon and pianist Michelle Thomas. Ms. Saxon is a music educator at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and frequent soprano soloist with the BPO, and Ms. Thomas has brought music to the local community as a pianist, organist and music educator for more than fifty years. Click HERE for more information.
Lenten Journey Mass Comes to Blessed Trinity ~ We will be hosting this week’s Lenten Journey Mass on Monday, March 31. It will also be the second of three special Lenten Journey Days at which Richard Lane, a Catholic Lay Evangelist, will speak. Monday’s topic is “A Believing Faith.” On Sunday evening, March 30, Mr. Lane will speak at St. Martin de Porres Church on “Deepening Faith,” and his topic on Tuesday, April 1, at Ss. Columba-Brigid is “Proclaiming the Faith.” Services on all three evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. Following Monday’s Liturgy at Blessed Trinity, refreshments will be served at a social in St. Charles Hall. Click HERE to see the complete schedule of Lenten Journey Masses as well as a schedule of Lenten services at Blessed Trinity.
Important News About Our Bingo Games ~ Several weeks ago we enhanced our bingo games with the introduction of a bingo camera, television monitors, and electronic verification. Now, due to the large Saturday Bonus Ball Jackpot and the corresponding increase in attendance, we have expanded our Saturday seating capacity by opening an additional room downstairs. It, too, is equipped with a television monitor so that downstairs bingo patrons will enjoy all the amenities that exist in the larger hall upstairs.
Heart at work: Serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name ~ Kelly works as a therapist for the Multisystemic Therapy Program, which helps families get back on track by using their strengths to address multiple factors related to juvenile delinquency. Kelly explained, “As a therapist, it takes a continuing commitment to find strengths, where and when others may not, and to support and encourage our families at the most difficult of times.” Kelly makes an impact with her work, and knows that others do too. “The people at Catholic Charities put their heart into their work with individuals and families every day.” If you haven’t already, please support the annual appeal with a generous gift. Our parish Chair, Bob Heicklen, will gratefully accept your donation. Remember the lives you are touching with your contribution. The Appeal is in your hands. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.
“The Word” ~ Although we are already at the mid-point of Lent, it’s not too late to find time in your day for additional prayer and meditation. To help you get started, why not pick up a copy of the special Lenten Issue of The Word. You can find one in the ushers’ pew at the mid aisle of the church.
Good News Gets Around ~ When you’re out of town, you can find Mass times for parishes all over the country via the Internet. Log on to http://www.masstimes.org/. This is just one product that the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is able to provide because of your generous donations to the Catholic Communication Campaign.
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Retrouvaille (Ret-ro-vi) is a program for troubled marriages. A marriage is more than one that works out or one that just survives. If you feel that your marriage is sinking or needs a lifeline, let Retrouvaille help. The next weekend is May 2-4. For a brochure or further information, call the Office of Family Life Ministries at 716-847-2210 or visit
http://www.marriagesaved.com/. For more information or to register call 716-474-9371 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Camp Turner Brochures for 2014 Summer Session can be found on the table in the front entrance vestibule. Information regarding registration is noted on the brochure, or you can visit their web site by clicking
HERE.
Mar 23, 2014 | This Week
Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25
Large ceramic relief in the church narthex depicting the Annunciation. The artist, P. Kuhnle, pictures Mary being invited by the Angel Gabriel to be the mother of the Savior. (Luke 1:26-38). Photo credit: Margaret Dick.
March 23 – March 30, 2014
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, March 26 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Simple Soup Supper followed by “Prayer Around the Cross” at 7:00 p.m. in Church.
Thursday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 p.m. ~ I Will Sing With the Spirit, Buffalo Choral Arts Society in concert in Church.
Monday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. ~ Lenten Journey Mass comes to Blessed Trinity.
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, March 23 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Thomas Eldred (Requested by Bud and Mickey Dick) and Sara Dick (Requested by Family)
Monday, March 24 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 25 ~ The Annunciation of the Lord ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)
Wednesday, March 26 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members and Family Members of St. Gerard Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Thursday, March 27 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)
Friday, March 28 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Saturday, March 29 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Mary C. Nelson (Curtin Family)
Sunday, March 30 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Joseph and Sheila Rosenecker) and William Stiffler (Family)
News from our Parish Community
Lenten Journey Mass on Monday, March 24, will be celebrated at St. Lawrence, 1520 E. Delavan Avenue. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. Click HERE to see the complete schedule of Lenten Journey Masses as well as a schedule of Lenten services at Blessed Trinity.
Lenten Suppers ~ A Simple Soup Supper will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall on Wednesday, March 26. Following our supper, we will move to church for Prayer Around the Cross, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please plan to join us on Wednesday, and click HERE for our complete schedule of Lenten services and programs.
Singers and musicians from the 100-plus member Buffalo Choral Arts Society in Concert.
Soprano soloist Karen Saxon joins the BCAS at Blessed Trinity on March 30, 2014.
Buffalo Choral Arts Society in Concert at Blessed Trinity ~ As part of the Trinity Concert Series, the Buffalo Choral Arts Society will be performing at Blessed Trinity on Sunday, March 30. Please join us and experience the 100-plus-member community chorus, voted Best Vocal Ensemble for the past two years in the Artvoice “Best of Buffalo” contest, and special guests soprano Karen Saxon and pianist Michelle Thomas. Ms. Saxon is a music educator at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and frequent soprano soloist with the BPO, and Ms. Thomas has brought music to the local community as a pianist, organist and music educator for more than fifty years. They will be the featured performers in the Spirituals set of the concert. You may obtain a ticket for a donation of $10 by contacting the church office at 833-0301 or stopping at the rectory; tickets will also be available at the door. Click HERE for more information.
Three Special Lenten Journey Days, sponsored by the Catholic Churches of Central Buffalo and led by Richard Lane, a Catholic Lay Evangelist, will take place from Sunday, March 30 – Tuesday, April 1. Click HERE to view additional information about these evening services.
Important News About Our Bingo Games ~ Several weeks ago we enhanced our bingo games with the introduction of a bingo camera, television monitors, and electronic verification. Now, due to the large Saturday Bonus Ball Jackpot and the corresponding increase in attendance, we have expanded our Saturday seating capacity by opening an additional room downstairs. It, too, is equipped with a television monitor so that downstairs bingo patrons will enjoy all the amenities that exist in the larger hall upstairs.
Rescheduled Meetings ~ The March meeting of the Parish Council has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Charles Hall, and the Ladies Sodality Meeting scheduled for March 23 has been cancelled. The Sodality’s next general membership meeting will be Sunday, April 27, in St. Charles Hall, immediately following 10 a.m. Mass.
Heart at work: Serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name ~ Help the family who fled their homeland consumed by civil war and violence before beginning a new life in Buffalo. Provide support to the single father whose child struggles in school. Be the spark of hope that allows a young woman to become educated and able to provide for her young children. Give to the Catholic Charities 2014 Appeal and join us in being “heart at work” for these and the tens of thousands of others who benefit from Catholic Charities’ 70 programs and services. As a faithful donor, you should have received our letter and card in the mail. If you haven’t already, please respond promptly with a generous gift – thank you! If you are a first time contributor, our parish Chair, Bob Heicklen, will gratefully accept your donation. Remember the lives you are touching with your contribution. The Appeal is in your hands. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.
“The Word” ~ Early in March, we distributed the special Lenten Issue of The Word. There are extra copies in the ushers’ pew at the mid aisle of the church. We invite you to take copies for parish shut-ins, family members, and friends.
- News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
How You Can Combat Human Trafficking ~ This workshop and program will be held at St. Joseph University Parish Community Room on Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm. It will explore the issue of Human Trafficking and provide practical way YOU can make a difference for children and adults subjected to modern day slavery. For more information contact Evelyn Brady at ebrady7 [at] gmail [dot] com
Mar 16, 2014 | This Week
March 16 – March 23, 2014
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, March 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Simple Supper followed by Lenten Program at 7:00 p.m., both in St. Charles Hall.
Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, March 23 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Ladies Sodality Meeting 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, March 16 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Requested by Thomas and Mary Stoddard) and Don Hartinger (Requested by Wife, Pat)
Monday, March 17 ~ St. Patrick ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 18 ~ St. Cyril of Jerusalem ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)
Wednesday, March 19 ~ Solemnity of St. Joseph ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)
Thursday, March 20 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)
Friday, March 21 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members and Family Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)
Saturday, March 22 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – John J. Horan (Family)
Sunday, March 23 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Thomas Eldred (Bud and Mickey Dick) and Sara Dick (Family)
News from our Parish Community
Lenten Journey Mass on Monday, March 17, will be celebrated at St. Martin de Porres, 555 Northampton Street. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. Click HERE to see the complete schedule of Lenten Journey Masses as well as a schedule of Lenten services at Blessed Trinity.
Lenten Suppers ~ Severe winter weather on Wednesday caused a cancellation of our first Lenten Program. However, we’ll try again this Wednesday, March 19, with a Simple Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall. It will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a presentation by David Zapfel, Executive Director of Gerard Place, on the theme, “Living the Gospel.” Please plan to join us on Wednesday, and click HERE for our complete schedule of Lenten services and programs.
Rescheduled Meeting ~ The March meeting of the Parish Council has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Charles Hall.
Members of the Buffalo Choral Arts Society
Soprano soloist Karen Saxon joins the BCAS at Blessed Trinity on March 30, 2014.
Buffalo Choral Arts Society in Concert at Blessed Trinity ~ Tickets are now available for the March 30 performance of I Will Sing With the Spirit by the Buffalo Choral Arts Society and guest artists, soprano Karen Saxon and pianist Michelle Thomas. You may obtain a ticket for a donation of $10 by stopping at the rectory or leaving a message for Mickey Dick HERE. Tickets will also be available at the door. Help us promote the concert by posting one of the colorful concert flyers at a local business that maintains a community bulletin board. To obtain one, contact Mickey Dick or stop by the rectory. The 100-plus-member community chorus has been voted Best Vocal Ensemble for the past two years in the Artvoice “Best of Buffalo” contest. Ms. Saxon is a music educator at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and frequent soprano soloist with the BPO, and Ms. Thomas has brought music to the local community as a pianist, organist and music educator for more than fifty years. Click HERE for more information.
Heart at work: Serving our neighbors in Jesus’ name ~ By contributing to Catholic Charities 2014 Appeal, you provide support to some of Western New York’s most vulnerable youth. Help continue to link loving families with a child in need through our foster care and adoption programs, with counseling services through our children’s mental health clinics, and ease the transition for children struggling to deal with their parents’ separation. Join us as we provide care and support to all who need it. Find out more at http://www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.
“The Word” ~ At March 2/3 Masses, we distributed the special Lenten Issue of The Word. There are extra copies in the ushers’ pew at the mid aisle of the church. We invite you to take copies for parish shut-ins, family members, and friends.
Feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and the Diocese of Buffalo, March 19.
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 by Margaret Dick).
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Career Workshop for High School Students on Friday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Avenue. This workshop is hosted by The Buffalo Employment & Training Center, The Educational Opportunity Center, and the State Department of Labor. For further information, call 856-5627.
Da Bounce ~ Faith Rally for the Young Church – March 21, 6 – 11 p.m. Spend your evening with teens on a faith journey. Keynote speaker Fr. Dave Munoz, OMI, will be speaking on evangelizing in our world today followed by Stations of the Cross, breakout sessions, refreshments and a dance. Just $10. Please RSVP at the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry or at (716)847 8789.
Respite for Women with Cancer ~ A respite for women who have cancer is being held on the weekend of March 21 – 23 at Stella Niagara Retreat Center. The weekend includes opportunities for prayer, relaxation and group sharing. A $10 donation is suggested to cover lodging, meals and resources. Single parents and women with low income will be given preference. The program is sponsored by the Women’s Respite Program, with support from the WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Roswell Park. For further information contact Sister Maureen Harris at 892-2471 ex. 18.
How You Can Combat Human Trafficking ~ This workshop and program will be held at St. Joseph University Parish Community Room on Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm. It will explore the issue of Human Trafficking and provide practical way YOU can make a difference for children and adults subjected to modern day slavery. For more information contact Evelyn Brady at ebrady7 [at] gmail [dot] com
Mar 13, 2014 | Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society “I Will Sing With the Spirit”
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society at Kleinhans Music Hall
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Soprano soloist Karen Saxon joins the BCAS at Blessed Trinity on March 30, 2014.
We are pleased to welcome the Buffalo Choral Arts Society under the direction of Marcia A. Giambrone, and special guest artists, soprano Karen Saxon and pianist Michelle Thomas. The program offers an eclectic mix of sacred and secular works befitting the Spring/Lenten Season. Selections include compositions from classical sacred choral literature, spirituals, and poems set to music. Works by John Rutter, Gabrielle Faure, John Ness Beck, Ludwig van Beethoven, Ola Gjeilo, Moses Hogan, Andre Thomas and others will be performed.
Tickets are $10.00 and are available at the Church Office (716-833-0310)
or may be ordered online with PayPal at BuffaloChoralArts.org.
Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
The Colored Musicians Club “Swingin’ in the Aisles”
After too long an absence, musicians from The Colored Musicians Club, directed by George Scott, return with their exciting mix of jazz, blues, gospel and swing. Funds from the concert will be used to restore two historic Buffalo Landmark sites — Blessed Trinity Church and the Colored Musicians Club, part of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor.
Mar 10, 2014 | Upcoming Events
Fourth Annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend
May 17-18, 2014
Visit us on May 17-18, 2014 for docent-guided tours as part of the New York
Landmark Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Weekend.
Photo by Sharon Cantillon, Buffalo News Photographer
The New York Landmarks Conservancy created its Sacred Sites Open House Weekend to showcase the art, architecture and history of New York’s houses of worship. This is one of two scheduled open house weekends each year when you can enjoy docent-guided tours of Blessed Trinity and photograph our art and architecture to your heart’s content. Save the date, and join us for this year’s open house on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. In keeping with the theme established by the Conservancy, this year’s event will include information about the immigration and migration histories and contributions of our faith community.
Mar 9, 2014 | This Week
March 9 – March 16, 2014
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir Rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.
Wednesday, March 12 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Soup Supper and Lenten Program CANCELLED due to winter storm advisory.
Thursday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon ~ Helping Hands Food Pantry in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. ~ Music Committee Meeting in St. Charles Hall.
Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 p.m. ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.
Sunday, March 16 following 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour 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, March 9 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Patti O’Connell Cooke (Requested by Mary and Bob Kresse) and Margaret Schirmann (Requested by Catherine Bailey)
Monday, March 10 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 11 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)
Wednesday, March 12 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)
Thursday, March 13 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)
Friday, March 14 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)
Saturday, March 15 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Philomena M. Vaillancourt (Gayle and Jim Eagan)
Sunday, March 16 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Margaret Schirmann (Thomas and Mary Stoddard) and Don Hartinger (Wife, Pat)
News from our Parish Community
Lenten Journey Mass on Monday, March 10, will be celebrated at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 418 N. Division Street. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. Click HERE to see the complete schedule of Lenten Journey Masses as well as a schedule of Lenten services at Blessed Trinity.
Soup Suppers ~ Our first Soup Supper and Lenten Program is this Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in St. Charles Hall. It will be followed by a 7:00 p.m. presentation by Sister Janet DiPasquale, SSJ, Director of TRY (Teaching and Restoring Youth), on the theme “Living the Gospel.” Click HERE for our complete schedule of Lenten services and programs. We need additional volunteer Soup Makers and Cookie Bakers for Wednesday, March 26 and Wednesday, April 9. It would help us in our planning if you could sign up this week. The sign up board is on the table near the piano. You can also call the rectory at 833-0301 to volunteer. Thank you for your help. We look forward to your tasty treats!
“The Word” ~ At March 2/3 Masses, we distributed the special Lenten Issue of The Word. There are extra copies in the ushers’ pew at the mid aisle of the church. We invite you to take copies for parish shut-ins, family members, and friends.
Concert Tickets ~ Tickets are now available for the March 30 appearance of the Buffalo Choral Arts Society and guest artists soprano Karen Saxon and pianist Michelle Thomas. You may obtain a ticket for a donation of $10 by stopping at the rectory or leaving a message for Mickey Dick HERE. Tickets will also be available at the door. The 100-plus-member community chorus has been voted Best Vocal Ensemble for the past two years in the Artvoice “Best of Buffalo” contest. Ms. Saxon is a music educator at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and frequent soprano soloist with the BPO, and Ms. Thomas has brought music to the local community as a pianist, organist and music educator for more than fifty years. Click HERE for more information.
- News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community
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St. Joseph’s Day Table ~ The Sisters of St. Joseph will be hosting a St. Joseph’s Day Table on Sunday, March 9 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main Street, Clarence from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. There is no charge for the dinner. Donations received will go to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Pantry, Ss. Brigid –Columba Pantry, and Clarence Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. All are invited.
Annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier will be prayed from March 4 – 12 in services at St. Michael’s Church, 651 Washington Street, in downtown Buffalo. Novena Masses are at 6:45, 10:00, Noon, and 5:00 each day with special homilies at Noon and 5:00. The regular Mass schedule continues on Sunday at 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, Noon and 5:00. The Church is handicap accessible. Info at 854-6726.
Da Bounce ~ Faith Rally for the Young Church – March 21, 6 – 11 p.m. Spend your evening with teens on a faith journey. Keynote speaker Fr. Dave Munoz, OMI, will be speaking on evangelizing in our world today followed by Stations of the Cross, breakout sessions, refreshments and a dance. Just $10. Please RSVP at the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministry or at (716)847 8789.
Respite for Women with Cancer ~ A respite for women who have cancer is being held on the weekend of March 21 – 23 at Stella Niagara Retreat Center. The weekend includes opportunities for prayer, relaxation and group sharing. A $10 donation is suggested to cover lodging, meals and resources. Single parents and women with low income will be given preference. The program is sponsored by the Women’s Respite Program, with support from the WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Roswell Park. For further information contact Sister Maureen Harris at 892-2471 ex. 18.
How You Can Combat Human Trafficking ~ This workshop and program will be held at St. Joseph University Parish Community Room on Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm. It will explore the issue of Human Trafficking and provide practical way YOU can make a difference for children and adults subjected to modern day slavery. For more information contact Evelyn Brady at ebrady7 [at] gmail [dot] com
