Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 23, 2013 | This Week

June 23 – June 30, 2013

Sunday, June 23 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Anointing of the Sick.

Thursday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Mass Intentions

Sunday, June 23 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Chaka Chapman (Requested by Mom and Family)

Monday, June 24 ~ The Nativity of St. John the Baptist ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 25 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)

Wednesday, June 26 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Estelle O’Donnell (Altar and Rosary Society of St. Bartholomew Church)

Thursday, June 27 ~ St. Cyril of Alexandria ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Deceased Members of St. Gerard Parish (St. Gerard Parish)

Friday, June 28 ~ St. Irenaeus ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)

Saturday, June 29 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Loretta Saxer (Estate) and Mary C. Nelson (The Curtin Family)

Sunday, June 30 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Janice Weber (Gary)

News from our Parish Community

We’ve Conquered Cocoa! Now What ??? ~ Sister Claire Edwards, Daughter of Charity from Sisters Hospital, B. T. Parishioner, Member of the Choir and Member of Parish Council, offers us a challenge. For the past four years, Sister has been involved with Project Homeless Connect, an initiative of the WNY Alliance for the Homeless. Each year a day is set aside to provide many services to homeless people. This year on September 5 they will have the 5th Annual Project Homeless Connect Day at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Almost 75 service providers – from barbers and hair stylists to Veteran’s Benefits and Dental Care to Social Services to Family Service, etc. – all gathered together that day volunteering services to our neighbors who are homeless. Last year they served almost 700 people. This project doesn’t solve the problem of homelessness (the Alliance is also working on this larger issue), but it does show homeless people and families that the community is aware of and cares for them, – and it exposes many volunteers and service providers to this needy group in our midst. And Now OUR Challenge: As each homeless person leaves “Connect Day,” they are given a bag of personal items, donated from a variety of sources: socks, soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, first aid kits, shaving cream for men and hygiene products for women. One item that is needed is (are you ready?): DEODORANT. Sister Claire asks: “Could we ask our parishioners at Blessed Trinity to collect deodorant for this purpose on the weekends of July? The Parish Council responded affirmatively. So, we ask you to become a part of this effort to reach out to our needy neighbors in this very simple, basic way. We will have containers placed in church during July for your contributions. We will need deodorants for men and women. And do note: deodorants can be purchased from The Dollar Store for $1.00. Thank you for your generous cooperation!!!

Summer in the City, organized by the churches of Central City, will take place Sunday, August 4, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory at Eagle. There is a need for many volunteers to bake desserts, work at our parish food tent, and to help with set-up, parking, serving and clean-up, etc. If you can lend a hand, there is a sign-up sheet on the altar railing near Mary’s shrine.

Congratulations to Robert Sands (son of Elizabeth) and his family. A sophomore at Canisius High School, Robert received Second Honors during this past marking period.

Attention Parents! Just a reminder that information regarding summer activities for children has been/is displayed on the table in the front vestibule. We are beginning to receive Back-to-School Information as well, and it, too, will be placed on the vestibule table.

Empower. Kritika and Ankit, featured on this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal brochures and posters, and their older siblings and parents, comprise the Karna Bahadur Rai family. They were empowered two years ago when Catholic Charities gave them a new start in this country after they escaped from Burma. The family lived in a camp in Nepal sponsored by Catholic Relief Services until they were given refugee status by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and a country was chosen for them. Catholic Charities set up an apartment for them, enrolled them in English as Second Language classes and the children in school, and helped the parents find jobs – another family you empower when you donate to the Appeal in support of Catholic Charities. The Appeal ends this week, June 30. If you have already given, thank you! If not, please go to www.ccwny.org and make a secure online donation credited to your parish or mail a gift to 741 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ccbuffalo.

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Chicken Barbecue ~ Save the Date: Saturday, June 29, 3:00—7:00 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, 1520 East Delavan Ave., is sponsoring a barbecue dinner. BW BBQ will be cooking up chicken and ribs along with a chef salad, buttered potatoes and roll & butter. Presale Chicken dinners are $9.00 and Chicken & Ribs are $10.00. For more information or presale tickets please call the rectory during business hours at 892-2471. Dinners cost a dollar more when purchased on the day of the event. All dinners include a dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit St. Lawrence Church.

Mount St. Mary Academy is hosting a Chiavetta’s Barbeque on Sunday, July 14. Bring the family for an afternoon picnic or take dinner home for your crew. Dinners will be served from noon to 4:00 p.m. Drive-through only at 3756 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217. Tickets are priced at $10 and are available on-site or by pre-sale. To purchase pre-sale tickets, please contact Mount St. Mary Academy at (716) 877-1358. All proceeds will benefit the Mount St. Mary Academy Alumnae Scholarship.The Annulment Process ~ If you or someone you know is thinking about applying for an annulment, plan to attend the Annulment Workshop on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the UB Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Road (the traffic light just past Sweet Home High School) in Amherst. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7 a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 16, 2013 | This Week

June 16 – June 23, 2013

Sunday, June 16 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall hosted by Generations of Faith Program.

Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Parish Council Meeting in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Mass Intentions

Sunday, June 16 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – For Our Fathers (Requested by Bob and Mary Kinmartin) and Jimmie and Mildred Porter – Anniversary/Birthday (Requested by Family)

Monday, June 17 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 18 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Loretta Graff (Altar and Rosary Society of St. Bartholomew Church)

Wednesday, June 19 ~ St. Romuald ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anna Snyder (Estate)

Thursday, June 20 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)

Friday, June 21 ~ St. Aloysius Gonzaga ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Church (Blessed Trinity Parish)

Saturday, June 22 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – John F. Curtin (Curtin Family)

Sunday, June 23 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Chaka Chapman (Mom and Family)

News from our Parish Community

Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all fathers of families, all spiritual fathers, and all Christian men, especially the men of Blessed Trinity Parish. May the Holy Spirit constantly inspire you with justice and mercy, wisdom and strength, fidelity and self-giving love.

The Annual Mission Cooperative Collection takes place on June 15/16. Sister Susan Bowles of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur will speak with us at the weekend Masses about the mission work of her community. The Namur Sisters, an International Congregation, have missions in four countries in Africa, one in Brazil and one in the Dominican Republic. Please use the July 7 envelope in your packet labeled “Mission Co-op” in the second collection on June 15/16 to support this missionary work. Thank you.

Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 16, will be hosted by participants in our Generations of Faith Program.

Summer in the City, organized by the churches of Central City, will take place Sunday, August 4, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory at Eagle. There will be a planning meeting for this summer fun event on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Ss. Columba-Brigid. There is a need for many volunteers to attend this meeting if we hope to organize a volunteer schedule (two hour shifts) to work at the parish food tents, and to help with set-up, parking, serving and clean-up, etc. There is a sign-up sheet on the altar railing near Mary’s shrine. Please consider volunteering to help with this event.

Parishioner and local historian, Chris Puchalski, explores the immigrant community that built our Landmark church during the June 8th Path Through History Weekend Open House.

Thanks from the Music Committee ~ A special “Thank You” to all of the folks who donated cookies, attended the concert, or helped with the reception for the Arts Academy Choir concert on June 2nd. The music was excellent, and the choristers enjoyed the refreshments and our hospitality very much. A special note of gratitude goes to Frank Scinta, director of the choir, for bringing his wonderful group of young singers to BT for this final concert of our 2012-13 Trinity Series. The performance was enjoyed by all!

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Chicken Barbecue ~ Save the Date: Saturday, June 29, 3:00—7:00 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, 1520 East Delavan Ave., is sponsoring a barbecue dinner. BW BBQ will be cooking up chicken and ribs along with a chef salad, buttered potatoes and roll & butter. Presale Chicken dinners are $9.00 and Chicken & Ribs are $10.00. For more information or presale tickets please call the rectory during business hours at 892-2471. Dinners cost a dollar more when purchased on the day of the event. All dinners include a dessert and beverage. Proceeds benefit St. Lawrence Church.

 

The Annulment Process ~ If you or someone you know is thinking about applying for an annulment, plan to attend the Annulment Workshop on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the UB Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Road (the traffic light just past Sweet Home High School) in Amherst. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than being present one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 10, 2013 | This Week

June 9 – June 16, 2013

Rhododendron in church’s east side garden.
Photo credit: Margaret Dick

Weekly Activities

Sunday, June 9 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Reception honoring First Communicants in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, June 16 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall hosted by Generations of Faith Program.

Mass Intentions

Sunday, June 9 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Robert and Beverly Brodfuehrer (Requested by Family) and Olivette Scheuer (Requested by The Duffy Family)

Sunday, June 9 ~ Baptism of Quinn Corrigan Brunscheidel at 1:30 pm.

Monday, June 10 ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 11 ~ St. Barnabas, Apostle ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Gladys Kibler (Estate)

Wednesday, June 12 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)

Thursday, June 13 ~ St. Anthony of Padua ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Virginia Saxer (Estate)

Friday, June 14 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Alice Wilson (Altar and Rosary Society of St. Bartholomew Church)

Saturday, June 15 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Bob DeBoy (John West)

Sunday, June 16 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – For Our Fathers (Bob and Mary Kinmartin) and Jimmie and Mildred Porter – Anniversary/Birthday (Family)

News from our Parish Community

Congratulations to David Iheke and Keith Wilson who made their First Communion on Saturday, June 1, at St. Joseph University Church. This year Keith and David participated in the sacramental program with the children at St. Joseph’s. On Sunday, June 9, at our 10:00 Mass, David and Keith will join with our Blessed Trinity Parish Community to receive Communion.

The Annual Mission Cooperative Collection takes place on June 15/16. Sister Susan Bowles of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur will speak with us at the weekend Masses about the mission work of her community. The Namur Sisters, an International Congregation, have missions in four countries in Africa, one in Brazil and one in the Dominican Republic. Please use the July 7 envelope in your packet labeled “Mission Co-op” in the second collection on June 15/16 to support this missionary work. Thank you.

The Juneteenth Parade will take place on Saturday, June 15. The Central City Churches are hoping for a good representation of “marchers.” Participants will meet at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street, at 9:00 a.m. Transportation will be provided to the parade starting site. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an American Holiday honoring African-American heritage and celebrated by people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. It commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” and is recognized as a state holiday in 36 states of the United States.

Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 16, will be hosted by participants in our Generations of Faith Program.

Summer in the City, organized by the churches of Central City, will take place Sunday, August 4, at Ss. Columba-Brigid Church, 75 Hickory at Eagle. There will be a planning meeting for this summer fun event on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Ss. Columba-Brigid. There is a need for many volunteers to attend this meeting if we hope to organize a volunteer schedule (two hour shifts) to work at the parish food tents, and to help with set-up, parking, serving and clean-up, etc. There is a sign-up sheet on the altar railing near Mary’s shrine. Please consider volunteering to help with this event.

Parishioner and local historian, Chris Puchalski, explores the immigrant community that built our Landmark church during the June 8th
Path Through History Weekend Open House.

Thanks from the Music Committee ~ A special “Thank You” to all of the folks who donated cookies, attended the concert, or helped with the reception for the Arts Academy Choir concert last Sunday. The music was excellent, and the choristers enjoyed the refreshments and our hospitality very much. A special note of gratitude goes to Frank Scinta, director of the choir, for bringing his wonderful group of young singers to BT for this final concert of our 2012-13 Trinity Series. The performance was enjoyed by all!

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Retro PraiseSong ~ Come and sing the Lord’s praises with the “groovy” songs from the 60’s & 70’s! Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14223. Everyone is welcome.

The Catholic Cemeteries are continuing their “Spring Savings Event.” All six Catholic Cemeteries — Mt. Olivet, Holy Cross, Holy Sepulcher, Gate of Heaven, Assumption and Queen of Heaven – will be offering savings of up to $500.00 off a burial space and other discounts now through June 30. Call the Catholic Cemetery office at 873-6500 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than being present one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Jun 2, 2013 | This Week

June 2 – June 9, 2013

Weekly Activities

Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. ~ The Trinity Series Continues with a performance by The Arts Academay Choir in church, followed by a reception in St. Charles Hall.

Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. ~ Ladies Sodality’s annual spring dinner at The Protocol Restaurant.

Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, June 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. ~ Guided tours of the church as part of New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.

Saturday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. in church ~ “The Community that Built Blessed Trinity,” a historical presentation by Christopher Puchalski.

Saturday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, June 9 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass – Reception honoring First Communicants in St. Charles Hall.

Mass Intentions

Sunday, June 2 ~ Feast of Corpus Christi ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Gloria Finnerty (Requested by Bob and Mary Kresse)

Monday, June 3 ~ St. Charles Lwanga and Companions ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 4 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Deceased Members of St. Gerard Parish (St. Gerard Parish)

Wednesday, June 5 ~ St. Boniface ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – William Condon (Estate of Mary Condon)

Thursday, June 6 ~ St. Norbert ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)

Friday, June 7 ~ The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Simon Keough (Estate of Mary Condon)

Saturday, June 8 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Rita E. Curtin (The Curtin Family)

Sunday, June 9 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Robert and Beverly Brodfuehrer (Family) and Olivette Scheuer (The Duffy Family)

News from our Parish Community

The Trinity Series Continues ~ On Sunday, June 2, at 3:00 p.m., we will close out our 2012-13 Trinity Concert Series of “beautiful music in a beautiful space” with the exciting voices of the Arts Academy Choir. These talented choristers, students of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts under the direction of Frank Scinta, will present songs in English, Spanish, Latin, and African dialect, encompassing traditional spirituals and folk songs, choruses from opera and Broadway, and inspiring hymns from several traditions. Everyone is invited to join in the toe-tapping and hand-clapping at this joyous event. A free-will donation will be taken and a reception will follow.

Prayer Partners ~ Your pot-luck dinner will be held Tuesday, June 4 at St. Columba-Brigid. Arrival: 5:30 p.m.  Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Come and meet your partner and enjoy quality time with all the CCCB churches.

Ladies Sodality Annual Spring Dinner will be Wednesday evening June 5th, at The Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, Williamsville, beginning at 6:15 p.m. with cocktails (cash bar). The sit down dinner at 7:00 p.m. will include choice of entrée, salad, potato, vegetable, rolls & butter, dessert, and coffee or tea. Our guest speaker will be Virginia Lyons, RN, Community Outreach Nurse, Breast Specialist and Women’s Health Educator from Sister’s Hospital. Please contact Patty Gallisdorfer or Marianne Pernick with your entrée choice. Entrees are: Filet Mignon, 6oz. – $34.00, Stuffed Chicken Breast – $27.00, Horseradish Crusted Salmon Filet – $30.00. These prices include tax and gratuity. The dinner is open to all interested women and guests are welcome. Please make checks payable to “Ladies Sodality of Blessed Trinity.”

Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign ~ Our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC)on June 8 and 9. This Collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese, so please be generous in this Collection. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you.

 

Sacred Sites Thank You ~ Many thanks to the great docents, greeters, and sales volunteers who helped to make our Sacred Sites Open House last weekend so successful. More than 48 people visited the church, some from as close as across Leroy Avenue, some from as far as Jamestown, Rochester, and Florida. They all had a very positive experience in our unique setting, thanks to the special efforts of: Naoma Allen, Vera Andrew, Eleanor Ash, Marilyn and Ken Barker, Sean and Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Luis Clay, Alice Davis, Mickey Dick, Vontrese Draper, Sr. Peg Gallagher, Jerry and Pat Gallisdorfer, Terry Gress, Madonna Hartzell, Bob Heicklen, Amy Johnson, Roy and Sionen Laciura, Ethelene Perry, Dianne Riordan, Sr. Liz Savage, Lucille Venezia, Bonnie and Don Williams, Geraldine Wnuk, Nancy Yager and Palma Zanghi.

 

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

Ss. Columba-Brigid will have their annual Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner on Sunday, June 9th, from noon until they’re sold out. Tickets are $9. There will also be 100 theme baskets and something called “Entertainment Explosion.” This consists of a raffle for 3 packages of gift cards and certificates for movies, restaurants, stores and places to visit. The 1st prize is worth $250 and the other two are valued at $150 each. This event will be at 75 Hickory St. at the corner of Eagle – just one block south of Clinton St. in downtown Buffalo. For more information call Fr. Roy at 852-2076.

Juneteenth Parade will take place Saturday, June 15. The Central City Churches are hoping for a good representation of “marchers.” Participants will meet at St. Martin de Porres Church at 9:00 a.m. Transportation will be provided to the Parade Starting Site. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an American Holiday honoring African American heritage and celebrated by people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. It commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a combination of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday in 36 states of the United States.

The Catholic Cemeteries are continuing their “Spring Savings Event.” All six Catholic Cemeteries — Mt. Olivet, Holy Cross, Holy Sepulcher, Gate of Heaven, Assumption and Queen of Heaven – will be offering savings of up to $500.00 off a burial space and other discounts now through June 30. Call the Catholic Cemetery office at 873-6500 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than being present one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Trinity Sunday, Our Parish Feastday

May 26, 2013 | This Week

May 26 – June 2, 2013

Symbol of the Trinity in Joseph Mazur’s painting in the church’s Great Dome.
Photographic rendering of painting by Todd Treat.

Weekly Activities

Sunday, May 26 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Sodality Meeting in St. Charles Hall.

Monday, May 27 ~ MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED

Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m. ~ The Trinity Series Continues with a performance by The Arts Academay Choir in church, followed by a reception in St. Charles Hall.

Mass Intentions

Sunday, May 26 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Gwendalyn Moore (Requested by Peggy and Robert Davison)

Monday, May 27 ~ St. Augustine of Canterbury ~ MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED – NO Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 28 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Virginia Saxer (Estate)

Wednesday, May 29 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Bernard H. Fix and Ruth R. Fix (Estate)

Thursday, May 30 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Deceased Members of Blessed Trinity Parish (Blessed Trinity Parish)

Friday, May 31 ~ The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Winifred Enright (Estate)

Saturday, June 1 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Bob DeBoy (Ithrene and Lorna Cameron)

Sunday, June 2 ~ Feast of Corpus Christi ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Gloria Finnerty (Bob and Mary Kresse)

News from our Parish Community

Ladies Sodality Meeting ~ The Sodality will meet on Sunday, May 26, following the 10 a.m. Mass. This is also the deadline for reservations for the June 5th dinner which will mark the end of the organization’s season. For details and dinner choices, please see the separate announcement below.

The Trinity Series Continues ~ On Sunday, June 2, at 3:00 p.m., we will close out our 2012-13 Trinity Concert Series of “beautiful music in a beautiful space” with the exciting voices of the Arts Academy Choir. These talented choristers, students of the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts under the direction of Frank Scinta, will present songs in English, Spanish, Latin, and African dialect, encompassing traditional spirituals and folk songs, choruses from opera and Broadway, and inspiring hymns from several traditions. Everyone is invited to join in the toe-tapping and hand-clapping at this joyous event. A free-will donation will be taken and a reception will follow. If you can provide cookies for the reception, click HERE to contact Judy Casassa.

Prayer Partners ~ Last Sunday we received the gifts of the Holy Spirit, this Sunday we are surrounded by the love of the Trinity. We pray that our prayer partners are surrounded by God’s love and peace in a special way. We pray this for all God’s people especially in the troubled areas of our world. And remember to save the date: Tuesday, June 4 — 5:30 p.m. arrival — 6:00 p.m. dinner, at St. Columba-Brigid. Come and meet your partner at a pot-luck social and enjoy quality time with all the CCCB churches. Please sign up no later than May 26, using the form on the altar railing near Our Lady’s Shrine.

Ladies Sodality Annual Spring Dinner will be Wednesday evening June 5th, at The Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, Williamsville, beginning at 6:15 p.m. with cocktails (cash bar). The sit down dinner at 7:00 p.m. will include choice of entrée, salad, potato, vegetable, rolls & butter, dessert, and coffee or tea. Our guest speaker will be Virginia Lyons, RN, Community Outreach Nurse, Breast Specialist and Women’s Health Educator from Sister’s Hospital. Please contact Patty Gallisdorfer or Marianne Pernick with your entrée choice. Entrees are: Filet Mignon, 6oz. – $34.00, Stuffed Chicken Breast – $27.00, Horseradish Crusted Salmon Filet – $30.00. These prices include tax and gratuity. The dinner is open to all interested women and guests are welcome. Reservations and payment (checks payable to “Ladies Sodality of Blessed Trinity”) are due no later than May 26th and can be made at the Sodality’s final meeting of the season on Sunday, May 26th following the 10 o’clock Mass.

Docent Terry Gress (left) gives a visiting family his unique perspective on the nave and dome during Sunday’s Sacred Sites Open House.

Sacred Sites Thank You ~ Many thanks to the great docents, greeters, and sales volunteers who helped to make our Sacred Sites Open House last weekend so successful. More than 48 people visited the church, some from as close as across Leroy Avenue, some from as far as Jamestown, Rochester, and Florida. They all had a very positive experience in our unique setting, thanks to the special efforts of: Naoma Allen, Vera Andrew, Eleanor Ash, Marilyn and Ken Barker, Sean and Tom Brodfuehrer, Judy Casassa, Luis Clay, Alice Davis, Mickey Dick, Vontrese Draper, Sr. Peg Gallagher, Jerry and Pat Gallisdorfer, Terry Gress, Madonna Hartzell, Bob Heicklen, Amy Johnson, Roy and Sionen Laciura, Ethelene Perry, Dianne Riordan, Sr. Liz Savage, Lucille Venezia, Bonnie and Don Williams, Geraldine Wnuk, Nancy Yager and Palma Zanghi.

Congratulations to Brittany Victoria Chapman on receiving her B.S Degree in Fashion and Textile Technology from Buffalo State College. Brittany is also a Member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success and Epsilon Pi Tau (ept) National Honor Society. She was third place winner in individual design at Buffalo State’s Runway 6.0 (Fashion Show). Whatever road you choose, take God with you. Love Mom & Family.

 

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

 

Ss. Columba-Brigid will have their annual Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner on Sunday, June 9th, from noon until they’re sold out. Tickets are $9. There will also be 100 theme baskets and something called “Entertainment Explosion.” This consists of a raffle for 3 packages of gift cards and certificates for movies, restaurants, stores and places to visit. The 1st prize is worth $250 and the other two are valued at $150 each. This event will be at 75 Hickory St. at the corner of Eagle – just one block south of Clinton St. in downtown Buffalo. For more information call Fr. Roy at 852-2076.

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than being present one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Pastoral Counseling Services from Samaritan Counseling are now available in the Franciscan Guest House at St. Lawrence on Wednesday mornings. The counselor plans to be there from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Appointments are also available at other times. Please call the clinic at 308-6302 if there are any questions. The service is expected to expand over the next few months if there is an interest. Contact person is Pat Dyer, NP.

Pentecost Sunday

May 20, 2013 | This Week

May 19 – May 26, 2013

Weekly Activities

Sunday, May 19 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Coffee Hour in St. Charles Hall hosted by the Bingo Workers.

Sunday, May 19 from 12 Noon – 2:00 p.m. ~ Docent-led tours of church as part of NYS Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Weekend.

Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. ~ Work party to “de-decorate” church and put away the Easter decorations.

Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. ~ Choir rehearsal in St. Charles Hall.

Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

Saturday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m ~ Bingo will be played in St. Charles Hall.

     We now have: Red, White & Blue; carry over Bonus Ball; and a progressive Share-the-Wealth!

Sunday, May 26 following the 10:00 a.m. Mass ~ Sodality Meeting in St. Charles Hall.

Mass Intentions

Sunday, May 19 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Bill and Clare Schultz (Requested by Robert and Mary Kresse) and Anfreda Dawidzik (Requested by Greg Allgrim)

Monday, May 20 ~ St. Bernardine of Siena ~ Communion Service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 21 ~ St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Anthony and Teresa Hafner (Estate)

Wednesday, May 22 ~ St. Rita of Cascia ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Simon Keough (Estate of Mary Condon)

Thursday, May 23 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. ~ Gladys Kibler (Estate)

Friday, May 24 ~ Mass at 11 a.m. – Catherine M. Maher (Estate)

Saturday, May 25 ~ Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. – Marie Sands (Ithrene and Lorna Cameron)

Sunday, May 26 ~ Mass at 10 a.m. – Gwendalyn Moore (Peggy and Robert Davison)

News from our Parish Community

It’s That Time Again ~ On Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m., we will be taking down our Easter season decorations. It is an easy task and could be accomplished in a much shorter time if YOU could lend a hand. Please join us in church (use ramp entrance, please) Monday at 6:30. Thanks for helping us “transition into Ordinary Time.”

Ladies Sodality Meeting ~ The Sodality will meet on Sunday, May 26, following the 10 a.m. Mass. This is also the deadline for reservations for the June 5th dinner which will mark the end of the organization’s season. For details and dinner choices, please see the separate announcement below.

Docent Terry Gress (left) gives a visiting family his unique perspective on the nave and dome during Sunday’s Sacred Sites Open House.

Sacred Sites Open House Weekend ~ On the weekend of May 18-19, 2013, Blessed Trinity participated in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Third Annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend, joining dozens of houses of worship all over the state in showcasing their landmark buildings. We thank the many volunteers who served as  docents, greeters, sales associates, and general hosts. Once again, you made this event enjoyable and memorable for many Western New Yorkers who were exposed to  Blessed Trinity for the first time, or others who returned after many years. We are especially proud of our newest docents who all took a turn on familiarizing our guests with so many features that make Blessed Trinity unique — not the least of which is its friendly people!

Collection for the Church in Latin America ~ Generous gifts made to our May 18/19 Collection will fund evangelization, formation, and catechesis projects for the Church in Latin America. As young people from around the world prepare to make pilgrimages to Brazil for World Youth Day, the young faithful of Brazil face the hardships of poverty and violence and a lack of priests and trained lay leaders to help them live faith. The support you give today will provide opportunities for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in this special collection.

 

News from our Vicariate Cluster and the Wider Community

 

Ss. Columba-Brigid will have their annual Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner on Sunday, June 9th, from noon until they’re sold out. Tickets are $9. There will also be 100theme baskets and something called “Entertainment Explosion.” This consists of a raffle for 3 packages of gift cards and certificates for movies, restaurants, stores and places to visit. The 1st prize is worth $250 and the other two are valued at $150 each. This event will be at 75 Hickory St. at the corner of Eagle – just one block south of Clinton St. in downtown Buffalo. For more information call Fr. Roy at 852-2076.

Volunteer Opportunities at Sisters Hospital ~ Guardian Angel Ministry Program: The Long Term Care Homes of the Catholic Health Care System in WNY are currently expanding our Guardian Angel Ministry Program. This unique and challenging ministry provides companionship for residents as they enter their final stages of living. This distinctive End of Life Program, offers support for family members who are unable to be with their loved ones during the overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7a.m.) as the resident approaches death. The program is designed to give families a brief respite and peace of mind knowing that someone is offering spiritual support and companionship to their loved one. The loved one will not die alone. Volunteers sign up for a 4 hour shift and average no more than being present one shift per month. For more information or to volunteer, please contact: Chaplain Jonathan Moran at Saint Catherine Labourè 862-1538.

Pastoral Counseling Services from Samaritan Counseling are now available in the Franciscan Guest House at St. Lawrence on Wednesday mornings. The counselor plans to be there from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Appointments are also available at other times. Please call the clinic at 308-6302 if there are any questions. The service is expected to expand over the next few months if there is an interest. Contact person is Pat Dyer, NP.