Worship with Us - All are Welcome
Please join us for in-person Worship
In church - masks are not required. You are welcome to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable.
Sundays 9:30 am - Holy Communion Service and Sunday School
Healing prayers first Sunday of the month
Family Sunday second Sunday of the month
On Facebook - join our Sunday 9:30 AM service on Facebook live video. Click the Facebook link join in our video broadcast.
Previous Sunday Sermons can be found here
Tuesdays 10 am-12- Stitch-n-Chat
Trinity's Prayer List - submitted names to the prayer list
Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Allen, Valerie, Jack K, Ron, Cheryl, Diane S., Mary B, Don M, Brad M, Douglas B, Melanie H, Bonnie, Richard C, Cooper C, Todd, Tracey, Beverly M, Shari, Kathy H, Barbara, Rita C, Trina A, Robert Z, Dave K, Jennifer G, Aaron Z, Paula A, Louise M, Beth D, Linda W, Gretchen F and Trinity Church
Prayer List Updates
In an attempt to update our prayer list, names will stay on for one month unless we are notified they need to remain on list longer. We are happy to add or keep anyone who needs our prayers, just let us know. Believe in the power of prayer!
To submit or remove names on the prayer list please call the Office, any Vestry Member or place a note in the Sunday collection plate. You can also email Trinity at .
Please call the church office at 716-683-1111 if you are in need Pastoral care. This phone line are monitored daily.
Trinity's PIC
The Rev. Sr. Karen Lawler is Trinity's Priest In Charge
Office hours: Tuesdays 11am - 1pm, Thursdays 5pm - 6pm
For Pastoral emergencies call 716-445-5653
Coming Events Save the Date
Coffee Hour April 7 following 9:30 service
Family Sunday April 14 9:30 am
Vestry Meeting April 14 following 9:30 service
Drive thru Shoe Event April 20 11am-2pm
Baptismal Class April 21 following 9:30 service
Healing Eucharist April 23 11:30 parish hall
Fundraiser Used Shoe Drive 
WANTED USED SHOES
ALL SIZES AND STYLES
Trinity’s shoe drive has begun, Just in time for Spring cleaning!
Can you help us reach our goal?
We need everyone to pitch in!
Please ask your friends, families, neighbors and co-workers for their help. Bring all styles and sizes of shoes you collect to the parish hall for bagging.
Making a difference one pair at a time
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Saturday April 20
Thank you to everyone who helped with our shoe drive!! We have 63 bags of our 100 bag goal!!
Vestry Summary
The vestry met March 10, 2024. Items discussed included bylaws to be finalized at April meeting. The boiler release valve was replaced at a cost of $897. Estimates to repave and restripe the eastern parking lot to be obtained. Creation of new email address that would allow multiple emails is to be researched. Approval of a $500 expenditure for a new laptop and hard drive. Vestry is open to the Boy Scouts meeting at Trinity but not a charter agreement. Under consideration an adult outing in the fall and an adult book club with readings exploring spiritual issues.
For information on Vestry Members click Read More
Sunday School
Sunday School began Sunday September 1 at 9:30 am under the direction of Julia Tomaka and her assistant Carrie Kornacki. Both students and teachers had their backpacks blessed for the new school year on September 10. We are happy to see some new faces in Sunday School, all are welcome. It is such a joy to see the children come up to church at communion. Trinity is thankful to have such a dedicated teachers and students.
To register for the 2023 - 2024 School contact Julia Tomaka (716-361-9008) or forms are available in the main hall of the Church.
Sunday School is every Sunday during the 9:30 AM Service from September - June.
Altar Guild
Many thanks to everyone who helped prepare the church for Easter. Your time, talents and donations were very much appreciated. Trinity was beautiful to celebrate the risen Lord!
The Altar Guild provides essential services for Holy Eucharist services, Memorials, and special occasions.
You may request a Flower or Santuary Candle Memorial at anytime during the year for any occasion. To request a Memorial or Thanksgiving Memorial fill out this form Altar Guild Memorial/Thanksgiving Request form. Forms are also available in the Narthex or the main hall.
Remember you can request a memorial or thanksgiving by filling out the form found in back of church or downstairs or on the web. The cost for the Sanctuary candle remains $10 but the cost of a floral arrangement has increased to $35 for a small arrangement or $60 for a large. Completed order forms may be placed in collection plate, through slot in office door, or mailed in. Requests must be received the Sunday before your requested date.
Read more about the what the Altar Guild does
Women of Trinity & Friends
Our Shoe Drive is underway and we need EVERYONE to help to make it a success. We are attempting to collect 100 bags of shoes with 25 pairs in each bag! Please check your closet, ask your neighbors on each side of your house, ask your friends, family, coworkers and teammates. We are not asking you to sell or buy anything just collect gently used shoes and bring them in. Every pair you donate turns into funds for us, the shoes are kept out of landfills and it helps people around the world. If you’re on social media please share our posts about the drive thru event to be held April 20 from 11-2. Drive thru, pop the trunk and we’ll get your shoes out Please help us spread the word! We are collecting new and gently used shoes. Men’s, women’s, kids, dress, sneakers flip flops everything but roller blades and ice skates. Only shoes that could be reused, no shoes that are wet, moldy or have holes. We are really excited about this. Our goal is to make $1000.00. Can you help us reach our goal?
WOT held a luncheon/ meeting on April 4 at the Olive Tree. Monies raised from our 2023 fundraisers will be used for the landscaper who will start April 22. The balance of 2023 funds raised will go towards foundation repairs. WOT has also agreed to pay for a scholarship for youth church camp. All possible because of you support our fundraisers, thank you!
WOT will be hosting a luncheon for food pantry and postal workers May 11th, volunteers needed.
Outreach
Food Pantry needs desert mixes like brownies, cakes and cookies. They are also looking for side dishes like pasta, rice and single mashed potatoes. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. Director Tammie Schaefer is looking into a new Food Pantry sign for the front of church.
In March $208.85 was deposited in our account from St. Pauly, great job! Please pass the word, about the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot. It’s a win- win situation, people in need get clothing, blankets etc. and church gets paid by the pound for donations. Thank you!!!
Dash’s Receipts
Please continue to save your Dash market receipts and ask your friends for theirs. We are collecting them as part of a fundraising project. There is box located downstairs in the parish hall or put them on table in the front of the church. We recently turned in $8000.00 worth of receipts and are expecting a check for $200.00! This is a success thanks to all of you.
Make Donations and Pledges
The 2024 Stewardship and Pledge drive has begun. Thank you for your support during a 2023 which has enabled us to continue as a family in Christ!!
Make Gifts and Pledges to Congregations Online - as the work of congregations continues, the need for pledge income and gifts is urgent. The bishop's office has launched a online giving platform that accepts gifts and pledge payments for any congregation.
Many good things have happened at Trinity through your support and continues to proceed. Trinity is beginnig to interview and select a new Priest In Charge for the upcoming year. Please return your 2024 pledge card by December 1, 2023. By doing so the 2024 budget can be assembled and reviewed by Vestry. f you have not submitted your pledge yet please do so.
Support your congregation online https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalDioces/-/give/wnynwpa
Trinity Tidings - newsletter submittals
Trinity Newslettter will resume with a September edition! If you have items for the next newsletter please submit them to the church office (can be left in the slot in the office door) or sent by email to the Church or Pat Harder at . The newsletter is published monthly to keep us all in communication about what's happening at Trinity! Click here to review the lastest publication.
All calendar items, info, & events that you want included in the newsletter must be submitted to the office by the third week of the preceding month to be published in the newsletter for the following month.
All calendar events should be submitted to the office marked "Attn - Don Harder" so they can be added to the website calendar and Facebook. Also - please mark your events on the calendar on the office door.
Please submit e-mail addresses to receive the newsletter in your email and save the church paper and printing cost.
Volunteers Needed!
Trinity is always in need of Volunteers to team up and serve as Altar Guild Members, Ushers, Lectors, and Acolytes
Let the office know if you can answer this call to action for our parish! Volunteering will help fill openings in the existing schedules, that require serving usually once a month.
You can Trinity at or call the office at 716-683-1111 and leave a message for interest in any position.
Trinity Food Pantry
The Pantry is looking for donations of cleaning products, paper products and personal toiletries. If you can assist it would be appreciated.
All donations welcomed. Please help if you can, donations can be placed in the basket at front of church. Thank you!
The new mailing address is:
Trinity Pantry
PO Box 467
Lancaster, NY 14086
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