St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish – 648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501

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Bishop Lucia’s synod listening session March 28 in East Utica

Posted on January 15, 2022January 21, 2022 Author Editor Comments Off on Bishop Lucia’s synod listening session March 28 in East Utica

The postponed listening seassion with Bishop Douglas Lucia at St. Anthony-St. Agnes Parish has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28. He also is conducting other listening sessions throughout […]

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Baptism preparation session a must for parents

Posted on January 15, 2022January 21, 2022 Author Editor

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We’re closing in on Hope Appeal goal; still $8,300 short

Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Author Editor

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Junior High Faith Formation program postponed until the end of February

Posted on January 8, 2022 Author Editor

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Who are those men on the ceiling above the sanctuary?

Posted on January 6, 2022January 15, 2022 Author Editor

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Gallery, video: The Three Kings celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany

Posted on January 2, 2022January 6, 2022 Author Editor

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Gallery: Celebrating the birth of Christ on Christmas Eve

Posted on December 25, 2021January 2, 2022 Author Editor

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Video history of our parish is available now on DVD

Posted on December 12, 2021December 26, 2021 Author Editor

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Gallery: ‘Bending Towards Light: A Jazz Nativity’

Posted on December 10, 2021December 17, 2021 Author Editor

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Everyone must wear a mask while in church; please comply and be safe

Posted on December 9, 2021December 19, 2021 Author Editor

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A decade later, Anastasia’s life has taken a different path

Posted on December 3, 2021December 9, 2021 Author Editor

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125th anniversary slideshow: Photos from our history

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Author Editor

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Scalzos receive Immaculata Award for volunteer service

Posted on November 30, 2021December 14, 2021 Author Editor

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Viewpoint from Father Luis: Is there a right way to worship God?

Posted on November 10, 2021November 13, 2021 Author Editor

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Gallery: Faith Formation children honor All Saints

Posted on October 31, 2021December 12, 2021 Author Editor

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As Mass attendance declines, what can be done to bring people back?

Posted on October 22, 2021October 29, 2021 Author Editor

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Gallery: Communion Brunch attracts more than 125

Posted on October 17, 2021December 12, 2021 Author Editor

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Question: What does our parish mean to you?

Posted on September 25, 2021October 1, 2021 Author Editor

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Our Parish Heritage, Part 6: Final chapter in the series about our history

Posted on September 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Author Editor

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Meet our Faith Formation catechists for the new year

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 Author Editor

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Those working with children need to take VIRTUS training session

Posted on September 3, 2021October 14, 2021 Author Editor

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SPECIAL DEVOTIONS

ST. LUCY

Posted on December 19, 2020July 13, 2021 Author Editor

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Posted on October 17, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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ST. TERESA OF AVILA

Posted on October 17, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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ST. ROSALIA

Posted on September 26, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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STS. DONATO, BERNARD, ROCCO

Posted on August 29, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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ST. ANNE

Posted on July 25, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

Posted on July 18, 2020July 12, 2021 Author Editor

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JESUS’ SACRED HEART

Posted on May 30, 2020October 17, 2021 Author Editor

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MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Posted on May 20, 2020October 17, 2021 Author Editor

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LIVESTREAM MASS

The 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass is livestreamed weekly. You can watch Mass at that time or afterward.

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OUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE: Getting to know those men on ceiling above sanctuary
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE: Despite COVID concerns, it’s time to be church again
VIEWPOINT FROM FATHER LUIS: Is there a right way to worship God?
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Decade later, Anastasia’s life has taken different path

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