2012 PHOTO ALBUMS

ASH WEDNESDAY 2012

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Here are scenes from the 12:15 p.m. service as captured by Observer-Dispatch photographer Kathleen Duncan. The photos are copyrighted by the O-D and cannot be legally downloaded.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 2012

Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The youngsters first were treated to a story read to them in the Salerno Room, then were served breakfast along with their parents, grandparents and others by the youth of the parish. After their bellies were full, it was time for Santa. Though he had a bit of a cold, Santa took time and greeted each child and listened to what they wanted for Christmas. Some even brought long lists.

CHRISTMAS GALA 2012

The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Christmas Gala took place Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Danielle’s Banquet Facility in New Hartford. Some of the photos are courtesy of Thomas Loughlin Jr. and Karen McBride. They cannot be downloaded.

DISABILITIES AWARENESS MASS

The annual Diocese of Syracuse Disabilities Awareness Mass took place Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Here are some images captured by Tom Loughlin Jr.

FESTIVAL 2012

The St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Italian Festival took place July 13 through 15 on the parish grounds. Here are some images from the feast. Some of the photos were shot by Observer-Dispatch photo editor Mark DiOrio. These are copyrighted and can not be downloaded. If you wish to purchase an O-D photo, visit www.uticaod.com/photo and click on the “St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Italian Festival” gallery.

FIRST COMMUNION 2012

Nine children received their First Communion on Mother\'s Day, May 13, 2012. Here are some of the images captured by Adam Brockway Photography. These images are copyrighted and cannot be downloaded.

MARDIS GRAS 2012

Many turned out for the Mardis Gras party in February 2011.

VETERANS DAY 2012

The children of the Faith Formation program honored our military veterans after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2012. The children served cookies, coffee, juice, cupcakes and more to the vets, their families and friends.