St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Pope Francis asked the entire world to celebrate the power of God’s Word on this Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. The old prophesy ended with the death of John the Baptist. Jesus brought a new reality to the world. He brought us from darkness into light, and called us to […]
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: Jesus invites all to spread the message By SISTER MARY McGLONE Timing is everything. Choosing the moment to do something says much about the decision and what we hope will flow from it. Matthew tells us that Jesus began his public ministry after hearing that the Baptist had been […]
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: Beatitudes puzzling and mysterious By SISTER MARY McGLONE In many Middle Eastern cultures, guests are offered far more food than they can consume. Families regard visitors as honored guests, according to them the privileges of members of the family. Just remember Abraham, who invited his visitors to a meal […]
Last Updated on January 24, 2026 by Editor K-6 Faith Formation and Junior-senior classes scheduled for this Sunday have been canceled due to the predicted cold and snow. Please pass the word along.
Last Updated on January 21, 2026 by Editor The Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Social Ministry and the Italian Heritage Club invite people of all ages as we celebrate “Carnevale” (Mardis Gras, Italian style). Activities begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon, Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Mount Carmel gymnasium. Admission is free and […]
Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Editor The holiday season came to a close on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, when about 80 people attended the annual Holiday Gala at Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. The attendees were treated to a delicious dinner, dancing and entertainment. Special thanks to Mario Scalzo for these photos.
Last Updated on January 11, 2026 by Editor The Three Kings visited our parish as we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Feast of the Epiphany, typically celebrated on Jan. 6, marks the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity to the world, primarily remembered as the visit of the Magi (Three […]
Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Editor Due to the cold and flu season, the blessed wine will not be offered at Mass until further notice.