St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Having a strong faith means knowing that God’s heart is open to all, continually extending abundant and generous mercy to people of every race, creed and color. Let us pray for a persistent faith that opens our hearts and that forces us to let go of judgment. To the point: […]
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Recognize our prejudices, our judgments By SISTER MARY McGLONE Not long ago, a friend recounted a disconcerting experience he’d had during the kiss of peace. When he extended his hand to a woman next to him, she gushed, “I’m a hugger!” and before he knew what was happening, she […]
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21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Who do you say Jesus is? By SISTER MARY McGLONE Jesuit Father John Foley, one of the St. Louis Jesuits of liturgical music fame, composed “Who Has Known” based on today’s second reading. This song contemplates God’s inscrutable judgments and unsearchable ways via the mystery of the Incarnation. The […]
Our 13th annual golf tournament tees off Sunday, Aug. 23, at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. The four-person scramble begins at 11 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. The cost is $125 per person. Registration forms will be available in church, the parish office and by clicking HERE. The day […]
A free chicken barbecue will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, as a special treat for anyone who volunteers in our parish. Please note this appreciation event is exclusively for those who volunteered in the parish this year. To help us accurately order enough food, RSVP registration is required. Kindly complete and […]
The 2026 Italian Festival concluded Sunday once again under blue skies and comfortable conditions. Saturday’s inclement weather reduced attendance after the festival opened on Friday, July 17, under beautiful sunny blue skies and warm temperatures. Sunday drew a nice crowd as people enjoyed a variety of food, pizza fritta and a spaghetti luncheon. The 11 […]
In the summer 2012 edition of “More Good News,” we presented the following article on the history of the Mount Carmel Parish Festival. We thought it appropriate to present it to you again in our 130th year for a refresher for those who have been around for a while and for others who might not […]
Above: Dave Fontaine and his mother, Delores. To say Dave Fontaine loves sports is an understatement. For most of his life, sports have been the foundation on which he has excelled, not only as a player in his younger days, but leading and setting an example for young men and women. Also a part of […]