St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Father Jim is seeking a new tenant for the former convent building. The current occupant is leaving. Organizations or businesses looking for a place to rent are urged to call the parish office at 315-735-1482 for details. If anyone you know might be interested, please have them contact the office.
The spring issue of “More Good News” is scheduled to be distributed on Sunday, April 26. Here’s the first look at the issue that features the 50th anniversary of our Music Ministry under the direction of Peter Elacqua. Click on the image below:
“Theology Uncorked” — a gathering of conversation for the believers, curious and the skeptics — welcomes the Rev. Jim Cesta on Thursday, May 21. Father Jim will speak about “The Treasure of Priests” from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. The event, sponsored by the Good News Foundation, offers free talk, […]
Third Sunday of Easter Today’s Gospel tells the story of two sorrow-filled disciples leaving Jerusalem after Jesus was crucified. On their journey home to Emmaus, they met a stranger who turned their distress into hope and belief. Jesus is always there — ready to transform our despair into hope and new life. To the point: […]
Third Sunday of Easter Reflection: From sorrow to rejoicing By SISTER MARY McGLONE In 1966 (prehistory to some), Peter, Paul and Mary recorded “Pack Up Your Sorrows,” a song that Jesus could have been singing on the road to Emmaus. The composers, Richard Fariña and Pauline Marden, urge people to pack up their sorrows, promising, […]
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Fourth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Peter’s words of wisdom By SISTER CAROL DEMPSEY Today we hear that Peter’s first Pentecost sermon left people “cut to the heart.” Luke’s record of that homily is about 625 words long, as short as it was effective. (Don’t we wish there were more homilies like that!) In his enthusiasm, […]
Former parishioner Brother Richard Mazza, CFX, 82, of Danvers, MA, formerly of Utica, passed away on March 23. Born on April 29, 1943, Brother Richard dedicated his life to faith and service. The Memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish. Visitors […]
The Resurrection of Our Lord was celebrated in joyful style during the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4. The evening began in the dark with the lighting of the Paschal Candle and the procession around the church, where parishioners held their lit candles illuminating the building. Old Testament readings highlighted, among others, the creation story, […]