St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time John the Baptist humbly recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God — the Savior upon whom God’s Spirit descended. We are also called to discover Jesus in new ways and listen to him, follow him and point others toward him. To the point: This gospel is a testimony of what […]
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: The Lamb of God By SISTER MARY McGLONE “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” We hear that at every eucharistic celebration. What does it mean to us? One interpretation holds that the lamb refers to sacrifice, inferring that the cross was necessary […]
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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 […]
Last Updated on January 16, 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.
Feast of the Holy Family On this Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on the tensions of human struggle — in our own families and in the family of humanity. May we be faithful to each other, acknowledging the sacredness of every person. To the point: Joseph, in this Gospel, clearly acts as the […]