St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
First Sunday of Advent Call to worship Today we begin the season of Advent. Scripture calls us to be awake and ready. Advent is not about God coming to us — it is about us coming to God. To the point: “As it was in the days … so it will be” — with these […]
First Sunday of Advent Reflection: A glance into a possible future By SISTER MARY McGLONE “In the days to come.” These words set the tone as they invite us into Advent, 28 days of seeking to better perceive where and how God is active in our midst. Isaiah ushers us into Advent with his vision […]
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Second Sunday of Advent Reflection: Judgment Day a day of jubilation By SISTER MARY McGLONE “The kingdom of heaven is at hand!” “In that great gettin’ up morning, fare thee well, fare thee well.” John the Baptist proclaimed the first of these statements, the second is from a traditional spiritual. Both refer to the coming […]
Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament offered its traditional Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, Nov. 24. Parishioners and guests gave thanks for all their blessings and the gift of their faith. Special guest was Pastor Mike Ballman of Cornerstone Plymouth Bethesda Church on Oneida Square in Utica. At the end of the service, loaves of bread were […]
Our annual “Giving Tree” has ornaments on it with the names of children and families from Thea Bowman House. We hope that you will take an ornament (or several) and purchase the items that the child/family are wishing for this Christmas. Please bring the gift with the ornament attached to it — UNWRAPPED — and place it […]
About a year ago, there was a scam that Father Jim was asking for gifts cards for a needy person. Unfortunately, the scammer has return. If you receive a text or email such as the one below that was sent to Terri Panuccio, delete it. Father Jim is NOT asking for gift cards for anything. […]
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Call to worship On this last Sunday of the Church year, we celebrate Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and Savior of the World. Christ is a king whose throne is the cross of love and forgiveness. To the point: “If you are King […]
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reflection: Jesus, the king of love By SISTER MARY McGLONE Once upon a time, a wicked queen asked, “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?” Unfortunately, the magic mirror could only speak the truth; instead of naming […]