St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Third Sunday in Lent In today’s Gospel, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well. He listens to her story and transforms her shame to honor. Jesus is ready to give us all life-giving water and to transform us on our Lenten journey. To the point: When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink […]
Third Sunday in Lent Reflection: Make the transformation By SISTER MARY McGLONE Traditional stories of the saints often paint their prayers in tones of perfect piety, so submissive they make the Virgin Mary appear brash. In contrast, our biblical ancestors’ prayers demonstrate grace-filled contention. Look at Moses in today’s incident. Abandoning his own plans so […]
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Fourth Sunday in Lent Reflection: We are in charge of our actions By SISTER MARY McGLONE In his book “Cherished Belonging,” without putting it in exactly these words, Jesuit Fater Greg Boyle tells story after story about the holiness of his “homies,” the former gang members he knows and loves. In the joy he takes in them, […]
Jim Krisher, founder and director emeritus of the Spiritual Renewal Center in Syracuse, will give a presentation on “Awe & Amazement: The Glory of God,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Salerno Room. Admission is free The vision of the prophet Isaiah is one of the most dramatic mystical moments in the Hebrew […]
The Diocese of Syracuse’s Jail Ministry has been overwhelmed with requests for socks lately, getting as many as 30 to 40 requests per week. Its supply of socks almost is depleted. We’re asking our parishioners during Lent to please purchase new CREW socks (not ankle). They must be WHITE (no stripes). They can have a […]
The Second Mile Club — area Catholic teens who are going the extra mile in their faith — are collecting personal-hygiene items for the Utica area needy. Bags will be made for men and women and donated to the Mother Marianne Soup Kitchen, whic will distribute them. Items needed include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, bar […]
The 2026 Ignite Men’s Conference takes place Saturday, March 21, and Bishop Ludden-Grimes Junior-Senior High School, 815 Fay Road, Syracuse. The cost is $70 if you register in advance, and $75 at the door. Additionally, a group of five men is $55 apiece while a group of 10 is $50 each. Registration and information can […]
The Yahnundasis Golf Club and Cafe CaNole, in conjunction with East Utica Classic, present a St. Joseph’s Day dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Yahnundasis. Tickets are $75 (plus tax), and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament, St. Anthony & St. Agnes and Mary, Mother of […]