St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Although Peter denied and doubted Jesus and succumbed to so much human weakness, he was the first to recognize Jesus’ divinity. Because of his faith in Jesus, his steadfast love was the foundation upon which Jesus could build the church. Stronger than bricks and mortar ss the foundation of love […]
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 […]
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22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Working for justice in the world By SISTER CAROL DEMPSEY Throughout recorded history, the natural world is the place of encounter with the Divine and has shaped spiritual narratives of diverse cultures worldwide. Ancient accounts of the prophetic are located among the Mari people who practiced shamanism. Native Americans […]
Everyone who is a liturgical minister — such as Eucharist ministers, choir members/instrumentalists, sacristans, adult altar servers, lectors, ushers, greeters and homebound ministers — must take the Safe Environment Training course to continue in their ministry. Please note: If you have already taken the Virtus training, then you do not have to do it again until your […]
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 […]