St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
An article in “Vatican News” written by Andrea Monda speaks about the literary masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien and its Christian imagery. One of the author’s critics claimed the trilogy’s hero, Frodo, really was a traitor and should not be praised. Tolkein responded, “The ‘salvation’ of the world and Frodo’s […]
Thank you, Lord, for this season of sun and slow motion, of games and porch sitting, of picnics and light green fireflies on heavy purple evenings, and praise for slight breezes. It’s good, God, as the first long days of your creation. Let this season be for me a time of gathering the pieces into […]
Following the novena on Wednesday, June 24, the Salerno Room was filled with people enjoying the first Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Social Ministry. Participants lined up and were treated to ice cream with their choice of several toppings, including Our Lady of Mount “Caramel” sauce. There also was fruit punch, coffee and water […]
On Thursday, May 28, 28 young adults from our parish — along with other teens from neighboring parishes — received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Historic Old St. John’s Church. We ask you to keep these individuals in your prayers as they embark on the next chapter of their faith journey. Here are those who […]
Congratulations to Antonio Ricco III, who recently graduated from Boston University with a juris doctorate degree. He lives in Boston with his wife, Daniela, and will be working at a law firm. He is the son of Anthony Ricco and Lucia Ricco. Gabriella Trunfio headed to Xavier University Congratulations to Gabriella Trunfio, a 2026 graduate of […]
On Sunday, May 10, members of the First Communion class participated in the traditional May Crowning. The children walked in the opening procession. After the homily, one young boy carried the flowered crown and a young girl crowned the statue of Our Lady of Fatima as the choir sang “Bring Flowers of the Rarest.” The […]
Would you consider bringing the Eucharist to someone who is homebound, sick in the hospital or at a home for the elderly? If so, call the rectory (315-735-1482) and leave your name and phone number. We will provide a short training course for you after the Sunday Mass you attend. We are hoping to have […]
Fifty years ago in 1976, the Rev. Gino Marzola, then our associate pastor, had a dream to begin a small group to provide contemporary music from the sanctuary for the Saturday Vigil Mass. He gathered young people from CYO who could play instruments or were willing to sing. CYO adult sponsors such as Mary and […]
A profound gap exists in our lives and in our world. No matter what our religion, race or location on the planet, and whether we are rich, poor or something in between, we all know this tension from experience: There’s a gap between what the world is and what we wish, hope or believe it […]
In this issue of “More Good News” we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our Music Ministry, which began in 1976 as the Folk Group. Of course, we all enjoy the enhancement of weekly Masses with the contribution of our choir and musicians under Peter Elacqua’s direction. There is another component to that ministry, however […]