St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
The 13th annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Golf Tournament teed off on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New York Mills under cloudy skies, with breaks of sun. Forecasts for the week prior predicted thunderstorms and rain, but God shined down on the festivities. Nearly 80 golfers participated […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]