St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Last Updated on December 11, 2025 by Editor Daily Mass takes place at 8:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at St. Anthony & St. Agnes, and Thursday and Friday at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacraments. During winter, however, Mass will not take place if Utica schools are CLOSED OR DELAYED due to the weather. We advise […]
Last Updated on December 26, 2025 by Editor In addition to the Giving Tree, this Advent our parish will be seeking donations to help the following two organizations. Backyard Hope Inc. This nonprofit organization based in Utica is dedicated to partnering with local school districts and community organizations to support youth and families throughout our […]
Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Editor As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your faithful support of our parish. Your generosity is instrumental in helping us fulfill our mission to spread the Gospel, serve our community and support those in need. If you would still […]
Last Updated on November 9, 2025 by Editor The annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale took place on the weekend of Nov. 8 and 9. Many vendors from around the area offered their wares, and delicious homemade baked good were offered for sale. Proceeds are donated to area organizations. Photos are courtesy of Mario […]
Last Updated on December 5, 2025 by Editor The Hope Appeal has been underway for a few months, but we’re still more than $7,000 behind our assessment. About 130 households have contributed more than $23,907.50 toward our goal of $31,173. We have approximately 740 households in our parish. Hopefully, many more families and individuals can […]
Last Updated on October 19, 2025 by Editor The annual Communion Brunch, presented by the Mount Carmel Society, drew 110 people on Sunday, Oct. 19, to Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. The Rev. Joe Ryan, who was ordained this summer, was the guest speaker who detailed his journey from would-be politician to priesthood. Brunch included bruschetta […]
The idea for a trip to Sicily for the Hyatt family was born out of a conversation my brother had with my father about gaining dual citizenship in Italy. Since the forms require a large amount of information regarding background and heritage, he went right to the source — my parents.
Compared to many lifelong parishioners, Scott and Loraine Bolen are relative newcomers, having been communicants for less than a decade. Scott grew up in Detroit while Loraine was a local girl. They met on the job, worked in the federal government for years in important positions before retiring and settling down in the region. They found Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament and have made it their home worshipping and volunteering.
Last Updated on November 7, 2025 by Editor ABOVE: Bev Franz, left, came to our parish after being a parishioner Blessed Sacrament Church. She was raised Lutheran and converted when she married. Carol Trinco was a communicant of St. Agnes Church before it closed. Now they call Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament their home. They […]
The average American Catholic traveler in Italy is well versed in some of the most highly regarded pilgrimage destinations. No. 1 would have to be the Vatican as the resting place of St. Peter and the seat of the pope and the Catholic Church. In addition, the dozens of other religious sites in Rome related to our faith make it a smorgasbord of possible holy sites.