St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Catholic vs. Protestant Bibles Question: Why are Catholic and Protestant Bibles different? Answer: Since the earliest days of the Church, Christians used a Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint. This collection of the texts of the Hebrew Scriptures included 46 books. At the time of the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s, […]
When life is going along relatively well, we don’t seem to have much time for God. Praying and “getting right with God” are the last things on their minds. But it is our loss if we regard prayer merely as a spiritual fire extinguisher labeled “for emergency use only.” Prayer is also for good times. […]
The holiday season came to a close on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, when about 80 people attended the annual Holiday Gala at Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. The attendees were treated to a delicious dinner, dancing and entertainment. Special thanks to Mario Scalzo for these photos.
The Three Kings visited our parish as we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Feast of the Epiphany, typically celebrated on Jan. 6, marks the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity to the world, primarily remembered as the visit of the Magi (Three Kings) to the infant Christ, ending the Christmas […]
Due to the cold and flu season, the blessed wine will not be offered at Mass until further notice.
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 that you check television, radio or online reports […]
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 region. It needs travel-size toiletries. It also has […]
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 like to make a year-end donation, there still […]
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 Scalzo.
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 contribute. The Hope Appeal is the annual giving […]