St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Last Updated on April 25, 2025 by Editor The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated in a beautiful and prayerful way during the Easter Vigil on April 19. The story of creation from Genesis was presented in a stirring video, the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt was depicted in song and dance, and the […]
Last Updated on April 20, 2025 by Editor Mount Carmel Church nearly was filled to capacity on Holy Thursday, April 17, as parishioners from Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony & St. Agnes commemorated the Lord’s Last Supper. There was the traditional washing of the feet of 12 people representing the disciples, the […]
Last Updated on April 16, 2025 by Editor Parishioners at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament celebrated Palm Sunday’s remembrance of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Our traditional procession around the church to the strains of “Jerusalem My Destiny” included parishioners, lectors, ministers and children. The Passion of Our Lord was proclaimed by several readers at […]
Last Updated on April 5, 2025 by Editor The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Lenten Luncheon was served on Wednesday, March 26, in the gymnasium. About 30 people enjoyed their choice of a tuna fish or grilled cheese sandwich and were served a bowl of minestrone soup. Proceeds from the event benefit Abraham House. […]
Here is the schedule of Lenten and Easter services, and Lenten regulations about fast and abstinence.
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Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Editor Sunday, Oct. 19 Communion Breakfast: Noon, Monarch Banquets. Details K-6 Faith Formation: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Scalabrini Center. Sunday, Oct. 26 K-6 Faith Formation: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Scalabrini Center. Sunday, Nov. 2 7th-8th grade Faith Formation: 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Scalabrini Center. […]
St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament is renowned around the region and diocese — and beyond — for its wonderful and meaningful liturgies, beautiful music, an energetic congregation and faith-filled parishioners. Beyond its religious foundation, however, there is another important aspect — the parish’s social community.
In full disclosure for those who don’t know, Vicki Perritano is the mother of the editor of this magazine, who interviewed her for this article. This is the 53rd edition of “More Good News,” and we felt after 13 years of publication it was time to feature one of the matriarchs of the parish. Vicki is 95 years old, still attends Mass and volunteered over the years in many parish ministries.
Steve Surace and Gina Reale met at a college event. Their friendship grew and turned into love. They raised two girls and now have a granddaughter. They built careers together and give back to the community — and to the parish they love.