Terry Reale, Mario Scalzo, Joe Furgol, Joe Briggs and Joe Siniscarco have been mainstays before, during and after the festival for decades. They are among a number of others — such as John Jones, Bill Thibault and Carmen D’Ambro — who are dedicated workers who combined have volunteered for more than two centuries!
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Pastor’s perspective: 2023 festival a success; ‘24 festival is up to you
From time immemorial, feasts, fests, festivals and carnivals have served various purposes in just about every community and culture in the world. The time of a festival promises so many good things for young and old — food, music, games the gathering of old and new friends and family reunions. A good festival can serve […]
Parish volunteers: Tony Laria dedicated to his work, parish
Tony Laria is a modern man whose professional career is in technology. He is a bit old fashioned, however, continuing a long line of family members who serve our parish.
Where Are They Now? Shaelin helping those with mental health challenges
Shaelin Siniscarco is just 23 years old but has the wisdom of Solomon. She is a psychiatric nurse who has dedicated herself to helping those with their mental health, realizing that’s a major concern in the world today. Speaking of the world, she wants to help people in other countries deal with their challenges.
Our Catholic Heritage: Marianne Cope, Utica’s own saint
In this last of our series on local saints from Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, we present the “most local” of them all, St. Marianne Cope.
Spreading the word in a high-tech society
When Jesus and his apostles roamed the Middle East during His three years of ministry, there were very few ways to spread the Word of God. It basically was Jesus and his disciples walking from town to town, preaching the Good News and attracting converts and followers.
Pastor’s Perspective: We all are ‘Body of Christ’; let’s share it with children
Spring season, First Holy Communion and blessed weddings all add to keeping the Easter message and melody going beautifully. The spring issue of “More Good News” highlights the wonderful children celebrating their first Eucharist. For those of us who are so privileged and honored to partake of the Blessed Sacrament so often, the Easter season […]
Our Catholic Heritage: Kateri Tekakwitha a beacon of faith, symbol for her people
Last Updated on June 7, 2023 by Editor As stated previously in our “More Good News” magazine, our small corner of the country is blessed with multiple examples of Christian virtue. The Mohawk Valley can lay claim to several saints recognized by the Catholic Church. In winter edition of “More Good News” we presented the […]
First Communion: Meet the Class of 2023
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Editor On Sunday, April 30, 2023, 22 children from the parish received their First Communion. We asked each of them one question: “If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be?” Talia Age: 8 If you could ask Jesus one thing, what would it be? What’s […]
Faith in business: It takes a lot of work to keep parish vibrant
St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish is renowned throughout the diocese and beyond for its meaningful liturgies, profound Holy Week services, beautiful celebrations at Christmas and Easter, a glorious music ministry, and a very welcoming and compassionate community of worshipers.