PARISH NEWS

Last Updated on January 4, 2026 by Editor Due to the cold and flu season, the blessed wine will not be offered at Mass until further notice.

Last Updated on December 23, 2025 by Editor The final Safe Environment Training session of the year in our parish will take place from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18,  in the Salerno Room. Bishop Lucia has indicated to all parishes that every person who is a liturgical minister — such as Eucharist […]

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 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 […]

Last Updated on September 11, 2025 by Editor Our parish created cards dedicated for Mass intentions.  If you wish to obtain a Mass intention card and have that specific intention offered at Mass that will be read aloud following the consecration, you MUST CALL the parish office at 315-735-1482. A $15 offering per intention is […]

Last Updated on September 28, 2025 by Editor Members and friends of the Santa Rosalia Society honored their patron saint on the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24 with its annual festival, Mass and procession. Hundreds gathered to share food, drink, entertainment and camaraderie. In 1915, immigrants from Sicily, and particularly Palermo, established the first […]

Last Updated on September 28, 2025 by Editor The 12th annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Golf Tournament teed off on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New York Mills. Nearly 100 golfers (and would-be golfers) participated in the tournament, which Father Jim began in 2013 as another fundraiser […]

Last Updated on July 29, 2025 by Editor About 50 people attended the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica’s lecture and walking tour of our parish on Monday, July 28. Our own Fred Valentini led the tour explaining the history of the parish from its roots in 1896, to the beautiful paintings, to how the parish […]