St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
“La Tavola di San Giuseppe” will take place at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 15, in honor of St. Joseph. Dinner following in the gym. It includes Minestra Di San Giuseppe, sfingi and zeppole provided by Joey’s Restaurant and Cafe Caruso. There will be a free-will offering with proceeds going to charity. The […]
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mount Carmel’s choir under the direction of Peter Elacqua. Our current Music Ministry began in 1976 with what then was called the Folk Group, sitting in the sanctuary playing guitars and other instruments and singing hymns. We are planning to honor this anniversary in the spring issue of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 chicken, bacon, potatoes, hats, waffles and more.
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 requested. Up to five intentions can be offered […]