Last Updated on September 28, 2022 by Editor As we begin another Faith Formation year, we would like to acknowledge our K–6 catechists for giving of their time and talent to share their faith with the children of our parish. Kindergarten — Graceann Guzski First grade — Jodie George Second grade — Lisa Hyatt and […]
PARISH NEWS
Gallery: ‘The Music Lives On’ memorial concert
Last Updated on September 26, 2022 by Editor “The Music Lives On: A Tribute to Pasquale Caputo and Joanna Moore” took place Sunday, Sept. 25, presented by Chelsea Opera. Performers included Chelsea co-founder Leonarda Priore, mezzo soprano; Bill Doherty, piano; Dominick Corbacio, tenor; and Mary Molnar, soprano. Utica-native Caputo, an operatic tenor and former Mount […]
Gallery: More than 110 enjoy ninth Parish Golf Tournament
Last Updated on September 3, 2022 by Editor The ninth Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Golf Tournament teed off Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club. More than 110 golfers participated. In addition to 18 holes of golf, they were treated to food and drink on the course, a steak dinner […]
Gallery, video: Celebrating the Feast of Santa Rosalia
Last Updated on August 28, 2022 by Editor Members of the Santa Rosalia Society, parishioners and friends celebrated the Feast of Santa Rosalia on Saturday, Aug. 27. The 4:30 p.m. Mass attracted many, and special music was sung in honor of Rosalia. A procession following Mass with the statue and Red Band traveled from the […]
Congratulations to the Buona Fortuna winners
Last Updated on July 18, 2022 by Editor Here are the winners of the Buona Fortuna raffle drawn at the parish’s Italian Festival: $10,000: Robin Smith of Rome. $2,500: Ed Antolino of Old Saybrooke, Conn. $1,000: Ralphie Giovinazzo III of New Hartford. $1,000: Tom Gerace of New Hartford.
Gallery, video from the parish festival and procession
Last Updated on July 27, 2022 by Editor After a two-year absence, the Italian Festival returned to Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament. The event was blessed with beautiful weather and big crowds, who returned in droves to what once was an annual celebration until the pandemic hit two years ago. Here are some images from […]
Congratulations to these graduates from our parish
Last Updated on July 11, 2022 by Editor It’s that time of the year to congratulate and honor those young people in our parish who have moved on to the next phase of their lives. Mark VanDeusen Graduate: Westmoreland High School. Parents: Rob and Sandy VanDeusen. Degree, honors, awards: Advanced Regents diploma, graduated in the […]
Gallery: 24 youngsters receive their First Holy Communion
Last Updated on May 31, 2022 by Editor Congratulations to our 24 young parishioners who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 15, 2022, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. May God bless you all always and may this be the first of many Holy Communions with our Lord. Photos by DeeTales Photography
Gallery: 12 parish young adults and other teens receive Confirmation
Last Updated on May 25, 2022 by Editor Fifty-five young adults received the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation Thursday, May 19, at Historic Old St. John’s Church in Utica. The teenagers were from five parishes in the city: St. John’s, St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament, St. Anthony-St. Agnes, St. Joseph […]
Gallery: Father Rose talks about aging and spirituality
Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by Editor The Rev. John Rose presented a program titled “Spiritual Wisdom in Our Aging Years” on Wednesday, May 11, in the Salerno Room. More than 40 people attended. Father Rose served as our pastor from 2003-2009. He is a 1964 graduate of New Hartford High School and is […]