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HELP WANTED: Father Jim looking for adult servers for Sunday Mass

Father Jim is looking for adults who would like to serve Sunday Mass beginning in October. We have a fine group of youngsters who serve, but the numbers have declined. We only have one group of altar servers for the 8 a.m. Mass and three for 11 a.m. Oftentimes, scheduling conflicts interfere with serving schedules […]

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SCAM ALERT: Be wary of texts, emails purportedly from Father Jim

Scammers are at it again.  Several people recently received a text supposedly from Father Jim. He did not send it. Father Jim rarely texts and never, ever uses email to contact parishioners. If you received a notification purportedly from Father Jim, DO NOT OPEN IT. Just delete it. If you open it or click on […]

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Who won Buona Fortuna drawing? Here they are

Here are the Buona Fortuna winners chosen on the last day of the parish’s Italian Festival: Grand prize: $10,000 — Nick and Terri Panuccio. Second prize: $2,500 — Shawna Gelfuso. Third prize: $1,000 — Nick and Terri Panuccio. Chairwoman Leigh D’Agostino thanks everyone who purchased a ticket. “A special thank you to all the super […]

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Parish festival in review: Views photos, watch video

The parish’s annual Italian Festival began Friday, July 19, under beautiful blue skies. People started filling the parish grounds early, many heading for the food tent for sausage and peppers, meatball subs, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and beef skewers and much more. Of course, pizza fritta was a big hit. The annual Walk for […]

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Livestream Mass suspended; we need someone to stream it

The livestream Mass that we have been airing for several years has been put on pause for a while. The person who has been dedicated to streaming the Mass is unable to continue. We are looking for a few individuals who can attend the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass and operate the equipment. Training will be […]

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Gallery: Preparing for the festival

Prior to our parish’s Italian Festival each year, a lot of planning and preparation is done. There are meetings, decisions made, food purchased and made, to name a few. On Saturday, July, 13, some parishioners got together to cut peppers for the sausage and peppers sandwiches. On Tuesday, July 16, vegetables are cut for the […]

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Congratulations to these young adults who graduated

The parish congratulates the following individuals who graduated this spring: Fallon Siniscarco Parents: John and Mary Siniscarco. Graduate: Summa Cum Laude from Utica University. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy. Future plans: Fallon is participating in her clinical fieldwork studies at SUNY Upstate and will complete her master’s degree in occupational therapy […]

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Gallery: Young adults receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

Bishop Robert Cunningham confirmed 50 young adults during ceremonies Thursday, May 30, at Historic Old St. John’s Church, including eight from Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish. The following received Sacrament of Confirmation from our parish (Confirmation names are in quotation marks; sponsors follow each individual): Juliana “Francesca” Allen — Faith Barres; Matthew “Christopher” Kernan […]

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Galley, video: Parish celebrates Father Jim’s 50th anniversary of priesthood

Father Jim was honored on the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2024, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of his ordination. At the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass, he was presented with a proclamation from state Sen. Joseph Griffo, was treated to beautiful music by members of the parish’s Burmese community, and parishioners celebrated […]

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Gallery: City dedicates ‘Father Jim Cesta Way’

In honor of the 50th anniversary of his ordination, the city of Utica celebrated the Rev. Jim Cesta by naming a street in his honor on Friday, May 17. Cesta, pastor of St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish since July 2009, was ordained on May 18, 1974. “Father Jim Cesta Way” is […]