PARISH NEWS

Last Updated on April 16, 2025 by Editor Parishioners at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament celebrated Palm Sunday’s remembrance of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Our traditional procession around the church to the strains of “Jerusalem My Destiny” included parishioners, lectors, ministers and children. The Passion of Our Lord was proclaimed by several readers at […]

Last Updated on April 5, 2025 by Editor The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Lenten Luncheon was served on Wednesday, March 26, in the gymnasium. About 30 people enjoyed their choice of a tuna fish or grilled cheese sandwich and were served a bowl of minestrone soup. Proceeds from the event benefit Abraham House. […]

Last Updated on March 9, 2025 by Editor Engaged couples who plan to be married in our church this year were introduced at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 9. Prior to Mass, they gathered in the Salerno Room to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage to help better prepare them for their lives together. […]

Last Updated on March 7, 2025 by Editor The Italian Heritage Club and the Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Social Ministry celebrated the parish’s first “Carnevale” Saturday, March 1, in the gymnasium. The family oriented event, organized by A.J. Valentini, was full of fun activities and sweet treats. Children were instructed on how to create […]

Last Updated on February 25, 2025 by Editor The parish’s 12th golf tournament tees off Sunday, Aug. 17, at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New York Mills. The four-person scramble begins at 11 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. The cost will be announced at a later date. Registration forms will be available […]

Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Editor There might be some confusion about the differences between Prayer Remembrances and Mass Intentions. In December, the Diocese of Syracuse implemented a Mass Intentions policy in all its parishes.  This DOES NOT AFFECT our parish’s Prayer Remembrances, which still can be submitted as we have done for […]

Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Editor January 24, 2025 St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This morning as I celebrated Holy Mass the Psalm response proclaimed: “Kindness and truth shall meet.” It came upon the heels of yesterday’s Memorial observance for our diocesan native, St. Marianne […]

Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Editor Abraham House was the beneficiary of the Social Ministry’s queen-size quilt raffle. Ticket sales raised $250, all of which was donated to the center that provides terminally ill guests and their families a safe and loving home with all the support needed for dignified end-of-life care. Tony […]

Last Updated on January 14, 2025 by Editor It’s been a long time coming, but our livestream Mass is back. The 11 a.m. Sunday Mass will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. If you don’t know how to find it, click on YOUTUBE near the top of our website page. It also is available on […]

Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Editor Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year. Here are some things you need to know: What is a Jubilee? A Jubilee is a special year of prayer. Jubilees are times for forgiveness, reconciliation and pilgrimage, and are a part of the Catholic tradition. Jubilees ordinarily take […]