St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Communion Brunch was celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. Nearly 120 were treated to a brunch that included scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, chicken, hats and broccoli, waffles homemade baked goods and more. The Rev. Jason Hage, pastor of Mary, Mother of Our Savior […]
The 10th Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Golf Tournament teed off Sunday, Aug. 27, at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. About 120 people participated in the tourney that was started by Father Jim in 2013. They were treated to a beautiful day with clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon with mild temperatures.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our parish had a group of people who visited the homebound and those in nursing homes, bringing them Holy Communion and visiting for a few minutes. That was nearly four years ago. Now, we would like to reinstitute that blessing for those who are unable to make it to Mass. […]
Father Jim announced during weekend Masses of July 29 and 30 that our parish must pay about $1 million toward the $100 million sex-abuse settlement in the Diocese of Syracuse. He said the money will come out of about $2 million the parish has in investments and hopes to recoup that money in two to three years, depending on what the stock market does.
Here are the 2023 Buona Fortuna 2023 winners: $10,000: Tony Leone, Utica. $2,500: Jason Lukrofka, Scottsdale, Ariz. $1,000: Dick Mattia, Utica. “Thank you to everyone who sold tickets and purchased tickets,” said raffle chairwoman Leigh D’Agostino. “It was a banner year in sales and everyone should be very proud of our results.”
Through the grace of God and the intercession of the Blessed Mother, the rain and thunderstorms held off as our parish celebrated its annual Italian Feast July 14-16. Hundreds gathered on Friday and Saturday evenings and the festival wrapped up midday Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s highlight was the traditional procession in honor of Our Lady of […]
Festival preparations were well on the way Saturday, July 8, as parishioners gathered to cut peppers in the Salerno Room while others worked on gas and electric on the festival grounds. (These photos are courtesy of Terri Panuccio.) Also, the festival grounds were shaping up as 20 to 25 workers showed up on Tuesday, July […]
Nearly 80 people attended Bistro 2023 on Wednesday, June 21, after the novena. Light refreshments and finger foods, along with camaraderie and conversation, filled the Salerno Room. The following photos are courtesy of Mario Scalzo.
Blessings to the following teenagers from our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Douglas Lucia on Tuesday, May 23, at Historic Old St. John’s Church (their confirmation names are in italics and sponsors in parentheses): Gabriella Elizabeth Bilodeau (Ann Marie Tolman) Abriana Valentine Briggs (John Fanelli) Ryan Michael Charlebois (Michael Cancilla) Leah […]
Blessings to the following young parishioners who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 30. Photos by Deb Chandler, deeTales Photography.