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Gallery: 2 parishes worship during Holy Thursday service

Last Updated on March 31, 2024 by Editor Parishioners from Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony & St. Agnes parishes joined in worship on Holy Thursday at Mount Carmel. A packed church participated in the Mass, watched as Father Jim washed the feet of 12 people, re-enacting what Jesus did to his disciples […]

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Gallery, video: Celebration of Palm Sunday

Last Updated on March 29, 2024 by Editor Our parish celebrated Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem during Palm Sunday services Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, March 23 and 24. To the strains of “Jerusalem My Destiny,” parishioners, including our Faith Formation students, processed through the church in honor of Christ. The Passion was proclaimed […]

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Gallery: Santa Rosalia Society’s St. Joseph Table

Last Updated on March 17, 2024 by Editor The Santa Rosalia Society sponsored a St. Joseph Table after the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 17. Pictured are members of the society who hosted the event. Those who participated were treated to good food and other goodies. St. Joseph’s feast day is March 19. Photos […]

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Gallery: Engaged couples presented to the parish

Last Updated on March 10, 2024 by Editor Several engaged couples who will be married in our parish this year gathered Sunday, March 10, at the 11 a.m. Mass. They were presented to the parish, received a blessing from the Rev. Joe Salerno and then spent part of the day in the Salerno Room discussing […]

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Gallery: Lenten Luncheon benefits Abraham House

Last Updated on March 6, 2024 by Editor The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Luncheon took place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Salerno Room. About 60 people attended the fundraiser that featured minestrone soup, and tuna fish and grilled cheese sandwiches. All proceeds benefitted the Abraham House, which cares for terminally […]

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Gallery: Children receive Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Last Updated on February 4, 2024 by Editor Congratulations to the following children from St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish and St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church who received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Feb. 3. Photos courtesy of Terri Panuccio.  Liliana Rose Ellis Serafina Marie Gentile Anthony Edward George Audrina […]

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Calling all youngsters and parents: We need altar servers

Last Updated on January 10, 2024 by Editor We are in need of more altar servers. If your child is at least in third grade and has received First Communion, we urge you to consider signing up him or her to become an altar server. Once we get new servers, a training session will take […]

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Gallery, videos: ‘A Festival of Lessons & Carols’

Last Updated on December 20, 2023 by Editor “A Festival of Lessons & Carols” returned to our parish on Sunday, Dec. 10. The event, a Chelsea Opera presentation, featured the combined choirs of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament and Historic Old St. John’s, the Chelsea Opera singers and the Chelsea Arts Live Jazz Band. For an […]

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Gallery, video: Italian Christmas Gathering celebrates the season

Last Updated on December 11, 2023 by Editor On Saturday, Dec. 9, the annual Italian Christmas gathering was celebrated at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club in New York Mills. More than 100 enjoyed great food, entertainment and camaraderie. The gala was sponsored by our parish Social Committee and the Italian Heritage Club of the […]

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Gallery: Craft Fair and Bake Sale a November success

Last Updated on December 8, 2023 by Editor On the weekend of Nov. 18 and 19, the 2023 Craft Fair and Bake Sale took place in the gym. Many local crafters participated, and our wonderful bakers produced some delicious goodies. These photos are courtesy of Mario Scalzo.