St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
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.
Last Updated on July 16, 2023 by Editor 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 […]
Last Updated on July 22, 2023 by Editor 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 […]
Last Updated on July 11, 2023 by Editor 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 […]
Last Updated on June 24, 2023 by Editor 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.
Last Updated on May 31, 2023 by Editor 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 […]
Blessings to the following young parishioners who received their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 30. Photos by Deb Chandler, deeTales Photography.
Last Updated on July 5, 2023 by Editor Congratulations to the following graduates from our parish: Emily Surace Parents: Steve and Gina Surace. Graduated: Summa cum laude from Utica University with a master’s degree. Employment: Fourth-grade teacher at Notre Dame Elementary School. Rachel Surace Parents: Steve and Gina Surace. Graduated: St. John Fisher University with […]
Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Editor At the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 13, and the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on May 14, the First Communion children participated in the annual May Crowning. Photos from the 4:30 ceremony are courtesy of Terri Panuccio.
Last Updated on May 5, 2023 by Editor Father Jim, in addition to his duties as pastor of our parish, also has been named pastor of St. Anthony / St. Agnes Parish effective July 1. Bishop Douglas Lucia also made the following pastoral appointments, all effective July 1: The Rev. Thomas Servatius, pastor of Historic […]