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Gallery: Bistro 2023 fills Salerno Room with friendship

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.

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Gallery: Bishop Lucia confirms young adults from Utica parishes

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 […]

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Congratulations to these 2023 graduates from our parish

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 […]

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Gallery, video: First Communion children celebrate May crowning

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.  

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Father Jim to remain our pastor and take over St. Anthony / St. Agnes

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 […]

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Gallery: Confirmation candidates participate in retreat

Last Updated on April 24, 2023 by Editor Confirmation candidates from our parish, Historic Old St. John’s and St. Anthony-St. Agnes parishes participated in their Confirmation retreat Sunday, April 23, facilitated by Cheryl Smith. All the candidates attended the 11 a.m. Mass at St. John’s and the retreat followed. Photos courtesy of Anne Elacqua.

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Gallery, video: The celebration of the Resurrection at the Easter Vigil

Last Updated on April 14, 2023 by Editor On the evening of Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023, the parish celebrated the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the beautiful and uplifting Easter Vigil service. The paschal candle was lit and processed throughout the church, with all in attendance holding lit candles. The story of […]

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Gallery: Parish commemorates Christ’s suffering and death

Last Updated on April 9, 2023 by Editor On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, parishioners and friends of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament commemorated the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. The Passion was read, the cross venerated and communion distributed. Photos courtesy of Dave Perritano.

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Gallery: Holy Thursday commemorates Christ’s Last Supper, washing of the feet

Last Updated on April 7, 2023 by Editor A nearly full church commemorated Jesus’ Last Supper, His washing of the feet and the institution of the Holy Eucharist during Holy Thursday services on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Father Jim led the service and washed the feet of 12 parishioners, including several children, re-enacting what Christ […]