St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
The holiday season came to a close on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, when about 80 people attended the annual Holiday Gala at Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. The attendees were treated to a delicious dinner, dancing and entertainment. Special thanks to Mario Scalzo for these photos.
The Three Kings visited our parish as we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Feast of the Epiphany, typically celebrated on Jan. 6, marks the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity to the world, primarily remembered as the visit of the Magi (Three Kings) to the infant Christ, ending the Christmas […]
Due to the cold and flu season, the blessed wine will not be offered at Mass until further notice.
Daily Mass takes place at 8:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at St. Anthony & St. Agnes, and Thursday and Friday at Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacraments. During winter, however, Mass will not take place if Utica schools are CLOSED OR DELAYED due to the weather. We advise that you check television, radio or online reports […]
In addition to the Giving Tree, this Advent our parish will be seeking donations to help the following two organizations. Backyard Hope Inc. This nonprofit organization based in Utica is dedicated to partnering with local school districts and community organizations to support youth and families throughout our region. It needs travel-size toiletries. It also has […]
As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your faithful support of our parish. Your generosity is instrumental in helping us fulfill our mission to spread the Gospel, serve our community and support those in need. If you would still like to make a year-end donation, there still […]
The annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale took place on the weekend of Nov. 8 and 9. Many vendors from around the area offered their wares, and delicious homemade baked good were offered for sale. Proceeds are donated to area organizations. Photos are courtesy of Mario Scalzo.
The Hope Appeal has been underway for a few months, but we’re still more than $7,000 behind our assessment. About 130 households have contributed more than $23,907.50 toward our goal of $31,173. We have approximately 740 households in our parish. Hopefully, many more families and individuals can contribute. The Hope Appeal is the annual giving […]
The annual Communion Brunch, presented by the Mount Carmel Society, drew 110 people on Sunday, Oct. 19, to Monarch Banquets in Yorkville. The Rev. Joe Ryan, who was ordained this summer, was the guest speaker who detailed his journey from would-be politician to priesthood. Brunch included bruschetta chicken, bacon, potatoes, hats, waffles and more.
The idea for a trip to Sicily for the Hyatt family was born out of a conversation my brother had with my father about gaining dual citizenship in Italy. Since the forms require a large amount of information regarding background and heritage, he went right to the source — my parents.