St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Spring season, First Holy Communion and blessed weddings all add to keeping the Easter message and melody going beautifully. The spring issue of “More Good News” highlights the wonderful children celebrating their first Eucharist. For those of us who are so privileged and honored to partake of the Blessed Sacrament so often, the Easter season […]
As stated previously in our “More Good News” magazine, our small corner of the country is blessed with multiple examples of Christian virtue. The Mohawk Valley can lay claim to several saints recognized by the Catholic Church. In winter edition of “More Good News” we presented the story of St. Issac Jogues and the North […]
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.
Call to worship Today’s Gospel tells the story of two sorrow-filled disciples leaving Jerusalem after Jesus was crucified. On their journey home to Emmaus, they met a stranger who turned their distress into hope and belief. Jesus is always there — ready to transform our despair into hope and new life. To the point: Alone, […]
Third Sunday of Easter Reflection: Developing a new perspective By SISTER MARY McGLONE How many times have you told a family story only to have a sibling say, “I don’t remember it that way at all!” (That is actually a very nice rendition of what often happens.) Memory shapes our perspective without our willing it. […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Easter season a time to refresh By SISTER CAROL DEMPSEY The spring season refreshes, revives and reinvigorates the natural world. Remnants of winter snows melt away, streams swell with runoff, days become longer as nights grow shorter, flowers blossom and baby birds fledge. Is it no wonder that the liturgical […]