LITURGY IN FOCUS

PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEKEND

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Why do bad things happen? By SISTER CAROL DEMSPEY In the Bible, the Book of Wisdom, or better known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is one of the seven deuterocanonical books of the Old Testament. In Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox churches, the book is considered canonical. In […]

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Mass schedule changes coming in July; 4:30 p.m. Saturday service eliminated

Beginning the weekend of July 6 and 7, there will be important changes in the Mass schedules of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony & St. Agnes parishes. Father Jim, pastor of both parishes, has announced that the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass will take place at St. Anthony & St. Agnes. There no […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time Today’s Gospel tells us about the Reign of God. God’s Kingdom is accomplished When we, together with God, plant the seeds of goodness, and are willing to wait with patience for the abundant harvest. To the point: “This is how it is,” Jesus says in this gospel. There is no […]

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THE WORD OF GOD THIS WEEK

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Images in the mind By SISTER MARY McGLONE When I was about 4 years old, my parents were expecting a visit from friends who lived very far away. I could not have been more excited. The Kings were coming to our house! I dreamt about their crowns and robes and […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEKEND

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Winds of faith By SISTER MARY McGLONE Poor Job! Miserable as he was, he made everything worse for himself by picking a fight with God. And God seemed to enjoy the challenge.  Poor Job! He questioned the Almighty who only questioned him back. But, lo and behold, Job’s questioning […]

PARISH NEWS

Sign up for the Aug. 25 golf tournament; download registration form

The parish’s annual golf tournament tees off Sunday, Aug. 25, at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. The four-person scramble begins at 11 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. The cost is $125 per person. Click HERE for the registration form. The day includes 18 holes of golf with a cart; […]

PARISH NEWS

Congratulations to these young adults who graduated

The parish congratulates the following individuals who graduated this spring: Fallon Siniscarco Parents: John and Mary Siniscarco. Graduate: Summa Cum Laude from Utica University. Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy. Future plans: Fallon is participating in her clinical fieldwork studies at SUNY Upstate and will complete her master’s degree in occupational therapy […]