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LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time Call to worship As Jesus teaches his followers how to pray, He assures them that God answers their prayers. We can always trust God’s faithfulness and continue praying steadfastly, without ever losing hope. To the point: Jesus instills confidence in his disciples that they will receive from God that for […]

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FESTIVAL NEWS PARISH NEWS

Congratulations to the Buona Fortuna winners

Here are the winners of the Buona Fortuna raffle drawn at the parish’s Italian Festival: $10,000: Robin Smith of Rome. $2,500: Ed Antolino of Old Saybrooke, Conn. $1,000: Ralphie Giovinazzo III of New Hartford. $1,000: Tom Gerace of New Hartford.

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CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Weekend Call to worship Today’s scriptures remind us that visits, conversations and hospitality are deep within the loving nature of God. This weekend, as we celebrate uur own faith community, the readings proclaim the holiness of hospitality and welcome. To the point: Martha’s generous […]

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Gallery, video from the parish festival and procession

After a two-year absence, the Italian Festival returned to Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament. The event was blessed with beautiful weather and big crowds, who returned in droves to what once was an annual celebration until the pandemic hit two years ago. Here are some images from the festivities and a video of the Procession […]

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FESTIVAL NEWS

Gallery: Behind the scenes getting ready for festival

It takes many hands and lots of preparation to get our Italian Festival off the ground. Here are photos, courtesy of Terri Panuccio, highlighting some of the work and workers that make it happen before the festival even begins.

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LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time Call to worship The image of Jesus is within our hearts. Jesus, who loves all people generously. Jesus, who opens his heart with compassion and love. We are called to be like him — Good Samaritans who lay down our lives in compassion and service to all who are in […]

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