Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of Schenectady

09/14/2026

https://youtu.be/AJ2LbdnQPXE

Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni, Pastor for the parishes of Our Lady of Mou...

09/13/2026

Mass for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time with Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni.

Celebrant - Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni, Pastor for the parishes of Our...

09/13/2026

It's easy to feel self-righteous when others mess up. Like their offense against us is unforgivable. But in today's Gospel, Jesus puts us in our place.
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Think about it. We have sinned against God--our creator and redeemer, who loves us perfectly and made us out of nothing. There is no greater offense! And yet, God forgives our sins. He is merciful, even though we don't deserve it in the least.
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If that's how God loves us, how do we love those who have wronged us? Are we quick to forgive? Or do we hold it over them, like the wicked servant? Good things to ponder today, Mt. Carmel family. Let's ask God to help us forgive more freely, just as he has forgiven us.

09/12/2026

What's in a name? A good question to ask today on the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
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For Catholics, names aren't just about individuality, but about connecting us to the communion of saints. Classics like Paul, Joseph, Theresa and--yes--Mary are great, but did you know there's a whole array of options available? With that in mind, here are some unique Catholic names to consider.
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BOYS:
Crispin - a 3rd-century martyr and the patron of cobblers and leather workers.
Augustine - an all-time-great theologian and Pope Leo XIV's favorite saint!
Fulton - pays homage to the great American evangelist Fulton Sheen, who's about to be beatified!
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GIRLS:
Eulalia - a brave martyr from Roman times and such a lyrical name!
Colette - vintage appeal, with ties to a humble religious sister and miracle worker!
Seraphina - a heavenly name inspired by the highest-ranking angels.
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Of course, there are so many more. Who knows, maybe one of these will inspire the names of some future Mt. Carmel babies!

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since one of the worst tragedies to ever happen on American soil: the terrorist attacks of 9/11. 2,977 victims died in the attacks, and we lift them and all who were affected by these senseless acts of violence up in prayer.
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Part of working to prevent tragedies like this from occurring again is remembering what that painful, horrific day was like. So Mt. Carmel family, we want to provide a space for you to share: where were you on 9/11? How did you learn about the attacks, and how did they impact you? Feel free to share in the comments below.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Still time to RSVP! Contact Katie Grogan at [email protected]

09/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV loves baseball. Could he canonize the sport's patron saint?
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There's someone at the top of the order for such a designation: Blessed Michael McGivney. Not only was the Connecticut priest the founder of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a big promoter of baseball--and a pretty good player himself.
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It's National Little League month, so follow the link for some timely reading on the subject! And Bl. Michael McGivney, pray for all of our baseball players here at Mt. Carmel!

09/10/2026

Join us for Festa fun and giant garage sale Saturday and Sunday, September 19 & 20. See flyers for details or visit mountcarmelschdy.org.