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Remembering Msgr. Reilly: Pro-Life Advocate

Posted on January 18, 2025 by All News & Events

Monsignor Philip J. Reilly (1934–2024), a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn and the founder of Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, passed away on November 30, 2024, after a lifetime dedicated to the pro-life movement and priesthood. Many of...Read More

Christmas 2024

Posted on January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 by All News & Events

There was light snowfall on Christmas Eve 2024. Father Passenant blessed the outdoor creche before the Christmas Eve Mass with the Children's Nativity Pageant. Students from religious education played roles of the Holy Family, the angels, and the Three Kings....Read More

A Christmas Festival 2024

Posted on January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 by All News & Events

Another wonderful Christmas concert in our church! These pictures capture just a few of the moments of the concert held on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Credit: Adriana Lopetrone Photography. [metaslider id="32175"]

2024 Bulletins Archived

Posted on December 31, 2024January 2, 2025 by All News & Events

December 2024 Dec 1_First Sunday of Advent | Dec 8 | Dec 15| Dec 22_Christmas bulletin | Dec 29 November 2024 Nov 3 | Nov 10 | Nov 17 | Nov 24 October 2024 Oct 6 | Oct 13 | Oct 20 | Oct 27 September 2024 Sep 1 | Sep 8 | Sep 15 | Sep 22 | Sep 29 August 2024 Aug 4 | Aug 11 | Aug 18 | Aug...Read More

Christmas Memorials and Sponsors

Posted on December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 by All News & Events

We thank everyone whose memorial donations of wreaths, trees, and poinsettia plants and whose giving to the Christmas flower collection helped us to decorate the church so beautifully for Christmas. On New Year's Day, the 10AM Mass will be offered...Read More

Christmas Day Collection for Catholic Charities

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by All News & Events

Bishop Brennan invites everyone to share God’s love this Christmas by supporting the Catholic Charities Christmas Day Collection. Your generosity will help Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) provide vital programs for our neighbors in need through the operation of...Read More

As Seen in The Tablet: Fr. Passenant and the Bright Christmas Fund

Posted on December 11, 2024December 19, 2024 by All News & Events

In case you missed it, The Tablet's December 7, 2024, print-only edition featured an inspiring article about Father Passenant and his lifelong dedication to The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund. In the piece, he reflects on the generosity instilled in him...Read More

Bambinelli Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2024December 11, 2024 by All News & Events

As we arrive at the midpoint of Advent, with preparations for Christmas now half over, the Third Sunday of Advent is a time for joy and celebration! Known as "Gaudete Sunday" or “Rejoicing Sunday,” it features the lighting of the...Read More

Sparkling Welcome to the Christmas Season

Posted on December 10, 2024January 2, 2025 by All News & Events

On December 5, 2024, our pastor, Father Passenant, blessed the Christmas tree on the grounds of OLQM Catholic Academy, marking the start of the Christmas season. Students, parents, and faculty gathered for the tree lighting ceremony, with caroling, cookies, hot...Read More

Observing the Immaculate Conception

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by All News & Events

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the patronal feast day of the United States—is still a holy day of obligation even though it has been transferred from the second Sunday of Advent (December 8) to Monday, December 9 this...Read More

Remember and Hope: Advent Workshop

Posted on November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 by All News & Events

Remember and Hope: Two-Week Advent Workshop Wednesdays, December 11 and 18, 2024 7-8PM in the rectory meeting room Enrich your Advent experience at this teaching workshop presented by instructor Dr. Joseph Terry. We'll reflect on the profound meaning of this...Read More

Faith-Sharing Groups

Posted on November 27, 2024December 11, 2024 by All News & Events

Faith-sharing groups engage in prayer, mutual support for one another, continued learning through reflection on Scripture, and outreach to share the mission of Jesus with others. They welcome new members. Sunday Morning Bible Study @ 10AM (in person) This group...Read More

“Through the Word” Bible Study on YouTube

Posted on November 27, 2024November 28, 2024 by All News & Events

After several years of thoughtful discussion and community fellowship, our Monday evening Through the Word Bible Study program on Zoom will take an indefinite break following the final session on January 6, 2025. For the remaining weeks, the study topic will...Read More

Thanksgiving Day Mass and Parish Schedule

Posted on November 17, 2024November 19, 2024 by All News & Events

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. (Psalm 107:1) The church rectory will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving. One Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day on November...Read More

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Posted on November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 by All News & Events

The Interfaith Prayer Service is a Forest Hills tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Members of the OLQM clergy will attend and invite you to attend, too. Let's embrace community and faith at this annual gathering of neighbors and friends....Read More

Christmas Giving Tree & Toy Drive

Posted on November 14, 2024November 17, 2024 by All News & Events

We are helping Catholic Charities collect gifts for children and teens who could use a little extra love this Christmas. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to participate. 1. Take a gift tag that will identify a child or teen by...Read More

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Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by All News & Events

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Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

Posted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by All News & Events

It's that time again to share what you can! Please help us collect canned goods and nonperishable foods for the food pantries of those in need this holiday. Bring a bag of food to the 5PM Vigil Mass on November...Read More

A Gift Restored – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue

Posted on November 5, 2024November 11, 2024 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_31950" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Photo by Denise DeMaria.[/caption] Fr. Passenant, assisted by seminarian Louis de Rohan Chabot, blessed the new statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Saints Chapel after 12:05PM Mass on October 31, 2024, the eve...Read More