All News & Events – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Prayer for Our Nation on Its 250th Anniversary

Posted on June 27, 2026June 28, 2026 by All News & Events

Father in Heaven, you chose Mary to be the mother of your Son and gave her to us to be our mother also. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence of the United States, we ask Mary to protect...Read More

Altar Servers 2026 Great Adventure

Posted on June 20, 2026June 30, 2026 by All News & Events

The smiles say it all as our altar servers returned from their appreciation trip to Six Flags Great Adventure on Tuesday, June 16. An oversized furry friend joined them on the ride back to Forest Hills. Many thanks to everyone...Read More

Missing Person Alert

Posted on June 16, 2026 by All News & Events

Some of our parishioners are asking for prayers and assistance in locating Matthew Collado; he is 29 years old and was last seen on May 9, 2026, in the Jamaica, Queens area. He is the grandson of a parishioner and...Read More

Monthly Coffee Hour for Young Catholic Professionals

Posted on June 14, 2026July 8, 2026 by All News & Events

If you are in your 20s, 30s, or early 40s, we invite you to meet your peers and help plan future activities for young adults in our parish community. The Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) group meets for a coffee social...Read More

Consecration of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by All News & Events

The Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated in the Catholic Church on the Friday after Corpus Christi each year. This year, the feast day falls on June 12, 2026. The day before, on June 11, during their spring 2026...Read More

Confirmation 2026

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by All News & Events

Fifty-seven confirmands from OLQM Catholic Academy, Religious Education, and OCIA received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Sanchez at a special 4PM Mass on May 24, Pentecost Sunday. May the Holy Spirit strengthen and guide them always! And God bless...Read More

Tower Repair in Progress

Posted on June 4, 2026June 30, 2026 by All News & Events

These photos, taken in late May and early June 2026 by Denise DeMaria, show our church tower during this important season of restoration. The scaffolding will remain in place until fall 2026 while the essential structural repairs to the tower...Read More

Queens Deanery 6 News

Posted on June 1, 2026June 2, 2026 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, Every dean in our diocese is appointed for a term. I was fortunate to serve as dean (vicar forane) of Queens North 6 beginning in 2019. My term concluded on May 31, 2026. It was my pleasure to...Read More

Time and Talent Sunday

Posted on May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by All News & Events

With so many new parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, we invite you to get involved in parish life! Our church is more than a place to attend Mass—it is a community of faith, friendship, and service. Our parish...Read More

First Holy Communion Class of 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the Communion class of 2026! This year, 58 children from Religious Education, OLQM Catholic Academy, and those prepared through OCIA received the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Because there were so many, we had two Masses, one on Sunday,...Read More

May Days: Observances in Mary’s Month

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

May is a month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Enjoy these lovely photos that capture a few meaningful moments from the first week of May, including the Living Rosary and May Crowning, two special faith traditions at our parish. Statue...Read More

Tower Repair Work Begins

Posted on May 1, 2026June 30, 2026 by All News & Events

The scaffolding rose around the church tower in late April as long-needed repairs officially began. These photographs, taken on May 1—the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, patron of all who labor—capture workers high above carrying out this important work....Read More

Hail Mary! Living Rosary: A May Tradition

Posted on April 28, 2026May 1, 2026 by All News & Events

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2 PM Church Plaza (corner of Ascan Ave & Queens Blvd) A Living Rosary at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish is prayed twice a year: in May (Mary’s month) and October (the month of the...Read More

Action Alert: Contact the Governor So Catholic Schools Have Access to Private Scholarships

Posted on April 21, 2026April 26, 2026 by All News & Events

Starting in 2027, a new federal tax credit allows taxpayers to direct up to $1,700 of what they already owe in taxes to nonprofit scholarships that support a broad array of educational expenses for ANY SCHOOL—public, private, and religious. The...Read More

World Youth Day 2027

Posted on April 13, 2026April 22, 2026 by All News & Events

Embark on a week-long pilgrimage with prayer, concerts, and catechesis, culminating in a Mass with Pope Leo to celebrate faith and unity! If you are even remotely interested in going, please try to attend our information session to ask your...Read More

Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by All News & Events

The Easter Vigil is the most important Mass and liturgy of public worship of the liturgical year. The Mass begins after sunset on Holy Saturday. The Easter journey from darkness to light commemorates Christ's triumph over death. These photos of...Read More

Easter Basket Blessing on Holy Saturday

Posted on April 7, 2026April 9, 2026 by All News & Events

On a sunny Holy Saturday morning, Father Antonin blessed the Easter baskets in this happy parish tradition. A big thank-you to Denise DeMaria for these candid shots that capture the warmth of our community and the Easter celebration! [metaslider id="33892"]

Standing with Persecuted Christians

Posted on March 29, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, as we began Passiontide, Bishop Robert Brennan joined us at the 1PM Mass to commemorate persecuted and suffering Christians around the world who are bearing the cross right here in our own time. We...Read More

Mass for Persecuted Christians

Posted on March 20, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

As we prepare to begin Passiontide, Bishop Robert Brennan will join us at the 1PM Mass on Sunday, March 22, to commemorate persecuted and suffering Christians around the world. The Marian icon on display in our church is often associated with...Read More

Food Pantry Opportunities for Interested Volunteers

Posted on February 24, 2026July 3, 2026 by All News & Events

Several of our parishioners volunteer at two local food pantries in Forest Hills. One pantry operates weekly on Saturday mornings out of Our Lady of Mercy Church on Kessel Street. If interested in helping there, contact Deacon Dean Dobbins directly...Read More