All News & Events – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Honors for Msgr. Cunningham

Posted on September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by All News & Events

Congratulations, Msgr. Cunningham! Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Cunningham was one of the honorees at the Rector President's Dinner, which honored all past rectors of Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary. He served as rector from 1979-1984. Msgr. Cunningham (seated on the...Read More

Parish Census 2022

Posted on September 21, 2022September 25, 2022 by All News & Events

We will have census forms in the pews on the weekend of October 1 and 2. Please complete the form to help us get to know our parish family better and help update our parish records. You may also use...Read More

CYO Basketball Registration for 2022-23 Season

Posted on September 13, 2022September 14, 2022 by All News & Events

Boys and girls in third through eighth grades are eligible to play for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs / Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball teams. Any student who goes to the parish school, is a member...Read More

Parish Feast Day: Our Lady of Sorrows and Queen of Martyrs

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_27843" align="alignleft" width="327"] The third south window in our church shows the Queen of Martyrs depicted as Our Sorrowful Mother.[/caption] Parish Feast Day September 15, 2022 (Our Lady of Sorrows) To be observed at the Daily Masses at 8AM...Read More

Mass & Procession for the Cause of Blessed Carlo Acutis

Posted on September 9, 2022September 13, 2022 by All News & Events

This event is arranged by the Italian Apostolate of Brooklyn. Contact them at 718-965-7300, ext. 1613 for more information. When: Sunday, October 2, 2022. Procession commences at 3PM at St. Pancras Church in Glendale (72-22 68th Street). Mass at 4PM...Read More

St. John Vianney Novena and Mass

Posted on August 2, 2022August 3, 2022 by All News & Events

Father Andrew Tsui, one of the new priests for the Diocese of Brooklyn (ordained by Bishop Brennan on June 4, 2022), celebrated the 11:15AM Sunday Mass with us on July 31, 2022. Every year we invite a newly ordained priest...Read More

Big City Catholics Podcast

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by All News & Events

Bishop of Brooklyn/Queens Robert Brennan has a new weekly podcast that we encourage you to listen to. It's called Big City Catholics, and each episode explores questions of faith that reflect on every role we have in life, as parents,...Read More

Blood Donor Prayer

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by All News & Events

I gave my blood; Christ gave His. I gave a pint; He gave all. The needle is small and sharp; the nails were large and dull. The table soft, relaxing; the cross rough, painful. The nurses kind and gentle; the...Read More

Summer 2022 Blood Drive

Posted on July 19, 2022July 25, 2022 by All News & Events

Sunday, August 14, 2022 9:15AM to 3:15PM NY Blood Center Busmobile (in front of the church on Ascan Avenue) We need your help! Blood shortages often occur during the summer months. Giving blood is practically painless, takes about an hour,...Read More

Newly Ordained Priest to Visit during the St. John Vianney Novena

Posted on July 19, 2022July 26, 2022 by All News & Events

July 27–August 4 St. John Vianney Novena Prayed at the 12:05PM Mass weekdays; after 11:15AM Mass Sunday Newly ordained Father Andrew Tsui will celebrate the 11:15AM Mass on Sunday, July 31, 2022, as part of our annual novena to the...Read More

“A Deacon Prays” Wins 1st Place at Catholic Media Awards

Posted on July 12, 2022 by All News & Events

Congratulations to Deacon Greg! His book A Deacon Prays: Prayers and Devotions for Liturgy and Life (Ava Maria Press) was awarded first place in the category of Prayer: Collections of Prayers at the 2022 Catholic Media Association conference in Portland, Oregon,...Read More

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by All News & Events

Saturday, September 24, 2022 11 AM Resurrection Ascension (61-11 85 St., Rego Park) All couples, regardless of the anniversary year, are invited to renew their vows. Bring your family to witness your exchange and the continued commitment to one another....Read More

OLQMCA Class of 2022 Tribute

Posted on June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 by All News & Events

A tribute to the class of 2022 and their parents, in pictures. Fr. Passenant gives the thumbs-up to the 8th-grade parents during Field Day for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy. This gathering at Juniper Valley Park was fun...Read More

R.C. Church statements on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Posted on June 27, 2022July 1, 2022 by All News & Events

June 24, 2022 - The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion protections. We encourage you to read the statements from the bishop of our Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the bishops of New York State on Dobbs v....Read More

September 2022: MAYO Returns!

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by All News & Events

Martyrs Active Youth Organization (MAYO) will be back and open to all 7th and 8th graders in fall 2022! Our mission is to bring the youth of the parish together in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. MAYO members participate...Read More

For OLQMatters Email Subscribers

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

Our weekly Friday email has a new From address. If you are a current subscriber, be sure to add this address to your email contacts or safe list: info@ourladyqueenofmartyrs.org. If your email provider does not automatically recognize this address, it...Read More

Latest COVID Updates

Posted on June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

In church, mask-wearing is optional at this time. All are encouraged to decide in accordance with their health conditions and comfort level. For more information, see NYC's coronavirus information updates or use this COVID data tracker from the CDC to...Read More

Holy Land Pilgrimage March 2023

Posted on June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

Experience the Holy Land with Deacon Greg Kandra and Father Antonin during this 12-day pilgrimage. Pilgrimage to Holy Land March 7–18, 2023 Cost: $4395 from NYC (including airfare) You will visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, as well as Mount Tabor (with...Read More