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World Youth Day 2027

Posted on April 13, 2026April 14, 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! World Youth Day (WYD) is an international gathering of young Catholics (ages 16–35). It was initiated by Pope...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

Lenten Regulations

Posted on February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 by All News & Events

Abstinence: The Church asks all the faithful, ages 14 and older, to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. Fasting: All the faithful ages 18 to 59 are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good...Read More

Stations of the Cross

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by All News & Events

The Stations receive special focus during Lent and on Good Friday during Holy Week. At each of the fourteen Stations, we meditate on an event in Jesus' journey to Calvary and His death on the Cross. While praying the Stations...Read More

Lent Begins

Posted on February 13, 2026February 16, 2026 by All News & Events

The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026) and ends on Holy Thursday (April 2). Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday (March 29) and culminates with Easter Sunday (April 5). ASH WEDNESDAY Day of Fasting and Abstinence....Read More

Catholic Schools Week 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

A highlight of Catholic Schools Week 2026 was a visit from Bishop Robert Brennan. He celebrated morning Mass on Wednesday, January 28, with Bishop Sanchez and Father Antonin, with parishioners, parents, and students in attendance. Afterward, he joined the 2nd...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2025

Posted on January 30, 2026February 24, 2026 by All News & Events

2025 Photo Galleries 16 galleries—back to current photo gallery If you like photos, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures. Stillness of Christmas Musical Christmas Festival Blessing of the Animals Diocesan Youth Mass St John Vianney Novena Spring/Summer Renewal Corpus Christi...Read More

Mass with Anointing of the Sick

Posted on January 29, 2026February 2, 2026 by All News & Events

Communal Anointing of the Sick Mass Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 12:05PM World Day of the Sick is observed in the church every year on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11), who gives healing and hope. Every...Read More

February Feasts: Blessings of Candles and Throats

Posted on January 29, 2026February 2, 2026 by All News & Events

Candlemas: Blessing of Candles Monday, Feb 2, 2026 The feast of the Presentation of the Lord celebrates the occasion when Mary brought the infant Jesus to the Temple and presented him to the people. Simeon recognized Jesus as the Christ:...Read More

CYO Tri-M Boys Swim Team Wins Division Championship

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by All News & Events

We are proud to announce that on January 10, 2026, our CYO Tri-M Boys Swim Team won the 2025-2026 CYO Division Championship! Previously, they had won in 2023-2024. The team is comprised of boys from Our Lady Queen of...Read More

Strengthening Our Tower of Faith – with Your Help. Message from Fr. Passenant

Posted on January 22, 2026January 26, 2026 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, If you have attended Mass in person or via the livestream, you have heard about the urgent need to repair our church bell tower. Over the past months, our parish committees have...Read More

Christmas 2025 Mass at Night

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by All News & Events

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2025 bulletins archived

Posted on January 8, 2026 by All News & Events

December 2025 Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 21 | Music for Christmas Day | Dec 28_corrected November 2025 Nov 2 | Nov 9 | Nov 16_World Day of the Poor | Nov 23 | Nov 30_First Sunday...Read More

The Stillness of Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2025January 8, 2026 by All News & Events

On Christmas Eve, parishioners shared these images of our church ready for Christmas: the outdoor crèche blessing by Father Passenant, the decorated sanctuary with manger, the St. Joseph altar with sponsor-decorated tree, the Sacred Heart of Jesus altar. The Children's...Read More

Musical Christmas Festival 2025

Posted on December 26, 2025January 9, 2026 by All News & Events

The Sacred Music Society’s Christmas concert took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Maestro David Close brought together a program that had something for everyone—selections from Handel's Messiah, favorite carols, holiday standards, and a choral version of The Night Before...Read More

Christmas at OLQM

Posted on December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 by All News & Events

Celebrating Christmas and New Year's at OLQM

Bambinelli Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 by All News & Events

As we arrive at the midpoint of Advent, our preparations for Christmas now half over, the Third Sunday of Advent is a time for joy! Known as "Gaudete Sunday" or “Rejoicing Sunday,” this is the day we light the rose...Read More