All News & Events – Page 15 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Interfaith Thanksgiving on Zoom

Posted on November 13, 2020November 16, 2020 by All News & Events

Gather and Give Thanks with Your Neighbors Forest Hills Interfaith Thanksgiving Service November 22, 2020 @ 4PM To Join Zoom Meeting by Zoom Link CLICK HERE Log In Via Meeting ID Go to https://zoom.us/ Click Join a Meeting Meeting ID:...Read More

Turkey Giveaway

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by All News & Events

Friday, November 20 @ 10AM Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Convent (159-23 89th Ave., Jamaica) One turkey per household on a first come, first serve basis. Be prepared to wait outside and socially distance. Wear a mask (required)....Read More

Free Lecture Series for Black Catholic History Month

Posted on November 3, 2020November 28, 2020 by All News & Events

November is Black Catholic History Month. Six African American men and women who ministered in the United States are on the road to sainthood: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Venerable Henriette Delille, Fr. Augustus Tolton, Julia Greeley, and...Read More

Capacity Restrictions Eased

Posted on October 23, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(October 23, 2020) In compliance with the COVID mandate for yellow zones in Central Queens, which includes Forest Hills, we will be able to accommodate approximately 150 people at each Mass beginning this weekend of October 24/25. Worship times are...Read More

The Deacon’s Mic: An Interview with Bishop Sanchez

Posted on October 20, 2020June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

For a new Zoom series for his popular blog “The Deacon’s Bench” (thedeaconsbench.com), Deacon Greg Kandra had a conversation with Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, our pastor. In this video interview (recorded October 6, 2020), Bishop Sanchez shares some of the...Read More

Annual Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 13, 2020 by All News & Events

October 4, 2020 Father Francis Passenant, assisted by Deacon Greg, gave the blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, to recall the many ways in which God blesses us and all of creation! Photo gallery by Denise De Maria,...Read More

New Capacity Restrictions for Mass

Posted on October 9, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(October 9, 2020; updated October 13) Governor Cuomo has issued a new COVID mandate that will require us to limit attendance at our Masses this weekend to 25 people. We and the entire Diocese of Brooklyn feel that the religious...Read More

First Holy Communion 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the children of our parish and Catholic academy, who after a long wait received First Communion. On October 3, 2020, we celebrated two Masses, at 10AM for the students of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Religious Education and...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2020

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by All News & Events

On Sunday, October 4th at 4PM — in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures — we will have a blessing of the animals, outdoors, in the church plaza at Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard. Please have...Read More

Bringing the Rosary to Life

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by All News & Events

On Sunday, October 4th at 2PM, we will gather in front of the church — safely physically distanced outside but socially and spiritually together — for a Living Rosary. Anyone wanting to pray with us is welcome to join. We'll...Read More

Papal Honors for Our RCIA Program Director

Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 by All News & Events

Veronica McCarthy received the “Pro Ecclesia” Award, bestowed by Pope Francis, in a ceremony with Bishop DiMarzio on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Ronnie is involved in our parish as the RCIA Program Director and has worked...Read More

2020 Fall Fling Raffle

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by All News & Events

The air will soon be cooler. Stock up on hot chocolate and warm sweaters and Fall Fling Raffle tickets for the church! Raffles were mailed to your home. There was a misprint, so please note these correct prices: $20 per...Read More

From Deacon Thomas Jorge: Religious Ed Classes on Zoom

Posted on September 1, 2020September 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Dear Religious Education Community, Greetings to all! As can be guessed, things are quite different these days. Owing to the threat of the coronavirus, we decided that the first semester of the 2020–2021 school year (September to January) will be...Read More

2020 Church Restoration Memorials

Posted on September 1, 2020September 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Our parish feast day coincides with the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows (Queen of Martyrs), which falls on September 15 each year. We will observe our parish feast day with a special 11:15AM Mass on Sunday, September 13th. We...Read More

Church Restoration Details

Posted on August 25, 2020August 28, 2020 by All News & Events

For your viewing pleasure, we are sharing pictures submitted by parishioners of some of the treasures within our church. Our church has undergone major (and magnificent!) restoration work from 2018 (when the pulpit and altar restorations were completed) through 2020....Read More

Local Blood Drive August 27

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by All News & Events

The pandemic has taken a toll on traditional blood drives at local schools and churches like ours. Since we are unable to have our usual summer blood drive, we ask that you consider becoming a blood donor at this local...Read More

Return to the Church Weekend and RCIA Sacraments

Posted on August 18, 2020August 21, 2020 by All News & Events

Photo Gallery 1 by Leon Volskis The church building reopened for Sunday Masses on the weekend of August 15/16, 2020, with new kneelers, lighting, and repaired floors, and social distancing protocols in place. [gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="22439,22441,22440"] Photo Gallery 2...Read More

Rest in Peace, Robert Cospito

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by All News & Events

On August 11, 2020, our former sacristan Dr. Robert Cospito passed away. Bob was the organist and singer at Thursday evening Benediction and our Monday devotions and was well known to many in the parish as "Big Bob." He was...Read More

Act Now to Help Catholic School Families

Posted on July 28, 2020August 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, I encourage you to express your support of Catholic education by visiting the link below and sending the message found there to our elected officials. I appreciate your concern for Catholic schools and academies. - Bishop Sanchez Action...Read More

Mass in McLaughlin Hall

Posted on July 13, 2020July 24, 2020 by All News & Events

(July 13, 2020, updated July 24) This photo series is courtesy Leon Volskis. The pictures are from the 11:15AM Sunday Mass celebrated in McLaughlin Hall on July 12 and July 19. McLaughlin Hall is our temporary Sunday worship space during...Read More