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Pet Blessings in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 11, 2024 by All News & Events

The annual blessing of the animals was held on October 4, 2024, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was a picture-perfect day, too, for this happy occasion. Father Passenant and Father Antonin blessed...Read More

Living Rosary

Posted on September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by All News & Events

October is the month of the Rosary. Join with 60 other members of the parish and our choir as we prayerfully enact a Living Rosary, one of the traditional devotions at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church during the fall....Read More

Blessing of the Animals

Posted on September 23, 2024September 27, 2024 by All News & Events

This cheerful rain-or-shine event, held on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), reminds us all that God created and loves all living creatures! Bring your dog, cat, bird, or other pet, and meet us outside in...Read More

Faithful Citizenship: Voter Registration Drive

Posted on September 1, 2024October 27, 2024 by All News & Events

As the U.S. bishops remind us, “In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation” (Faithful Citizenship, No. 13). We strongly encourage you to vote in the upcoming election on November...Read More

Summertime Potluck Luncheon

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

It's always a pleasure to gather with others after Sunday Mass to share food and friendship. Our traditional summer potluck luncheon, organized by the Pastoral care group of our parish, was held on Sunday, August 11, 2024. A good time...Read More

St. John Vianney Novena Mass

Posted on August 19, 2024August 23, 2024 by All News & Events

August 4, 2024, was a blessed Sunday of prayer and celebration. Newly ordained Father Toby Offiah celebrated the 11:15AM Choir Mass with Father Passenant and led us in the closing prayer of our annual St. John Vianney novena. We can’t...Read More

Summer Blood Drive

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by All News & Events

Sunday, August 18, 2024 9:15AM to 3:15PM NY Blood Center Busmobile (in front of the church on Ascan Avenue) Be a lifesaver! Blood shortages often occur during the summer months. Giving blood is practically painless, takes about an hour, and...Read More

Summer Potluck Luncheon

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 by All News & Events

pot*luck /noun/ 1. meal to which everyone invited brings food to share; 2. meal for a guest that is prepared from whatever is available; 3. OLQM Parish summer tradition hosted by Pastoral Care. Join us for our church potluck luncheon: Sunday August 11, 2024 Starts at 2:15pm...Read More

Understanding NYS Proposal One on the November Ballot

Posted on July 29, 2024October 17, 2024 by All News & Events

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters in New York will decide on a statewide ballot proposal called Proposal One (also known as the New York Equal Rights Amendment). If approved, the language of this amendment to the NY...Read More

Novena to St. John Vianney

Posted on July 20, 2024August 2, 2024 by All News & Events

July 27 to August 4 Our Lady Queen of Martyrs holds an annual Novena to honor St. John Vianney starting July 27 and concluding on the saint's official feast day on August 4. Novena times are weekdays and Saturdays at the...Read More

To Our Friend, Robert Sorsaia. Rest in Peace

Posted on July 6, 2024July 6, 2024 by All News & Events

Robert Sorsaia was born into Eternal Life on July 6, 2024. His wake and funeral Mass will be held here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Wake Tuesday, July 9, 2024 2 PM to 8 PM Mass of Christian Burial...Read More

Bishop DiMarzio on the Immigration Decision

Posted on July 3, 2024June 25, 2024 by All News & Events

The question of immigration has been a source of tension for many for a long time. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has studied and analyzed the issue for decades. In a recent article, he illustrates one aspect of a complex topic. He...Read More

Altar Servers’ Great Adventure

Posted on June 29, 2024December 7, 2024 by All News & Events

Our altar servers, Fr. Antonin, and youth minister chaperones returned home with armfuls of stuffed prizes and hearts full of gratitude after an adventure-packed day at Great Adventure on June 25, 2024. From all of us, we thank everyone who...Read More

Bible Studies Summer Break

Posted on June 27, 2024November 23, 2024 by All News & Events

The Sunday morning faith-sharing group that meets in-person will break for the summer after June 30. The group plans to resume meeting on Sunday, September 8. The Monday evening “Through the Word” Zoom Bible study is also on summer break....Read More

Cardinal Dolan on Abortion Extremists

Posted on June 26, 2024June 25, 2024 by All News & Events

Worth Reading: We invite you to read Cardinal Dolan's perspective on the ongoing abortion divide. His op-ed piece originally ran in the NY Daily News on June 9, 2024, but we have a pdf copy here: Witness the Actual Abortion...Read More

Letter from Bishop Brennan: Reconfiguring for the Future to Address Resource Challenges

Posted on June 20, 2024June 21, 2024 by All News & Events

Most Reverend Robert Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, recently addressed pastors and administrators within the diocese to acknowledge his deanery visits and the gathered suggestions. He also announced the implementation of a Reconfiguration Process for optimizing...Read More

CYO Diocesan Mass

Posted on June 18, 2024June 29, 2024 by All News & Events

As the school year wraps up, let’s celebrate our young atheletes! CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) of Brooklyn and Queens will celebrate a special Mass at our church to honor the student-athletes and coaches of 2023-2024 from all CYO leagues. The...Read More

Summer Project 2024: Sidewalk Repair on Queens Boulevard

Posted on June 18, 2024July 9, 2024 by All News & Events

The much-anticipated sidewalk repair on Queens Boulevard is underway! We appreciate your patience and understanding during this temporary inconvenience. We will keep you updated on this webpage and through announcements in the bulletin, our Facebook page, and our weekly eblast....Read More

Cardinal Dolan Sounds Alarm on Threats to Catholic School Religious Freedom

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

We want to bring to your attention an article by Cardinal Dolan concerning potential threats to the religious freedom of our Catholic schools. We encourage you to read the Cardinal's thoughts. Stop Bullying Religious Schools, in the June 12, 2024...Read More

On My First Year as Pastor

Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by All News & Events

My Dear OLQM Family, This week marks my twentieth anniversary with this parish. Wow. How time flies! I first arrived at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in 2004 as a parochial vicar to assist Msgr. Joseph Funaro. In 2013, I...Read More