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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, 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, 2024June 27, 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. During this break, anyone who would like to receive information may contact Noila Johnson...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

May Crowning

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by All News & Events

May 14, 2024 was the May Crowning Mass, celebrated with the first communicants and the eighth-grade class of 2024 from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy. They adorned the statue of Mary with a humble floral crown, honoring her...Read More

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage May 26-27

Posted on May 8, 2024May 10, 2024 by All News & Events

Prepare to be part of this profound experience and extraordinary journey as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage makes its historic stop in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. Bishop Brennan and other pilgrims from our diocese will welcome the pilgrimage as...Read More

Sacred Music Society Sweepstakes

Posted on May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 by All News & Events

This fundraising activity, which is undertaken twice a year, allows us to continue the concerts and special musical liturgies of the OLQM Sacred Music Society (SMS)—spiritually uplifting presentations of sacred music that is holy, beautiful, and universal and that our...Read More

First Holy Communion 2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by All News & Events

These boys and girls celebrated their First Holy Communion with us on May 4, 2024. Sincere thanks to Deacon Thomas Jorge and Pat Abes of our Religious Education department and Principal Anne Zuschlag of the OLQM Catholic Academy for their...Read More

Living Rosary: A May Tradition

Posted on April 30, 2024May 6, 2024 by All News & Events

UPDATE: Because of inclement weather on May 5, the next Living Rosary has been rescheduled. Join us in witnessing the Living Rosary on Sunday, May 19, 2024 2 PM Church Plaza (corner of Ascan Ave & Queens Blvd) A Living...Read More

Preparing the Religious Ed Students

Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by All News & Events

Spring means Confirmation and First Communion preparations are well underway. The Confirmation retreat with Sister Ave Clark and Dr. Joseph Terry on March 23 was a day of prayer and discussion. Our 51 confirmandi will be confirmed on May 19,...Read More