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Thursday Novena for Vocations

Posted on October 23, 2017November 13, 2017 by All News & Events

Over nine Thursday evenings in the fall of 2017, our parish prayed a novena for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese, including the lay vocations of marriage and family life in the Church....Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2017

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by All News & Events

Fathers Antonin and Passenant blessed our pets, like the adorable Tug here, on October 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis Assisi, patron saint of animals and all living creatures! Photos courtesy Danette. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="16239,16240,16241,16238"]...Read More

Holy Hour Hour for Vocations and Friday Fellowship

Posted on October 13, 2017October 27, 2017 by All News & Events

Holy Hour for Vocations and Fellowship Friday, October 20, 2017 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Guest Speaker: Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, of the Sisters of Life Fellowship to follow the Holy Hour. All are welcome,...Read More

Material Goods Needed for Hurricane Maria Relief

Posted on October 2, 2017October 5, 2017 by All News & Events

The need is great. This month we are taking two voluntary collections: On October 7/8 weekend, loose bills in the second collection will be for Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria. On October 14/15 weekend, loose bills in the second...Read More

A Faith-Lifting Experience! ARISE Season 3 Begins in October

Posted on September 11, 2017September 15, 2017 by All News & Events

Season 3 of ARISE Together in Christ at OLQM begins the week of October 8, 2017. Over six faith-sharing sessions we'll invite you to journey In the Footsteps of Christ and explore the Catholic teachings on charity and justice in today's...Read More

Daily Carillon Schedule

Posted on September 11, 2017October 2, 2017 by All News & Events

People in Forest Hills have taken notice that our church tower is singing again with music and bells chiming! Our new electronic carillon system was inaugurated August 27, 2017 and dedicated at Mass on September 10. It was given as...Read More

Organ Dedication Services

Posted on September 5, 2017September 17, 2017 by All News & Events

To coincide with our Parish Feast Day (Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15), we dedicated our new organ and outdoor chimes at Sunday Masses on September 10, 2017. 11:30 a.m. Mass - Bishop Sanchez offers the dedication prayer and blessing...Read More

Deacon Greg to Be Honored

Posted on August 18, 2017 by All News & Events

We are proud to announce that Deacon Greg Kandra will be one of the honorees at the 2017 Luncheon for Our Lady of the Skies. Greg is being honored for his work as Multimedia Editor at the Catholic Near East...Read More

Our Church in Pictures

Posted on August 17, 2017June 16, 2018 by All News & Events

This photo series by Niranjan Fernando, from June 2017 (during ordinary time), captures the wonders of our church architecture. Scroll below, or view as a slideshow. The main altar [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="large" ids="15839,15840"] Mary and Joseph altars [gallery...Read More

Thursday Novena for Vocations

Posted on August 17, 2017November 10, 2017 by All News & Events

Click on image above to go to BrooklynPriests.org. Starting September 14, 2017, please join us over nine Thursday evenings to pray for increased vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We invite all to come for part or for all...Read More

The New Church Organ

Posted on August 11, 2017December 23, 2017 by All News & Events

In 2017 we embarked on a project to enhance the music program at OLQM Church and our worship experience. The process of dismantling the old electronic organ and installing the new digital Allen organ (documented in pictures and video) took...Read More

World Youth Day, Panama 2019

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by All News & Events

January 2019 World Youth Day (WYD) with Pope Francis in Panama City In preparation for WYD 2019, the Diocese of Brooklyn's Adolescent and Youth Ministry will host an Information Night on October 26, 2017 @ 7 p.m. @ St. Sebastian's...Read More

Biannual Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine

Posted on August 5, 2017 by All News & Events

October 27, 2018 Washington, DC A time-honored spiritual practice of the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens is a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The very first pilgrimage to the national basilica (also known as America's Catholic...Read More

World Meeting of Families 2018, Ireland

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by All News & Events

August 19 – 27, 2018 Tour of Ireland and attendance at the final events of the World Meeting of Families and the closing mass with Pope Francis. Peters Way Travels (Flyer available September, 2017) Save Save Save

Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by All News & Events

March 2 – 8, 2018 Father Jorge Ortiz, Spiritual Director For a brochure contact Regina Tours, Lucille 1-800-Catholic x 208, Lucille@groupist.com.

Mass with Father Mema (St. John Vianney Novena)

Posted on August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_15533" align="alignleft" width="200"] Fr. Robert Mema[/caption] On July 30, 2017, Father Robert Mema, who was ordained in June 2017 as a priest in our diocese, celebrated 11:30 Mass and led us in day 4 of the novena to St....Read More

Potluck Sunday Luncheon 2017

Posted on July 28, 2017August 2, 2017 by All News & Events

July 23, 2017 - Photos courtesy Leon Volskis [gallery link="file" columns="6" ids="15467,15465,15487,15486,15485,15483,15470,15482,15468,15476,15469,15477,15471,15484,15479,15480,15478,15481,15475,15474,15472,15464,15466"]

Weekend Mass Schedule

Posted on July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 by All News & Events

Bishop DiMarzio has requested that parishes evaluate their weekend schedule of Masses in relationship to the number of people who participate in the Mass and the number of priests available to celebrate the Masses. Click here for the Bishop's 2-page...Read More

Reconciliation and Compensation Program

Posted on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 by All News & Events

The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced another step in its ongoing response to the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy. The full details of the program are explained in a June 24, 2017 letter from Bishop Nicholas...Read More

Congratulations to Sister Jubilarians

Posted on June 20, 2017 by All News & Events

We wish to congratulate two Sisters of Charity-Halifax who reside in our parish convent on their many years of service to God, to the Church, and to the community. Congratulations to: Sr. Frances Gritte, S.C. (70 years) Sr. Carol Buckley,...Read More