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Update on Assisted Suicide Bill

Posted on June 5, 2016June 7, 2016 by All News & Events

We want you to know that our local State Assembly representative, Andrew Hevesi, voted in favor of the Doctor-Assisted Suicide bill (A.10059) in his position as a member of the Health Committee. Perhaps you might want to voice your opposition...Read More

Summer Street Fair

Posted on June 3, 2016June 4, 2016 by All News & Events

Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 11 am to 6 pm The summer street fair runs all along Austin Street from 69th to 72nd Road. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs will have a table set up near 72nd Road and Austin...Read More

Reflections on Albany Legislation

Posted on June 3, 2016December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

A Word from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez As noted in the June 4 issue of our diocesan newspaper, The Tablet, "lawmakers in Albany are currently debating a bill that would, among other things, eliminate the statute of limitations for one...Read More

Congratulations, Maestro!

Posted on May 30, 2016June 3, 2016 by All News & Events

The May 27, 2016 issue of the Queens Ledger has a tribute to our own music director David Close and his work in shaping the Oratorio Society of Queens over many decades. Read it here: David Close: Conductor celebrates 50...Read More

Update on Parish Maintenance Needs

Posted on May 22, 2016May 22, 2016 by All News & Events

As published in our May 22, 2016 bulletin insert, we are providing an update with pictures about needed repairs to our church building. New funds from the Generations of Faith campaign at our parish, which will be received over the...Read More

Hail Mary! Living Rosary

Posted on May 13, 2016 by All News & Events

May 22, after the 1 p.m. Sunday Mass, we will form a circle in front of the church on Ascan Avenue and pray a Living Rosary. We need 60 people, with each person representing a bead of the rosary and...Read More

Pro-Life Mass

Posted on May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 by All News & Events

The Pro-Life Mass on Saturday, May 21, 2016 begins at 7:30 a.m. with Bishop Paul R. Sanchez at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs church, followed by Exposition and a prayerful procession to a nearby abortion clinic, then returning to our...Read More

Deacon Greg Archives: 2014-2015

Posted on May 4, 2016September 19, 2017 by All News & Events

"A View From the Pew" by Deacon Greg Kandra Wholly Family Christmas Wonders Advent Isn’t Christmas Bless Us, O Lord Saying Grace Letters The Presence Running for Sainthood What We Build Receiving the Body of Christ The Beads What We Save...Read More

Thank You! Spring Bash 2016 Sponsors

Posted on April 30, 2016May 3, 2016 by All News & Events

Our "Fabulous ’50s" fundraiser--otherwise known as Spring Bash 2016--was a memorable and successful event, held April 16 in McLaughlin Hall. We raised nearly $20,000 for OLQM Catholic Academy. Thanks to our school parents, guests, parish members, and school faculty for...Read More

Spring Concert with Conductor David Close

Posted on April 22, 2016April 30, 2016 by All News & Events

May 22: The Spring Concert with the Oratorio Society of Queens, conducted by Maestro David Close, is Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m., at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside. From the OSQ press release, "prepare to...Read More

Cancellation Notice on WWME Parish Weekend

Posted on April 14, 2016April 15, 2016 by All News & Events

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Parish Weekend, which was to held on April 30/May 1, 2016 in McLaughlin Hall, has been canceled. Couples who signed up are being offered the the opportunity to make the Long Island weekend or another weekend...Read More

Three Weekends, Three Mini Parish Expos

Posted on April 9, 2016April 29, 2016 by All News & Events

Take some time to stop by our Parish Expo and discover what a great parish we are! Organized by our parish Stewardship Committee, the 2016 Parish Expo is an opportunity for parish members to reflect on what we do together...Read More

Back from a Divine Mercy Pilgrimage

Posted on April 9, 2016June 3, 2016 by All News & Events

Bishop Sanchez originally shared his personal photos and comments from the 2016 Year of Mercy pilgrimage (March 30-April 7) as Posts on our Facebook page -- including fascinating facts about the many churches the pilgrims visited. Be sure to view...Read More

Our Church in the News: On NY1

Posted on March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 by All News & Events

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' observance of Good Friday with Stations of the Cross was featured on NY1. The 47-second video segment has comments by Bishop Paul Sanchez and altar server Gabriella Kueller. Watch the video on NY1, which aired...Read More

A Thank-You to Our Business Sponsors

Posted on March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 by All News & Events

Our 2016 Taste of the World Food Festival was a great success. We want to express our thanks to the following establishments that served food: Banter, Cipollina’s Gourmet Italian Market, East Ocean Palace, Haveli Indian Cuisine, Jack & Nellie’s, Keuka...Read More

Mass of Hope and Healing

Posted on March 17, 2016April 30, 2016 by All News & Events

The Diocese will sponsor a Mass of Hope and Healing on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Forest Hills at 7 p.m., with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio as the main celebrant. Reconciliation is at 6:30 p.m....Read More

Dinner-Dance and Fun with the Home Academy Association

Posted on March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 by All News & Events

Spring Bash 2016 is April 16. Get out your poodle skirts, because we're going back to the fabulous fifties for the evening to raise funds for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy. To request tickets ($50/person), contact the OLQMCA...Read More

We’ve Modernized with Online Parish Giving!

Posted on March 10, 2016March 10, 2016 by All News & Events

Effective March 7, 2016, we are pleased to be able to offer all of our parishioners the option of signing up for online Parish Giving for making your regular Sunday contributions. It’s convenient If you are used to managing your...Read More

OLQM Catholic Academy — Registration Week

Posted on February 28, 2016February 28, 2016 by All News & Events

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is an elementary school educating children from Nursery through 8th Grade. Registration dates are: Evening hours: March 8, 2016 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Morning hours: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 8:30 to...Read More

Opposition to Assisted Suicide-Video Resource

Posted on February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 by All News & Events

Newly proposed legislation on assisted suicide has been introduced in the New York State Legislature. A 90-minute educational video, originally live-streamed on February 3, 2016 from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, Long Island, is available to Catholic lay leaders...Read More