All News & Events – Page 29 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Mass Readings for the Week

Posted on December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by All News & Events

Daily readings are always available here from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Each year, the USCCB also publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America. A copy to download is available on...Read More

Choir News

Posted on December 28, 2015 by All News & Events

There are no choir rehearsals Tuesdays, December 29 and January 5. Choir will resume Tuesday rehearsals on January 12 at 7:30 p.m. Happy new year!

Christmas Message from Our Pastor

Posted on December 17, 2015December 10, 2015 by All News & Events

We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. In the midst of this season of joy and hope, we continue to find ourselves in a world beset by violence and upset. But...Read More

The “O” Antiphons of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2015November 22, 2016 by All News & Events

We'll recite the O Antiphons together after the 12:05 p.m. Mass daily from December 17 through December 23. Read the full O Antiphons (pdf format). December 17 O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love:...Read More

Keeping the Holy Day: Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 by All News & Events

December 8 is the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation. It is also the patronal feast day of the United States of America. Vigil Mass at our church is on Monday, December 7...Read More

Advent Calendar

Posted on November 29, 2015December 21, 2015 by All News & Events

Interactive Advent Calendar from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has reflections and devotions for each day of Advent.

Christmas Concert 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015November 13, 2015 by All News & Events

Please share with your friends on your own social network and see you there!

Catholic Charities Auto Donor Program

Posted on November 6, 2015October 6, 2015 by All News & Events

Catholic Charities will give back $50/$100 to our parish for each donated car, truck or van (any condition, running or not). If you or someone you know—family member, friend or neighbor—have an old or neglected vehicle to dispose of, please...Read More

Daylight Savings ends on Sunday. Set your clocks back.

Posted on October 28, 2015November 2, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_9598" align="alignleft" width="150"] Fall back and enjoy it getting dark by 4pm![/caption] Daylight savings ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Turn the clock BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. The National Weather Service...Read More

Bishop Sanchez Responds to Editorial from Assemblywoman Margaret Markey

Posted on October 26, 2015December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Bishop Sanchez's column appears online at the Ridgewood Times and also appears in the October 22 print and digital edition of the Queens Courier. You can read Assemblywoman Markey's original "Op-ed: Seeking justice for all victims of child sex abuse"...Read More

Papal Honor for Our Trustee Roger Aguinaldo

Posted on October 26, 2015November 13, 2015 by All News & Events

We are pleased to announce that our Parish Trustee Roger Aguinaldo has been named by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory. UPDATE here. [caption id="attachment_1335" align="alignright" width="300"] Bishop Paul R. Sanchez with Roger & Ruby...Read More

Event Cancellation Notice

Posted on October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by All News & Events

“Theology on Tap” with Deacon Greg Kandra, originally scheduled for October 27 at Manor Oktoberfest in Forest Hills, has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a future date. Look for future announcements here and in our weekly church bulletin....Read More

New Start Time for Choir Rehearsals

Posted on October 10, 2015October 10, 2015 by All News & Events

Effective October 13, 2015, the choir's Tuesday evening rehearsals will begin at 7:30. If you would like to join the choir at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (and new singers are always welcome), please come up to the choir loft...Read More

Monday Evening Bible Studies Tackles Hamlet

Posted on October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

Starting October 19, we begin a new four-week adult bible studies program with something different: "Shakespeare’s Hamlet and the Crack-Up of a Christian Worldview." Hamlet understands the concerns of a Christian world coming under attack and offers us ways out...Read More

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: November 6-8

Posted on October 5, 2015April 15, 2016 by All News & Events

Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New...Read More

SATCOM Queens North Community/Crime Forum

Posted on October 1, 2015October 2, 2015 by All News & Events

We are looking for people from our parish to represent us at Thursday evening's Police Forum and we need your RSVP by Monday, October 5. If interested, sign up at the table we'll have set up in the vestibule at...Read More

Catholic Charities Auto Donor Program

Posted on October 1, 2015November 13, 2015 by All News & Events

Ongoing Catholic Charities will give back $50/$100 to our parish for each donated car, truck or van in any condition, running or not. If you or someone you know—family member, friend or neighbor—have an old or neglected vehicle to dispose of, please...Read More

Reflections on the Papal Visit from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez

Posted on September 30, 2015October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_9129" align="alignright" width="300"] Bishops listen to Pope Francis speak during midday prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, September 23, 2015. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images.[/caption] The recent visit of Pope Francis to our shores brought blessings...Read More

Blessing of the Animals

Posted on September 27, 2015October 1, 2015 by All News & Events

At 4 o'clock Sunday, October 4, join us for this cheerful event in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi that reminds us all that God created all living creatures. Bring your dog, cat, bird or other pet and meet...Read More

Single Adults Group Potluck Party

Posted on September 24, 2015September 25, 2015 by All News & Events

EVENT: Saturday, October 24 The OLQM Single Adults Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a Potluck Party from 1-4 p.m. in the rectory basement main meeting room. Attendees are urged to bring a dish to share or supplies. Free...Read More