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Easter 2024 in Pictures

Posted on April 12, 2024April 19, 2024 by All News & Events

Easter was early in 2024. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox (March 21). As a result, Easter always falls between March 22 and...Read More

2025 Youth Jubilee: Rome Pilgrimage with Bishop Brennan

Posted on April 10, 2024June 12, 2024 by All News & Events

Bishop Robert Brennan invites the youth of the Brooklyn/Queens Diocese to join him on this 9-day pilgrimage to Rome. July 27–August 4, 2025 The journey begins in Assisi, when the group will walk in the footsteps of St. Francis and...Read More

Easter Basket Blessing

Posted on April 1, 2024April 5, 2024 by All News & Events

Thank you to all those families who gathered for our parish's first-ever Easter food basket blessing on Holy Saturday morning (March 30, 2024). Fr. Antonin blessed move than 50 baskets, and Fr. Passenant was overjoyed by the turnout. The blessing...Read More

Easter Greetings

Posted on March 30, 2024March 28, 2024 by All News & Events

Alleluia, Alleluia! He is Risen! This is the refrain exclaimed over and over again on this Easter Sunday, during the Easter season, and throughout the year. Easter is not just today; it is a 50-day event that culminates on...Read More

Easter Memorials Mass

Posted on March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 by All News & Events

The 1pm Mass on Sunday, April 7, 2024, will be for the Easter memorials donated. God bless you. -- Fr. Francis Passenant Pink Cherry Blossom and Yellow Forsythia Blossom Trees In memory of Yan & Lui Eng—by Eddy Eng In...Read More

Team OLQM at Seminary Gala

Posted on March 22, 2024April 1, 2024 by All News & Events

Our parish priests and lay ministry members attended the third annual gala for St. Joseph's Seminary and College. The event was held on March 21, 2024, at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The gala evening, which raised...Read More

Pro Life Procession

Posted on March 20, 2024April 1, 2024 by All News & Events

On March 16, 2024, the Helpers of God's Precious Infants attended the morning Mass at our parish and afterward held a prayerful rosary procession to a local abortion facility. Photos by Robert Schnell.

Prayers for Haiti

Posted on March 15, 2024March 16, 2024 by All News & Events

A Message from Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens Bishop Robert Brennan With concern for the recent political situation in Haiti, I am asking all parishes to join in prayer at their weekend Masses for the people of Haiti. Please pray for peace...Read More

Easter Memorials Order Form

Posted on March 12, 2024March 28, 2024 by All News & Events

We are accepting memorial donations that will go toward beautifying the church for Easter. If you wish to order a plant as a memorial or in honor of a loved one, please complete this form and return it, with payment,...Read More

Diocesan Eucharistic Revival

Posted on March 10, 2024April 9, 2024 by All News & Events

Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Saturday, April 20, 2024 9AM to 3PM Louis Armstrong Stadium at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn/Queens, will lead this day-long program with youth event, family catechesis, Eucharistic procession,...Read More

St. Joseph Novena — March 11 to 19

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by All News & Events

Our novena schedule is weekdays and Saturdays after the 12:05PM daily Mass, and on Sundays at the 11:15AM Mass, concluding on St. Joseph's Day, March 19. Join us in praying the novena to the humble head of the Holy Family,...Read More

Top Contributor ACA 2023

Posted on February 12, 2024March 26, 2024 by All News & Events

We did it! Out of 175 parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs was the top contributor in dollar amount for the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. We contributed $192,066. We extend our great thanks...Read More

Mass with Anointing of the Sick

Posted on January 30, 2024February 2, 2024 by All News & Events

Anointing of the Sick Mass Mon, Feb 12, 2024 12:05PM World Day of the Sick is observed in the church every year on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11), who gives healing and hope. Every year on...Read More

Fresh Power: Reflections on the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 23, 2024February 6, 2024 by All News & Events

The "Through the Word" Bible Study group, which meets Monday evenings on Zoom, will explore a new study on the Holy Spirit starting February 5. Drawing from a rich tapestry of scripture and theology, this study offers a fresh understanding...Read More

February Feasts: Blessings of Candles and Throats

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

Candlemas: Blessing of Candles Fri, Feb 2, 2024 8:05AM and 12:05PM Masses The feast of the Presentation of the Lord celebrates the occasion when Mary brought the infant Jesus to the Temple and presented him to the people. Simeon recognized...Read More

Three Kings Presentation

Posted on January 16, 2024January 23, 2024 by All News & Events

On Epiphany Sunday (January 7, 2004), or the 12th day of Christmas, we commemorated how a star led the three kings bearing gifts to the baby Jesus. The regally attired men portraying the Magi this year were Alberto, Ryan, and...Read More

Faith-Sharing Groups

Posted on January 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by All News & Events

Faith-sharing groups engage in prayer, mutual support for one another, continued learning through reflection on Scripture, and outreach to share the mission of Jesus with others. Our parish has a few different groups meeting on different days and times; you...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2023

Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by All News & Events

2023 Photo Galleries 18 galleries – back to current photo gallery If you like photos, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures. Rectory Roof Repairs Christmas at OLQM A Christmas Festival Parish Mission with Fr Bruno Msgr...Read More

Christmas at OLQM 2023

Posted on January 5, 2024January 19, 2024 by All News & Events

Parish members shared these enchanting snapshots of our church at Christmas. From twinkling tree lights to the Christmas crèche, boughs and poinsettias in the sanctuary, Christmas pageants and joyful faces, our photo gallery captures some of spirit that lit up...Read More

2023 Bulletins Archived

Posted on January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by All News & Events

December 2023 Dec 3 | Dec 10 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 November 2023 Nov 5 | Nov 12 with letter from Bishop Brennan | Nov 19 | Nov 26 October 2023 Oct 1 | Oct 8 | Oct 15 | Oct 22 | Oct 29 plus Christmas Memorial Wreath Order Form and Christmas Festival of Music September 2023 Sep 3 | Sep 10 | Sep...Read More