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Coat Drive Heroes

Posted on October 31, 2024 by All News & Events

Our winter coat drive for migrants at the Sunday Masses on October 26/27 was a huge success. The Catholic Charities van even had to make two trips to fit it all! OLQM parishioners truly delivered an abundance of warmth. Next...Read More

Free Seminar on Estate and Legacy Planning

Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by All News & Events

Did you know that more than half of adults in the United States do not have an estate plan in place, and failure to plan ahead can result in significant costs for you and your beneficiaries? Our Lady Queen of...Read More

Faithful Citizenship

Posted on October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by All News & Events

Recommended Reading and Viewing The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Part One: Our Call as Catholic Citizens Part Two: Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles Watch the Four Videos on Catholics called to participate in public life, protect...Read More

November Remembrances

Posted on October 24, 2024October 23, 2024 by All News & Events

During the month of November, we remember those in our lives who have passed away. Fox Funeral Home has arranged to have a Memorial Mass celebrated here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church for the specific intentions of those...Read More

Winter Coat Drive for Catholic Charities

Posted on October 16, 2024 by All News & Events

Coat weather is upon us! We are collecting new or gently used winter coats & other winter essentials for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, which is serving migrants in our community. WHEN: Sunday Masses on October 26/27 weekend MOST NEEDED...Read More

Saturday Schedule Change Ahead

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by All News & Events

The last 8:05AM Saturday Mass will be offered on November 30, 2024, as we adjust our Mass schedule. This change is in response to Bishop Robert Brennan’s call for parishes in our diocese to collaborate and share pastoral and administrative...Read More

Pet Blessings in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 11, 2024 by All News & Events

The annual blessing of the animals was held on October 4, 2024, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was a picture-perfect day, too, for this happy occasion. Father Passenant and Father Antonin blessed...Read More

Living Rosary

Posted on September 26, 2024September 27, 2024 by All News & Events

October is the month of the Rosary. Join with 60 other members of the parish and our choir as we prayerfully enact a Living Rosary, one of the traditional devotions at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church during the fall....Read More

Blessing of the Animals

Posted on September 23, 2024September 27, 2024 by All News & Events

This cheerful rain-or-shine event, held on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), reminds us all that God created and loves all living creatures! Bring your dog, cat, bird, or other pet, and meet us outside in...Read More

Faithful Citizenship: Voter Registration Drive

Posted on September 1, 2024October 27, 2024 by All News & Events

As the U.S. bishops remind us, “In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation” (Faithful Citizenship, No. 13). We strongly encourage you to vote in the upcoming election on November...Read More

Summertime Potluck Luncheon

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

It's always a pleasure to gather with others after Sunday Mass to share food and friendship. Our traditional summer potluck luncheon, organized by the Pastoral care group of our parish, was held on Sunday, August 11, 2024. A good time...Read More

St. John Vianney Novena Mass

Posted on August 19, 2024August 23, 2024 by All News & Events

August 4, 2024, was a blessed Sunday of prayer and celebration. Newly ordained Father Toby Offiah celebrated the 11:15AM Choir Mass with Father Passenant and led us in the closing prayer of our annual St. John Vianney novena. We can’t...Read More

Summer Blood Drive

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by All News & Events

Sunday, August 18, 2024 9:15AM to 3:15PM NY Blood Center Busmobile (in front of the church on Ascan Avenue) Be a lifesaver! Blood shortages often occur during the summer months. Giving blood is practically painless, takes about an hour, and...Read More

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, 2024December 7, 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