All News & Events – Page 30 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Emergency Preparedness Meeting

Posted on September 15, 2015September 25, 2015 by All News & Events

Do You Know What to Do in an Emergency? EVENT: September 28, 7 p.m. McLaughlin Hall (registration required) A disaster large or small can strike our area at any time. Being prepared with emergency supplies BEFORE an emergency happens is...Read More

Papal Visit 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015September 22, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_1330" align="alignleft" width="963"] Photo credit: Roger Aguinaldo[/caption] September 22-27 - Papal Visit: Washington DC-New York-Philadelphia The Pope's official schedule, with dates and times of the Papal Masses, is available here. Scroll below for a list of key events that...Read More

Mass for Consecrated Life

Posted on September 4, 2015September 16, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_8519" align="alignright" width="286"] Our Lady Queen of Martyrs crest adorns the convent door[/caption] Sunday, September 13 11:30 a.m. Choir Mass During this Year of Consecrated Life, we are asked to pray for men and women religious who have committed...Read More

National Prayer Campaign

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 by All News & Events

Week of Prayer and Fasting to End Abortion and the Evils of Planned Parenthood: August 22-29, 2015 Prayer for Repentance and Mercy Prayer for the Conversion of Planned Parenthood Prayer for Pro-life Advocates Prayer for Our Public Officials Prayer for...Read More

Pilgrimage to Blue Army Shrine

Posted on August 12, 2015August 13, 2015 by All News & Events

Organized by OLQM Charismatic Prayer Group This day trip/bus pilgrimage is to the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, New Jersey Date: October 10, 2015 Departure Time: 8:00 am (sharp) Pick-up location: 110-06 Queens Blvd. (corner...Read More

Summer Potluck Luncheon

Posted on July 17, 2015September 16, 2015 by All News & Events

If it's July it must be time for the annual potluck luncheon, hosted by the parish Pastoral Care ministry. Potluck is a back-to-basics social, without excessive cost but with plenty of warmth and friendliness and a chance to break bread...Read More

Queens Ledger Profile: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez

Posted on July 16, 2015October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

The Queens Ledger profiled our pastor, Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, who had a message about connecting with the community. Read the story from July 16, 2015.

Religious Education for 2015-16

Posted on July 7, 2015August 20, 2015 by All News & Events

The Religious Education Program at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is available for all children who attend public and private schools from the first grade through high school. This program supplements the religious upbringing of these children by their parents...Read More

Persecuted Christians

Posted on June 30, 2015August 25, 2015 by All News & Events

In Solidarity with Persecuted Christians in the Middle East The plight of Christians worldwide, especially in the Middle East, has become a major catastrophe. Massive numbers of Christians are being subjected to violence, displacement and even death, explicitly because of...Read More

A Letter from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on June 5, 2015June 23, 2015 by All News & Events

June 7, 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, I write you on a matter of tremendous urgency and one with which I hope you will help me. The matter is the Education Tax Credit—a proposal that would encourage individuals and businesses...Read More

New Auxiliary Bishops Named

Posted on May 19, 2015June 23, 2015 by All News & Events

May 19, 2015 — Pope Francis promotes 2 Queens priests to auxiliary bishops. Congratulations to the Very Reverend James Massa and the Reverend Canon Witold Mroziewski. They will be ordained on July 20. Read the official press announcement here and...Read More

2015 Spring Bash Results

Posted on May 10, 2015May 19, 2015 by All News & Events

This year's Spring Bash on April 25 was a crowd-pleasing night of fun with McLaughlin Hall decked out in gold and black, art deco style, to celebrate the Roaring Twenties! A jazz quartet kicked off the night while members of...Read More

Petitions to the Grotto of Lourdes

Posted on May 8, 2015September 16, 2015 by All News & Events

In April, over 700 prayer petitions to the Virgin Mary were deposited in the gold box by the Mary altar in the church. Roger Aguinaldo (one of our parish trustees) and his wife Ruby embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to...Read More

CYO Class of 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_7296" align="alignright" width="976"] Left to right: Ken Collins, assistant coach; Samantha Soba; Christina Fitzgerald; Grace Collins; Veronica McCarthy; Gabriella Segovia; Caroline Favelson; Yasmine Worrell; Olive Sackitey; and Head Coach Jim McCarthy[/caption] The girls’ basketball team at Our Lady Queen...Read More

2016 International Eucharistic Congress

Posted on April 24, 2015June 23, 2015 by All News & Events

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the 51st International Eucharistic Congress, Cebu, Philippines January 22 to February 1, 2016 Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Chaplains Cost: $3,995/per person, double occupancy. Deposits due by May 15, with balance due December 1. Call...Read More

Journey to Jordon

Posted on April 23, 2015April 24, 2015 by All News & Events

Our very own Deacon Greg Kandra was one of several religious writers and journalists who journeyed to Amman, Jordan, at the invitation of the Jordan Tourism Board, to experience the country firsthand over 10 days. He has shared the links...Read More

Day Pilgrimage to Philly for WMF

Posted on April 23, 2015July 2, 2015 by All News & Events

Wednesday, September 23 The School of Evangelization of the Diocese of Brooklyn is sponsoring a one-day pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on Wednesday, September 23. For school students, families, those in Religious Education and all parishioners,...Read More

Immigration

Posted on April 23, 2015June 23, 2015 by All News & Events

Immigration Relief The Diocese of Brooklyn's Catholic Migration Services Office wishes to provide you with an update on the Executive Action programs on immigration announced by President Obama in late 2014: Expanded DACA on Hold: A federal court in Texas has...Read More

Parish Expo 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015April 15, 2015 by All News & Events

In the weeks following Easter, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is focusing on a parish evangelization campaign about stewardship as a way of life. Our theme is “Thanking God Through Our Service.” The parish is a dynamic place to practice...Read More

Spring Blood Drive

Posted on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 by All News & Events

Sunday, April 19 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in McLaughlin Hall Organized by OLQM Pastoral Care with the New York Blood Center. (Be sure to share this news with others!) Eligibility criteria for blood donors Have valid ID and know...Read More