From the Pastor – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Strengthening Our Tower of Faith – with Your Help. Message from Fr. Passenant

Posted on January 22, 2026January 26, 2026 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, If you have attended Mass in person or via the livestream, you have heard about the urgent need to repair our church bell tower. Over the past months, our parish committees have...Read More

A Faithful Servant Remembered

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by All News & Events

“Well done, my good and faithful servant!” was my first thought upon hearing of the passing of Veronica McCarthy. Known to all as “Ronnie,” she was devoted to the RCIA program, serving as its leader and coordinator for the past...Read More

Prayer to “Strengthen Our Tower of Faith”

Posted on July 11, 2025July 22, 2025 by All News & Events

Gracious and loving, God, give us the courage and trust to support the efforts to strengthen our tower of faith. May your grace enlighten us to see this need and to joyfully make sacrifices so that your brilliant splendor may...Read More

Major Repair Project: Church Bell Tower

Posted on July 9, 2025July 11, 2025 by All News & Events

Our church bell tower is a familiar and meaningful part of our parish grounds, serving as a symbol of our church’s enduring presence in the community. The tower is now in need of major repair. In the upper section of...Read More

Habemus Papam! We Have a Pope!

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, Announcement of Great Joy, we have a Pope! As the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel about noon yesterday, we rang the church bells to announce the good news. We were discussing the possible selection among ourselves...Read More

A Message from Our Pastor on the Death of Pope Francis

Posted on April 21, 2025April 25, 2025 by All News & Events

Dear Friends, We learned this Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, that Pope Francis passed into eternal life. Many recall with joy and anticipation the surprise election on March 13, 2013, of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina. He was the first...Read More

Christmas Memorials and Sponsors

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

We thank everyone whose memorial donations of wreaths, trees, and poinsettia plants and whose giving to the Christmas flower collection helped us to decorate the church so beautifully for Christmas. On New Year's Day, the 10AM Mass will be offered...Read More

As Seen in The Tablet: Fr. Passenant and the Bright Christmas Fund

Posted on December 11, 2024December 19, 2024 by All News & Events

In case you missed it, The Tablet's December 7, 2024, print-only edition featured an inspiring article about Father Passenant and his lifelong dedication to The Tablet’s Bright Christmas Fund. In the piece, he reflects on the generosity instilled in him...Read More

Faith-Sharing Groups

Posted on November 27, 2024January 30, 2026 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. They welcome new members. Monday Evening Through the Word Bible Study @ 7–8PM (on...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

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

Cardinal Dolan Sounds Alarm on Threats to Catholic School Religious Freedom

Posted on June 17, 2024June 14, 2024 by All News & Events

We want to bring to your attention an article by Cardinal Dolan concerning potential threats to the religious freedom of our Catholic schools. We encourage you to read the Cardinal's thoughts. Stop Bullying Religious Schools, in the June 12, 2024...Read More

On My First Year as Pastor

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

My Dear OLQM Family, This week marks my twentieth anniversary with this parish. Wow. How time flies! I first arrived at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in 2004 as a parochial vicar to assist Msgr. Joseph Funaro. In 2013, I...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

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

A Letter from Bishop Brennan

Posted on November 9, 2023November 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Bishop Robert Brennan asked us to share his Letter to the Faithful of November 3, 2023, with all parishioners so they are aware of his thinking on several important matters to ensure the local Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens...Read More

Parish Mission with Fr Bruno

Posted on October 22, 2023December 21, 2023 by All News & Events

A back-to-basics Parish Mission program in the fall of 2023 invited us to cultivate a Christ-centered heart and parish. Father Michael Bruno gave inspiring and hope-filled presentations in which his insights and examples helped to guide us in understanding the...Read More

Daily Mass Notice

Posted on September 3, 2023September 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Effective Tuesday, September 5, 2023, we are making a slight adjustment to our daily Mass schedule. The first Mass (Monday-Saturday) will commence at 8:05AM. This new time, just five minutes later, will be in harmony with our other daily Mass...Read More

A Farewell Tribute to Deacon Greg

Posted on June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 by All News & Events

"God’s Choicest Blessings on Deacon Greg and Siobhain Kandra" In early July 2023, Deacon Greg Kandra and his wife and Siobhain were preparing to depart Forest Hills and retire to Florida. Bishop Sanchez, speaking on behalf of the entire clergy, said:...Read More

Father Passenant’s Pastoral Installation Mass

Posted on June 24, 2023June 25, 2023 by All News & Events

A new chapter unfolded for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish on June 17, 2023, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At the 12:05PM Mass, Bishop Paul Sanchez proclaimed the appointment of Father Francis J. Passenant as pastor....Read More