From the Pastor – Page 2 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

A Pro-Life Future in New York State

Posted on May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 by All News & Events

In the light of the recent “societal unrest over the issue of abortion” and the looming Supreme Court decision, the Catholic Bishops of New York State have released a new statement which I encourage you to read. The full statement...Read More

Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Remains OLQM Pastor as Pope Francis Accepts His Resignation as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

Posted on March 30, 2022May 6, 2022 by All News & Events

On reaching 75 years of age last November 2021, Bishop Sanchez submitted his resignation as mandated by Church Law and it was accepted by Pope Francis last week. Thank you, Bishop Sanchez, for your continued service to our parish. May...Read More

Silent Minute for Ukraine

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by All News & Events

Inspired by the example of the Order of Malta, I invite you to set aside a Silent Minute of prayer at 7PM each evening, to pray for world peace and the end of the war in Ukraine. Share this idea...Read More

Digital Synod Survey Open to All

Posted on February 26, 2022February 28, 2022 by All News & Events

Pope Francis has invited all Catholics to participate in the worldwide synod consultation process. A representative group of our parishioners joined in a Sunday afternoon consultation last November related to this process. All of us now are invited to offer...Read More

Pilgrimage to Ireland with Bishop Sanchez

Posted on January 18, 2022July 30, 2022 by All News & Events

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PILGRIMAGE IS FULLY BOOKED Pilgrimage to Ireland and Northern Ireland November 7 - 17, 2022 Chaplain: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez 11 Days Visiting Belfast * Derry * Knock * Galway * Connemara * Killarney * Ring of...Read More

Christmas Message from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on December 18, 2021January 19, 2022 by All News & Events

We welcome and invite all to our Christmas Masses at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Join with us. Worship with us. Pray with us. Experience the great light of Christ! — Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, pastor Our Lady Queen...Read More

My Gratitude to Our Congregation

Posted on December 10, 2021December 13, 2021 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, Please accept my sincere thanks for your wonderful expression of support and prayers on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of my ordination as a priest. I am grateful to all of you. My thanks go to those...Read More

Guidelines from Bishop DiMarzio

Posted on May 21, 2021August 27, 2021 by All News & Events

(updated August 25; originally published May 20, 2021) Bishop DiMarzio has issued these new guidelines for the celebration of liturgies in the parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens and the reinstatement of the obligation for Catholics to attend...Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal 2020 Results

Posted on February 27, 2021 by All News & Events

We want to thank those generous individuals who gave to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The final reporting is in: Our ACA goal for 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish was to raise $109,112. A total of...Read More

Advent Season of Hope

Posted on November 27, 2020December 18, 2020 by All News & Events

Advent 2020 November 29 - December 24 As we begin this season of expectation in Advent 2020, we look forward to the celebration of the great Feast of the Nativity. This has been a challenging year. But we renew now...Read More

Capacity Restrictions Eased

Posted on October 23, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(October 23, 2020) In compliance with the COVID mandate for yellow zones in Central Queens, which includes Forest Hills, we will be able to accommodate approximately 150 people at each Mass beginning this weekend of October 24/25. Worship times are...Read More

The Deacon’s Mic: An Interview with Bishop Sanchez

Posted on October 20, 2020June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

For a new Zoom series for his popular blog “The Deacon’s Bench” (thedeaconsbench.com), Deacon Greg Kandra had a conversation with Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, our pastor. In this video interview (recorded October 6, 2020), Bishop Sanchez shares some of the...Read More

New Capacity Restrictions for Mass

Posted on October 9, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(October 9, 2020; updated October 13) Governor Cuomo has issued a new COVID mandate that will require us to limit attendance at our Masses this weekend to 25 people. We and the entire Diocese of Brooklyn feel that the religious...Read More

Act Now to Help Catholic School Families

Posted on July 28, 2020August 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, I encourage you to express your support of Catholic education by visiting the link below and sending the message found there to our elected officials. I appreciate your concern for Catholic schools and academies. - Bishop Sanchez Action...Read More

June 29th Reopening for Masses

Posted on June 19, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(Update June 19, 2020; last revised July 7) Dear Parishioners, Our long wait is almost over! We are in Phase 2 returning to Daily Masses at 8AM and 12:05PM on June 29th. Weekend Masses on the regular schedule—Saturday evening 5PM;...Read More

Religious Freedom

Posted on June 6, 2020July 30, 2020 by All News & Events

Over seven weeks in June and July 2020, our reflections focus on Religious Freedom and Religious Persecution, in solidarity with the USCCB’s Religious Freedom Week. Actions and Reflections for July 26: On Religious Freedom Pray for a new birth...Read More

Racial Injustice

Posted on June 1, 2020June 3, 2020 by All News & Events

In light of the recent disturbing events in our nation, we unite our hearts with the sentiments expressed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Bishop DiMarzio encourages us: “We Christians must be fierce in our opposition to the...Read More

Plan for Reopening the Churches

Posted on May 24, 2020December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(UPDATE JUNE 16, 2020) Plans for Major Repairs at OLQM This Summer (UPDATE May 24, 2020) Diocese Statement on Reopening Churches Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is pleased to announce that the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens will slowly work toward opening...Read More

Reconsecration Prayer to Mary

Posted on April 28, 2020May 1, 2020 by All News & Events

Unite in Prayer Friday, May 1st at 3PM Dear Parishioners, I invite you to join the Catholic Bishops and the faithful throughout the United States on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 3PM in praying in your home the prayer to...Read More

Easter Reflections 2020

Posted on April 10, 2020April 12, 2020 by All News & Events

By Bishop Sanchez You may have heard the story of the young boy who returned home from his religious education class. The boy’s father inquired, “What did you learn today?” The boy said that he learned how Moses led the...Read More