Parish and Diocesan News – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Christmas Day Collection for Catholic Charities

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by All News & Events

Bishop Brennan invites everyone to share God’s love this Christmas by supporting the Catholic Charities Christmas Day Collection. Your generosity will help Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) provide vital programs for our neighbors in need through the operation of...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

Bambinelli Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2024December 11, 2024 by All News & Events

As we arrive at the midpoint of Advent, with preparations for Christmas now half over, the Third Sunday of Advent is a time for joy and celebration! Known as "Gaudete Sunday" or “Rejoicing Sunday,” it features the lighting of the...Read More

Sparkling Welcome to the Christmas Season

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by All News & Events

On December 5, 2024, our pastor, Father Passenant, blessed the Christmas tree on the grounds of OLQM Catholic Academy, marking the start of the Christmas season. Students, parents, and faculty gathered for the tree lighting ceremony, with caroling, cookies, hot...Read More

Observing the Immaculate Conception

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

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the patronal feast day of the United States—is still a holy day of obligation even though it has been transferred from the second Sunday of Advent (December 8) to Monday, December 9 this...Read More

Remember and Hope: Advent Workshop

Posted on November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 by All News & Events

Remember and Hope: Two-Week Advent Workshop Wednesdays, December 11 and 18, 2024 7-8PM in the rectory meeting room Enrich your Advent experience at this teaching workshop presented by instructor Dr. Joseph Terry. We'll reflect on the profound meaning of this...Read More

Faith-Sharing Groups

Posted on November 27, 2024December 11, 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. They welcome new members. Sunday Morning Bible Study @ 10AM (in person) This group...Read More

“Through the Word” Bible Study on YouTube

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

After several years of thoughtful discussion and community fellowship, our Monday evening Through the Word Bible Study program on Zoom will take an indefinite break following the final session on January 6, 2025. For the remaining weeks, the study topic will...Read More

Thanksgiving Day Mass and Parish Schedule

Posted on November 17, 2024November 19, 2024 by All News & Events

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. (Psalm 107:1) The church rectory will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving. One Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day on November...Read More

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Posted on November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 by All News & Events

The Interfaith Prayer Service is a Forest Hills tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Members of the OLQM clergy will attend and invite you to attend, too. Let's embrace community and faith at this annual gathering of neighbors and friends....Read More

Christmas Giving Tree & Toy Drive

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

We are helping Catholic Charities collect gifts for children and teens who could use a little extra love this Christmas. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to participate. 1. Take a gift tag that will identify a child or teen by...Read More

Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

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

It's that time again to share what you can! Please help us collect canned goods and nonperishable foods for the food pantries of those in need this holiday. Bring a bag of food to the 5PM Vigil Mass on November...Read More

A Gift Restored – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue

Posted on November 5, 2024November 11, 2024 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_31950" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Photo by Denise DeMaria.[/caption] Fr. Passenant, assisted by seminarian Louis de Rohan Chabot, blessed the new statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Saints Chapel after 12:05PM Mass on October 31, 2024, the eve...Read More

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

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