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Category: Parish and Diocesan News

Car-Free Austin Street?

Car-Free Austin Street?

Posted on March 8, 2023March 20, 2023 by All News & Events
Queens Community Board 6 has voted on a resolution requesting that the Department of Transportation (DOT) study "a possible redesign of Austin Street as a first step for higher pedestrian safety and lower car congestion" (Forest Hills Patch has been...Read More
Posted in Community News, Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged Chamber of Commerce, Community news, Forest Hills
Fr. Passenant to Become the Seventh Pastor of OLQM

Fr. Passenant to Become the Seventh Pastor of OLQM

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by All News & Events
BREAKING NEWS! We are delighted to announce that on June 30, 2023, Father Francis J. Passenant will become pastor of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church. This appointment was made by Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of...Read More
Posted in From the Pastor, Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged from the pastor, parish clergy, parish history
St Joseph, the Courageous Migrant: Prayer Service March 19

St Joseph, the Courageous Migrant: Prayer Service March 19

Posted on February 28, 2023March 1, 2023 by All News & Events
Join us on March 19, the fourth Sunday of Lent, for a prayer service at four in the afternoon, followed by Benediction, to pray for migrants and refugees. Our guest speaker will be Father Felix Sanchez, pastor of St. Pius...Read More
Posted in Novenas, Parish and Diocesan News, PrayerTagged migrants, prayer service, St Joseph, St Joseph Novena
A Message for Lent and the Eucharistic Revival

A Message for Lent and the Eucharistic Revival

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by All News & Events
This Lent, Make the Eucharist a Center of Your Spiritual Life My Dear Parishioners, It gives me great joy to be able to welcome you during the beginning of this holy season of Lent, which we celebrate year after year...Read More
Posted in From the Pastor, Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged bishop sanchez, Eucharistic Revival, from the pastor, Lent 2023
Annual Catholic Appeal 2022 Results Are In, as 2023 Appeal Launches

Annual Catholic Appeal 2022 Results Are In, as 2023 Appeal Launches

Posted on February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 by All News & Events
Our prayers for a successful 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal were answered. Thanks to 363 donors, we exceeded our parish ACA goal of raising $114,568 for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. In fact, out of 175 parishes in the Diocese,...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged ACA 2022, Annual Catholic Appeal, charity
Lent 2023 at OLQM

Lent 2023 at OLQM

Posted on February 17, 2023March 1, 2023 by All News & Events
Full Lenten Calendar 2023 (pdf) February 22, 2023 ASH WEDNESDAY Day of Fasting and Abstinence; Ashes distributed at the following liturgies: Masses: 8:30 am, 12:05 pm, 7:30 pm Prayer Service: 4 pm Fridays of Lent STATIONS OF THE CROSS Mary's...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News, PrayerTagged Ash Wednesday, holy week, lent, Reconciliation
40 Days of Lent Pilgrimage through the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens

40 Days of Lent Pilgrimage through the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens

Posted on February 17, 2023February 28, 2023 by All News & Events
Take a pilgrimage walk to parishes throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn this Lenten season. Each day of the 40 days of Lent 2023, at one of the participating parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, you’ll have the opportunity...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News, Pilgrimages, PrayerTagged Adoration, Eucharistic Revival, Holy Hour, lent
Lenten Guidelines

Lenten Guidelines

Posted on February 16, 2023February 20, 2023 by All News & Events
Abstinence: The Church asks all the faithful age 14 and older to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. (See also Penance.) Fasting: All the faithful ages 18 to 59 are obligated to fast on Ash...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged lent
CRS and CNEWA Providing Aid to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims

CRS and CNEWA Providing Aid to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims

Posted on February 9, 2023 by All News & Events
For those who wish to respond financially to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, we direct you to two Catholic organizations providing aid. We will update this page with additional resources as we learn of them. Catholic Relief Services...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged Catholic Relief Services, charity, CNEWA, earthquake assistance
Marriage…One Flesh, Given and Received

Marriage…One Flesh, Given and Received

Posted on February 5, 2023February 8, 2023 by All News & Events
  The Catholic Church celebrates the Sunday before Valentine’s Day as World Marriage Day. We honor husbands and wives as the foundation of the family. We salute the faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy of married life and ask God’s blessing upon...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged marriage, prayer, virtual retreat, World Marriage Sunday
Joint Statement of the Forest Hills Interfaith Leaders following the Killing of Tyre Nichols

Joint Statement of the Forest Hills Interfaith Leaders following the Killing of Tyre Nichols

Posted on February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 by All News & Events
The Forest Hills Interfaith Leaders released this joint statement on February 2, 2023. *** We hear it in the human voice asking God: "How long, O Lord?" (Psalm 13). We hear it in the voice of God’s spokesperson speaking to...Read More
Posted in From the Pastor, Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged interfaith, psalms, social justice
Big City Catholics Podcast

Big City Catholics Podcast

Posted on January 29, 2023 by All News & Events
In search of a good podcast to listen to? Here's one. Every Friday, take time to tune in to a new episode of Bishop Robert Brennan's "Big City Catholics" podcast. The Bishop of Brooklyn/Queens and his guests discuss recent and...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged bishop brennan, Catholic Media, Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens, podcasts
February Feasts

February Feasts

Posted on January 24, 2023February 5, 2023 by All News & Events
Candlemas: Blessing of Candles Thu, Feb 2, 2023 8AM and 12:05 Masses The feast of the Presentation of the Lord celebrates the occasion when Mary brought the infant Jesus to the Temple and presented him to the people. Simeon recognized...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News
Feast of the Epiphany

Feast of the Epiphany

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by All News & Events
At the 11:15AM Sunday Mass on January 8, 2023, there was a procession of the Magi (also called the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings): Caspar (India), Melchior (Persia), and Balthasar (Arabia), who as told in Matthew 2:1–12, brought...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News, Photo GalleryTagged Epiphany, photo gallery, RCIA, Three Kings
“Through the Word” Bible Study: Now Viewable on YouTube

“Through the Word” Bible Study: Now Viewable on YouTube

Posted on January 17, 2023January 29, 2023 by All News & Events
Our Through the Word Catholic bible study group meets weekly, on Monday evenings, on Zoom. This bible study program with instructor Joseph Terry draws from the canon of Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the teachings of the Fathers and Doctors of...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News

2022 Bulletins Archived

Posted on January 3, 2023 by All News & Events
December 2022 Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 18 | Dec 25 November 2022 Nov 6 | Nov 13 | Nov 20 | Nov 27 October 2022 Oct 2 | Oct 9 | Oct 16 | Oct 23 | Oct 30 September 2022 Sep 4 | Sep 11 | Sep 18 | Sept 25 August 2022 Aug 7 | Aug 14 | Aug 21 | Aug 28 July 2022 Jul 3 | Jul...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged 2022 in review, bulletins, parish news
May Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Rest in Peace

May Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Rest in Peace

Posted on December 31, 2022January 1, 2023 by All News & Events
Message from Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Pastor, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church We mourn with people throughout the world the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who died on December 31, 2022. The Pope Emeritus was a renowned...Read More
Posted in From the Pastor, Parish and Diocesan News, PrayerTagged from the pastor, memorials, Pope Benedict, Vatican news
“We Cherish Their Memories”

“We Cherish Their Memories”

Posted on December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 by All News & Events
On December 18, 2022, almost 50 years to the day that U.S. Air Force Capt. Francis Xavier (Frank) Egan was killed in action in Vietnam, our church celebrated a memorial Mass for him. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs was Capt....Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged memorial mass, parish history, veterans, Vietnam War
January 22: Movie Screening for “Unplanned”

January 22: Movie Screening for “Unplanned”

Posted on December 29, 2022January 19, 2023 by All News & Events
We invite you to join us after either the 9am, 11:15am, or 1pm Masses on Sunday, January 22, 2023, when the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) committee will be showing the movie "Unplanned" in the new rectory basement meeting room. Use...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan NewsTagged catholic social teaching, life and dignity, Walking with Moms in Need
January Novena: Walking with Moms in Need

January Novena: Walking with Moms in Need

Posted on December 29, 2022January 6, 2023 by All News & Events
At the request of the U.S. Bishops, beginning at Masses on Thursday, January 19, 2023, we will pray for nine days for the needs of pregnant and parenting moms in our parish and community. As we begin the new year...Read More
Posted in Parish and Diocesan News, PrayerTagged life and dignity, novenas, prayer, usccb, Walking with Moms in Need

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Most Rev. Paul R. Sanchez, D.D., Pastor
Very Rev. Francis J. Passenant, V.F., Administrator
Rev. Antonin Kocurek, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Cunningham, Priest in Residence
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