Parish and Diocesan News – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Time and Talent Sunday

Posted on May 14, 2026May 15, 2026 by All News & Events

With so many new parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, we invite you to get involved in parish life! Our church is more than a place to attend Mass—it is a community of faith, friendship, and service. Our parish...Read More

First Holy Communion Class of 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the Communion class of 2026! This year, 58 children from Religious Education, OLQM Catholic Academy, and those prepared through OCIA received the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Because there were so many, we had two Masses, one on Sunday,...Read More

May Days: Observances in Mary’s Month

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

May is a month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Enjoy these lovely photos that capture a few meaningful moments from the first week of May, including the Living Rosary and May Crowning, two special faith traditions at our parish. Statue...Read More

Tower Repair Work Underway

Posted on May 1, 2026May 6, 2026 by All News & Events

The scaffolding rose around the church tower in late April as long-needed repairs officially began. These photographs, taken on May 1—the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, patron of all who labor—capture workers high above carrying out this important work....Read More

Hail Mary! Living Rosary: A May Tradition

Posted on April 28, 2026May 1, 2026 by All News & Events

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2 PM Church Plaza (corner of Ascan Ave & Queens Blvd) A Living Rosary at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish is prayed twice a year: in May (Mary’s month) and October (the month of the...Read More

Action Alert: Contact the Governor So Catholic Schools Have Access to Private Scholarships

Posted on April 21, 2026April 26, 2026 by All News & Events

Starting in 2027, a new federal tax credit allows taxpayers to direct up to $1,700 of what they already owe in taxes to nonprofit scholarships that support a broad array of educational expenses for ANY SCHOOL—public, private, and religious. The...Read More

World Youth Day 2027

Posted on April 13, 2026April 22, 2026 by All News & Events

Embark on a week-long pilgrimage with prayer, concerts, and catechesis, culminating in a Mass with Pope Leo to celebrate faith and unity! If you are even remotely interested in going, please try to attend our information session to ask your...Read More

Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by All News & Events

The Easter Vigil is the most important Mass and liturgy of public worship of the liturgical year. The Mass begins after sunset on Holy Saturday. The Easter journey from darkness to light commemorates Christ's triumph over death. These photos of...Read More

Easter Basket Blessing on Holy Saturday

Posted on April 7, 2026April 9, 2026 by All News & Events

On a sunny Holy Saturday morning, Father Antonin blessed the Easter baskets in this happy parish tradition. A big thank-you to Denise DeMaria for these candid shots that capture the warmth of our community and the Easter celebration! [metaslider id="33892"]

Standing with Persecuted Christians

Posted on March 29, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, as we began Passiontide, Bishop Robert Brennan joined us at the 1PM Mass to commemorate persecuted and suffering Christians around the world who are bearing the cross right here in our own time. We...Read More

Mass for Persecuted Christians

Posted on March 20, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

As we prepare to begin Passiontide, Bishop Robert Brennan will join us at the 1PM Mass on Sunday, March 22, to commemorate persecuted and suffering Christians around the world. The Marian icon on display in our church is often associated with...Read More

Lenten Regulations

Posted on February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 by All News & Events

Abstinence: The Church asks all the faithful, ages 14 and older, to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. Fasting: All the faithful ages 18 to 59 are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good...Read More

Stations of the Cross

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by All News & Events

The Stations receive special focus during Lent and on Good Friday during Holy Week. At each of the fourteen Stations, we meditate on an event in Jesus' journey to Calvary and His death on the Cross. While praying the Stations...Read More

Lent Begins

Posted on February 13, 2026February 16, 2026 by All News & Events

The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026) and ends on Holy Thursday (April 2). Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday (March 29) and culminates with Easter Sunday (April 5). ASH WEDNESDAY Day of Fasting and Abstinence....Read More

Catholic Schools Week 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

A highlight of Catholic Schools Week 2026 was a visit from Bishop Robert Brennan. He celebrated morning Mass on Wednesday, January 28, with Bishop Sanchez and Father Antonin, with parishioners, parents, and students in attendance. Afterward, he joined the 2nd...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2025

Posted on January 30, 2026February 24, 2026 by All News & Events

2025 Photo Galleries 16 galleries—back to current photo gallery If you like photos, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures. Stillness of Christmas Musical Christmas Festival Blessing of the Animals Diocesan Youth Mass St John Vianney Novena Spring/Summer Renewal Corpus Christi...Read More

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