Parish and Diocesan News – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Christmas Giving Tree

Posted on November 17, 2023November 21, 2023 by All News & Events

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3 to Participate And you'll help brighten the Christmas season for children and teens who could use a little extra love. Here's how: 1. After any Sunday Mass on November 25/26 weekend, take a gift...Read More

Thanksgiving Day Mass 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023November 20, 2023 by All News & Events

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. (Psalm 107:1) Thursday, November 23, 2023 Special Mass time of 10AM It is the only Mass for the day (no 8:05AM or 12:05PM Masses are scheduled on Thanksgiving). We ask that...Read More

Altar Server Installation

Posted on November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by All News & Events

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the parish welcomed eight new students into the Altar Server Society at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Bishop Paul Sanchez presided over the installation ceremony. After multiple weeks of training under the direction of Fr....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

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Posted on November 9, 2023November 8, 2023 by All News & Events

Sunday, November 19, 2023 4 PM Forest Hills Jewish Center (106-06 Queens Blvd; use the 69th Rd entrance) The Interfaith Prayer Service is a Forest Hills tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Embrace community and faith at this annual gathering...Read More

Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

Posted on November 4, 2023November 5, 2023 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

Free Seminar on Estate and Legacy Planning

Posted on November 1, 2023November 7, 2023 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

Fox Funeral Home Memorial Mass

Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. This annual memorial Mass is arranged by the Baxter family associated with Fox Funeral Home for the specific intentions of those who died this past year. The Baxter family graciously accommodates anyone who...Read More

All Souls’ Remembrances for the Month of November

Posted on October 28, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

In the Apostles Creed we pray: “I believe in the communion of saints.” The word communion means a “sharing” and also “communication.” The word saints in the Creed does not just mean the saints in heaven. As the Catechism of...Read More

Christmas Memorial Wreath Order Form

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by All News & Events

We are accepting memorial donations that will go toward decorating the church this Advent and Christmas season. Please take one of the forms in the church or print this pdf order form and return it with payment to the rectory. Make your...Read More

A Christmas Festival

Posted on October 27, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

A Concert of Advent and Christmas Music Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4PM in our church Tickets $30 each can be purchased in the rectory during business hours. Children age 12 and younger, free.

Choir Weekend

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by All News & Events

It's a treat to have the OLQM choir singing at all Sunday Masses this week — Saturday's 5PM Vigil and the Masses at 9AM, 11:15AM and 1PM on Sunday, October 29. They will perform these selections: “When in Our Music...Read More

Parish Mission with Fr Bruno

Posted on October 22, 2023November 7, 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 an inspiring and hope-filled presentation over three evenings. His insights and examples were helpful to guide us...Read More

Parish Mission 2023

Posted on October 13, 2023November 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Cultivating a Christ-Centered Heart and Parish Sunday Masses, October 15, 2023 Evenings @ 7PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 17, 18, and 19, 2023 We invite each and every one of our parishioners to participate as Father Michael Bruno, chair...Read More

Funeral Arrangements for Msgr. Joseph Cunningham

Posted on October 13, 2023October 17, 2023 by All News & Events

With a heavy heart, we announce that our beloved Monsignor Joseph L. Cunningham, senior priest in residence, died on October 12, 2023. We will have a viewing and Mass of Transferral, celebrated by Bishop Sanchez, in our church on Monday...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by All News & Events

Fr. Antonin gave the verbal blessing and a sprinkling of holy water on the dogs, cats, and bird present. Students from the Religious Education afternoon class came outside to the plaza to learn a lesson about St. Francis of Assisi...Read More

Novena to St. Jude Thaddeus

Posted on October 2, 2023October 22, 2023 by All News & Events

October 20 through October 28 (Feast of St. Jude) We will pray this annual novena at the 12:05pm daily Mass (Mon-Sat) and after 11:15am Mass on the Sundays that fall during the novena period. The Novena Prayer Most holy Apostle,...Read More

Catholic End-of-Life Decision Making

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by All News & Events

During Respect Life Month, the church promotes compassion, empathy, and respect for all human beings, especially those in their most vulnerable moments. As part of that commitment, we are providing a valuable resource on end-of-life decision-making that was written by the...Read More

October: Month of the Rosary, Respect Life Month

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by All News & Events

During October, the month of the rosary, we will pray a public rosary—a living rosary—together. We need 60 people to pray the rosary, with each person representing a bead of the rosary and leading one prayer. Please plan on joining...Read More

Potluck Lunch in Pictures 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by All News & Events

Our August 13, 2023, summer potluck luncheon was a small gathering of friends and scrumptious dishes. We beat the summer heat and enjoyed this meal together in air-conditioned bliss. The bonds our parish members, even in small numbers, share over...Read More