Parish and Diocesan News – Page 12 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Ash Wednesday 2021 Schedule

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by All News & Events

Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19) Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. Ashes will be distributed at the following liturgies only: 8 AM...Read More

Covid-19 Alert

Posted on January 20, 2021December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(January 20, 2021) We were informed late last Sunday evening, January 17, 2021, that an individual who was at the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, January 9, and at the 1 PM Mass on Sunday, January 10, tested positive for...Read More

Bishop Ford Guild Seeks New Members

Posted on January 19, 2021February 1, 2021 by All News & Events

The Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens is working with the Maryknoll Society on efforts to have Bishop Francis Xavier Ford, M.M., declared a saint. Soon after Brooklyn-born Bishop Ford entered the seminary to become a priest he decided to become a Maryknoll...Read More

2020 Bulletins Archived

Posted on January 1, 2021December 28, 2021 by All News & Events

Dec 2020 Dec 6 | Dec 13 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 Nov 2020 Nov 1 | Nov 8 | Nov 15 | Nov 22 | Nov 29_First Sunday of Advent Oct 2020 Oct 4 | Oct 11 | Oct 18...Read More

Christmas 2020 in Pictures

Posted on December 26, 2020January 1, 2021 by All News & Events

These various scenes from Christmas 2020 are courtesy of LeeAnn Close, Denise DeMaria, Regina Faighes, and Deacon Greg Kandra. There are separate photo albums from the 9 PM Christmas Eve Mass courtesy of Andy Nguyen and scenes at Sunday Mass...Read More

Bambinelli Blessings

Posted on December 11, 2020December 12, 2021 by All News & Events

We are encouraging everyone, young and old, to bring their statue of baby Jesus from their home Nativity set (the "Bambinelli" in Italian) to church for a special blessing before Christmas. The Bambinelli Blessing is customary on the Third Sunday...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

Interfaith Thanksgiving on Zoom

Posted on November 13, 2020November 16, 2020 by All News & Events

Gather and Give Thanks with Your Neighbors Forest Hills Interfaith Thanksgiving Service November 22, 2020 @ 4PM To Join Zoom Meeting by Zoom Link CLICK HERE Log In Via Meeting ID Go to https://zoom.us/ Click Join a Meeting Meeting ID:...Read More

Turkey Giveaway

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by All News & Events

Friday, November 20 @ 10AM Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Convent (159-23 89th Ave., Jamaica) One turkey per household on a first come, first serve basis. Be prepared to wait outside and socially distance. Wear a mask (required)....Read More

Free Lecture Series for Black Catholic History Month

Posted on November 3, 2020November 28, 2020 by All News & Events

November is Black Catholic History Month. Six African American men and women who ministered in the United States are on the road to sainthood: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Venerable Henriette Delille, Fr. Augustus Tolton, Julia Greeley, and...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

Annual Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 13, 2020 by All News & Events

October 4, 2020 Father Francis Passenant, assisted by Deacon Greg, gave the blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, to recall the many ways in which God blesses us and all of creation! Photo gallery by Denise De Maria,...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

First Holy Communion 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020October 13, 2020 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the children of our parish and Catholic academy, who after a long wait received First Communion. On October 3, 2020, we celebrated two Masses, at 10AM for the students of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Religious Education and...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2020

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by All News & Events

On Sunday, October 4th at 4PM — in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures — we will have a blessing of the animals, outdoors, in the church plaza at Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard. Please have...Read More

Bringing the Rosary to Life

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by All News & Events

On Sunday, October 4th at 2PM, we will gather in front of the church — safely physically distanced outside but socially and spiritually together — for a Living Rosary. Anyone wanting to pray with us is welcome to join. We'll...Read More

Papal Honors for Our RCIA Program Director

Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 by All News & Events

Veronica McCarthy received the “Pro Ecclesia” Award, bestowed by Pope Francis, in a ceremony with Bishop DiMarzio on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Ronnie is involved in our parish as the RCIA Program Director and has worked...Read More

2020 Fall Fling Raffle

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by All News & Events

The air will soon be cooler. Stock up on hot chocolate and warm sweaters and Fall Fling Raffle tickets for the church! Raffles were mailed to your home. There was a misprint, so please note these correct prices: $20 per...Read More

From Deacon Thomas Jorge: Religious Ed Classes on Zoom

Posted on September 1, 2020September 4, 2020 by All News & Events

Dear Religious Education Community, Greetings to all! As can be guessed, things are quite different these days. Owing to the threat of the coronavirus, we decided that the first semester of the 2020–2021 school year (September to January) will be...Read More