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

COVID-19 Practices at Mass: An Update on New CDC Guidelines

Posted on May 18, 2021December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

(May 18, 2021) As you may know, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines that came out on May 13, 2021, on Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People, state that masks are no longer required for those who...Read More

First Communion Blessings

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by All News & Events

Our congratulations to all the youngsters from OLQM Catholic Academy and the parish Religious Education program who received their First Holy Communion with us at two Masses on Saturday, May 8, 2021. See the May 16th Sunday bulletin for the...Read More

Getting Back to Church

Posted on April 20, 2021April 22, 2021 by All News & Events

by Bill McGeveran (This article appeared in the April 25, 2021 church bulletin.) I think my wife Nancy and I can speak for many other OLQM parishioners when we say how grateful we’ve been for the coming of spring, Easter...Read More

Statue of Saint John Paul II Dedicated

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by All News & Events

One of the traditional elements of Catholic devotion is the display of statues to the saints, to whom we say prayers of intercession. An enhancement to our church is our new statue of Saint John Paul II, which was blessed...Read More

Act of Spiritual Communion

Posted on March 7, 2021June 14, 2022 by All News & Events

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least...Read More

2021 Lent and Easter Guidelines during Pandemic

Posted on March 6, 2021December 26, 2021 by All News & Events

While the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 disease appears to be slowing, we will remain vigilant and continue to follow the safety precautions that the parish has been observing at weekly Masses. Masks are required and social distancing should...Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal 2021 Begins

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 by All News & Events

(February 26, 2021) The Lenten season is also the time when we launch the Annual Catholic Appeal. Proceeds from the Appeal provide funding for the charitable programs, services, and ministries offered by the the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. We...Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal 2020 Results

Posted on February 27, 2021 by All News & Events

We want to thank those generous individuals who gave to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The final reporting is in: Our ACA goal for 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish was to raise $109,112. A total of...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2020

Posted on February 19, 2021January 8, 2022 by All News & Events

2020 Photo Galleries 13 galleries — back to current photo gallery 2020 Video Playlist Christmas 2020 First Communion Blessing of Animals Church Details RCIA Sacraments Major Repairs 2020 McLaughlin Hall Mass Convent Chapel Virtual Living Rosary Taste of the World...Read More

Black History Month: Mass of Thanksgiving

Posted on February 15, 2021February 27, 2021 by All News & Events

Black History Month, observed nationally in February, is a time to learn about the contributions of so many African Americans and to create awareness about the injustices suffered and honor the heroic struggle that still continues. The Brooklyn/Queens Diocese is...Read More

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