Parish and Diocesan News – Page 16 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Reflection and Action on Poverty

Posted on November 23, 2019March 6, 2020 by All News & Events

Photos by Andy Nguyen On November 17, 2019, World Day of the Poor, some 30 parishioners and clergy gathered to hear Msgr. Alfred LoPinto, president & CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ), talk about poverty in our neighborhoods...Read More

Recommended Viewing on Currents TV

Posted on November 22, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Current News had a segment with Mike Rizzo, the director of the journalism program at Saint John's University, discussing journalism ethics as it relates to a report by the Associated Press regarding Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. We recommend you watch this...Read More

New Altar Servers

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by All News & Events

On November 3, 2019, ten boys and girls were installed as new altar servers, bringing our parish total to 127! They are pictured here with our clergy - Bishop Sanchez, Father Passenant, and Deacon Greg Kandra, and youth ministry leader...Read More

Bishops “ad limina” to Rome

Posted on November 7, 2019November 22, 2019 by All News & Events

A Message from Bishop Sanchez Bishops return to the Holy See every five years for an "ad limina" visit to the pope and various officials. The U.S. Bishops begin their visit this November. Here are some words and pictures from...Read More

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 by All News & Events

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” - St. Ambrose On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Bishop Sanchez and clergy hosted a luncheon in McLaughlin Hall to say thank you to our volunteers and all they do for...Read More

October’s Living Rosary

Posted on October 18, 2019October 19, 2019 by All News & Events

Sunday, October 13, 2019 Father Passenant led us in prayer and singing of the Living Rosary. Afterward the parish faithful and choir stopped for a group photo on the church steps. October is the month of the rosary and Respect...Read More

All Pets Are Blessed!

Posted on October 8, 2019October 10, 2019 by All News & Events

Blessing of the Animals, October 4, 2019 (Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi) Photos by Andy Nguyen [gallery columns="6" link="file" ids="19771,19773,19786,19779,19791,19784,19764,19765,19772,19804,19775,19776,19777,19788,19778,19780,19782,19783,19785,19789"] Photos by Denise De Maria [gallery link="file" columns="6" ids="19794,19795,19796,19797,19799,19800"]

Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Feast 2019

Posted on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 by All News & Events

On September 15, 2019, visiting celebrant Father Rodrigo joined Bishop Sanchez and Father Passenant for 1PM Mass to honor and remember the beatification of the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo Ruiz. Afterward, the Charismatic Prayer Group and Filipino community of...Read More

Summer Missionary 2019

Posted on September 6, 2019September 19, 2019 by All News & Events

We are grateful for the support that you showed to the visiting missionary priest Father Antony Alex on August 24/25 weekend. A donation of $5,510 was made from our parish to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sivagangai in India. Thank...Read More

Caritas Initiative for Catholic Social Action: Volunteers Wanted

Posted on August 23, 2019October 27, 2023 by All News & Events

Some of our parishioners are reviving the parish Social Action Committee here at OLQM. If you are interested in Catholic social teaching and action, contact Bishop Sanchez or Father Passenant in person or by phone or write to them care...Read More

“A Moment of Purification for the Church”

Posted on August 13, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

A Word from Bishop Sanchez This statement is how Bishop DiMarzio describes the present time through which we are passing. This past week brings to our minds again the need to fight against sexual abuse. Last Wednesday, August 14, was...Read More

First Blessings with New Priest for St. John Vianney Novena

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by All News & Events

August 4, 2019 Father JohnPaul Obiaeri, who was newly ordained in our diocese on June 5, celebrated the 11:15 am Mass at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and led us in the conclusion of the annual St. John Vianney Novena. ...Read More

Potluck Luncheon 2019

Posted on July 27, 2019July 30, 2019 by All News & Events

Indeed, on Sunday, July 21, the temperatures were sweltering outside, but inside the food was mmmm . . . and the best part of our summer potluck luncheon was sharing an afternoon with friends. We are grateful to have a...Read More

Sunday Mass Schedule Changes

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by All News & Events

Effective July 7, 2019 You may recall that two summers ago, Bishop DiMarzio requested that parishes begin to evaluate their weekend schedule of Masses in relationship to the number of people who participate in the Mass and the number of...Read More

Corpus Christi

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 by All News & Events

Photos of the June 23, 2019, Corpus Christi Procession are by Maria Ribar. Corpus Christi Program: Pange Lingua [gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="19333,19332,19327,19331,19330,19334,19328,19329"]

Thank You, Choir

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 by All News & Events

We love hearing beautiful music from our choir members each Sunday and during all the special liturgies throughout the year. But we don’t often have a chance to show their individual faces! Bishop Sanchez and our clergy hosted a dinner-gathering...Read More

Confirmation

Posted on June 30, 2019December 16, 2019 by All News & Events

Confirmation: Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019 Congratulations to the sixty-nine students from OLQM Catholic Academy and our parish Religious Education program who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Sanchez on Pentecost Sunday. We welcome them as full members of...Read More

Hail Mary! Spring Living Rosary

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by All News & Events

Join us in honoring Mary by reflecting on the events of her life and the gospel stories of Jesus. Twice a year we pray a public rosary - a Living Rosary - at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish: in...Read More

Easter Vigil 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by All News & Events

Easter Vigil Mass, April 19, 2019, begins in darkness until the lighting of the Paschal candle. Photos by Leon Volskis. [gallery columns="5" link="file" ids="19181,19182,19185,19193,19186,19187,19188,19189,19191,19194"]

Easter Sunday 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019March 31, 2020 by All News & Events

ALLELUIA! Church was full and the Resurrection of Christ was reflected in the beautiful floral decorations in our church and the joyful liturgy and music. Photos courtesy Deacon Greg Kandra, Roger Aguinaldo, and Maria Ribar. [gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="19157,19159,19152,19160"] [caption...Read More