Parish and Diocesan News – Page 17 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

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

Triduum 2019

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

Holy Thursday photos by Deacon Greg [gallery size="medium" ids="19145,19139,19138"] Good Friday photos by Deacon Greg and Maria Ribar Stations of the Cross was followed by a traditional 3 p.m. solemn liturgy of Good Friday and at 7:30 p.m., time spent...Read More

Palm Sunday 2019

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

Hosanna! Dozens of parishioners and faithful joined in procession with blessed palms. [caption id="attachment_19131" align="alignleft" width="300"] Facebook Video courtesy Deacon Greg Kandra[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19101" align="alignleft" width="960"] Photo by Maria Ribar, Palm Sunday Vigil, April 13, 2019.[/caption] Photo gallery by...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2018

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by All News & Events

18 galleries - — back to current photo gallery 2018 Galleries Christmastime Christmas Eve at Night Christmas Pageant Christmas Concert Altar Server Installation Volunteer Appreciation Oct. Living Rosary Blessing of Animals Sanctuary Renewal Summer Potluck Confirmation Corpus Christi Memorial Day...Read More

Ministries 2019

Posted on March 26, 2019March 29, 2019 by All News & Events

Stewardship Weekend 2019: March 30-31 Our Lady Queen of Martyrs gives us a unique opportunity to serve God. The fact is, without volunteers, OLQM would not be able to offer our various ministries and liturgies. Stewardship is both hard work...Read More

2019 Taste of the World a Great Success!

Posted on March 24, 2019April 29, 2019 by All News & Events

"Best event ever!" said Fr. Passenant about this year's food festival -- held March 10, 2019. In its 8th year, Taste of the World drew a big crowd and almost three dozen restaurant and bakery participants. Once again, NY1 News...Read More

Archbishop of Nigeria Visit

Posted on March 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_19041" align="alignleft" width="768"] Archbishop Kaigama with Bishop Sanchez, Fathers Passenant and Antonin, and Deacon Greg during his March 3 presentation.[/caption] Sunday, March 3, 2019-Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, visited our parish and gave an afternoon presentation to over...Read More

The Right to Vote and Make Our Voice Heard

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by All News & Events

A Word from Bishop Sanchez Recent events have reminded us of the privilege we have of participating in the electoral process and exercising our right to vote. Many people are rightfully upset about the expansion of abortion made possible by...Read More

2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer

Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by All News & Events

God and Father of all gifts, we praise you, the source of all who we are. Teach us to acknowledge always with generous gratitude the many good things your infinite love has given us, as we support the work of...Read More