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

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

What’s Your Faith Story? Join Our Parish Video Project

Posted on March 1, 2019March 5, 2019 by All News & Events

We thank you for your continued participation in the life of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish -- and invite you to be part of a video project we are compiling in order to highlight different ways in which faith...Read More

Fr. Passenant’s 40th Anniversary

Posted on February 27, 2019April 15, 2019 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_19052" align="alignleft" width="557"] The man of the hour greeted the many attendees at the 1 pm Mass of Thanksgiving, and then afterward we all joined for a reception in McLaughlin Hall to greet and congratulate Fr. Passenant on this...Read More

The Listening Session

Posted on February 26, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

A Word from Bishop Sanchez On Tuesday February 19, 2019, parishioners from our parish and Our Lady of the Angelus and Our Lady of Mercy gathered to hear, comment, and question how our diocese has responded to the sexual abuse...Read More

Taste of the World 2019: An Afternoon of Food and Fun!

Posted on February 18, 2019February 20, 2019 by All News & Events

Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:30-5PM in McLaughlin Hall We’re serving the World on a Platter in McLaughlin Hall for our 8th annual parish fundraiser and local restaurant showcase! Our Taste of the World food festival is held in the academy...Read More

Statement from the Diocese of Brooklyn on Release of Clergy Names

Posted on February 15, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

As many of you know, the Diocese of Brooklyn website published (on Friday, February 15, 2019) the list of 108 priests who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. These allegations date back as far as 1934....Read More

Faith and Action

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

A Word from Bishop Sanchez Bishop DiMarzio offered these thoughts for our reflection at the Cathedral Club dinner on February 7, 2019. The transcript of his full talk appears online in his Put Out Into the Deep column and can...Read More

Parish Lenten Mission 2019

Posted on February 5, 2019March 15, 2019 by All News & Events

Parish Lenten Mission March 17–21 (Sun–Thur) Conducted by the Montfort Missionaries Preaching Team The Mission is a spiritual week of renewal and reflection. It is not an individual’s retreat or a series of talks. It is a communal prayer experience...Read More

Healing through Anointing with Oil

Posted on January 30, 2019 by All News & Events

Anointing of the Sick Saturday February 9, 2019 at the 12:05 p.m. Mass Every year on or near the observance of World Day of the Sick (February 11) and the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, known for her healing...Read More

Passage of Child Victims Act & Listening Session

Posted on January 29, 2019December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Passage of Child Victims Act - NYS Bishops Statement “We pray that the passage of the Child Victims Act brings some measure of healing to all survivors by offering them a path of recourse and reconciliation. The legislation now recognizes...Read More

Fr. Passenant Named New Dean of Queens Deanery #6

Posted on January 25, 2019February 1, 2019 by All News & Events

Very Reverend Francis Passenant, V. F.—New Dean of QN#6 It is my pleasure to announce to you that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has named Father Passenant as Dean of the Queens North #6 Deanery. The appointment becomes effective on January 31,...Read More

Abortion Expansion Bill in Albany

Posted on January 21, 2019February 8, 2019 by All News & Events

From Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, updated 2/8/2019 We are disappointed that the Reproductive Health Care Act (A.21/S. 240) passed in Albany on January 22, 2019. I encourage you to read Bishop Edward Scharfenberger's Open Letter to Gov. Cuomo (from the...Read More