Parish and Diocesan News – Page 19 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Something Special for Advent 2018

Posted on October 5, 2018October 21, 2018 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_18124" align="alignright" width="315"] Available on Amazon or at AveMariaPress.com[/caption] Deacon Greg’s First Book! You may be as surprised as we are to learn that Deacon Greg Kandra, a prolific and accomplished writer, hadn't already penned a book. Well, it’s...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2018

Posted on September 23, 2018September 28, 2018 by All News & Events

An Annual Tradition: October 4 at 4 p.m. This cheerful event, held on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, reminds us all that God created and loves all living creatures! Bring your dog, cat, bird or other pet...Read More

Repainting the Main and Side Altars and Pulpit

Posted on September 14, 2018December 31, 2018 by All News & Events

We ask everyone to please be sure to look at the renewed staining of the wooden backdrops (the reredos) behind the main altar and the side altars of Mary and Joseph. As of December 2018, we completed restorative work on...Read More

OLQM School/Academy 90th Anniversary Celebration Is October 13

Posted on August 31, 2018September 9, 2018 by All News & Events

All parishioners are welcome and especially alumni! Take a trip down memory lane with our parish and commemorate 90 years of Learning, Leading and Living in faith at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School/Catholic Academy. Saturday, October 13th, 2018 (Rain...Read More

Religious Education Registration Day for New Students 2018-19

Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by All News & Events

Religious Education Open Registration Day for New Students is Sunday, September 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m in the rectory meeting room (use back entrance at the glass doors near the Blessed Mother's statue). Classes begin on Wednesday, September...Read More

Message from Bishop DiMarzio: Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

Posted on August 18, 2018December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

August 17, 2018 It is with great sorrow that I address the horrific stories in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report detailing the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy. It is shameful to think that some bishops and others...Read More

Scenes from a Summer Potluck Lunch

Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by All News & Events

Sunday Potluck Lunch on July 22, after 1PM Mass. Pictures by Leon Volskis. Thanks to one and all for making this yearly summer get-together a success, especially our Pastoral Care ministry for doing a great job helping to feed the...Read More

A Reflection by Sr. Maria Veritas

Posted on July 7, 2018July 10, 2018 by All News & Events

We want to share a beautiful article that Sister Maria Veritas Marks, OP, wrote concerning our parish Patroness, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Sister Maria Veritas takes her final vows as a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist...Read More

Summer Potluck Luncheon on July 22

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by All News & Events

Starts at 2 p.m. in rectory basement. Admission fee is a dish to feed 6-8 people or a donation of $10. pot*luck/noun/ 1. meal to which everyone who is invited brings food to share; 2.meal for a guest that is...Read More

FORMED: “Catholic Netflix” Service

Posted on July 3, 2018June 21, 2019 by All News & Events

Update: June 21, 2019 Because of a lack of participation we are not renewing our parish group subscription to FORMED. For those who are interested in continuing to use the FORMED library of on-demand Catholic books and videos, individual subscriptions...Read More

Disabilities Access and Advocate

Posted on July 3, 2018October 11, 2022 by All News & Events

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is a parish family seeking to be the welcoming and warm presence of Jesus Christ to the diverse peoples of the area, including persons with disabilities. A disability can be physical, sensory, mental, or developmental....Read More

Some Thoughts on Migrants and Refugees

Posted on July 1, 2018March 10, 2019 by All News & Events

I suspect that all of us are concerned about the suffering experienced by migrants and refugees throughout the world. Pope Francis has tellingly brought our attention to this situation in a variety of ways. Our own Bishop DiMarzio has spent...Read More

Confirmation Day

Posted on June 16, 2018July 1, 2018 by All News & Events

Confirmation Day: June 10, 2018. Photo: Roger Aguinaldo. Forty-five students from OLQM Catholic Academy and our parish Religious Education program received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Sanchez. We welcome them as full members of the Catholic Church. May the...Read More

Corpus Christi Procession 2018

Posted on June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by All News & Events

Photos courtesy Maria Ribar, posted @OLQMChurch on Facebook by Bill McGeveran.

Memorial Day Parade 2018

Posted on June 6, 2018 by All News & Events

Highlights from OLQMChurch on Facebook.

HOWalert and Emergency Preparedness Resources

Posted on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 by All News & Events

Hurricane Season began on June 1. To help parishioners prepare for an emergency, we want to share this four-page reference sheet, prepared by the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens. Download a copy and keep it handy as part of your household's emergency...Read More

First Communion Class 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by All News & Events

On May 12, 2018, 80 children received the gifts of God’s grace in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Congratulations to all the First Communion class members and their families. May they truly become like Jesus and be a blessing to...Read More

Prayer Petitions to Lourdes

Posted on May 22, 2018 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_17657" align="alignright" width="300"] OLQM Trustee Roger Aguinaldo[/caption] During their May 2018 pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, with the Knights and Dames of the Order of Malta, your fellow parishioner Roger Aguinaldo and his wife Ruby hand-delivered more than 800 of...Read More

St Francis Prep School Orchestra

Posted on May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 by All News & Events

On Saturday, May 19, the St Francis Prep School Orchestra will perform a free, short concert in our church at 4 p.m. The director of the orchestra is a member of the OLQM Catholic Academy board of directors. All are invited to attend and...Read More

Stewardship is Heart Work

Posted on May 4, 2018May 5, 2018 by All News & Events

At Sunday Masses on May 5/6, 2018, our Stewardship Committee members are available to talk to you about sharing your time, talent and treasure with your parish. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs gives us a unique opportunity to love and...Read More