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

Pray for All Victim-Survivors

Posted on December 3, 2018January 3, 2019 by All News & Events

As Roman Catholics, we have surely been disturbed by the negative news about the Catholic Church these past few months. I ask for your continued prayers for all victim-survivors. Pray also for our Church. As Bishop DiMarzio reminded us in...Read More

Thanksgiving Message 2018

Posted on November 20, 2018November 25, 2018 by All News & Events

The American celebration of Thanksgiving recalls the origins of our country and the steadfastness of our forebearers. The coming together of our ancestors with the Native Americans around a shared meal reminds us of early efforts to create community within...Read More

Altar Server Installation 2018

Posted on November 16, 2018November 17, 2018 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the 24 boys and girls who newly joined the Society of Altar Servers of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church! The altar server installation was at the 11:30 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Fr. Cunningham on Sunday, November 4....Read More

Pauline Books & Media Fair

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by All News & Events

November 24/25 Weekend (2018) The “Media Sisters” are coming to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25! Sisters from the Daughters of Paul will make available for purchase a wide variety of Catholic...Read More

Thanksgiving 2018 Canned Food Drive

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by All News & Events

November 17/18 at Sunday Mass Times and on Thanksgiving Day (November 22) at 10 a.m. Mass Please bring your bags of nonperishable and canned foods to the front of the church and leave them by the altar rail. All donations...Read More

Message from Bishop DiMarzio on Clergy Abuse Crisis

Posted on November 1, 2018December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, The U.S. bishops are joining together in a commitment of prayer and reparation leading up to the bishops’ general assembly, where we will be making critical decisions in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. With my brother...Read More

Volunteer Appreciation 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by All News & Events

Sunday, October 21. A fun time was had by all at this year's volunteer appreciation luncheon! We are so thankful for all the volunteers who generously share their time and talents with our parish throughout the year as lectors, choir...Read More

Bishop Sanchez’s Statement on Recent Tragedy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by All News & Events

October 28, 2018 -- On behalf of the community of faith at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Forest Hills, we extend to our brothers and sisters at the Forest Hills Jewish Center and the Reformed Temple of...Read More

Fox Funeral Home Memorial Mass

Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. This annual memorial Mass is arranged by the Baxter family for those associated with Fox Funeral Home. They graciously accommodate anyone who attends and ask for a candle to be lit for a...Read More

St. Francis Day and Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 15, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

On October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishioners brought their furry (and sometimes frisky) friends for a blessing on the church steps. Thank you to Robert Schnell, Denise De Maria and others for submitting photos. [gallery link="file"...Read More

A “Sunday in October” Living Rosary

Posted on October 14, 2018October 26, 2018 by All News & Events

On October 7 -- the feast of the Holy Rosary -- parishioners and choir members joined Bishop Sanchez and Father Passenant to enact a Living Rosary. It was our second Living Rosary of 2018. We also pray a Living Rosary...Read More

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

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