Parish and Diocesan News – Page 20 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Easter Masses 2018 in Pictures

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by All News & Events

Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass Photos by Leon Volskis [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="17409,17410,17411,17417,17412,17414,17415,17416,17418,17419,17420,17421"] [caption id="attachment_17408" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Easter Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass, photo by Deacon Greg Kandra[/caption]

Holy Week 2018 in Pictures

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 by All News & Events

Palm Sunday 5 p.m. Mass: Blessing and Procession with Palms, with Choir Photos by Rosalind Chan-Ganzhi [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="17376,17378,17379,17377,17380,17381,17383,17382"] Palm Sunday 11:30 Mass: Procession with Palms Photos by Dee Johnson [gallery link="file" columns="6" ids="17389,17385,17390,17386,17387,17392"] Holy Thursday: Washing of the...Read More

Easter Message from Bishop Sanchez

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

On behalf of Fathers Passenant, Antonín and Cunningham, and the entire staff of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, please accept our sincere prayers that this Easter season will bring many blessings to you and your loved ones. The Easter celebration...Read More

Get the Parish Giving Mobile App

Posted on March 27, 2018June 16, 2018 by All News & Events

NEW IN 2018: Parish Giving is now available as a mobile app at Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store. The app is available from John Patrick Publishing Company. Make your church gift with just a couple of taps,...Read More

The Deacon’s Bench Returns to Patheos

Posted on March 27, 2018 by All News & Events

Effective March 1, 2018, Deacon Greg Kandra's popular blog is once again hosted on the Patheos Catholic channel under its original name, The Deacon's Bench. As Deacon Greg comments, "It has a kind of 'Circle of Life' feel," because "many...Read More

Taste of the World 2018 Photo Recap

Posted on March 27, 2018March 29, 2018 by All News & Events

OLQM’s annual international food festival on March 11, 2018, had the largest line-up of restaurant and bakery participants yet—38 in all. Attendees were treated to a veritable United Nations of delicacies: Italian, German, French, Irish, Indian, Chinese, Cuban and good...Read More

Free Naturalization Workshop

Posted on March 26, 2018April 2, 2018 by All News & Events

For members of the community who are eligible green card holders interested in becoming U.S. citizens, Catholic Migration Services in partnership with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest will be hosting a free naturalization workshop on April 21, 2018,...Read More

Good Friday Pontifical Collection

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

Every year on Good Friday, a collection is taken up in Catholic Churches to support the work of the Franciscans working in the Holy Land. Christians there rely heavily on the help that comes to them during this special day...Read More

Seven Last Words of Christ

Posted on March 23, 2018March 24, 2018 by All News & Events

A tradition at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is the annual performance of the Theodore Dubois' “Seven Last Words of Christ” on Good Friday. The OLQM Choir will perform this beautiful musical work at the 7:30 p.m. liturgy on March...Read More

2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer

Posted on February 26, 2018April 6, 2018 by All News & Events

God and Father of all gifts, we praise you, the source of all 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 our...Read More

A Request for Action

Posted on February 23, 2018March 26, 2018 by All News & Events

I want to share with you an important column from Cardinal Dolan on the state of our state. I encourage you to take action and make your voice heard by following the step which the Cardinal suggests at the end...Read More

Celebrate Marriage Day at OLQM

Posted on February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by All News & Events

Saturday, March 24 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in McLaughlin Hall This one-day marriage enrichment retreat offers some time to look at where you are in your marriage, improve your basic communication skills, and revisit memories of your life together...Read More

St. Vincent de Paul Donation Truck: First Visit Is This Lent

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

The St. Vincent de Paul truck periodically visits Our Lady Queen of Martyrs a few Sundays out of the year, accepting donations of new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children. (Used items must be clean...Read More

Bus Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy

Posted on January 26, 2018January 19, 2022 by All News & Events

Pilgrimage is on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018. Bus departs at 6:30AM (sharp) from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church (110-06 Queens Blvd, corner Ascan Avenue) for the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Cost: $50/person....Read More

OLQM Catholic Academy Registration 2018-19 School Year

Posted on January 14, 2018May 11, 2018 by All News & Events

Limited Spaces Available for New Student Registrations (as of March 2018). Scholarship application deadline April 30. Call 718-263-2622. Email: info@olqmca.org. Visit www.olqmca.org. About Our Academy and Sponsorship Opportunities Come see our landmark building and meet our dedicated staff and families. OLQM...Read More

Bus Transportation to March for Life 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018January 9, 2018 by All News & Events

March for Life 2018 | Washington, DC | Friday, January 19 Round-trip Bus Transportation | Cost: $25/person Leaving at 6:30AM from Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston. (Parking is available on the North Lot.) Deadline for bus tickets is...Read More

Christmas Eve and Midnight Mass

Posted on December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by All News & Events

The children’s choir sang, angels waited in the wings (in their wings), shepherds visited the Holy Family, and Charlotte Rose Ganzhi played the role of the baby Jesus at the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve 2017, reminding us all why...Read More

Bell Tower Roof Repairs-Completed

Posted on December 29, 2017January 4, 2018 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_15411" align="aligncenter" width="808"] Men at work on the church roof during summer 2017. Photo by Denise De Maria.[/caption] A most recognizable feature of our church building is the bell tower, designed in the neo-Gothic style and crowned with a...Read More

Immigration Updates from Catholic Migration Services

Posted on December 24, 2017May 11, 2018 by All News & Events

We are doing our best to keep people informed of federal immigration policy changes. The office of Catholic Migration Services (CMS), a subsidiary of Catholic Charities Brooklyn/Queens, has prepared helpful information for knowing your immigration options. This information is being...Read More

Preparing for Christmas at OLQM

Posted on December 23, 2017December 29, 2017 by All News & Events

Early December snow and a tree lighting set the mood and highlight our lovely church campus as we prepared for Christmas. [caption id="attachment_16745" align="aligncenter" width="720"] OLQM Catholic Academy tree lighting on St. Nicholas Day. The tree will be planted on...Read More