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Bambinelli Blessings During Advent 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017December 29, 2017 by All News & Events

The first-ever observance of the Blessing of Bambinellis (baby Jesus statues) at our parish was on December 17, 2017 -- the Third Sunday of Advent. We hope to make this old tradition, popular at the Vatican, a welcome new tradition...Read More

Christmas Concert 2017 in Pictures

Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by All News & Events

Another stellar performance by the Sacred Music Society joined with the Oratorio Society of Queens for the Annual Christmas Concert in our church, held on December 10, 2017. Photos by Adriana Lopetrone. [gallery link="file" size="large" columns="2" ids="16640,16682"] [gallery columns="5" link="file"...Read More

Merry Christmas from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on December 20, 2017January 19, 2018 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners, The joyful remembrance of Christmas, commemorating the birth of the Savior, creates opportunities for many special gatherings. Our annual traditions and the memories of Christmases past will fill our hearts. The birth of Jesus - God dwelling among...Read More

Catholic Charities Mobile Unit to Visit

Posted on December 2, 2017 by All News & Events

On December 17, 2017, stop by to meet the Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach team. The mobile unit of Catholic Charities Brooklyn/Queens (CCBQ) provides supportive counseling, advocacy, referrals to resources such as community-based home care, and legal and mental health services....Read More

“I have called you by name and you are mine.” Is 43:1

Posted on November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 by All News & Events

CALLED BY NAME is an ambitious undertaking for the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens that asks all parishioners to promote future generations of priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers. You are asked to prayerfully consider the names of any young people...Read More

100th Anniversary of the Ordination of Most Rev. Francis X. Ford

Posted on November 10, 2017 by All News & Events

Bishop Francis Xavier Ford (1946 - 1952) was a Brooklyn-born Maryknoll priest who was appointed bishop of Kaying in northeastern Guangdon Province in China. He engaged in person-to-person evangelization with people in the rural towns and villages. When the communists...Read More

Forest Hills Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service

Posted on November 10, 2017November 26, 2017 by All News & Events

UPDATE: The 2017 Interfaith service on the Sunday before Thanksgiving collected $1,445 for a good cause--Doctors Without Borders. Joyous Thanksgiving to all! [caption id="attachment_16484" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Fr Passenant (back row, far left) joined with other Forest Hills clergy for the...Read More

Annual Christmas Concert 2017

Posted on November 4, 2017December 9, 2017 by All News & Events

Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. in OLQM Church Annual Christmas Concert presented by the Sacred Music Society Program includes excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah” and favorite Christmas carols. Featuring soloists Geraldine McMillian, Dory Schultz and Vaughan Fritts. Tickets: $30. Children...Read More

Fox Funeral Home Memorial Mass

Posted on November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 by All News & Events

Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. in our church Fox Funeral Home has arranged to have a Memorial Mass celebrated here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church for the specific intentions of those who have passed on this...Read More

Honors for Deacon Greg

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by All News & Events

Deacon Greg Kandra was named 2017 clergy of the year by the Catholic Guild at the annual Our Lady of the Skies luncheon on October 26, 2017. The luncheon is a fundraiser to support the presence of the Catholic Church...Read More

Holy Hour Hour for Vocations and Friday Fellowship

Posted on October 13, 2017October 27, 2017 by All News & Events

Holy Hour for Vocations and Fellowship Friday, October 20, 2017 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Guest Speaker: Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, of the Sisters of Life Fellowship to follow the Holy Hour. All are welcome,...Read More

Material Goods Needed for Hurricane Maria Relief

Posted on October 2, 2017October 5, 2017 by All News & Events

The need is great. This month we are taking two voluntary collections: On October 7/8 weekend, loose bills in the second collection will be for Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria. On October 14/15 weekend, loose bills in the second...Read More

A Faith-Lifting Experience! ARISE Season 3 Begins in October

Posted on September 11, 2017September 15, 2017 by All News & Events

Season 3 of ARISE Together in Christ at OLQM begins the week of October 8, 2017. Over six faith-sharing sessions we'll invite you to journey In the Footsteps of Christ and explore the Catholic teachings on charity and justice in today's...Read More

Daily Carillon Schedule

Posted on September 11, 2017October 2, 2017 by All News & Events

People in Forest Hills have taken notice that our church tower is singing again with music and bells chiming! Our new electronic carillon system was inaugurated August 27, 2017 and dedicated at Mass on September 10. It was given as...Read More

Organ Dedication Services

Posted on September 5, 2017September 17, 2017 by All News & Events

To coincide with our Parish Feast Day (Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15), we dedicated our new organ and outdoor chimes at Sunday Masses on September 10, 2017. 11:30 a.m. Mass - Bishop Sanchez offers the dedication prayer and blessing...Read More

Deacon Greg to Be Honored

Posted on August 18, 2017 by All News & Events

We are proud to announce that Deacon Greg Kandra will be one of the honorees at the 2017 Luncheon for Our Lady of the Skies. Greg is being honored for his work as Multimedia Editor at the Catholic Near East...Read More

Our Church in Pictures

Posted on August 17, 2017June 16, 2018 by All News & Events

This photo series by Niranjan Fernando, from June 2017 (during ordinary time), captures the wonders of our church architecture. Scroll below, or view as a slideshow. The main altar [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="large" ids="15839,15840"] Mary and Joseph altars [gallery...Read More

Thursday Novena for Vocations

Posted on August 17, 2017November 10, 2017 by All News & Events

Click on image above to go to BrooklynPriests.org. Starting September 14, 2017, please join us over nine Thursday evenings to pray for increased vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We invite all to come for part or for all...Read More

The New Church Organ

Posted on August 11, 2017December 23, 2017 by All News & Events

In 2017 we embarked on a project to enhance the music program at OLQM Church and our worship experience. The process of dismantling the old electronic organ and installing the new digital Allen organ (documented in pictures and video) took...Read More

Mass with Father Mema (St. John Vianney Novena)

Posted on August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_15533" align="alignleft" width="200"] Fr. Robert Mema[/caption] On July 30, 2017, Father Robert Mema, who was ordained in June 2017 as a priest in our diocese, celebrated 11:30 Mass and led us in day 4 of the novena to St....Read More