Parish and Diocesan News – Page 21 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

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

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

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