Parish and Diocesan News – Page 23 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Thomas Jorge to Be Ordained Deacon

Posted on May 22, 2017May 25, 2017 by All News & Events

After five years of study, prayer and discernment, Thomas Jorge will be ordained to Holy Orders on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Co-cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, becoming a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens. Tom is...Read More

First Holy Communion 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017June 20, 2017 by All News & Events

May 13, 2017 was a special Saturday for 56 boys and girls from our parish school and Religious Education program as they received First Holy Communion. They, along with their parents, journeyed this past year learning about the meaning of...Read More

Bishop Thomas V. Daily: Remembering a Gentle, Joyful Shepherd

Posted on May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_14866" align="alignright" width="214"] Bishop Daily at one of the Masses he celebrated in our church. Photo by Niranjan Fernando.[/caption] We join Catholics throughout Brooklyn and Queens in mourning the death of Bishop Thomas Vose Daily. The Bishop Emeritus of...Read More

Life Issues Forum: Going to Battle against Assisted Suicide

Posted on May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 by All News & Events

A recent op-ed column from Life Issues Forum and the Pro-Life Committee and staff of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) points out that euthanasia and assisted suicide stand in contradiction to the Church’s end-of-life teaching --- which emphasizes...Read More

Catholic Relief Services Collection

Posted on May 1, 2017April 28, 2017 by All News & Events

Weekend of May 6/7: Our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people here at home...Read More

Parish Expo Weekend 2017

Posted on April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 by All News & Events

At Sunday Masses on April 29/30, three of our ministries in need of new participants will have tables set up where you can get information, ask questions and sign up to volunteer. Be sure to stop by and say hello...Read More

RCIA Class of 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017April 21, 2017 by All News & Events

Photos by Yorke Mizelle, who documented the RCIA group during the pivotal events of Holy Week 2017: joining the Palm Sunday procession before their last dismissal for reflection at the 5pm Mass; participating in the rite of the washing of...Read More

Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 by All News & Events

April 15, 2017 Photos by Rosalind Chan Rehearsals and Preparations for the Christian initiation of adults [gallery columns="5" link="file" ids="14716,14718,14717,14715,14714"] Easter Vigil Highlights Unique to this liturgy: the evening begins in darkness, the blessing of the new fire, the lighting...Read More

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on April 17, 2017December 28, 2019 by All News & Events

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are reminded of the call to be instruments of justice, working for the common good of all, which includes the protection of children. As Jesus entrusts to Peter the care of the flock, we...Read More

Interfaith Panel on the Sanctity of Life

Posted on April 17, 2017April 20, 2017 by All News & Events

Tuesday, April 25 @ 8 p.m. at the Forest Hills Jewish Center (106-06 Queens Blvd). Interfaith dialogue creates and strengthens bonds of mutual respect and support among the variety of faith communities in Queens. Bishop Sanchez will be attending and...Read More

Holy Week 2017 in Pictures

Posted on April 15, 2017April 28, 2017 by All News & Events

Palm Sunday: Blessing of Palms and Procession Before the Saturday Vigil Mass and at the 11:30 am Choir Mass. All photo galleries courtesy Rosalind Chan. [gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="14602,14603,14604,14605,14606,14607,14608,14609,14610,14611,14612,14613,14614,14615"] Holy Thursday: Mass of the Last Supper with Adoration To commemorate...Read More

Mass Time Notice: Holy Days of Obligation

Posted on April 7, 2017April 11, 2017 by All News & Events

The time for the Vigil Mass for Holy Days of Obligation is changing from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., effective April 2017. The next Holy Day of Obligation in the 2017 calendar is May 25, Ascension Thursday.

Financial Aid for Students in Catholic Academies

Posted on April 6, 2017April 7, 2017 by All News & Events

Click here to download or print the flyer from our April 9 bulletin. 2017/18 Applications for Tuition Assistance for new (prospective) families are being accepted through April 21,* 2017. Financial aid is available for students attending Catholic academies in our...Read More

From the CMS Office: Naturalization Workshop

Posted on April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 by All News & Events

When: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 2-6 p.m. Where: Queens Public Library located at 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 This workshop is hosted by Catholic Migration Services (CMS) and is for people who already have a green card and...Read More

Making a Difference, Feeding the Hungry

Posted on March 24, 2017April 20, 2017 by All News & Events

Our pastor, Bishop Paul R. Sanchez, has encouraged parishioners of OLQM to help with the food pantries in our neighborhood. Parishioner Mary Aguirre has been doing service at the food pantry at Our Lady of Mercy on Kessel Street. Currents TV...Read More

Guest Performance by Student Choir from England

Posted on March 20, 2017March 27, 2017 by All News & Events

March 25, 2017 Our Lady Queen of Martyrs welcomed the young choir of the Prior Park Preparatory School, an independent Catholic day school in Cricklade, Wiltshire, southwest of England, who visited our church as part of their brief tour of...Read More

St. Paddy’s Day 2017 Dispensation

Posted on March 16, 2017 by All News & Events

Because St. Patrick's Day (March 17) falls on Friday this year, our Bishop of Brooklyn/Queens is granting a dispensation from Lenten Friday abstinence. He writes: Abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent is one of the penitential practices...Read More

Best ‘Taste of the World’ Yet

Posted on March 14, 2017August 3, 2017 by All News & Events

March 12, 2017 The 6th Annual Taste of the World was the most successful ever thanks to our diligent committee and volunteers overseen by Fr. Passenant, our local food establishments, the media (Spectrum Channel NY1 and the local newspapers), and...Read More

In Memoriam: Monsignor Dempsey

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

With great sadness we report that Rev. Msgr. Michael Joseph Dempsey died on March 9, 2017. Arrangements have been finalized; due to the impending snowstorm that is forecast for this week, the funeral is now scheduled for Friday, March 17....Read More

In Memoriam: Msgr. Patrick F. O’Toole

Posted on March 10, 2017March 13, 2017 by All News & Events

With great sadness we report the death of Reverend Monsignor Patrick F. O’Toole, a retired senior priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens, who was in private residence in Florida. He frequently returned to New York and for nine summers (2008-2016)...Read More