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

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

Annual Catholic Appeal Launches This Week

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

Live in Faith and Give in Love That is the theme of the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), and the special video to be shown at all Sunday Masses the weekend of March 4/5. The ACA is an opportunity for...Read More

ACA Prayer

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

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer Live in Faith – Give in Love God our Creator, Giver of all good gifts, we praise and glorify you. Teach us to acknowledge always, and with enduring gratitude, the many blessings your infinite love...Read More

Lent Begins: Ash Wednesday (featured in WSJ)

Posted on March 2, 2017March 7, 2017 by All News & Events

March 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_14097" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Photo: Bess Adler / The Wall Street Journal[/caption] Father Passenant placed ashes on the forehead of a worshiper (Elizabeth Lynch) at the noonday Ash Wednesday Mass at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. There...Read More

Unity in Diversity Rally: March 5 @ 4 p.m.

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

All faith communities are invited to a Queens-wide rally Sunday, March 5, 2017, to stand in solidarity as one borough. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz will be joined on the front steps of Queens Borough Hall (120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew...Read More

Adult Confirmation Classes Start in March

Posted on March 2, 2017May 30, 2019 by All News & Events

Classes begin March 21, 2017 for Confirmation Preparation for Adults. This class is for those who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. On-Site Registration Thursday evenings, March 7 and March...Read More

Ongoing Activities and Programs

Posted on February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 by All News & Events

Please be sure to check the listing of our parish's ongoing activities and programs, which include Catholic education for adults, bereavement support in a group setting, and planned activities for single adults (any status: never married, divorced, widowed).

Food Pantry Opportunities for Interested Volunteers

Posted on February 24, 2017August 12, 2022 by All News & Events

Several of our parishioners volunteer at two local food pantries in Forest Hills. One pantry operates weekly on Saturday mornings out of Our Lady of Mercy Church on Kessel Street. If interested in helping there, contact Deacon Dean Dobbins directly...Read More