Parish and Diocesan News – Page 27 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

A Word about the ACA and Generations of Faith

Posted on February 7, 2016March 3, 2017 by All News & Events

Dear Parishioners: Thanks to the participation of 512 families and individuals as January 18, 2016, our parish exceeded its goal of $99,874 to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The funds raised will support critically important ministries of our Diocese...Read More

Taste of the World 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016February 11, 2016 by All News & Events

SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! We’re serving the World on a Platter for our 5th annual parish fundraiser & local restaurant showcase! TASTE OF THE WORLD Sunday March 13 2:30-5 p.m. McLaughlin Hall (OLQM School auditorium, entrance...Read More

Adult Confirmation Course

Posted on January 25, 2016May 30, 2019 by All News & Events

This course is distinctly for adults (age 18 and older) who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist and want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sessions are scheduled for eleven Tuesdays beginning on March 1. On-site Registration for...Read More

Announcing the Launch of Generations of Faith 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016February 25, 2016 by All News & Events

Generations of Faith is a capital campaign to support our parish and the Catholic community of Brooklyn and Queens. Every parishioner is being contacted and asked to prayerfully consider making a pledge and to pray for the success of this...Read More

Volunteers Wanted

Posted on January 12, 2016January 28, 2016 by All News & Events

Taste of the World: our parish food festival in McLaughlin Hall on March 13. Read more. Active Parish Ministries and Groups that welcome new members: Read more. Forest Hills Interfaith Food Panty: a new startup evening shift at Queens Community...Read More

Forest Hills Interfaith Food Pantry

Posted on January 12, 2016January 28, 2016 by All News & Events

Volunteers Wanted! The clergy and rabbis of Forest Hills are working together to start a weeknight food pantry for local families in need. Volunteers are needed for two evening shifts of two hours each, one night a month (e.g., Tues,...Read More

New York Encounter 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015December 31, 2015 by All News & Events

January 15-17, 2016, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St., Manhattan New York Encounter (the “Encounter”) is an annual three-day public, cultural, faith-based event with opportunities for education, dialogue and friendship. This year's theme is Longing for the Sea and Yet...Read More

Three Kings Presentation

Posted on December 31, 2015December 31, 2015 by All News & Events

The Epiphany of Our Lord is January 6, but we celebrate it on the Sunday before -- this year on Sunday, January 3. Christ's baptism is celebrated the first Sunday that follows. The word epiphany means "to shine upon" or...Read More

Mass Readings for the Week

Posted on December 30, 2015December 30, 2015 by All News & Events

Daily readings are always available here from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Each year, the USCCB also publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America. A copy to download is available on...Read More

Choir News

Posted on December 28, 2015 by All News & Events

There are no choir rehearsals Tuesdays, December 29 and January 5. Choir will resume Tuesday rehearsals on January 12 at 7:30 p.m. Happy new year!

Christmas Message from Our Pastor

Posted on December 17, 2015December 10, 2015 by All News & Events

We rejoice again this year in the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ among us. In the midst of this season of joy and hope, we continue to find ourselves in a world beset by violence and upset. But...Read More

The “O” Antiphons of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2015November 22, 2016 by All News & Events

We'll recite the O Antiphons together after the 12:05 p.m. Mass daily from December 17 through December 23. Read the full O Antiphons (pdf format). December 17 O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love:...Read More

Keeping the Holy Day: Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 by All News & Events

December 8 is the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation. It is also the patronal feast day of the United States of America. Vigil Mass at our church is on Monday, December 7...Read More

Christmas Concert 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015November 13, 2015 by All News & Events

Please share with your friends on your own social network and see you there!

Daylight Savings ends on Sunday. Set your clocks back.

Posted on October 28, 2015November 2, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_9598" align="alignleft" width="150"] Fall back and enjoy it getting dark by 4pm![/caption] Daylight savings ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Turn the clock BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. The National Weather Service...Read More

Papal Honor for Our Trustee Roger Aguinaldo

Posted on October 26, 2015November 13, 2015 by All News & Events

We are pleased to announce that our Parish Trustee Roger Aguinaldo has been named by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory. UPDATE here. [caption id="attachment_1335" align="alignright" width="300"] Bishop Paul R. Sanchez with Roger & Ruby...Read More

Event Cancellation Notice

Posted on October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by All News & Events

“Theology on Tap” with Deacon Greg Kandra, originally scheduled for October 27 at Manor Oktoberfest in Forest Hills, has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a future date. Look for future announcements here and in our weekly church bulletin....Read More

New Start Time for Choir Rehearsals

Posted on October 10, 2015October 10, 2015 by All News & Events

Effective October 13, 2015, the choir's Tuesday evening rehearsals will begin at 7:30. If you would like to join the choir at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (and new singers are always welcome), please come up to the choir loft...Read More

Monday Evening Bible Studies Tackles Hamlet

Posted on October 7, 2015 by All News & Events

Starting October 19, we begin a new four-week adult bible studies program with something different: "Shakespeare’s Hamlet and the Crack-Up of a Christian Worldview." Hamlet understands the concerns of a Christian world coming under attack and offers us ways out...Read More

SATCOM Queens North Community/Crime Forum

Posted on October 1, 2015October 2, 2015 by All News & Events

We are looking for people from our parish to represent us at Thursday evening's Police Forum and we need your RSVP by Monday, October 5. If interested, sign up at the table we'll have set up in the vestibule at...Read More