Parish and Diocesan News – Page 28 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Persecuted Christians

Posted on June 30, 2015August 25, 2015 by All News & Events

In Solidarity with Persecuted Christians in the Middle East The plight of Christians worldwide, especially in the Middle East, has become a major catastrophe. Massive numbers of Christians are being subjected to violence, displacement and even death, explicitly because of...Read More

A Letter from Bishop Sanchez

Posted on June 5, 2015June 23, 2015 by All News & Events

June 7, 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, I write you on a matter of tremendous urgency and one with which I hope you will help me. The matter is the Education Tax Credit—a proposal that would encourage individuals and businesses...Read More

2015 Spring Bash Results

Posted on May 10, 2015May 19, 2015 by All News & Events

This year's Spring Bash on April 25 was a crowd-pleasing night of fun with McLaughlin Hall decked out in gold and black, art deco style, to celebrate the Roaring Twenties! A jazz quartet kicked off the night while members of...Read More

Petitions to the Grotto of Lourdes

Posted on May 8, 2015September 16, 2015 by All News & Events

In April, over 700 prayer petitions to the Virgin Mary were deposited in the gold box by the Mary altar in the church. Roger Aguinaldo (one of our parish trustees) and his wife Ruby embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to...Read More

CYO Class of 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_7296" align="alignright" width="976"] Left to right: Ken Collins, assistant coach; Samantha Soba; Christina Fitzgerald; Grace Collins; Veronica McCarthy; Gabriella Segovia; Caroline Favelson; Yasmine Worrell; Olive Sackitey; and Head Coach Jim McCarthy[/caption] The girls’ basketball team at Our Lady Queen...Read More

Parish Expo 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015April 15, 2015 by All News & Events

In the weeks following Easter, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs is focusing on a parish evangelization campaign about stewardship as a way of life. Our theme is “Thanking God Through Our Service.” The parish is a dynamic place to practice...Read More

Spring Blood Drive

Posted on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 by All News & Events

Sunday, April 19 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in McLaughlin Hall Organized by OLQM Pastoral Care with the New York Blood Center. (Be sure to share this news with others!) Eligibility criteria for blood donors Have valid ID and know...Read More

2015 OLQM School Spring Bash

Posted on March 20, 2015April 10, 2015 by All News & Events

Our annual Spring Bash has a Roaring Twenties theme. Come as a flapper or silent screen star! It's Saturday evening April 25 starting at 7 p.m. in McLaughlin Hall. Tickets for the dance cost $45 each, two for $85, or...Read More

Lenten Mission 2015

Posted on February 18, 2015March 26, 2015 by All News & Events

Journey Toward Jesus This Holy Season of Lent, we are reminded of this special time in our spiritual lives when we are invited to grow closer to the Crucified and Risen Lord. During the week of March 22, we have...Read More

Divine Mercy Bus Pilgrimage

Posted on January 30, 2015February 20, 2015 by All News & Events

Sunday, April 12 : National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (Stockbridge, MA) Take the pilgrimage with members of the parish Charismatic Prayer Group. Bus departs 7 a.m. sharp from our church (corner of Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard). Tickets are...Read More

Valentine’s Day Mass

Posted on November 11, 2014February 20, 2015 by All News & Events

Valentine's Day (February 14) is an opportunity to celebrate the gift and blessing of marriage. Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) is sponsoring a special Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. The evening will start with...Read More

Longest Married Couple Search

Posted on November 11, 2014February 20, 2015 by All News & Events

Deadline January 10, 2015 -- in time for World Marriage Day The Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) announces the 5th Annual search for the Longest Married Couple in the United States. The national winners will be announced on World Marriage Day,...Read More

Parish News

Posted on November 11, 2014February 20, 2015 by All News & Events

The Mass Schedule, the print and digital Bulletin and our website will show you what is happening parish-wide and within our diocese. For events related to specific ministries, also look at the ministries menu options.

Take a Tour

Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2015 by All News & Events

From NET TV (2009 Archives) Did you know all the stained glass windows on the north side of the church are dedicated to Christ, and those on the south side are dedicated to Mary? Explore our church’s intricate details in...Read More

Worth Another Look: Revisit the Rome Pilgrimage

Posted on September 6, 2014October 6, 2015 by All News & Events

Highlights from the 2014 Canonization of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II Roger Aguinaldo’s photo album of the Rome pilgrimage Bishop Sanchez’s “In the Arena” interview in preparation for the canonization pilgrimage (original air date 4/13/14) is available through...Read More