Parish and Diocesan News – Page 5 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Top Contributor ACA 2023

Posted on February 12, 2024March 26, 2024 by All News & Events

We did it! Out of 175 parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs was the top contributor in dollar amount for the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. We contributed $192,066. We extend our great thanks...Read More

Fresh Power: Reflections on the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 23, 2024November 28, 2024 by All News & Events

The "Through the Word" Bible Study group, which meets Monday evenings on Zoom, will explore a new study on the Holy Spirit starting February 5. Drawing from a rich tapestry of scripture and theology, this study offers a fresh understanding...Read More

Three Kings Presentation

Posted on January 16, 2024January 23, 2024 by All News & Events

On Epiphany Sunday (January 7, 2004), or the 12th day of Christmas, we commemorated how a star led the three kings bearing gifts to the baby Jesus. The regally attired men portraying the Magi this year were Alberto, Ryan, and...Read More

Christmas at OLQM 2023

Posted on January 5, 2024January 19, 2024 by All News & Events

Parish members shared these enchanting snapshots of our church at Christmas. From twinkling tree lights to the Christmas crèche, boughs and poinsettias in the sanctuary, Christmas pageants and joyful faces, our photo gallery captures some of spirit that lit up...Read More

2023 Bulletins Archived

Posted on January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by All News & Events

December 2023 Dec 3 | Dec 10 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | Dec 31 November 2023 Nov 5 | Nov 12 with letter from Bishop Brennan | Nov 19 | Nov 26 October 2023 Oct 1 | Oct 8 | Oct 15 | Oct 22 | Oct 29 plus Christmas Memorial Wreath Order Form and Christmas Festival of Music September 2023 Sep 3 | Sep 10 | Sep...Read More

Rectory Roof Repairs

Posted on January 2, 2024January 5, 2024 by All News & Events

The scaffolding around the rectory was (mostly) dismantled by Christmas to reveal the copper sheets used in the roof and rain gutter repairs undertaken during the fall and early winter of 2023. This timely completion allows us to start the...Read More

Catholic Response to Combat Human Trafficking

Posted on December 28, 2023January 19, 2024 by All News & Events

The Catholic Church stands firmly against human trafficking, which is a horrific crime against the basic dignity and rights of the human person. Every effort must be made to stop it. We urge everyone to participate in a private prayer...Read More

FREE Movie Screenings of Sound of Freedom

Posted on December 28, 2023December 29, 2023 by All News & Events

Catholic teaching is that every life is a gift from God and deserves to be protected and nurtured. We each have a responsibility to stand against the violation and degradation of our brothers and sisters. During January, Human Trafficking Awareness...Read More

A Christmas Festival 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by All News & Events

Memorable moments from the Sacred Music Society's Christmas concert held December 10, 2023. Photos by Adriana Lopetrone Photography. Facebook followers can also view and download this photo album at Facebook.com/OLQMChurch.

Altar Server Installation

Posted on November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by All News & Events

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the parish welcomed eight new students into the Altar Server Society at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. Bishop Paul Sanchez presided over the installation ceremony. After multiple weeks of training under the direction of Fr....Read More

A Letter from Bishop Brennan

Posted on November 9, 2023November 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Bishop Robert Brennan asked us to share his Letter to the Faithful of November 3, 2023, with all parishioners so they are aware of his thinking on several important matters to ensure the local Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens...Read More

Fox Funeral Home Memorial Mass

Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. This annual memorial Mass is arranged by the Baxter family associated with Fox Funeral Home for the specific intentions of those who died this past year. The Baxter family graciously accommodates anyone who...Read More

All Souls’ Remembrances for the Month of November

Posted on October 28, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

In the Apostles Creed we pray: “I believe in the communion of saints.” The word communion means a “sharing” and also “communication.” The word saints in the Creed does not just mean the saints in heaven. As the Catechism of...Read More

Christmas Memorial Wreath Order Form

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by All News & Events

We are accepting memorial donations that will go toward decorating the church this Advent and Christmas season. Please take one of the forms in the church or print this pdf order form and return it with payment to the rectory. Make your...Read More

A Christmas Festival

Posted on October 27, 2023October 31, 2023 by All News & Events

A Concert of Advent and Christmas Music Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4PM in our church Tickets $30 each can be purchased in the rectory during business hours. Children age 12 and younger, free.

Choir Weekend

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by All News & Events

It's a treat to have the OLQM choir singing at all Sunday Masses this week — Saturday's 5PM Vigil and the Masses at 9AM, 11:15AM and 1PM on Sunday, October 29. They will perform these selections: “When in Our Music...Read More

Parish Mission with Fr Bruno

Posted on October 22, 2023December 21, 2023 by All News & Events

A back-to-basics Parish Mission program in the fall of 2023 invited us to cultivate a Christ-centered heart and parish. Father Michael Bruno gave inspiring and hope-filled presentations in which his insights and examples helped to guide us in understanding the...Read More

In Loving Memory

Posted on October 21, 2023January 5, 2024 by All News & Events

Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Cunningham March 4, 1937 – October 12, 2023 Msgr. Cunningham touched the lives of many in Forest Hills over his 60 years of priestly ministry, beginning at Our Lady of Mercy and ending at Our Lady...Read More

Parish Mission 2023

Posted on October 13, 2023November 7, 2023 by All News & Events

Cultivating a Christ-Centered Heart and Parish Sunday Masses, October 15, 2023 Evenings @ 7PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 17, 18, and 19, 2023 We invite each and every one of our parishioners to participate as Father Michael Bruno, chair...Read More

Funeral Arrangements for Msgr. Joseph Cunningham

Posted on October 13, 2023October 17, 2023 by All News & Events

With a heavy heart, we announce that our beloved Monsignor Joseph L. Cunningham, senior priest in residence, died on October 12, 2023. We will have a viewing and Mass of Transferral, celebrated by Bishop Sanchez, in our church on Monday...Read More