Parish and Diocesan News – Page 8 – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

A Pro-Life Future in New York State

Posted on May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 by All News & Events

In the light of the recent “societal unrest over the issue of abortion” and the looming Supreme Court decision, the Catholic Bishops of New York State have released a new statement which I encourage you to read. The full statement...Read More

Spring at OLQM

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by All News & Events

Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of dove is heard in our land. (Song of Songs 2:12) Enjoy some beautiful photos of our church from spring 2022, submitted by parishioners. [caption id="attachment_27232" align="alignnone"...Read More

Vocation Fair 2022

Posted on May 6, 2022May 13, 2022 by All News & Events

On Sunday, May 15, we invite everyone to join us for our Parish Vocation Fair. It will be held in the church vestibule after the 9AM, 11:15AM and 1PM Masses. Father Chris Bethge, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens,...Read More

Livestream Schedule Change

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by All News & Events

Bishop Brennan has asked us to encourage people to attend Mass in person. So we have decided to discontinue the 9AM Sunday Mass livestream. Effective May 8, 2022, we will livestream one Sunday Mass each week, the 11:15AM Choir Mass,...Read More

Veneration of the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis

Posted on May 3, 2022May 13, 2022 by All News & Events

[caption id="attachment_27180" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Carlo Acutis, a Catholic Italian teenager who died in 2006, was beatified on October 10. 2020. He is a model of holiness in a digital age.[/caption] "The witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis indicates to today's young people...Read More

Ministries 2022

Posted on April 26, 2022May 3, 2022 by All News & Events

We Are Blessed by God’s Grace As our stewardship theme, these words, “We Are Blessed by God’s Grace,” hold a more special meaning coming on the heels of a challenging time in our lives. Calling ourselves blessed is an invitation...Read More

Holy Week and Easter 2022

Posted on April 18, 2022June 26, 2022 by All News & Events

Photos (most originally appearing on Facebook) are courtesy Deacon Greg Kandra, Regina Faighes, Maria Ribar, and Barbara Flannery. At the Easter Vigil, four Elect received the sacrament of baptism during the Mass and two Candidates entered into full communion with...Read More

Bishop Paul R. Sanchez Remains OLQM Pastor as Pope Francis Accepts His Resignation as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

Posted on March 30, 2022May 6, 2022 by All News & Events

On reaching 75 years of age last November 2021, Bishop Sanchez submitted his resignation as mandated by Church Law and it was accepted by Pope Francis last week. Thank you, Bishop Sanchez, for your continued service to our parish. May...Read More

Prayer of Consecration for Russia and Ukraine

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by All News & Events

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On March 25, 2022, the Feast of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will be consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5PM Rome time in the...Read More

Silent Minute for Ukraine

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by All News & Events

Inspired by the example of the Order of Malta, I invite you to set aside a Silent Minute of prayer at 7PM each evening, to pray for world peace and the end of the war in Ukraine. Share this idea...Read More

Lenten Sunday Evening Prayer

Posted on March 6, 2022March 27, 2022 by All News & Events

Sunday March 27, 2022 4 pm in Church Evening Prayer with a Scripture Reflection by Joseph Terry All are invited to this prayer service on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday. Laetare means “rejoice,” and at this midpoint of...Read More

Digital Synod Survey Open to All

Posted on February 26, 2022February 28, 2022 by All News & Events

Pope Francis has invited all Catholics to participate in the worldwide synod consultation process. A representative group of our parishioners joined in a Sunday afternoon consultation last November related to this process. All of us now are invited to offer...Read More

2022 Annual Catholic Appeal

Posted on February 23, 2022February 26, 2022 by All News & Events

On Wednesday, March 2, we will once again begin our Lenten journey searching deeper in ourselves to become closer to the Lord. It is no coincidence that we also begin our efforts to support the good works and faith programs...Read More

January Novenas

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by All News & Events

The world seems in need of the power of prayer. We encourage you to observe these prayerful occasions this month. Padre Pio Novena Every January our parish holds a novena to St. Padre Pio (2022 dates are January 16-24). Although...Read More

Pilgrimage to Ireland with Bishop Sanchez

Posted on January 18, 2022July 30, 2022 by All News & Events

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PILGRIMAGE IS FULLY BOOKED Pilgrimage to Ireland and Northern Ireland November 7 - 17, 2022 Chaplain: Bishop Paul R. Sanchez 11 Days Visiting Belfast * Derry * Knock * Galway * Connemara * Killarney * Ring of...Read More

Bishop Brennan’s Mass

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by All News & Events

On Friday, January 7, 2022, at 7:30PM, the new Bishop of Brooklyn and Queens, Robert J. Brennan. celebrated an evening Mass with us after blessing his coat of arms installed in our church. Priests from eight other Queens parishes attended...Read More

March for Life 2022 Bus Trip

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by All News & Events

National March for Life January 21, 2022 Round trip bus cost: $25 Round-trip bus transportation from Brooklyn to Washington, D.C. is available through the Diocese of Brooklyn. (Mask-wearing required.) Bus leaves from the Brooklyn Diocesan Office (310 Prospect Park West...Read More

Blessed New Year Card

Posted on December 30, 2021December 31, 2021 by All News & Events

Through all the changing scenes of life, trust in God. May God guide and protect you in 2022, and may the new year bring many blessings! The photos in this video slideshow are courtesy Fiona Zou and show the Mary...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2021

Posted on December 28, 2021December 30, 2021 by All News & Events

2021 Photo Galleries 15 galleries — back to current photo gallery Blessed New Year Card Christmas Eve Together A Christmas Festival Pastor’s Jubilee Mass OLQM at Night, Part 2 October Feasts OLQM at Night Bishop DiMarzio Mass St John Vianney...Read More

Joy and Togetherness on Christmas Eve 2021

Posted on December 27, 2021December 29, 2021 by All News & Events

[metaslider id="26349"] [metaslider id="26376"] Many thanks to the following individuals for sharing pics from Christmas Eve: Denise DeMaria, Regina Faighes, Deacon Greg Kandra, Barbara Ann Balzaretti Flannery, Karen Mongiello, and Leon Volskis. [caption id="attachment_26331" align="alignnone" width="960"] A view from the...Read More