Photo Gallery – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Confirmation 2026

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by All News & Events

Fifty-seven confirmands from OLQM Catholic Academy, Religious Education, and OCIA received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Sanchez at a special 4PM Mass on May 24, Pentecost Sunday. May the Holy Spirit strengthen and guide them always! And God bless...Read More

First Holy Communion Class of 2026

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

Congratulations to the Communion class of 2026! This year, 58 children from Religious Education, OLQM Catholic Academy, and those prepared through OCIA received the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Because there were so many, we had two Masses, one on Sunday,...Read More

May Days: Observances in Mary’s Month

Posted on May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 by All News & Events

May is a month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Enjoy these lovely photos that capture a few meaningful moments from the first week of May, including the Living Rosary and May Crowning, two special faith traditions at our parish. Statue...Read More

Tower Repair Work Underway

Posted on May 1, 2026May 6, 2026 by All News & Events

The scaffolding rose around the church tower in late April as long-needed repairs officially began. These photographs, taken on May 1—the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, patron of all who labor—capture workers high above carrying out this important work....Read More

Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by All News & Events

The Easter Vigil is the most important Mass and liturgy of public worship of the liturgical year. The Mass begins after sunset on Holy Saturday. The Easter journey from darkness to light commemorates Christ's triumph over death. These photos of...Read More

Easter Basket Blessing on Holy Saturday

Posted on April 7, 2026April 9, 2026 by All News & Events

On a sunny Holy Saturday morning, Father Antonin blessed the Easter baskets in this happy parish tradition. A big thank-you to Denise DeMaria for these candid shots that capture the warmth of our community and the Easter celebration! [metaslider id="33892"]

Standing with Persecuted Christians

Posted on March 29, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, as we began Passiontide, Bishop Robert Brennan joined us at the 1PM Mass to commemorate persecuted and suffering Christians around the world who are bearing the cross right here in our own time. We...Read More

Stations of the Cross

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 by All News & Events

The Stations receive special focus during Lent and on Good Friday during Holy Week. At each of the fourteen Stations, we meditate on an event in Jesus' journey to Calvary and His death on the Cross. While praying the Stations...Read More

Catholic Schools Week 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026April 10, 2026 by All News & Events

A highlight of Catholic Schools Week 2026 was a visit from Bishop Robert Brennan. He celebrated morning Mass on Wednesday, January 28, with Bishop Sanchez and Father Antonin, with parishioners, parents, and students in attendance. Afterward, he joined the 2nd...Read More

Photo Gallery Archives: 2025

Posted on January 30, 2026February 24, 2026 by All News & Events

2025 Photo Galleries 16 galleries—back to current photo gallery If you like photos, then follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures. Stillness of Christmas Musical Christmas Festival Blessing of the Animals Diocesan Youth Mass St John Vianney Novena Spring/Summer Renewal Corpus Christi...Read More

CYO Tri-M Boys Swim Team Wins Division Championship

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by All News & Events

We are proud to announce that on January 10, 2026, our CYO Tri-M Boys Swim Team won the 2025-2026 CYO Division Championship! Previously, they had won in 2023-2024. The team is comprised of boys from Our Lady Queen of...Read More

Christmas 2025 Mass at Night

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by All News & Events

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The Stillness of Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2025January 8, 2026 by All News & Events

On Christmas Eve, parishioners shared these images of our church ready for Christmas: the outdoor crèche blessing by Father Passenant, the decorated sanctuary with manger, the St. Joseph altar with sponsor-decorated tree, the Sacred Heart of Jesus altar. The Children's...Read More

Musical Christmas Festival 2025

Posted on December 26, 2025January 9, 2026 by All News & Events

The Sacred Music Society’s Christmas concert took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Maestro David Close brought together a program that had something for everyone—selections from Handel's Messiah, favorite carols, holiday standards, and a choral version of The Night Before...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2025

Posted on October 9, 2025October 21, 2025 by All News & Events

We were paw-sitively overwhelmed by the turnout for our Blessing of the Animals on October 4, St. Francis of Assisi Day! Because so many of you participated in this special celebration, we are sharing the many photos by Denise DeMaria,...Read More

Diocesan Youth Mass and Canonization Celebration

Posted on September 9, 2025 by All News & Events

On Friday, September 5, Bishop Brennan celebrated a Diocesan Youth Mass and Adoration at our church with members of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry of Brooklyn and Queens. This inspirational service included veneration of two relics of now-Saints Pier...Read More

St. John Vianney Mass and Blessings

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by All News & Events

We were blessed to have Father Alvaro Morales Sanchez celebrate the 11:15AM Choir Mass with us on Sunday, August 3, during day 8 of the St. John Vianney Novena. After Mass, Father Morales offered First Blessings and reunited with his...Read More

Spirit of Renewal on Our Church Campus

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 by All News & Events

These photos by Denise De Maria capture the spirit of renewal around our church campus this year, from the fresh blossoms in spring to the bright blue skies of summer to the newly restored doors, which, Father Passenant notes, now...Read More

Corpus Christi 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025July 14, 2025 by All News & Events

A venerable tradition in the Catholic Church, the Corpus Christi procession affirms our Catholic faith in Jesus Christ, present in the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist. The procession was held on Sunday, June 22, after the 1PM Mass. Father...Read More

St. Anthony Relics 2025 Visit

Posted on June 20, 2025July 4, 2025 by All News & Events

On June 15, 2025, our church welcomed Franciscan friars from the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy. Fathers Mario Conte and Fabio Turrisendo brought two first-class relics of St. Anthony, shared the history of the relics, and gave a...Read More