Confirmation Class 2025
On Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, our confirmands received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Paul Sanchez at a 4 PM Mass. May the Holy Spirit guide and inspire them always!
Category: Photo Gallery
Parishioner Story: A Blessing in St. Peter’s Square
While in Rome on May 28, 2025, Madeline and Brian Shannon from our parish experienced a moment they’ll never forget: during the General Audience, Pope Leo offered a blessing to their seven-month-old daughter, Molly, as he passed by in the...Read More
May Crowning
On May 8, our parish and Catholic academy gathered for the May Crowning Mass, a cherished tradition honoring the Blessed Mother. During the ceremony, eighth-graders took part in crowning Mary while preparing spiritually for graduation. In addition, second graders and...Read More
Springtime Living Rosary
Whether heaven sends sunshine or drizzle, we take photos! Our parish faithful stood in a prayer line to recite a Living Rosary after the 1PM Mass on May 4, 2025, undeterred by the light rain. Photos by Denise De Maria....Read More
First Holy Communion
Dressed in their finest, the children from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy and religious education program received First Communion on Saturday, May 3, during a 10AM Mass. God bless them all.
Easter Vigil and Easter Day 2025
These slideshows capture moments from Easter 2025. Our thanks to Leon Volskis and Denise De Maria for sharing the photos. And thank you to everyone who joined us for our Easter and Holy Week services—your presence made the celebration deeply...Read More
Holy Saturday Easter Basket Blessing
Many people gathered outside the church steps on Holy Saturday morning (April 19, 2025) to have their Easter baskets blessed by Father Antonin. The colors, the smiles, the spirit of hope. It was a beautiful day. Thanks to Denise DeMaria...Read More
Seminary Gala
A Shared Commitment to Faith and Formation Supporters of priestly vocations gathered on April 3, 2025, for the Annual Saint Joseph’s Seminary and College Gala—an evening dedicated to advancing the mission of forming future Catholic priests and sharing a commitment...Read More
Christmas 2024
There was light snowfall on Christmas Eve 2024. Father Passenant blessed the outdoor creche before the Christmas Eve Mass with the Children's Nativity Pageant. Students from religious education played roles of the Holy Family, the angels, and the Three Kings....Read More
A Christmas Festival 2024
Another wonderful Christmas concert in our church! These pictures capture just a few of the moments of the concert held on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Credit: Adriana Lopetrone Photography. [metaslider id="32175"]
Sparkling Welcome to the Christmas Season
On December 5, 2024, our pastor, Father Passenant, blessed the Christmas tree on the grounds of OLQM Catholic Academy, marking the start of the Christmas season. Students, parents, and faculty gathered for the tree lighting ceremony, with caroling, cookies, hot...Read More
A Gift Restored – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue
Fr. Passenant, assisted by seminarian Louis de Rohan Chabot, blessed the new statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Saints Chapel after 12:05PM Mass on October 31, 2024, the eve of All Saints Day. She joins the statues...Read More
24 Years of Friendship and Fellowship
Cheers to the OLQM Single Adults Group on 24 years of friendship, support, and service to our parish! Bishop Sanchez and Father Antonin joined them at their group meeting on Saturday, October 26, to congratulate them on this milestone anniversary....Read More
Coat Drive Heroes
Our winter coat drive for migrants at the Sunday Masses on October 26/27 was a huge success. The Catholic Charities van even had to make two trips to fit it all! OLQM parishioners truly delivered an abundance of warmth. Next...Read More
Pet Blessings in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi
The annual blessing of the animals was held on October 4, 2024, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was a picture-perfect day, too, for this happy occasion. Father Passenant and Father Antonin blessed...Read More
Summertime Potluck Luncheon
It's always a pleasure to gather with others after Sunday Mass to share food and friendship. Our traditional summer potluck luncheon, organized by the Pastoral care group of our parish, was held on Sunday, August 11, 2024. A good time...Read More
St. John Vianney Novena Mass
August 4, 2024, was a blessed Sunday of prayer and celebration. Newly ordained Father Toby Offiah celebrated the 11:15AM Choir Mass with Father Passenant and led us in the closing prayer of our annual St. John Vianney novena. We can’t...Read More
Altar Servers’ Great Adventure
Our altar servers, Fr. Antonin, and youth minister chaperones returned home with armfuls of stuffed prizes and hearts full of gratitude after an adventure-packed day at Great Adventure on June 25, 2024. From all of us, we thank everyone who...Read More
May Crowning
May 14, 2024 was the May Crowning Mass, celebrated with the first communicants and the eighth-grade class of 2024 from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy. They adorned the statue of Mary with a humble floral crown, honoring her...Read More
First Holy Communion 2024
These boys and girls celebrated their First Holy Communion with us on May 4, 2024. Sincere thanks to Deacon Thomas Jorge and Pat Abes of our Religious Education department and Principal Anne Zuschlag of the OLQM Catholic Academy for their...Read More