People pray together to worship God, share their faith and encourage one another in the Christian life. As a diverse parish community, we have several prayer groups, with different emphases within the groups.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Through prayer and quiet reflection, we silently adore Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. Exposition is held every Thursday, immediately following the 12:05PM Mass. From the Thursday after Ash Wednesday until the week before Thanksgiving, evening devotional hours are observed from 12:40PM to 7:30PM, concluding with Benediction. During the winter months (Thanksgiving to the start of Lent), we observe a brief period of Adoration after 12:05PM Mass.
Rosary
The Rosary is one of the most precious and beautiful prayers we have. The Rosary is said daily, Monday through Friday, after our 12:05PM Mass. A Living Rosary is prayed twice a year (May and October) in the church plaza on Ascan Avenue. Watch our News & Events page for announcements and dates.
Intercessory Prayer
Pastoral Care includes intercessory prayer as part of its ministry. Pastoral Care members pray with love and compassion for the requests they receive and will, if requested, visit with your loved ones and distribute Holy Communion.
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group (Zoom)
Group meetings consist of spontaneous prayer, scripture reading, and the exercise of charismatic gifts. Weekly Zoom prayer meetings are on Wednesdays from 7:45–9PM, with bible study on the 3rd Wednesday. Zoom Meeting ID: 82120186604 (PW: 765136). Members also prepare one of the altars for the yearly Corpus Christi procession and assist in the celebration of the Feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz in September. They arrange occasional bus pilgrimages to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy or the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Watch the bulletin or the News & Events page for announcements of upcoming pilgrimages. For more information, please leave a message for Virgie Villadiego-Punto at 718-268-6251.
Faith-Sharing and Fellowship Group (in person)
Starting March 2025, this group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7–8:30PM, with fellowship continuing until 9:30PM. These gatherings for reflection and conversation draw from works such as Fr. Richard Rohr’s spiritual insights, John O’Malley’s What Happened at Vatican II, and Herbert McCabe’s God, Christ and Us. Over several years, this group has built a warm and welcoming community—come and be part of it! For the meeting location in Kew Gardens and additional details, call Bob and Melinda Nobbs at 718-805-7232 or text them at 917-545-8049.
“Through the Word” Bible Study (Zoom)
Effective September 1, 2025, our Bible group (formerly meeting in person on Sunday mornings) will unite with the “Through the Word Zoom” community. Together, under study leader Dr. Joseph Terry, they explore themes rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Let’s gather around the Word of God to listen, reflect, and strengthen one another in faith. All are welcome to join their Zoom sessions on the 1st and 4th Monday of each month, 7–8 PM. Zoom Meeting ID: 88429100717. Sessions are recorded and archived on YouTube for on-demand viewing. Periodic in-person gatherings will be announced to study participants.