Advent – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Bambinelli Sunday

Posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 by All News & Events

As we arrive at the midpoint of Advent, our preparations for Christmas now half over, the Third Sunday of Advent is a time for joy! Known as "Gaudete Sunday" or “Rejoicing Sunday,” this is the day we light the rose...Read More

The “O” Antiphons of Advent

Posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 by All News & Events

During the final week of Advent (December 17–23), seven short verses are traditionally recited during the evening prayer. We'll recite the O Antiphons together after the 12:05 p.m. Mass daily during this Octave before Christmas. Each verse begins with the...Read More

Sparkling Welcome to the Christmas Season

Posted on December 10, 2024January 2, 2025 by All News & Events

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

Observing the Immaculate Conception

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by All News & Events

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the patronal feast day of the United States—is still a holy day of obligation even though it has been transferred from the second Sunday of Advent (December 8) to Monday, December 9 this...Read More

Remember and Hope: Advent Workshop

Posted on November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 by All News & Events

Remember and Hope: Two-Week Advent Workshop Wednesdays, December 11 and 18, 2024 7-8PM in the rectory meeting room Enrich your Advent experience at this teaching workshop presented by instructor Dr. Joseph Terry. We'll reflect on the profound meaning of this...Read More