charity – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Summer Blood Drive

Posted on August 4, 2026August 7, 2026 by All News & Events

Gift the Give of Life on Sunday, August 16! Donate at the Summer Blood Drive here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in partnership with the NY Blood Center! Sunday, August 16, 2026 9:15AM to 3:15PM NY Blood Center Busmobile...Read More

Food Pantry Opportunities for Interested Volunteers

Posted on February 24, 2026July 3, 2026 by All News & Events

Several of our parishioners volunteer at two local food pantries in Forest Hills. One pantry operates weekly on Saturday mornings out of Our Lady of Mercy Church on Kessel Street. If interested in helping there, contact Deacon Dean Dobbins directly...Read More

Thanksgiving Day Mass and Parish Schedule

Posted on November 17, 2025November 24, 2025 by All News & Events

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. (Psalm 107:1) One Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025, at 9AM. We ask that you please bring to church with you a bag of canned goods or...Read More

Christmas Giving Tree & Toy Drive

Posted on November 16, 2025November 24, 2025 by All News & Events

We are helping Catholic Charities collect gifts for children and teens who could use a little extra love this Christmas. It’s as easy as 1-2-3 . . . . 1. Take a gift tag from the tree in church that...Read More

Christmas Day Collection for Catholic Charities

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 by All News & Events

Bishop Brennan invites everyone to share God’s love this Christmas by supporting the Catholic Charities Christmas Day Collection. Your generosity will help Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) provide vital programs for our neighbors in need through the operation of...Read More

Coat Drive Heroes

Posted on October 31, 2024 by All News & Events

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

Summer Blood Drive Results

Posted on September 19, 2023 by All News & Events

Blood donations are critical during the summer. The blood supply tends to decrease in the summer months because people are on vacation. Yet during summertime, trauma cases increase because of outdoor activities and travel. And while many of us are...Read More

Fall/Winter Clothing Drive for Migrants

Posted on August 14, 2023August 18, 2023 by All News & Events

AT ALL SUNDAY MASSES August 19 & 20, 2023 We are teaming up with Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) to collect used and new fall/winter clothing items for migrants. CCBQ has given us a list of their most...Read More

Emergency Food Drive: Feed the Migrants

Posted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 by All News & Events

On behalf of St. Pius V Church in Jamaica, Queens, and Catholic Charities of Brooklyn/Queens, we are asking for you to help in an IMMEDIATE AND TANGIBLE WAY by donating their requested cooking items, which will be given to St....Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal 2022 Results Are In, as 2023 Appeal Launches

Posted on February 20, 2023February 21, 2023 by All News & Events

Our prayers for a successful 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal were answered. Thanks to 363 donors, we exceeded our parish ACA goal of raising $114,568 for the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. In fact, out of 175 parishes in the Diocese,...Read More

CRS and CNEWA Providing Aid to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Victims

Posted on February 9, 2023 by All News & Events

For those who wish to respond financially to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, we direct you to two Catholic organizations providing aid. We will update this page with additional resources as we learn of them. Catholic Relief Services...Read More