Youth Organizations

Martyrs Mercy Active Youth Organization (MAYO)

MAYO is open to 7th and 8th graders from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and Our Lady of Mercy in Forest Hills. Its mission is to bring the youth of the parish together in a safe, nurturing, and most important, fun environment. Our parish youth will participate in amazing activities and community service projects while growing in faith and beginning to develop into the next leaders of our church. Youth members meet twice a month (or more) on Fridays from 6PM to 8PM. With a few exceptions, all meetings are held in McLaughlin Hall (auditorium of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy).

Fall 2024

September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20

Winter and Spring 2025

All dates are Fridays. Start time 6PM.

January 3, 17, 31
February 14, 28
March 7, 21
April  4, 11
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Contact: David James, MAYO Director, youth@olqmchurch.org

Neon yellow and turquoise flyer, with photo of kids playing musical chairs in a school gymnasium, announcing fall 2024 meeting dates for MAYO (Martyrs Mercy Active Youth Organization): September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20


Mercy Martyrs (CYO) Sports

Mercy Martyrs CYO Sports is a parish-level and community-based Catholic youth organization in the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens. It offers athletic opportunities for students in grades 3-8 from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and Our Lady of Mercy in Forest Hills. Young athletes can join the CYO basketball teams, as well as the boys and girls Tri-M CYO swim teams.

For more detailed information, including FAQs, eligibility, schedules, and sports contacts, please visit their website at mercymartyrssports.org.

Additional Information

CYO of Brooklyn Diocese

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