The Church has a remarkable way of teaching us through signs. Sometimes those signs are grand and unmistakable. Other times they are small customs that quietly shape how we enter into a season. Two beautiful traditions help us move from Ordinary Time into the penitential season of Lent: burying the Alleluia and burning last year’s palms. READ MORE
While the Roman Missal and the Lectionary are the books most frequently used at Mass, the book that is most visibly highlighted is the Book of the Gospels. Often large and relatively thin, it is not uncommon for this book to appear richly adorned, even golden in its exterior. When it is used (and it is not strictly required), it becomes part of the entrance procession. At Mary Queen, the deacon—or a lector when no deacon is present—processes with the Book of the Gospels held slightly elevated. It is then placed prominently on the altar, the central furnishing of our worship. This placement is not accidental. The first half of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word, reaches its high point in the proclamation of the Gospel. READ MORE
The Season of Lent begins on February 18th, Ash Wednesday . In remembrance of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, praying, fasting, and resisting temptations, we spend 40 days praying, giving up...
All are invited to our Parish Wide Talent Show this Wednesday at 6pm in the Gym. The evening will include a free potluck meal (bring a dish to share) and more than a dozen talented acts. Also we...
This 9-day tour of Guatemala, April 20-28, 2026 features Lake Atitlán, Guatemala City, and The Little Mountain School. Experience the colonial charm of Antigua Guatemala. Take in the natural beauty...
Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name (Ps 30:3-4).