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As you enter Mary Queen, two figures quietly watch over our church from either side: Mary and Joseph. Our wooden statues are elevated in niches along the sides of the church, each with a stand of devotional candles before it. Mary’s candles tend to be a little more popular, but Joseph certainly holds his own! The placement of Mary and Joseph in Catholic churches has a long history, although the familiar pairing is not as ancient as we might imagine. Images of Mary appeared very early in Christian churches, particularly Mary holding the Christ Child. Devotion to St. Joseph developed more gradually and became especially prominent in the later Middle Ages and following centuries. READ MORE

The Youth & Young Adult Assistant Coordinator supports the Youth, Young Adult, & Confirmation Coordinator in creating opportunities for young people to encounter Christ, grow in their Catholic faith, develop leadership skills, and become active participants in the life of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish. This position assists with the planning and implementation of youth and young adult ministry activities, builds relationships with youth and families, supports volunteers, and helps foster a welcoming environment where young people can grow in faith and discipleship. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

As you enter our church, your eyes are naturally drawn to the altar, the stained glass, and the statues of Mary and Joseph. You are also likely to notice what is on the right as you enter—the Divine Mercy image and our ushers’ stand, usually accompanied by welcoming people and someone counting parishioners. But you may not have noticed what is on the left-hand side. Recessed into the wall is a large cabinet with three windows. If you draw near, you will see that the lighted cabinets contain three glass bottles holding our sacred oils. This is the ambry of our church. READ MORE

One of the great Solemnities that occurs each year is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when we celebrate that, at the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. Exactly what the end of Mary’s earthly life looked like we cannot be sure. An ancient tradition speaks of her Dormition, or “falling asleep,” but the Church simply teaches that, “having completed the course of her earthly life,” Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. Her Assumption reflects her unique union with Christ and anticipates the bodily resurrection promised to all the faithful. READ MORE

We have discussed the two largest furnishings in the sanctuary—the Altar and the Ambo. You may have noticed another table in that space as well. Sometimes ours is placed directly behind the altar, while at other times it is positioned off to the side. This is the Credence Table, which holds the various liturgical items that will be used during Mass. READ MORE