As clergy prepare for Mass, the vesting process is accompanied by solemn actions and prayers. These sacred moments help the priest ready himself to act in persona Christi. The word holy refers to what is set apart for sacred use; in this sense, the priest himself is holy—through baptism and ordination—set apart for the sacraments. READ MORE

As the clergy prepare for Mass, there are solemn actions and prayers that accompany the vesting process. These sacred moments are intended to help the priest prepare to act In Persona Christi. The word holy refers to things set apart for sacred use. In this sense, the priest himself is holy—by virtue of his baptism and ordination—set apart for the sacred work of the sacraments. READ MORE

There are few places in modern culture where it is considered normal to wear a tunic undergarment, an additional robe, and a distinctive form of headwear. Such ceremonial attire is now reserved for religious, legal, and limited political settings. READ MORE...

LITURGY CORNER Priestly Attire: The Collar It’s almost a given in our Catholic world: if you run into a priest outside of Mass, he’ll likely be wearing that distinctive white collar. Without it, how would you know who was clergy? Interestingly, this modern collar is a fairly recent invention. The removable style was created in 1865 by Rev. Donald McLeod, a Presbyterian minister. It quickly caught on among liturgically minded clergy and, by the mid-1880s, was a well-established and expected part of Roman Catholic clerical dress.

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Lexington, KY, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Assistant for approximately ten hours a week, to help lead our efforts in nurturing vibrant faith among young people on Wednesday nights. SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Lexington, KY, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Assistant for approximately 10 hours a week, to help lead our efforts in nurturing vibrant faith among young people on Sunday nights. SEE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

During the week of July 28–August 1, I was blessed with the opportunity to work with 12 students entering grades 5–9 during our first-ever Liturgical Music Camp. This wasn’t designed to be a typical music camp where participants simply gather, rehearse, and perform at the end of the week. Instead, it was intended to introduce young people to the why and how behind the music we create in our Catholic faith. READ MORE

Of all the Hours of the Liturgy of the Hours, the Office of Readings is often the most flexible—and the most overlooked. Unlike Morning Prayer (Lauds) or Evening Prayer (Vespers), which are tied to specific times of day, the Office of Readings can be prayed at any time. This makes it particularly suitable for those with unpredictable schedules or for those looking to deepen their prayer life. READ MORE

Clergy are obligated to pray two of the Liturgy of the Hours daily. One of these is Evening Prayer, historically known as Vespers. It begins with a simple but striking dialogue: O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. READ MORE

Generally the first of the Liturgy of the Hours that most people pray is Morning Prayer (historically known as Lauds). The liturgy begins with this simple dialogue: Lord, open our lips. And we shall praise your name. This dialogue can be followed by the invitatory psalm and then a hymn. READ MORE

The Divine Office and its prayers have roots in Jewish tradition when sacrifices and prayers would be offered during the morning and evening. Additionally there is a mention of seven times of daily prayer in Psalm 119. Early Christian adaptations of these prayers developed differently in various regions and religious communities. Typically, there would be morning and evening prayers as well as shorter prayers at the 3, 6, & 9th hours of the day. With the formalization of Benedictine order there developed a standard for praying the hours which many religious communities would adapt themselves. READ MORE

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Parish Secretary to serve as a vital member of our front office team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a heart for service, and a strong ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. This full-time position is more than administrative—it is a ministry of hospitality and service, rooted in the mission of the Church. The Parish Secretary is often the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors and should represent the parish with professionalism, warmth, and Christian charity. See the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

We want all MQHR families to be a part of our 2025 pictorial directory - coming in August. By participating, you will help us build a stronger sense of community at Mary Queen. You are a unique and special part of our parish family, so we encourage you to participate! SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE If you have any questions please email Jennifer, at [email protected] or call (859) 278-7432 ext 1494

When we speak of the term liturgy we are generally referring to one of two options- Mass which we are very familiar with. We have sacramental celebrations connected directly to the celebration of Mass like weddings, baptism, anointing of the sick, etc… These can also be performed outside of Mass but they still retain most of the structure as if they were during Mass. The other is the Divine Office, which we generally are much less familiar with. The Divine Office is a systematic collection of prayers (especially recitation of psalms) that span different parts of the day.

The word “Pentecost” might immediately evoke images of tongues of fire, rushing wind, and the dramatic descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. But before the fanfare of Pentecost Sunday, there is a lesser-known but deeply rich liturgical celebration: the Pentecost Vigil. Often compared to the Easter Vigil in tone and structure, the Pentecost Vigil is one of the Church’s hidden gems—solemn, expectant, and deeply rooted in Scripture and the life of the early Church. ++ La palabra "Pentecostés" podría evocar inmediatamente imágenes de lenguas de fuego, viento impetuoso y el dramático descenso del Espíritu Santo sobre los apóstoles. Pero antes de la fanfarria del Domingo de Pentecostés, hay una celebración litúrgica menos conocida, pero de gran riqueza: la Vigilia de Pentecostés. A menudo comparada con la Vigilia Pascual en tono y estructura, la Vigilia de Pentecostés es una de las joyas ocultas de la Iglesia: solemne, expectante y profundamente arraigada en las Escrituras y en la vida de la Iglesia primitiva.

The word “chaplet” may bring to mind rosary-like beads or rhythmic prayers, but many are unfamiliar with the range and richness of these devotional tools. A chaplet is a form of prayer, usually structured and often prayed with a string of beads. While the Rosary is the most well-known, it is actually one of many chaplets in the Catholic tradition. READ MORE