During Advent Season, The Angel Giving Tree program invites parishioners to choose “angel” gift tags from a display to provide a requested gift for a child or adult in need. Gifts support organizations in our area such as Good Shepherd Services and the CARE Team at Norcross High School. Parishioners can also spread Christmas joy by participating in The St. Nicholas Christmas Program, where MOQ families can adopt a family in need, as identified by St. Vincent de Paul, and purchase gifts & household items to brighten the family’s holiday season.
Author: Mary Margaret Thomas
Extraordinary Ministers
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS assist clergy in distributing Communion during Mass and taking the Eucharist to the homebound. Training is required before serving in this role. If you are interested in joining our ministry, please contact us through the form below.
Contact the Ministry for Extraordinary Ministers
Lectors
LECTORS continue the mission of preaching God’s Word by proclaiming it in the liturgical assembly. Through prayer and preparation, our goal is to make God’s Word come alive and inspire contemplative reflection about each reading during mass. Training is required, and teens are welcome to join. If interested in becoming a lector, please contact us through the form below.
Funeral Coordinator Ministry
Our Ministry coordinates and assists with funerals held at Mary Our Queen, ensuring that families, guests, and parishioners of MOQ feel loved and cared for during their time of grief. We are in need of a Funeral Reception Coordinator to help families set up and serve food in St. Joseph’s Hall after a funeral. If you are interested in serving our ministry, please contact us below.
Contact Funeral Coordinator Ministry
Wedding Coordinator Ministry
Wedding Coordinators assist with wedding ceremonies held at Mary Our Queen, ensuring the day is unique and special as couples celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.
Liturgical Art Guild
The Liturgical Art Guild creates a sacred space to reflect the liturgical seasons throughout the year. If you are creative, have a flare for decorating, and love of flowers and nurturing plants please consider sharing your talents.
Baptism Preparation
Baptism in the Family of God is designed to provide parents with an incredible encounter with Jesus and with the Church. Parents will learn what it means to be children of God and that in the Church, they will always have a place where they belong.
Contact the Baptism Preparation Ministry
Respect Life
Our mission is to protect, support, and respect all life through prayer and action seeking to end abortion and euthanasia. We participate in national events such as the March for Life, 40 Days for Life, and Life Chain. We host an annual parish Baby Shower and a Baby Bottle Fund Drive to support local pregnancy aid centers, spiritually adopting unborn babies. Every Saturday, we pray at a local abortion clinic.
Contact Respect Life Committee
Marriage Encounter (WEDS)
Fellowship and sharing is enjoyed by WEDS couples as they celebrate their Sacrament of Marriage, a living gift from God. The Weds program is a continuation of the many blessings received on a Marriage Encounter weekend, which is required to be a part of this group. The group recognizes marriage in the parish family on World Marriage Day and also promotes Marriage Encounter weekends.
Click here for more information and schedule for the Marriage Encounter Weekends
After your Marriage Encounter Weekend, continue your journey with MOQ’s WED’s group which meets typically the 2nd Saturday each month for dialogue and fellowship.
For information on how to join MOQ’s WEDS group, please submit through the form below:
Welcome Committee
Our ministry welcomes newcomers to the parish and acquaints them with the ministries and activities of the church.