A jubilee year, also known as a “Holy Year,” is a special year in the church’s life currently celebrated every 25 years. The most recent ordinary jubilee was in 2000, with Pope Francis calling for an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2015-2016. Jubilee years have been held regularly in the Catholic church since 1300, but they trace their roots to the Jewish tradition of marking a jubilee year every 50 years. According to the Vatican website for the jubilee, these years in Jewish history were “intended to be marked as a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation, and involved the forgiveness of debts, the return of misappropriated land, and a fallow period for the fields.”.
Archbishop Hartmayer has designated Mary Our Queen Catholic Church in Peachtree Corners as the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s main pilgrimage site. The pilgrimage will start on Sunday, February 2, 2025, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and end on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
Mary Our Queen will offer four Ember Saturday Masses during the Jubilee Year, three of which will be presided over by our Bishops. The Jubilee Year Mass in Vietnamese will be on July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Bishop John Tran presiding.
These Masses will be celebrated at 10:00 am. The Church opens at 9am and a rosary will be recited before the Mass on:
June 14, 2025 – Bishop John Tran presiding
September 20, 2025 (Spanish|Español) – Bishop Ned Shlesinger presiding
December 20, 2025 ~ Rorate Mass at 6:30am – Father Charles Byrd presiding
Mary Our Queen’s church will offer extended hours to pilgrims on the following Saturdays in 2025:
April 12, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
May 10, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
June 14, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | 10 AM Mass with Bishop John Tran (EMBER SATURDAY MASS); Vigil Mass 5pm
July 12, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | 10 AM Mass in Vietnamese with Bishop John Tran
August 9, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
September 20, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | 10 am Mass (Spanish) with Bishop Ned Shlesinger (EMBER SATURDAY MASS) ; Vigil Mass 5pm
October 18, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
November 15, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
December 20, 2025 | 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Rorate Mass at 6:30am with Father Charles Byrd and Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PILGRIMAGE GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE PEOPLE
Groups consisting of 10 or more people making a pilgrimage to Mary Our Queen are required to REGISTER in advance.
Since there is only one priest at Mary Our Queen, no confessions will be available for pilgrims. We strongly encourage you to go to confession before the pilgrimage.
Large groups must have a Priest or Deacon accompany them during their pilgrimage.
If the large group wants to have Mass at the pilgrimage site, other than the times offered or in a different language, please contact Mary Our Queen in advance to schedule.
Please arrange your visit in advance to be sure that we can accommodate you, if you wish to visit at a time not listed.
To register, please complete one of the following options:
Option #1: Complete our registration page HERE
Option #2: Email us at Jubilee@maryourqueen.com Option #3: Call Mary Our Queen at 770-416-0002
Instructions for Individuals, families, and small groups of 10 or less people: you may make a pilgrimage throughout the year to Mary Our Queen Catholic Church on any of the Saturdays above and also during these days and times:
Mondays – The Church is not open for Pilgrims to visit.
Tuesdays 9:00 am –12:30 pm | Rosary 7 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesdays 9:00 am -8:00 pm | Mass 12 Noon, Adoration 12:30 pm-8:00 pm Adoration Schedule Change: Adoration on Wednesdays is suspended beginning Feb. 26 through April 2 due to the installation of our murals in the church. We will resume the regular schedule on April 9.
Thursdays 9:00 am-12:30 pm | Mass 12:00 Noon
Fridays 9:00 am-12:30 pm | Mass 12:00 Noon
Sundays 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 3:00-6:00 pm| Mass 8:30am, 11:00am and 5:00pm
Additional opportunities to visit during Lent:
Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 12:30 and 5 pm
Tuesday of Holy Week – April 15th, 9am-3pm
Wednesday of Holy Week – April 16th, 9am-3 pm | Tenebrae at 7 pm
Holy Thursday – April 17th – 9 am-6pm | Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 pm
Good Friday – April 18th – 9 am-6pm | Stations at 12 noon, the Passion of Our Lord at 3 pm, Stations and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7 pm
For more information, please email us at Jubilee@maryourqueen.com or call the parish office at 770-416-0002.
Requirements for Plenary Indulgence A plenary indulgence can be obtained for Catholics who make a pilgrimage to Mary Our Queen during this Jubilee Year. This will grant remission of temporal punishment for sin. The requirements for the grace of plenary indulgence are the ordinary established by the Catholic Church:
Visit to the Pilgrimage site
An Act of Mercy or Penance
Confession prior to visit the pilgrimage site: Since there is only one priest at Mary Our Queen, no confessions will be available during pilgrimage times. Please, go to confession before your pilgrimage to Mary Our Queen.
Reception of Holy Communion at the pilgrimage site or local parish right before or after the visit to the pilgrimage site
Lenten Penance Service
Thursday, March 6, at 7pm The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 6:45 p.m. Afterward, several priests will be available to hear Confessions.
Added Confession Time on Sundays During Lent, Father will hear confessions between the Sunday Morning Masses, 3/9 to 4/6, from 9:45 am to 10:30 am
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent, 3/7 to 4/11 After Noon Mass & 5pm
Lenten Dinners on Fridays sponsored by MOQ Knights of Columbus
3/7*, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11
5:30 to 7:30pm *6pm to 8pm on 3/7 due to 40 Hours
St. Joseph’s Hall VIEW MENU AND DETAILS HERE
Lenten Dinners on Fridays sponsored by MOQ Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph’s Hall
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Regular Menu Items offered each week
Seafood Special of the Week: $15
Baked Cod Dinner: $13
Fried Cod Dinner: $13
Fried Catfish Dinner: $13
Child Fish Plate: $8 Except for our Weekly Special, all dinners include Slaw, Hush Puppies, French Fries, and a drink (soda, bottled water, or tea).
A la Carte Menu Items offered each week
Garden Salad: $4
Clam Chowder: Cup ($3 ) OR Pint ($5 )
Fish Sticks: $3
Pepe Peter’s Fresh Cheese Pizza Slice: $3
Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, or French Fries: $2
Hush Puppies: $2
Cole Slaw: $2
Weekly Seafood Specials during Lent 2025 – $15
Week 4 – March 28, 5:30 to 7:30 pm Special: Fried Shrimp Basket with homemade potato salad and garlic toast,and a drink (soda, bottled water, or tea).
Week 5 – April 4, 5:30 to 7:30 pm Special: Parmesan baked whitefish with seasonal vegetables and smashed potato,and a drink (soda, bottled water, or tea).
Week 6 – April 11, 5:30 to 7:30 pm Special TBD
Remember your loved ones this Easter with a donation to our Easter Flowers. Donations of $25 per name should be submitted by Sunday, April 6 for your loved ones to be listed in front of the Sacred Heart Devotional for our Easter Masses. Donation Envelopes are available in the Narthex and may be dropped in the offertory basket, mailed, or returned to the parish office by enclosing cash or check payable to MOQ: Easter Flowers. You may also donate through Online Giving HERE under “Altar Flowers” and submit the names you want to remember using the form below.
Calling all young Adults, Single and Married, and ALL families with school-aged children (infants through high school): You are welcome to gather after the 11 a.m. Mass to share a potluck lunch. It’s a great way to meet and grow in relationships with our fellow parishioners and Catholics. We’d love to see you there! Use the links below to sign up for our upcoming Gatherings.
Upcoming Dates in 2025
RSVP for Sunday, April 13, HERE
RSVP for Sunday, May 18, HERE
Welcome to Mary’s Moms! Inspired by our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the privilege of raising our families to heaven through a support system of moms at Mary Our Queen. We provide meet-ups such as Rosary & Rosé and Moms & Muffins to share the joys and struggles of motherhood.
UPCOMING MEETUPS:
ROSARY & ROSÉ because even Mary prayed for wine. Held on the Third Thursday of the month at 7 PM in the Cenacle room of the Trinity building. Come pray the rosary with other moms and enjoy a relaxing evening with snacks. Whether you pray the rosary often or maybe it’s been a minute, come as you are! Nurslings and expecting mothers are welcome! See you on Thursday, March 20 – RSVP HERE
MOMS & MUFFINS because motherhood loves company.
Tuesday, March 11 and 25 Second and Fourth Tuesdays in the Youth Lounge from 10 AM-12 PM. Bring your little ones and enjoy a snack. Please use the side entry of the Parish Hall for a direct entrance to the Youth Lounge. Children 5 and under. Coffee and toys are provided.
Come to the Table is a chance to get to know one another better by sharing a meal. It is a way for the adult members of our church to meet other people in the church in an informalhome setting.
How it works:
For each round of Come to the Table, groups are formed combining couples and singles for a meal at a host’s home. Group sizes are usually eight but can be 6 or 10 depending on what the hosts can accommodate. This size ensures that the group is large enough to meet new people and small enough for all to be involved in conversation.
Hosts will contact the people assigned to their group to arrange a date that works for all starting in April. Get togethers will be scheduled every other month.
Once a date is established, participants agree on what they will bring to the dinner. These dinners are not intended to be gourmet events, they are gatherings to get to know one another better so any level of culinary expertise is welcome!
How to get involved:
Getting involved is as easy as providing some simple information on the form below including whether you are willing to host. You can join as a single, a couple or a couple of friends who enjoy spending time together. Non-Catholic spouses or friends are absolutely a welcome part of these dinners.
Please join us for our fun gatherings by submitting the form below.
Come to the Table is a ministry that encourages and grows a sense of community in our church. Groups meet to share a meal in home settings. A Come to the Table host will contact you after establishing the dinner groups. You may make your host aware of any food allergies, but please be prepared to bring a food item(s) you can eat if asked. This will minimize their difficulty in getting the group together. While the food and drink are always great, getting to know one another matters most.
FAITH – FOOD – FELLOWSHIP – FUN
Parish Seniors (55+), Join Us for Lunch!
Make new friends and help build community among fellow parishioners. Prime Diners meets the third Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted below*, pack your favorite sandwich or salad and meet us in St. Joseph’s Hall—there’s a seat at the table for you!
UPCOMING DATES FOR PRIME DINERS
April 21: RSVP required by 4/17 for Lunch Outing at 11:30 am: Ted’s Montana Grill at The Forum, 5165 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
May 19: (Cookout – details to come)
Please let us know if you have any questions at primediners@maryourqueen.com. RSVP for the lunch you will attend through the form below:
The pantry accepts non-perishable and non-expired items. Drop off your items before or after any of our Weekend Masses on the Garden Bench under the Green Awning. A volunteer will move the food inside for you. You may also make a monetary donation through the website ONLINE GIVING. Any excess funds donated may be used for SVdP families who need assistance with rent, utilities and food or gas cards.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER:
A sign-up Genius can be found in the bulletin and weekly parish emails when volunteers are needed.
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has a Safe Environment program for employees and volunteers. All clergy, employees, and volunteers working with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a background screening through Sterling. As a volunteer for Saint Vincent de Paul, you are required to complete the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Program if you have not already. To complete these requirements, please contact Leigh Anne Butrum (labutrum@maryourqueen.com). You will be sent a link to complete a background check and will need to log-in to VIRTUS.org to find and attend a live VIRTUS training.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry
If you or your family have any prayer requests, please submit them through the form below. We will add your name and intention to our prayer book and cover your request in prayer.
