We are the people of Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish, in Brook Park, Ohio, dedicated to following the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ, through the Scriptures and Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. We gather together to celebrate, to share, and to be nourished by the Eucharist. We promote religious education, spiritual growth and moral values by being faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ. To show our love for God and one another, we live our lives committed to the dignity and salvation of each person, and we live our faith through compassion and service to those in need.
Masses
MASSES:
Weekday Masses (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) are at 8AM, Weekend Mass 4:30PM on Saturday evening, and Sunday morning at 9AM and 11AM.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 3:30-4:15PM and by appointment.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU for your generous support of our parish, everything that you give helps us to provide enriching ministries and opportunities to grow in faith. Above all, remember your parish in prayer! Fr. Michael
If you are interested in our on-line giving, contact our parish office at 216.433.1440 and speak with Trish (x21), Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
IMPORTANT UPDATE: ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON TUESDAYS Again due to unforeseen circumstances, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays will not be held until further notice. We are grateful to everyone who signed up for Adoration on Tuesdays. You are welcome to pray in the church, which is open Monday-Friday, 8:30-4PM (except on holidays), keeping in mind that Jesus is present 24/7 in the Holy Eucharist in the Tabernacle.
STREAMING
LIVE-STREAMING OF MASSES We will stream and upload the 8AM Masses on Monday and Tuesday mornings and the 4:30PM Sunday Vigil to enable our homebound to connect with the parish. For the rest of the week, EWTN telecasts a number of daily Masses, and our Cathedral streams its weekday Masses at 12N. On Sundays, besides the Masses on EWTN, Channel 43 (WUAB-TV) broadcasts two Masses: 8AM and 10AM from our Cathedral. We realize this will be an inconvenience to some folks, but we tried to reach a compromise based on our recent survey. Initially, one possibility was to cut the streaming entirely but we will not do that.
Here's the link to "Q-Tube":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4N7DhiHNNxaPnTKO3py7-g
We will also livestream these Masses on our parish Facebook page. You can view the video and other information on this page without being a Facebook member which you can access directly from our parish website mqabrookpark.org or Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Mary-Queen-of-the-Apostles-Catholic-Parish-342319779750650
About an hour after Mass concludes, the video will be uploaded to Q-Tube (our parish's YouTube channel). which you can access directly from our parish website: mqabrookpark.org or at "Q-tube" as shown above.
"Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license A-621009. All rights reserved."
Staff
- Rev. Michael Petkosek, Administrator
- Rev. James Stenger, Pastor Emeritus
- Rev. Tom Wisniewski, Mass Assistant
- Rev. Michael Hayduk, Homebound Ministry
- Deacon Frank Wilson, Deacon
- Deacon John Zdolshek (Retired), Deacon
- Debbie Zelinski, Parish Secretary
- Bob Huczel, Administrative & Pastoral Assistant
- Elaine Gaughan, Pastoral Associate
- James Timko, Director of Music
- Trish Solon, PSR & Parish Secretary
- Nancy Richardson, Virtus & Decorations
- Ann Marie Petrik, Sacristan
- Alicia Gresko, Youth Ministry
- Scott Gray, Maintenence
Office Hours
Summer Hours 8:30AM-3PM
Phone: (216) 433-1440
Fax: (216) 433-1434
Email: mqabrookpark@gmail.com
From Fr. Michael
Brothers and Sisters,
It is good to be home! My pilgrimage through Poland, Lourdes, and Fatima was spiritually uplifting with many graced moments that are still unfolding—but it is good to be home in Brook Park. It was a joy to pray for all of you at the holy places we visited, places which have played prominent roles in the Church over the past century. The Mass I offered with our group last Monday (the Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian) in Lourdes, France I did so specifically for the People of MQA.
The pilgrimage has helped me to feel more settled as I get back into a routine. I’m sure the staff is glad as they have put up with a mixture of my eagerness and anxiousness since July first! Hopefully, I have not been too distant from anyone or negligent of someone’s needs as I get acclimated to life as an administrator.
Being home, I’m excited for the Fall season. This is one of my favorite times of the year for both the weather and the Church calendar—and I am looking forward to a very spiritually uplifting season with my new parish family! At a quick glance, here are some opportunities for prayer and encounter:
Thursday, October 31 – We will celebrate a Halloween Liturgy of the Word service at 8:30PM with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament available until midnight. Relics will be on loan from the diocese allowing for visits to a “Saint Yard” to pray in the presence of the saints and make third class relics of rosaries or other religious objects.
Friday, November 8 – We will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 7PM for those suffering stillborn and infant loss. This will be a solemn occasion to encounter our littlest ones that we did not know in this world and to draw from the Lord’s powerful, healing presence. The church will be dimly lit for reverence and privacy. All are welcome.
Monday, November 11 – We will honor our veterans and pray for peace in their hearts by serving a dinner in McCafferty Hall at 6PM. The evening will include a presentation, “The Journey of a Wounded Soldier: Combat Casualty Care” by Army veteran LTC Rebecca Bidinotto, CRNA. All are welcome, especially veterans and their families.
December 15 and 16 – We will journey deeply into the Advent season with a mission led by Parma-native Michelle Piccolo, now a consecrated virgin in the Archdiocese of Detroit, who will help us to do everything with sainthood in mind by speaking on the Universal Call to Holiness.
Finally, what a great month is October! It is the month of the Holy Rosary, loaded with the celebrations of so many great saints, and includes the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima (October 13). It is also Respect Life Month. Please remember to keep in your prayers the intention of a conversion of hearts that leads to an end of abortion, repentance from involvement in this moral crime against humanity, and healing for all of those who have participated in abortion.
The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign is currently underway. You may wish to find more information at www.40daysforlife.com.
If you or someone you know is suffering the wounds of abortion, remember that there is no unforgivable sin, God is calling you home. Help and healing are available. Contact the Bethesda House of Mercy to learn more about their patient accompaniment at 800.482.4100.
Blessings on the start to this great time of year!
In amore Christi,
Fr. Michael
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Classes are held Monday evenings 6:45-8:15pm (Sept-May)
Contact Trish Solon for more information
216-433-1440 x21
McCafferty Hall
The hall is used for parish functions and events, such as parish dinners sponsored by the Queen's cooks, Night at the Races sponsored by the Holy Name Society, and a Spring Salad Luncheon sponsored by the Ladies Guild.
McMcafferty Hall is not available or rented out for private functions.