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ALL SAINTS’ DAY
All Saints’ Day is an important feast in the Catholic Church. All Saints’ Day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is all those who have attained heaven.
Masses Saturday, Oct.31: 4:00 pm English
Sunday, Nov. 1: Regular Sunday Schedule
ALL SOULS’ DAY
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
All Souls’ Day is a day of special prayers of families who have lost a loved one, especially in the past year, to o er prayers and sacrices for the repose of their souls. Families, whose loved ones were commended to God at a funeral service at Mary Queen during the year, have a special invitation to attend Mass on Monday, Nov. 2nd , to receive a cross with their loved one’s name on it.
Masses Monday, November 2
8:15 am English (School will attend this mass.)
5:30 pm English
7:00 pm Spanish
All Saints’ Day is an important feast in the Catholic Church. All Saints’ Day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is all those who have attained heaven.
Masses Saturday, Oct.31: 4:00 pm English
Sunday, Nov. 1: Regular Sunday Schedule
ALL SOULS’ DAY
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
All Souls’ Day is a day of special prayers of families who have lost a loved one, especially in the past year, to o er prayers and sacrices for the repose of their souls. Families, whose loved ones were commended to God at a funeral service at Mary Queen during the year, have a special invitation to attend Mass on Monday, Nov. 2nd , to receive a cross with their loved one’s name on it.
Masses Monday, November 2
8:15 am English (School will attend this mass.)
5:30 pm English
7:00 pm Spanish
MQHRS 8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser
Sunday, November 1 at 2:30PM
Mary Queen Parking Lot
Senior Adults are invited to join the Kick-off Meeting of the J.O.Y. “Just Older Youth” Senior Ministry!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
MQHR Church Sanctuary
Reminder to bring your Baby Bottles with donations for Walking with Mom's in Need back to the church this weekend. There will be designated place in the gathering area.
Our Annual Chili Cookoff is Saturday, November 7 at 5PM!
Sign up to bring chili or just come and vote for your favorite!
Chili Cookoff 2026
Red Chili Entry
White Chili Entry
This Thanksgiving, MQHR wants to make sure our MQ Church & School Families have a nice meal to enjoy. If you or a loved one could use a little help, please call the parish office at 859-278-7432 to sign-up for a Thanksgiving Food Box. Sign-ups will be through November 6, 2026. To sponsor a box for $75, please contact the Parish Office. Please drop off your items before/after Masses until November 9 in the orange shopping carts in the Gathering Area. A list of desired items can be found in the bulletin. Thank You and God Bless MQHR Social Concerns Committee
Mary Queen Holiday Market
Saturday, November 14, 9AM-1PM
For details on becoming a vendor or other questions, contact paws@maryqueenschool.org
Our Scouts will be selling Christmas Wreaths and Garland in the Gathering Area after Masses this weekend. Get ready to "deck the halls" while support our Scouting Program at Mary Queen!
Contact John Tomecek, j@qx.net
Contact John Tomecek, j@qx.net
Dear Parishioners,
Our Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus is soliciting donations so that we may participate in Supreme’s (National) Coats for Kids this winter to deliver new coats to children. The local plan is to deliver coats to elementary school aged
children in the Lexington area.
Please see the below article on the Knights of Columbus website:
https://www.kofc.org/what-we-do/charity/coats-for-kids/
One box of 12 variety sized coats costs $283.38 purchased through the Knights of Columbus. Our council has voted to purchase 2 boxes to start.
If you would like to contribute any amount, $5, $10, $25, $284 or more for this endeavor, please mail a check to:
K of C
C/O Steve Hernandez
644 Nakomi Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
You may contribute via PayPal at:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6ZXXZHZVV7VMJ
Please make the check out to: K of C Council 14372 and write “Coats for Kids” on the memo line. A letter suitable for identifying charitable contributions for tax purposes will be mailed back to you for any amount you choose to send.
We ask that you make your contribution by 16 Nov. so that we can have a tally of funds available to make the coat purchase.
Thank you.
Our Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus is soliciting donations so that we may participate in Supreme’s (National) Coats for Kids this winter to deliver new coats to children. The local plan is to deliver coats to elementary school aged
children in the Lexington area.
Please see the below article on the Knights of Columbus website:
https://www.kofc.org/what-we-do/charity/coats-for-kids/
One box of 12 variety sized coats costs $283.38 purchased through the Knights of Columbus. Our council has voted to purchase 2 boxes to start.
If you would like to contribute any amount, $5, $10, $25, $284 or more for this endeavor, please mail a check to:
K of C
C/O Steve Hernandez
644 Nakomi Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
You may contribute via PayPal at:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6ZXXZHZVV7VMJ
Please make the check out to: K of C Council 14372 and write “Coats for Kids” on the memo line. A letter suitable for identifying charitable contributions for tax purposes will be mailed back to you for any amount you choose to send.
We ask that you make your contribution by 16 Nov. so that we can have a tally of funds available to make the coat purchase.
Thank you.
Despite many challenges, the Church in Africa is growing! Our special collection this weekend supports the Church in Africa and the faithful there.
Walking with Moms in Need Updates
CLICK HERE
For further information about WWMIN, check the information counter in the gathering area. Judy Cornett, 1(859)797-7345
Kathy Marra (859) 229-6383
LITURGY CORNER
All Saints and All Souls
We are taking a brief break from our series on liturgical furnishings to explore two important celebrations that begin November, the Church’s traditional month of remembrance: All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2. Although closely connected, each offers a different perspective on our relationship with those who have gone before us in faith. READ MORE
All Saints and All Souls
We are taking a brief break from our series on liturgical furnishings to explore two important celebrations that begin November, the Church’s traditional month of remembrance: All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2. Although closely connected, each offers a different perspective on our relationship with those who have gone before us in faith. READ MORE
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is a Catholic community united by a commitment to educate all of our students in religious, academic, artistic, and social areas. In a safe environment, combined with high expectations, Mary Queen School strives to provide all students with the tools necessary to become successful, responsible, contributing, loving members of our church community and society.
or call (859) 277-3030.
Ms. Becky Brown has given us permission to share with you that she will be retiring from her role as principal of Mary Queen school at the end of this school year. We are incredibly grateful for her years of dedicated service, her loving leadership, and the many ways she has touched the lives of our students, families, and staff. Please join us in thanking her for all she has done and asking God’s blessings upon her in retirement. Please pray for Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary School as we begin the search for her successor.
MQHR Food Pantry
Mary Queen has a Food Pantry located on the metal shelves in the closet off of the Gathering Area of the Church to be used for anyone in need of food. Currently need: Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Soups & Broths, Individual Animal Cracker Boxes, Apple Sauce Pouches, Oatmeal, and Canned Meats. Place items in front of the green covers in the closet off of the Gathering Area of the Church and a volunteer will place them on the shelves. If you have any questions, please email bestep@windstream.net or call 859-277-9036.HOMEBOUND COMMUNION
Do you know someone unable to attend Mass who wants communion brought to their home? Contact the Parish Office, 859-278-7432 or
Trish Dryer at trishdryer7@gmail.com
Trish Dryer at trishdryer7@gmail.com
Are you or someone you know interested in finding out more about becoming Catholic?
Our Inquiry sessions are year-round on Sundays at 9:15AM
in the Church Parlor/Library.
in the Church Parlor/Library.
Walk-ins are welcome!
Stop by and let us help you on your spiritual journey.
Contact Cara Johnson for more information,
cjohnson@cdlex.org or 859-278-7432 ext 1487
Capital Campaign Phase Two - Build Our Chapel
We're continuing toward our goal of building a new chapel. See our latest campaign update and learn how you can help. https://mqhr.org/capital-campaignDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2026
This weekend, our parish will join Catholics across the Diocese of Lexington as we begin the 2026 Diocesan Annual Appeal, themed “One in Christ”. Please join us
as we come together to support the ministries of our Diocese. Every gift matters!
Learn more at https://cdlex.org/diocesan-annual-appeal/
Listen to or watch our Sunday 8AM Mass homilies on Spotify, YouTube, or MQHR.org/homilies - updated weekly on Monday afternoons!
