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OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS

Served by the Benedictine Community of Belmont Abbey








By Webmaster 18 Feb, 2024
Lent brings together two important aspects of our Christian life and belief. The ashes which we put on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us that we are all mortal, and one day we will die. Life is transitory and we shouldn’t cling to the things of this world but look towards eternity. Lent also reminds us that God loves us beyond anything we can begin to imagine and that He wants to be with us and us with Him. He calls us into friendship with Him now. He is calling out to each one of us asking us to give up those things which bind us to this world, those things which separate us from him and from each other. He calls each one of us to turn back to Him with all our hearts so that we will have life. The acts of self-denial central to our keeping of this holy season bear witness to the fact that God has a place in our lives. They are a sign to an unbelieving world that God still matters and that we are willing to stand up for our faith. So when people ask you why you have given something up for Lent tell them about the wonders of God who loved us so much that he gave his only son to die for us so that we might have new life.
By Webmaster 11 Feb, 2024
Wednesday 14th February as well as being Valentine’s day is also Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Masses here at Our Lady’s will be at 9.30am and 6.30pm. Every Friday Evening at 7.00pm during Lent there will be the Stations of the Cross in remembrance of Our Lords passion and death. This is an excellent Lenten devotion and a chance to reflect on what Christ suffered for our salvation.
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
HORIZONS OF HOPE: CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON BIG QUESTIONS This year Herefordshire deanery is organising a series of talks and workshops in order to deepen our understanding of the faith and have a better grasp of the wisdom of the Church on contemporary questions. The evening talks and Saturday morning workshops will take place each month at either Belmont Abbey or St Francis Xavier’s, and allow us to engage the challenges of our time with a Gospel horizon of hope. We are inviting excellent speakers from all over the UK so it’s vital we have a good turnout. Please join us! 17 February 10:30 to 12:30 (coffee from 10am): “Good News in Dark Times” with Fr Brendan Thomas is on St Mark’s Gospel – the first Gospel to be written and perhaps the most intriguing. At Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZ All are welcome! Spread the word and bring friends!

The Parish Our Lady Queen of Martyrs


The Belmont parish is part of the Herefordshire Catholic Deanery within the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cardiff. Our Archbishop, the Most Rev George Stack was appointed bishop on 19 April 2011 by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
The Hereford Parish had been served by English Benedictine Congregation Monks from Belmont Abbey, just two miles outside, the City, for nearly a century, when Archbishop McGrath of Cardiff decided to establish a separate Parish to serve Catholics resident to the south of the River Wye. The new Parish, dedicated to Our Lady, Queen of the Universe, was entrusted to the Vincentian Fathers. Abbot Romuald Leonard had purchased a large Victorian house and grounds to establish a School - this property was to be the heart of the new Parish. In 1957 a Hall was built, to be used as a temporary Church. In 1989 the parish returned to the care of the Belmont community.

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    Tuesday - Friday: 9.30am Mass

    Saturday: 10.00am Exposition, Benediction and Confessions

    Saturday: 11.00am Mass


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Parish Information


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PARISH NEWS

Parish News & Updates

Our very latest news updates and information about the parish activities.

By Webmaster 15 Mar, 2024
We are right to do penance for our sins, especially in the season of Lent. But if we fail in our efforts, we must not become despondent.  Our Divine Saviour, Who can forgive the most evil acts of a repentant sinner can certainly forgive us.
By Webmaster 15 Mar, 2024
Envelopes are available at the back of church for you to use for your Easter Offering. The collection taken at Easter is traditionally for the parish clergy. You can put the envelope into any collection basket.
By Webmaster 15 Mar, 2024
Sunday 24th March: Passion (Palm) Sunday 10.00 Mass: Please gather outside near the entrance of the church for the blessing of palms 4.30pm: Mass for the Polish Community Monday 25th March 7.00pm: Reconciliation Service at SFX Tuesday 26th March 7.00pm: Reconciliation Service at Belmont Abbey Wednesday 27th March 7.00pm: Reconciliation Service at OLQM Thursday 28th March: Maundy Thursday 10.00am: Mass for the Kerala community 7.30pm: Mass of the Lord’s Supper with watching before the altar of repose until 10.00pm. Friday 29th April: Good Friday 10.00am: Stations of the Cross 3.00pm: Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. Saturday 30th April: Holy Saturday 1.00pm: Preparing the church for Easter. 7.30pm: Easter Vigil Sunday 31st March: Solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection 10.00am: Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord 11.30: Polish Blessing of Food
By Webmaster 10 Mar, 2024
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia continues and the unimaginable suffering of its people is there for all to see, we can feel helpless in the face of such evil. As Catholics and Christians, followers of the Prince of peace we know that the greatest weapon we have against evil is prayer. So I urge you all to pray for the people of the Ukraine at this terrible time and for peace. Only God can bring about the peace which this world so urgently needs. At this time it is more important than ever to pray for a change of heart, including that of President Putin. Mary, Our Lady of Kiev, Mother of God, We ask you to intercede for the people of Ukraine, For their government, and all who suffer as a result of war. Be with them as you stood beside your Son, Suffering on the Cross at Calvary. Give them strength and courage through faith, hope and justice. May we, in our turn, Support them through prayer and generosity that human lives may be saved, that the injured may be healed, that the dead may rest in peace, that there will be peace after war. Amen.
By WEBMASTER 10 Mar, 2024
The first Confirmation preparation class is on Monday 11th March at 7pm in Our Lady’s Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there. Please note that applications for Confirmation are now closed.
By Webmaster 10 Mar, 2024
On Sunday 24th March , we are having an Easter Bonnet competition in the parish hall to celebrate Palm Sunday. The competition starts after Mass at approx. 11.00 and promises to be a spectacular event. Entry is 50p and all entrants will receive chocolate. There will also be an Easter raffle. So put on your designers head and see what wonders you can come up with.
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Parish Priest Notices

Our very latest news updates and information about the parish activities.
By Webmaster 18 Feb, 2024
Lent brings together two important aspects of our Christian life and belief. The ashes which we put on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us that we are all mortal, and one day we will die. Life is transitory and we shouldn’t cling to the things of this world but look towards eternity. Lent also reminds us that God loves us beyond anything we can begin to imagine and that He wants to be with us and us with Him. He calls us into friendship with Him now. He is calling out to each one of us asking us to give up those things which bind us to this world, those things which separate us from him and from each other. He calls each one of us to turn back to Him with all our hearts so that we will have life. The acts of self-denial central to our keeping of this holy season bear witness to the fact that God has a place in our lives. They are a sign to an unbelieving world that God still matters and that we are willing to stand up for our faith. So when people ask you why you have given something up for Lent tell them about the wonders of God who loved us so much that he gave his only son to die for us so that we might have new life.
By Webmaster 11 Feb, 2024
Wednesday 14th February as well as being Valentine’s day is also Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Masses here at Our Lady’s will be at 9.30am and 6.30pm. Every Friday Evening at 7.00pm during Lent there will be the Stations of the Cross in remembrance of Our Lords passion and death. This is an excellent Lenten devotion and a chance to reflect on what Christ suffered for our salvation.
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
HORIZONS OF HOPE: CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON BIG QUESTIONS This year Herefordshire deanery is organising a series of talks and workshops in order to deepen our understanding of the faith and have a better grasp of the wisdom of the Church on contemporary questions. The evening talks and Saturday morning workshops will take place each month at either Belmont Abbey or St Francis Xavier’s, and allow us to engage the challenges of our time with a Gospel horizon of hope. We are inviting excellent speakers from all over the UK so it’s vital we have a good turnout. Please join us! 17 February 10:30 to 12:30 (coffee from 10am): “Good News in Dark Times” with Fr Brendan Thomas is on St Mark’s Gospel – the first Gospel to be written and perhaps the most intriguing. At Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZ All are welcome! Spread the word and bring friends!
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
A Take Over Bid Next Sunday, 4th February will be a ‘children’s’ Mass aimed at encouraging and supporting our children in their journey of faith. Children from the school will be welcomers, readers and do the offertory. It is often said that children are the future of the church and we are blessed at Our Lady’s to have many young children in the congregation. I know you make them and their families most welc
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By Webmaster 18 Feb, 2024
Lent brings together two important aspects of our Christian life and belief. The ashes which we put on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us that we are all mortal, and one day we will die. Life is transitory and we shouldn’t cling to the things of this world but look towards eternity. Lent also reminds us that God loves us beyond anything we can begin to imagine and that He wants to be with us and us with Him. He calls us into friendship with Him now. He is calling out to each one of us asking us to give up those things which bind us to this world, those things which separate us from him and from each other. He calls each one of us to turn back to Him with all our hearts so that we will have life. The acts of self-denial central to our keeping of this holy season bear witness to the fact that God has a place in our lives. They are a sign to an unbelieving world that God still matters and that we are willing to stand up for our faith. So when people ask you why you have given something up for Lent tell them about the wonders of God who loved us so much that he gave his only son to die for us so that we might have new life.
By Webmaster 11 Feb, 2024
Wednesday 14th February as well as being Valentine’s day is also Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Masses here at Our Lady’s will be at 9.30am and 6.30pm. Every Friday Evening at 7.00pm during Lent there will be the Stations of the Cross in remembrance of Our Lords passion and death. This is an excellent Lenten devotion and a chance to reflect on what Christ suffered for our salvation.
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
HORIZONS OF HOPE: CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON BIG QUESTIONS This year Herefordshire deanery is organising a series of talks and workshops in order to deepen our understanding of the faith and have a better grasp of the wisdom of the Church on contemporary questions. The evening talks and Saturday morning workshops will take place each month at either Belmont Abbey or St Francis Xavier’s, and allow us to engage the challenges of our time with a Gospel horizon of hope. We are inviting excellent speakers from all over the UK so it’s vital we have a good turnout. Please join us! 17 February 10:30 to 12:30 (coffee from 10am): “Good News in Dark Times” with Fr Brendan Thomas is on St Mark’s Gospel – the first Gospel to be written and perhaps the most intriguing. At Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZ All are welcome! Spread the word and bring friends!
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
A Take Over Bid Next Sunday, 4th February will be a ‘children’s’ Mass aimed at encouraging and supporting our children in their journey of faith. Children from the school will be welcomers, readers and do the offertory. It is often said that children are the future of the church and we are blessed at Our Lady’s to have many young children in the congregation. I know you make them and their families most welc
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
As the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia continues and the unimaginable suffering of its people is there for all to see, we can feel helpless in the face of such evil. As Catholics and Christians, followers of the Prince of peace we know that the greatest weapon we have against evil is prayer. So I urge you all to pray for the people of the Ukraine at this terrible time and for peace. Only God can bring about the peace which this world so urgently needs. At this time it is more important than ever to pray and every heart, including that of President Putin. Mary, Our Lady of Kiev, Mother of God, We ask you to intercede for the people of Ukraine, For their government, and all who suffer as a result of war. Be with them as you stood beside your Son, Suffering on the Cross at Calvary. Give them strength and courage through faith, hope and justice. May we, in our turn, Support them through prayer and generosity that human lives may be saved, that the injured may be healed, that the dead may rest in peace, that there will be peace after war. Amen. P

Parish & Diocese Events

Our very latest news updates and information about the parish activities.

By Webmaster 02 Mar, 2024
A date for Confirmations has now been agreed with Archbishop Mark for Thursday 20th June, 7.00pm at Our Lady’s . I have sent out all the details to those who have already contacted me. If you have not received anything via email please let me know. If there are any young people, year 8 and upwards who want to be confirmed but have not yet registered Please email olqmsacraments@yahoo.com for more details. If you have been contacted and not returned the registration form please do so before Sunday 3rd March. Thank you.
By Webmaster 18 Feb, 2024
Every Friday Evening at 7.00pm during Lent we will be saying the Stations of the Cross in remembrance of Our Lords passion and death. This is an excellent Lenten devotion and a chance to reflect on what Christ suffered for our salvation.
By Fr Andrew Berry 27 Jan, 2024
A Day of Prayer for Peace - 9am to 9pm, Friday 16th February at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Hereford You are invited to join us at any point in the day to pray for peace in our world, particularly in Ukraine, the Middle East and other trouble-spots in the news. We begin with 9am Morning Prayer, followed by 1pm Mass, 3pm Divine Mercy, 7pm Evening Prayer and concluding with 8.30 Night Prayer and Benediction. The Rosary will be prayed in between those hours. Helpers will be needed. If you are willing to volunteer please sign up at the back of St Francis Xavier church and/or phone Menna MacBain on 01432 359867 (evenings are best)
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"Dare to dream big dreams..."

Pope Francis teaches us that the youth of today must not live in fear, but must strive to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship should be a foundation for our younger generation to "dare to dream big dreams" with confidence and without fear.
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