Our Lady Queen Of Peace
210 Princetown Rd.
Schenectady, New York 12306
(518) 346-4926
Mission Church: Saint Margaret of Cortona
Rotterdam Junction, New York 12150
A Few Parish Photos [More Parish News and Photos on our Parish Facebook Page]
Beautiful Easter Vigil on April 19, 2025. Father Anthony Onu was the celebrant. Tonight, Maria Sturgess became a member of the Catholic Church.
Beautiful Good Friday service on April 18, 2025. Fr. Anthny Onu was the celebrant.
Beautiful Holy Thursday service on April 17, 2025 at OLQP. Celebrant was Father Anthony Onu.
Palm Sunday 2025 at Our lady Queen of Peace 4 pm mass. Fr. Anthony was the celebrant at today's celebration. It was a beautiful mass. Father Anthony's beautiful chalice is on display here. Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the week before his death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. In ancient times, palm branches symbolized goodness and victory and as Jesus arrived into Jerusalem, it is said palms were placed in his path.
Ladies of Charity busy preparing. On Palm Sunday weekend, the Ladies of Charity will be at OLQP and St Margaret parish sites distributing their beautiful home made palm crosses and rosettes. Free will offerings are accepted with all proceeds going to the Schenectady Food Pantries. On April 6, the ladies were at St Margaret's making those crosses and rosettes. Here are a few pictures of these lovely ladies busy at work.
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After 11 years, Musical Director Matt Castiglione has decided to leave OLQP to pursue other interests. Here are a few pictures from the reception held for Matt this past weekend [March 2-3, 2025. Matt, you will be missed! Best wishes on your future endeavors!!
This weekend, January 11-12, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This feast brings to an end the season of Christmas. What better way to bring the season to an end, than by listening to the church choir. They sang absolutely beautifully this afternoon when they sang Far Away in a Manger and I Have Loved you.
Christmas at St Margaret of Cortona 2024
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Christmas Vigil Mass at OLQP Father Anthony was the celebrant. Beautiful Mass! Touching Homily!
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Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2024:
Sunday, November 24th, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation. Best of luck as you continue to grow in your faith. The sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. Here are a few scenes from the day.
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The First Annual Parish Picnic for the Networked Parishes of St Madeleine Sophie, St Gabriel’s,Our Lady Queen of Peace and St Margaret of Cortona, was held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Tawasentha Park in Altamont. Here are a few pictures from the day:
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Farewell Reception: A farewell reception was held for Fr. Yusko on Sunday, June 23rd at the St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Center. All were invited to attend and bid Fr. Yusko goodbye and Godspeed on his future appointment. Here are a few pictures from this event.
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Blessing of the Animals October 4, 2024 by Deacon Joseph Brennan:
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Good Friday March 29, 2024. Fr Yusko was the celebrant. Good Friday is a day Christians regard as the day Jesus was crucified. It is a day that leads up to Easter Sunday when Jesus was resurrected.
Behold the wood of the cross -- This was a very moving service - the choir contributed so much to the beauty of the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Yusko's homily was memorable. It was a beautiful evening.
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Below are a few pictures from Good Friday --
Holy Thursday at Our Lady Queen of Peace March 28, 2024. The Paschal Triduum, the “Great Three Days,” began (and Lent ended) with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper tonight. Fr Yusko was the celebrant. It was a beautiful service. Below are a few pictures from Holy Thursday
Video of Foot Washing.
Photos from St Margaret of Cortona
 Crowning of Mary |  Pam Zilka played. |
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 Pam played and Linda sang |  Ladies from Rosary Altar at Crowning of Mary on May 8, 2024 |
 Beautiful Mother Mary. |  Playing Bunco February 2024 |
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Christmas - OLQP 2023
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Christmas Mass - St. Margaret of Cortona 2023
 Fr. Stephen Yusko Celebrant with Deacon Joseph Brennan |  Fr. Stephen Yusko - Celebrant w Deacon Joseph Brennan |
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Craft/Vendor Fair October 28, 2023 Another successful craft/vendor fair. We hope you all enjoyed the nice variety of vendors we had this year. Here are some pictures from the day.
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IThank you to all who came to the Rosary Rally Saturday October 14th, 2023, to pray for peace in the world on this 106th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun and the apparitions at Fatima. Please continue to pray for peace in our troubled world as well as an end to all atrocities. Prayer is powerful!!! God Bless
Congratulations Mark Malone who celebrated his Confirmation and First Communion at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 8, 2023 at Our Lady Queen of Peace.
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Altar Servers~ Isn't it wonderful to see our youth serving the Lord in Church?
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