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! Your time, treasure, and talent are building the Kingdom of God. Fr. Michael
If you are interested in our on-line giving, contact our parish office at 216.433.1440 and speak with Trish (x201), Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM.
LENT 2025
Give God Inroads
Pray * Fast * Give Alms
Stations of the Cross
Fridays . 6:30pm
(3/7, 3/14. 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11)
Soup Talks
A Survivor’s Reflection on a Miracle
Christopher Davis
March 11 . St. Bridget . 6:30pm
Praying in a Busy World
Brooke Taylor
March 18 . St. John Bosco . 6:30pm
Life at Conception
Fr. Michael Petkosek
March 25 . MQA . 6:30pm
Confessions
Diocesan Evening of Confession
March 19 . Every parish . 5-8pm
Communal Penance
April 14 . St. John Bosco . 7pm
Extended Confessions
April 12 . 2:00-4:15pm
EASTER SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY, April 13
Blessing and Distribution of Palms at all Masses
Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 9 & 11 a.m.
HOLY THURSDAY, April 17
7:00 p.m. Holy Mass of the Lord's Supper
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament,
followed by Adoration until Midnight
Night Prayer at 11:45 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY, April 18
3:00 p.m. Exultation of the Cross
HOLY SATURDAY, April 19
1:00 p.m. Blessing of Food
9:00 p.m. EASTER VIGIL MASS
The Easter Vigil Mass is the most solemn Mass of the year and is longer than a Sunday Mass with additional readings and Rites of Initiation.
EASTER SUNDAY
Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
OFFICE HOURS
Friday, April 18 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21 Office Closed
STREAMING
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMPUTER LIVE-STREAMING Beginning in Lent, we will be live-streaming the 9AM Mass instead of the 4:30PM Mass. If you are interested in volunteering to live-stream the 9AM Mass and then upload it to YouTube/Q-Tube, please either call (216.433.1440 x202) or email (egaughan@mqabrookpark.org). No experience? No worries … you will be trained! Ideally, there will be enough volunteers so that you would only need to be scheduled once a month.
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. 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
- Trish Solon, PSR & Parish Secretary
- Mary Rose Beauman, Music Director
- 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
Fr. Michael
Brothers and Sisters,
Last week the print version of the bulletin was not delivered to the right location in time for distribution on the weekend, and I’m sorry for any inconvenience. I want to make sure that Jim Timko and the musicians who have helped us so much these past eight months are acknowledged in print.
Our parish has been blessed for over twenty years by the ministry of Jim Timko. I’m sure that we can all so easily picture him sitting at the organ, keeping an eye on the priest, mysteriously communicating with a cantor, or directing the choir. His love for God was evident in his dedication to liturgical music and his love for you was clear in the hard work and long hours that he gave to this parish. He was very supportive of my vocation, encouraging—especially with my tremendous lack of musical talent, and always offered a friendly presence. We worked closely in preparation for my practice Mass and he made me look good in front of Bishop Woost.
Although Jim endured an abrupt absence when be became ill last year, I am glad that he was able to remain active through Fr. Jim’s tenure and take part in his retirement celebrations. They were friends and had ministered together for a long time. When I think of Jim, I remember his smile and his kindness. I miss him, as I’m sure you do, too. May he rest in the peace of God’s presence.
It is with profound appreciation that I thank all of the musicians who have helped to cover Masses and other liturgies since July, especially Jack Lupica, Judi Paskert, Bobby Bolin, Anthony Trifiletti, Cindy Castelli, and Herb Dillahunt. On behalf of the People of MQA, thank you for sharing your faith, talent, and so much time with us in our need. May God bless you abundantly.
I am very excited to welcome Mary Rose to our parish family as our Director of Music! She brings a deep love for God and a joyful approach to the Christian life. It is clear that God has long-blessed MQA with wonderful musicians and continues to do so. Please welcome Mary Rose (also newly wed!) as she begins her ministry!
In other personnel news, our long time friend and pastoral minister, Bob Huczel, retired from active ministry on Ash Wednesday. Bob has been a steady presence on the staff for many years bringing compassion to life’s most difficult moments for families planning funerals, accompanying those in the annulment process as a mediator of God’s healing presence, and supporting liturgical worship from many different angles. He has also managed contracts with external vendors and helped both Fr. Jim and I in areas related to business management. Bob is truly a faithful steward of the Church; please join me in thanking him, and his wife, Rhonda, for their faithful witness and unwavering dedication. May God bless them both with fair winds and following seas!
On Thursday, March 20, at 6:30pm in the Ministry Wing, we will have an informational meeting about Respect Life Ministry. It is my hope to grow such a ministry in our mission area to Accompany Others. All are welcome to this informal, informational, brain-storming session.
Finally, as Lent begins, let us be mindful to give God inroads to the depths of our hearts, so that he can transform them—conforming them to the Sacred Heart of his Son and drawing us ever-closer to the sainthood for which we are made. If you struggle with your given Lenten observances, don’t fret! Ask for the grace needed and begin again. Every day is a new day, no matter how yesterday went. Every morning we make the decision to follow Christ.
In amore Christi,
Fr. Michael
Formed
FORMED.ORG Picks of the Week:
WEEK ONE | RESTORE In the Week One video for the Restore Lent series, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, reflects on the theme of the week—the desert. She explains that Jesus is inviting you to move beyond your comfort zone and into the deepest places of your heart with him. It is Jesus who helps you root out the sin, sickness, and self-hatred in your life. Sr. Miriam assures us that we can look to him for comfort, love, and healing.
https://watch.formed.org/videos/restore-week-one-the-desert
FRANCES & LITURGICAL LIVING Join the Tierney family as they celebrate the feast of Saint Frances of Rome, patroness of homemaking! Learn about practicing the corporal works of mercy in the home, the very Catholic Lenten history of pretzels and beer, and watch Kendra and three-year-old Barbara make something they like to call “trash can soup." Find this episode's feature recipes and more about liturgical living in the home at Catholic All Year. https://catholicallyear.com/at-home/.
https://watch.formed.org/videos/st-frances-of-rome-catholic-all-year-at-home-w-kendra-tierney
LIVING LENT AS A FAMILY Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Augustine Institute Graduate School Professor Dr. Sehorn and his wife, Sarah Sehorn, to discuss liturgical living during Lent.
https://watch.formed.org/videos/formed-now-living-lent-as-a-family-part-1-of-4
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Classes are held Monday evenings 6:45-8:15pm (Sept-May)
Contact Trish Solon for more information
216-433-1440 x201
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.