I'm New to Our Lady of Light, St. Albans, NY. Where Do I Start?
Welcome to Our Lady of Light Parish!
We are a welcoming community comprising the Churches of St. Pascal Baylon and St. Catherine of Sienna. The Parish is located in the diverse neighborhood of St. Albans, Queens.
Our community is primarily focused on developing our relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Throughout the various ministries and activities the underlining focus is that God is the center of our lives and the presence that gives our lives meaning.
We invite all to come to celebrate with us and experience a true encounter with God.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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Finding Our Lady of Light Parish
Confession Times
St. Catherine of Sienna and
St. Pascal Baylon
Thursday
6:30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
After every Mass or by appointment.
Mass Times
St. Catherine of Sienna
Weekdays: 8:00 a.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
St. Pascal Baylon
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - English Mass
Sunday: 12:30 p.m - Spanish Mass
Office Hours
St. Catherine of Sienna
Monday & Thursday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
St. Pascal Baylon
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Youth and Young Adults Ministry
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Praise and Worship
“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” — Psalm 96:1 One Parish. One Voice. One Mission. The Joint Music Ministry of Our Lady of Light Parish is dedicated to glorifying...
Eucharistic Ministers
The Eucharistic minister is an important, extraordinary minister in the Christian community. They assist ordinary ministers [Priests and Deacons] in distributing Holy Communion during Eucharistic...
Altar Servers
The altar server ministry enhances the reverence of liturgical celebrations by assisting the priest and deacon, ensuring that the Mass flows smoothly. Altar servers lead processions with the cross...
Lectors
Throughout history, God has communicated with us in various ways. Today, He continues to speak to us through the life of His Son, Jesus Christ, and through the sacred scriptures, as well as our...
Ushers
Ever had trouble finding a seat on Easter Sunday? Either you were very late, or that Mass didn't have an usher to help people find an open seat. Our ushers greet, welcome, and seat parishioners at...
Food Pantry
The food pantry offered by Our Lady of Light Parish is located at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church. This vital outreach program provides groceries to individuals and families in need within the...Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a sermon, and then we all profess the core beliefs of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.