Our Lady of Mercy

Our Lady of Mercy We, the Catholic faith community of Our Lady of Mercy are a welcoming parish, striving to serve diverse peoples of Forest Hills. Father James B. Father Edward P.

Our Lady of Mercy Church was established in 1927, as the Chapel of the Little Flower (located at Continental Avenue and Kessel Street), a mission church of nearby Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. From 1927 to 1930, the Chapel of the Little Flower was served by clergy from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish. Collins was the first chaplain. On Christmas Day 1929, a new wing of the Chapel was opened t

o accommodate the increasing number of parishioners and on October 6, 1930, the Chapel of the Little Flower was rededicated under the title of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Costello was named the first pastor of the parish and immediately began to plan for the building of a church adequate to meet the needs of the growing congregation. On September 26, 1937, Archbishop Thomas E. Molloy, Bishop of Brooklyn, dedicated the newly constructed church building of Our Lady of Mercy. Father Costello died on January 6, 1939 and Father Christopher T. Molloy was appointed the second pastor of the parish shortly thereafter. During his pastorate, from 1939 to 1963, Father Molloy began planning for the building of a school and convent and, at his death in February 1963, he left the parish in sound financial condition to bring his plans to fruition. Father MolloyΒΉs successor, Monsignor Matthew E. Hickey, was named the third pastor of the parish in June 1963. The building of a school and convent was undertaken by Monsignor Hickey and on May 14, 1967, Archbishop Bryan J. McEntagart, Bishop of Brooklyn, officially dedicated the new buildings. In 1967, upon the sudden death of Monsignor Hickey, Father John J. Johnston was appointed the fourth pastor of Our Lady of Mercy. Several years later, the church building was renovated to better conform to the liturgical changes which came about as a result of Vatican Council II. It was rededicated on May 24, 1975 by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero, Bishop of Brooklyn. Upon Monsignor Johnston's retirement, the next pastor, Monsignor Gerald J. Langelier, became the fifth pastor of the parish on June 9, 1984. In honor of the church buildingΒΉs 50th Anniversary, it was refurbished to its present liturgical setting in 1987 and rededicated by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero, Bishop of Brooklyn, on January 31, 1988. Our Lady of Mercy Parish currently serves approximately 1300 families in the Forest Hills area.

05/25/2026
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00pmSunday 8:30am10:00am 12:00pm Come Holy Spirit πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
05/22/2026

Mass Schedule

Saturday
4:00pm

Sunday

8:30am
10:00am
12:00pm

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05/12/2026

Ascension of The Lord Mass Schedule

May 13th and 14th

Wednesday Vigil of the Ascension of The Lord
7:00pm

Thursday Ascension of The Lord
9:00am
12:00pm

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers of Our Lady of Mercy ChurchπŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈπŸ™
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers of Our Lady of Mercy ChurchπŸ™β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈπŸ™

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05/01/2026

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Happy Easter to all the parishioners and friends of Our Lady of Mercy Church. Sunday Mass Schedule 8:30am10:00am 12:00pm...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all the parishioners and friends of Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Sunday Mass Schedule

8:30am
10:00am
12:00pm

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Easter Vigil 7:30pm Our Lady of Mercy Chirch All are welcome πŸ™ πŸ™πŸ™
04/04/2026

Easter Vigil

7:30pm

Our Lady of Mercy Chirch

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Good Friday Liturgy of the Lordβ€˜s passion 3:00pm All are welcome πŸ™ οΏΌ
04/03/2026

Good Friday

Liturgy of the Lordβ€˜s passion
3:00pm

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04/02/2026

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Holy Week Schedule All are welcome πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
03/30/2026

Holy Week Schedule

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Address

70 01 Kessel Street
New York, NY
11375

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+17182686143

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