St. Mary Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church

St. Mary Gate of Heaven Roman Catholic Church St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church is located on the corner of 101st Avenue and 103rd Street in Ozone Park, Queens NY.

Founded by the Montfort Missionaries in 1904, St. Mary Gate of Heaven Parish has celebrated over 100 years as a dynamic Catholic community of fellowship, faith, spirituality and service. Originally the parish consisted of a nucleus of about 80 families and these simple beginnings have borne much fruit in giving rise to the large and ethnically diverse parish which has been the spiritual home of so

many thousands of families for more than a century. Presently SMGH has a membership of approximately 1400 families. Over 500 children attend the parish school and another 300 children are enrolled in the parish religious education programs. We are a bi-lingual community with Mass and prayer being celebrated in both English and Spanish each week. Its blue green roof easily visible throughout our neighborhood, St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church is an Ozone Park landmark and its bells sound an inviting call to prayer each Sunday as the community gathers for the celebration of Holy Mass. The church itself is an artistic treasure possessing a remarkable collection of stained glass windows, a moving set of hand painted Stations of the Cross and a number of beautiful wood and stone statues all combined in harmony with a majestic main altar into a rich synthesis of Catholic belief and the praise of almighty God.

As the St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish, we enjoyed a rich spiritual, ecclesial, and fraternal experience this summer duri...
09/06/2026

As the St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish, we enjoyed a rich spiritual, ecclesial, and fraternal experience this summer during our pilgrimage to Mexico, undertaken to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Father Baltazar Sánchez Alonzo’s priestly ordination. In addition to the organized pilgrimage group, other parishioners made their own way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to attend the thanksgiving Mass. Beyond the Basilica and Mexico City, we traveled to Querétaro to visit the Marian Center of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. In Aguascalientes, we visited the *Cristo Roto* (Broken Christ) monument and a winery. In Zacatecas, we visited Cañitas de Felipe Pescador—Father Baltazar’s hometown—where his family welcomed us with great warmth and affection. We also visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the place where Fr. Baltazar first heard the call to the priesthood, as well as the home of Blessed Martyr Miguel Agustín Pro and the beautiful colonial city of Zacatecas.

Como parroquia Santa María Puerta del Cielo hemos vivido un en este verano una experiencia espiritual, eclesial y fraterna muy rica al realizar nuestra peregrinación a México en celebración por el 30 Aniversario Sacerdotal del el Padre Baltazar Sánchez Alonzo. A parte de los peregrinos algunos parroquianos por su cuenta también se dieron cita en la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe para celebrar la eucaristía de acción de gracias. Además de la Basílica y la Ciudad de México peregrinamos a Querétaro al Centro Mariano de Nuestra Señora Desatadora de Nudos. En Aguascalientes visitamos al Cristo Roto y un una vinícola. En Zacatecas estuvimos en Cañitas de Felipe Pescador Zacatecas, lugar de origen del Padre Baltazar, su familia nos atendió con mucho afecto y cariño. Visitamos el Santuario Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, lugar donde el P. Baltazar escuchó el llamado al sacerdocio, además de visitar la casa del Beato Mártir Miguel Agustín Pro, y la hermosa ciudad colonial deZacatecas

With great joy and gladness we have all celebrated together the Divine Savior of the World, patron of our beloved Salvad...
08/11/2026

With great joy and gladness we have all celebrated together the Divine Savior of the World, patron of our beloved Salvadoran community, we all want to congratulate the community of El Salvador and long live The Divine Savior of the World
Con gran alegría y regocijo hemos celebrado todos juntos al Divino Salvador del Mundo ,patrón de nuestra querida comunidad Salvadoreña,queremos todos felicitar a la comunidad de El Salvador y que viva El Divino Salvador del Mundo

With great joy as a parish we made our pilgrimage to the Father Pio National Center in Barto Pennsylvania. We have praye...
07/12/2026

With great joy as a parish we made our pilgrimage to the Father Pio National Center in Barto Pennsylvania. We have prayed, reflected, and learned more about the life and spirituality of Father Pio.
Con gran alegría como parroquia realizamos nuestra peregrinación al Centro Nacional del Padre Pio en Barto Pensilvania. Hemos orado, reflexionado, y conocido más sobre la vida y espiritualidad del Padre Pio. E

We extend our gratitude to the entire Community of Saint Mary Gate of Heaven for their accompaniment at the concluding M...
07/03/2026

We extend our gratitude to the entire Community of Saint Mary Gate of Heaven for their accompaniment at the concluding Mass of the third men's retreat of the Brotherhood of Emaus.

Damos gracias a toda la Comunidad de Santa Maria Puerta del Cielo quienes nos acompañaron rn la Misa de clausura del tercer retiro de hombres de la Hermandad de Emaus.

June 14, 2026 Music at the Gate concert, Duo Encuentros de dos Mundos, featured classical guitarist Sebastian Molina and...
06/22/2026

June 14, 2026 Music at the Gate concert, Duo Encuentros de dos Mundos, featured classical guitarist Sebastian Molina and mezzo-soprano Belem Abraham. Works performed ranged from contemporary Spanish classics to interpretations of popular folk songs.
El 14 de junio de 2026, el concierto «Music at the Gate» contó con la participación del dúo «Encuentros de dos Mundos», integrado por el guitarrista clásico Sebastian Molina y la mezzosoprano Belem Abraham. El repertorio abarcó desde obras clásicas españolas contemporáneas hasta interpretaciones de canciones folclóricas populares.

With immense joy, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, following our brotherhood's participation in the dioces...
06/17/2026

With immense joy, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, following our brotherhood's participation in the diocesan mass last Friday. Furthermore, we joined the Bishops of the United States in prayer, consecrating ourselves and our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as it commemorates 250 years since its establishment.

Con gran alegría hemos celebrado hoy al Sagrado Corazón de Jesus, ya que el viernes pasado nuestra cofradía del Sagrado Corazón participo en la misa diocesana. También nos unimos à la oración de los Obispos de Estados Ubudis consagrándonos y consagrando a nuestro pais al Sagrado Corazón de Jesus con motivo de los 250 años que está cumpliendo como nación.

We have paid tribute to Mary,our patron saint under the title of Saint Mary Gate of Heaven ,through a solemn yet elagant...
06/01/2026

We have paid tribute to Mary,our patron saint under the title of Saint Mary Gate of Heaven ,through a solemn yet elagant Rosary,procession,mass and celebration .Long live Saint Mary Gate of Heaven.
Hemos honrado y celebrado a María bajo la advocación de Puerta del Cielo,nuestra patrona,en un sencillo pero muy hermoso Rosario,procesión ,misa y fiesta.¡Que viva Santa Maria Puerta del Cielo!

Our parish has experienced a veritable Pentecost through the administration of Christian initiation sacraments to 19 of ...
05/26/2026

Our parish has experienced a veritable Pentecost through the administration of Christian initiation sacraments to 19 of our fellow parishioners.
En nuestra parroquia hemos vivido un verdadero Pentecostés administrando los sacramentos de iniciación Cristiana de 19 hermanos y hermanas nuestras.

Our parish community has celebrated a meaningful Pentecost, marked by the teenagers in the religious education program r...
05/23/2026

Our parish community has celebrated a meaningful Pentecost, marked by the teenagers in the religious education program receiving the Holy Spirit from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
Hemos vivido un gran Pentecostés en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Nuestros adolescentes del programa de educacion religiosa han recibido el Espíritu Santo de manos del Obispo Nicholas DiMarzio.

In preparation to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation, our catechumens and candidates have lived a spiritual ...
05/17/2026

In preparation to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation, our catechumens and candidates have lived a spiritual retreat, reflecting on the graces they will receive through these sacraments next Pentecost Sunday.

En preparación para recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana, nuestros catecúmenos y candidatos han vivido un retiro espiritual, reflexionando sobre las gracias que recibirán a través de estos sacramentos el próximo Domingo de Pentecostés.

Address

103-12 101st Avenue
Ozone Park, NY
11416

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17188475957

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