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Our Lady Queen of the Apostles
Royal Palm Beach
FL
33411
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Who we are
Our parish community exemplifies the beautiful words of our Mission Statement: "Strengthened By Faith, Living In Hope, Serving With Love."
Since the parish was established in 1988, we have grown significantly. Through the generosity of Time, Talent and Treasure of our parishioners, our beautiful new church was dedicated on December 12, 2009. In fact, we now have more than 2000 registered families and more than 50 ministries, programs and organizations. A true testament to the activity of our parish is reflected in the over 200 students we have in our Religious Education programs and our extremely active high school youth group.
Above all else, we are a place of worship, reflecting the ideals of sacrifice and service. Our Adoration Chapel is open daily. Enhanced by a strong music program, parishioners enjoy and participate in several choirs, including our contemporary band. Our liturgical ministries are also thriving - many parishioners serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, greeters, altar servers and ushers. Our growing community also holds a Spanish Mass every Saturday for our Hispanic community and a Tagalog Mass one Sunday a month.
At Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, you will find many opportunities to become an active member and share your time and talents. Our church will be here serving our parishioners and community for generations to come.
Since the parish was established in 1988, we have grown significantly. Through the generosity of Time, Talent and Treasure of our parishioners, our beautiful new church was dedicated on December 12, 2009. In fact, we now have more than 2000 registered families and more than 50 ministries, programs and organizations. A true testament to the activity of our parish is reflected in the over 200 students we have in our Religious Education programs and our extremely active high school youth group.
Above all else, we are a place of worship, reflecting the ideals of sacrifice and service. Our Adoration Chapel is open daily. Enhanced by a strong music program, parishioners enjoy and participate in several choirs, including our contemporary band. Our liturgical ministries are also thriving - many parishioners serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, greeters, altar servers and ushers. Our growing community also holds a Spanish Mass every Saturday for our Hispanic community and a Tagalog Mass one Sunday a month.
At Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, you will find many opportunities to become an active member and share your time and talents. Our church will be here serving our parishioners and community for generations to come.
Location of worship / Church Address
100 Crestwood Blvd S.
Royal Palm Beach,
FL
33411
United States
Phone: 561-798-5661
Fax: 561-798-5663
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Church Pastor
Rev. Z. Andy Rudnicki
Pastor
100 Crestwood Blvd S.
Royal Palm Beach,
FL
33411
United States
Phone: 561-798-5661
Fax: 561-798-5663
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Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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Mass Schedule
Monday through Saturday morning - 8:00am
Friday noon Mass - September through May - (Mass will be celebrated privately in the Rectory Chapel)
Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Saturday Spanish Mass - 6:00pm
Sunday Masses - 8:00am / 11:30am (The 9:45am and 6:00pm Masses will be celebrated privately in the Rectory Chapel)
Confessions: Saturdays - 2:00 to 3:00pm in the Church Cry Room
The Adoration Chapel is closed until further notice
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of April, 2024
Monday through Saturday morning - 8:00am
Friday noon Mass - September through May - (Mass will be celebrated privately in the Rectory Chapel)
Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Saturday Spanish Mass - 6:00pm
Sunday Masses - 8:00am / 11:30am (The 9:45am and 6:00pm Masses will be celebrated privately in the Rectory Chapel)
Confessions: Saturdays - 2:00 to 3:00pm in the Church Cry Room
The Adoration Chapel is closed until further notice
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of April, 2024
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Our Lady Queen of the Apostles History
The parish of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles was founded in May 1988 by the first bishop of Palm Beach, the Most Reverend Thomas V. Daily, D.D. The first pastor, Father Kevin McGabhann, held Sunday Mass at the Lions’ Club in Royal Palm Beach beginning in September. Weekday Masses were celebrated at the pastor’s residence in Loxahatchee. Almost immediately, a search began for a permanent site on which to build the structures that are a familiar part of most parishes in the United States. Finally, a site on Crestwood Boulevard was located and purchased.
In 1992, Father Leo Armbrust was appointed administrator of the parish and in July 1993 broke ground on the Crestwood site for a pavilion of 3,600 square feet where outdoor services could be held. A year later, the ground was again broken, this time for a multi-celebration building that would house parish activities, services, and offices. It was completed and blessed on St. Joseph’s Day in March 1995.
In the meantime, Deacon Ed Szpieg, who assisted here in his home parish, was ordained a priest for the diocese in December 1994 and assigned here to assist Father Leo. He later administered to the parish until October 1996. That’s when Father Michael Woodcock was installed as the second pastor of our parish. Low-key and well-liked, Father Woodcock served the parish until succeeded by Father Michael Tschudi, who was installed as pastor in October 1999. Father Tschudi, assisted by Father Sean Poland, who had succeeded Father Szpieg, pastored our parish until he began a sabbatical in July 2000.
It was at that time that Father Tom Skindeleski was named pastor. He was aided by a series of priests: Father Andrew Rudnicki, Father Tomasz Makowski, Father Mark Mlay from Tanzania, and Fathers Jimmy Hababag and Maximino Tria, both originally from the Philippines. Father Tom helped build up the parish structure with innovative ideas and new buildings, including Festival Hall, the priests’ residence, and a new parish office center, along with additional class space for the ever-growing parish religious education program (PREP).
In February 2006, Father Z. Andy Rudnicki became the sixth pastor of this growing parish. He was assisted by Fr. Eli St. Fort. As Pastor, Fr. Andy immediately began the mission towards building a permanent church. By Easter of 2006, Fr. Andy, along with his building committee, was able to share the preliminary drawings of this wonderful church. Through his diligence the following year we began our capital campaign, Foundation of the Apostles. Through this campaign, which was a huge success, and by the generosity of our parishioners and friends of OLQA, we raised over $4 million. This gave us the necessary resources to break ground in the summer of 2008! This has been a tremendous accomplishment in just two short years. On December 12, 2009, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church was dedicated to the Greater Glory of God by the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach.
Our parish is a very diverse and vibrant parish consisting of over 2000 families from many nationalities. We believe in Stewardship and renew our commitment every year in November as to our Time, Talent, and Treasure where not only do our parishioners commit their financial resources but also to serving the Lord through the over 50 ministries, committees, and groups at our parish. The diverse backgrounds and interests of our parishioners add to the need of these ministries and great work is done especially in helping the poor and needy of our community. From our Youth programs to our Seniors Group and from all of our liturgical ministries to our St. Vincent de Paul Society and prayer groups, our parish looks to reach out to those in need and to help them in their times of concern.
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles parish continues to grow and to be a special place in our community. Each year in December we hold our Annual Christmas Festival and Village which has become one of the major events in the Western Communities and offers a time for great fellowship and community.
In 1992, Father Leo Armbrust was appointed administrator of the parish and in July 1993 broke ground on the Crestwood site for a pavilion of 3,600 square feet where outdoor services could be held. A year later, the ground was again broken, this time for a multi-celebration building that would house parish activities, services, and offices. It was completed and blessed on St. Joseph’s Day in March 1995.
In the meantime, Deacon Ed Szpieg, who assisted here in his home parish, was ordained a priest for the diocese in December 1994 and assigned here to assist Father Leo. He later administered to the parish until October 1996. That’s when Father Michael Woodcock was installed as the second pastor of our parish. Low-key and well-liked, Father Woodcock served the parish until succeeded by Father Michael Tschudi, who was installed as pastor in October 1999. Father Tschudi, assisted by Father Sean Poland, who had succeeded Father Szpieg, pastored our parish until he began a sabbatical in July 2000.
It was at that time that Father Tom Skindeleski was named pastor. He was aided by a series of priests: Father Andrew Rudnicki, Father Tomasz Makowski, Father Mark Mlay from Tanzania, and Fathers Jimmy Hababag and Maximino Tria, both originally from the Philippines. Father Tom helped build up the parish structure with innovative ideas and new buildings, including Festival Hall, the priests’ residence, and a new parish office center, along with additional class space for the ever-growing parish religious education program (PREP).
In February 2006, Father Z. Andy Rudnicki became the sixth pastor of this growing parish. He was assisted by Fr. Eli St. Fort. As Pastor, Fr. Andy immediately began the mission towards building a permanent church. By Easter of 2006, Fr. Andy, along with his building committee, was able to share the preliminary drawings of this wonderful church. Through his diligence the following year we began our capital campaign, Foundation of the Apostles. Through this campaign, which was a huge success, and by the generosity of our parishioners and friends of OLQA, we raised over $4 million. This gave us the necessary resources to break ground in the summer of 2008! This has been a tremendous accomplishment in just two short years. On December 12, 2009, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church was dedicated to the Greater Glory of God by the Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach.
Our parish is a very diverse and vibrant parish consisting of over 2000 families from many nationalities. We believe in Stewardship and renew our commitment every year in November as to our Time, Talent, and Treasure where not only do our parishioners commit their financial resources but also to serving the Lord through the over 50 ministries, committees, and groups at our parish. The diverse backgrounds and interests of our parishioners add to the need of these ministries and great work is done especially in helping the poor and needy of our community. From our Youth programs to our Seniors Group and from all of our liturgical ministries to our St. Vincent de Paul Society and prayer groups, our parish looks to reach out to those in need and to help them in their times of concern.
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles parish continues to grow and to be a special place in our community. Each year in December we hold our Annual Christmas Festival and Village which has become one of the major events in the Western Communities and offers a time for great fellowship and community.
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