I'm New to The Church of St. Mel, Flushing, New York. Where Do I Start?
Welcome!
We are a Roman Catholic parish made up of all age groups with a passion for living a journey of faith and telling the story of God's redeeming love.
Our worship is rooted in the Apostolic Church, our preaching is relevant, and our ministries will help you grow closer to our Savior Jesus Christ.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Welcome! St. Mel’s invites all generations, nationalities and cultures to be part of our Catholic faith community.
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Finding The Church of St. Mel
Contact Us Directions Mass Times
Confession Times
Saturday
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
and by appointment at the Rectory
Mass Times
Weekend Masses
Saturday
9:00 A.M. - English
5:00 P.M. - English
Sunday
7:30 A.M. - English
9:00 A.M. - Italian
10:30 A.M.* - English
12:00 P.M.- English
*Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mass
Weekday Masses
July to Labor Day
8:00 A.M. - English
September to June
7:00 A.M. - English
9:00 A.M. - English
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Saturdays by Appointment Only
(718) 886-0201 - Rectory Office
(718) 539-8211 - St. Mel’s Catholic Academy
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 talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles 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.
A Letter from Father Joseph
Welcome!
Named after Saint Mel, the nephew of Saint Patrick, our parish was founded in 1941. Deeply rooted in the doctrines and traditions of the Catholic Church, we are a Christ-centered community that welcomes persons from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds to worship with us and to attend our parish events! If you are new to the area, please reach out to the Parish Office to schedule a time so that I can personally welcome you and we can begin to get to know one another in faith and friendship.
Altar Linen Society
The Altar Linen Society is comprised of a dedicated group of parishioners who volunteer their services to ensure that our church is a place worthy of worship and prayer. They offer their time to...
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
At our Sunday 10:30 AM Family Mass, the children of our parish are invited after the homily to come forward and gather in front of the sanctuary for a special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. The...
Rosary Altar Society
The Rosary Altar Society is open to women of all ages. The society meets monthly to promote devotion to Our Blessed Mother and to foster friendship and social interaction.
Ministry of Consolation
The Saint Mel Ministry of Consolation reaches out to the families of the parish who know the sorrow of a recent death. A Consolation Minister (a fellow St. Mel parishioner) contacts the family of...
Music Ministry
St. Mel’s is especially fortunate to have a wonderful group of talented singers who lift our hearts with songs of praise every Sunday morning at the 10:30 a.m. Mass along with Masses during Holy...
Saint Mel’s Youth Ministry
Saint Mel’s Youth Ministry strives to keep our young people connected to the parish by fostering their faith development through service initiatives and social gatherings. Periodically, our youth...
St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is: “To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.” Vincentians see...