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!
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
8:00 A.M. - English / Italian
10:00 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
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If you have been attending the parish for a while but have not yet registered, please take a moment to register. This allows us to have your important information kept securely in our database so that we can send you your yearly tax receipts, as well as give you the opportunity to manage your mail and giving preferences.
CYO
The Catholic Youth Organization serves the youth of the Diocese of Brooklyn with its core mission to help the young people to be more Christ-like in the way they live and what they value. The...
Men’s Club
Open to all men in the parish as well as all fathers, grandfathers and guardians of our children in the Academy and Religious Ed. Fostering weekly (Monday & Friday nights) fraternal/ social...
Italian-American Society
The Italian-American Society preserves the cultural and spiritual richness of Saint Mel’s Italian Catholic community. Through social gatherings, dinner-dances, and feast day celebrations, our...
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the United States of America, commonly referred to as simply Girl Scouts, is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad.
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 10:00 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...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.