A house of prayer
Our Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Friday, offering a quiet place to rest in the presence of the Lord between Masses and in the middle of a busy week.
About Our Lady Queen of Apostles
Strengthened by faith, living in hope, serving with love. Since 1988 our parish family in Royal Palm Beach has gathered to worship, to grow in faith and to care for one another and our neighbors.
Who we are
Above all else, we are a place of worship, reflecting the ideals of sacrifice and service.
Music that lifts the liturgy
A strong music program invites parishioners of every age to sing and play in several choirs, including our contemporary band.
Thriving liturgical ministries
Many parishioners serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, greeters, altar servers and ushers each weekend.
Our community reflects the many cultures of our area. We celebrate a Spanish Mass every Saturday for our Hispanic community. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you here.
Our parish by the numbers
A living testament to the generosity of time, talent and treasure of our parishioners.
1988Parish established
Dec. 12, 2009Church dedicated
2,000+Registered families
50+Ministries and organizations
200+Religious Education students
Our clergy
The priests and deacons who shepherd our parish family.
Father Z. Andy Rudnicki
Pastor
Our sixth pastor, Father Andy has led the parish since February 2006 and guided the building of our permanent church.
Father Laurent Assenga, A.L.C.P.
Parochial Vicar
Father Laurent assists in celebrating the sacraments and in the pastoral care of our community.
Deacon Rodney Brimlow
Deacon
Deacon Rodney serves at the altar and in the everyday life of the parish.
Deacon Robert Laquerre
Deacon
Deacon Bob coordinates our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and our Hospital Ministry.
Deacon Benny Matos
Deacon
Deacon Benny serves at the altar and in the everyday life of the parish.
Our staff
The team that keeps our parish office, music, faith formation and campus running every day.
Chris Winters
Business Manager
John Hudak
Director of Music
Christy Warne
Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry
Sharyn Garcia
Bookkeeper and Pastor Secretary
Arline Laquerre
Administrative Assistant
Liliana Vargas
Gift Shop and Office Assistant
Theresa Davis
Religious Education Assistant and Office Assistant
Randy Winters
Facilities Manager
Robert Kryczkowski
Parish Maintenance
Greg Mazzella
Parish Maintenance
Joe Schroeder
Parish Maintenance
Nick Velazquez
Parish Maintenance
Steve Davis
Contemporary Band Director
Our history
From Sunday Mass at the Lions' Club to a permanent home on Crestwood Boulevard.
1
1988 — A parish is born
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. Beginning that September, our first pastor, Father Kevin McGabhann, celebrated Sunday Mass at the Lions' Club in Royal Palm Beach, with weekday Masses at his residence in Loxahatchee.
2
1993-1995 — Building on Crestwood
Under Father Leo Armbrust, ground was broken in July 1993 for a 3,600-square-foot pavilion for outdoor services. A multi-celebration building for parish activities, services and offices followed and was blessed on St. Joseph's Day in March 1995.
3
1996-2000 — Growing together
Father Michael Woodcock was installed as second pastor in 1996, followed by Father Michael Tschudi in 1999 and Father Tom Skindeleski in 2000, whose years brought Festival Hall and the parish office center.
4
2006 — A new chapter
Father Z. Andy Rudnicki became our sixth pastor in February 2006 and led the parish through the project to build a permanent church.
5
December 12, 2009 — Dedication
Our beautiful new church was dedicated on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, made possible by the generosity of our parishioners.
Parish Office
Our office staff is glad to help with registration, sacrament questions, Mass intentions and Religious Education enrollment.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm
Reach us
Main: 561-798-5661
100 Crestwood Boulevard South
Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411 USA
Memorial Wall and Memorial Lights
Remember a loved one in a lasting way within our church.
Families may honor a loved one with an engraved plaque on our Memorial Wall or by sponsoring a Memorial Light. Each is a quiet, enduring sign that those we love remain part of our parish family and our prayers.
To request a plaque or a Memorial Light, please contact the Parish Office at 561-798-5661 during office hours. Our staff will walk you through the request form and the details.
Join us
Register as a parishioner, or simply come to Mass this weekend. We would love to welcome you.