About Queen of All Saints · Beattyville, Kentucky
Queen of All Saints Catholic Church is a small Roman Catholic parish serving Beattyville, the county seat of Lee County in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Founded in 1965 and part of the Diocese of Lexington, the parish is a mission-minded community supported in part by the Catholic Extension Society. In addition to Sunday Mass, the parish hosts a Thursday evening Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, and runs a well-known parish thrift store that supports local outreach to the poor.
- Established
- 1965
- Patron
- Our Lady, Queen of All Saints (Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Mary, Queen of All Saints)
- Rector
- Rev. Joseph Koury
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky
Why belong here
Queen of All Saints is a small, mission-hearted Catholic parish where the Eucharist is central — Sunday Mass, a Thursday evening Mass with Adoration and Benediction, and Reconciliation available before every Mass or by appointment. The parish is best known for its thrift store and outreach center, which clothe the poor, partially shelter the needy, and deliver essentials to the homeless in Beattyville. Supported by the Catholic Extension Society, the parish welcomes anyone seeking a faithful Catholic community in eastern Kentucky's mountains.
Mass times at Queen of All Saints
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before each Mass (Sunday 9:00 AM; Thursday 4:30 PM)
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday 5:30 PM (following 5:00 PM Mass, concluding with Benediction)
Parish Overview
Queen of All Saints Catholic Church is a small Roman Catholic parish in Beattyville, Kentucky, founded in 1965 and part of the Diocese of Lexington. The parish welcomes Catholics and newcomers in Lee County and the surrounding Appalachian communities, with Mass on Sunday mornings and a Thursday evening Mass that includes Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction.
History
Established in 1965, Queen of All Saints has long served as a mission country parish in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, with associated mission churches at St. Therese (Heidelberg), Holy Family (Booneville), and Good Shepherd (Campton). The 2022 Eastern Kentucky floods devastated the parish campus, but the congregation has continued worship and outreach through support from the Catholic Extension Society and donations from across the country.
- Founded 1965
- Three historic mission stations: St. Therese (Heidelberg), Holy Family (Booneville), Good Shepherd (Campton)
- 2022 catastrophic flood damaged church, rectory, and parish hall
- Catholic Extension Society mission partner
Sacraments
Queen of All Saints celebrates all seven Catholic sacraments, including Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. Reconciliation is heard 30 minutes before each Mass or by appointment; parishioners seeking other sacraments should contact the parish office.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- Eucharist (First Communion)
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Anointing of the Sick
Parish Outreach & Thrift Store
The parish thrift store, inspired by the corporal works of mercy, sells new and gently used clothing plus household items to clothe the poor and partially shelter the needy. Charity is always placed ahead of profit. Hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and the store depends entirely on donations sent from across the United States. A separate parish outreach center delivers coats, blankets, diapers, and other essentials to the poor and homeless of Beattyville.
- Thrift Store: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon
- Sells new and gently used clothing and household items
- Funded entirely by donations from across the U.S.
- Outreach center delivers essentials to the poor and homeless
Clergy & Staff
The parish is served by Rev. Joseph Koury as pastor. Father Koury has been associated with Queen of All Saints for many years and continues to provide pastoral care while the parish rebuilds after the 2022 flood.
- Pastor — Rev. Joseph Koury
Parish Life & Getting Involved
Because it is a small mission parish, Queen of All Saints draws heavily on lay volunteers — both for Sunday worship and for the thrift store and outreach center. New parishioners and visitors are welcomed; those wishing to register can complete the parish registration form on the parish website (online or PDF) and return it to the office.
- Parish registration available online or by downloadable PDF
- Volunteers needed for thrift store and outreach center
- Current bulletin published online
Visit & Contact
The parish church and offices are located at 90 Railroad Street in Beattyville, Kentucky, with a mailing address of PO Box 617, Beattyville, KY 41311. The church telephone is (606) 464-8695.
- Church Address: 90 Railroad St., Beattyville, KY 41311
- Mailing Address: PO Box 617, Beattyville, KY 41311
- Phone: (606) 464-8695