Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Swings & Smiles at OLW’s Celebrate 70! Golf Outing

Friday’s OLW Celebrate 70! Golf Outing was a huge success! 100 golfers & duffers shined up their golf shoes and clubs and came out to compete (and have LOTS of fun) at Old Orchard Country Club. We were blessed (again) [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Thank You OLW Celebrate 70 Golf Outing Sponsors!

We are extremely grateful to all OLW Celebrate 70! Golf Outing & Awards Dinner sponsors who supported our parish and this highly successful community event. We could not have done it without them. Please show them your support as well. [read more...]

How Team Sports Can Benefit Mental Health

It is no secret exercise is good for our physical and mental health. For many children and adolescents, participating in sports can be a great way to get moving while having fun. Between stress relief and sharpening teamwork and collaboration [read more...]

FREE Scally Brothers Concert!

You’re invited to a FREE concert by The Scally Brothers on Sunday, July 23rd. The concert will take place at St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights, at 6:15 pm — immediately following a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob [read more...]

Celebrate 70 T-Shirts For Sale

How do you spot a Waysider in a crowd? (S)he’s the one with a big smile and wearing a great looking Celebrate 70! t-shirt, of course 🙂 Celebrate 70 T-Shirts will be available for purchase in the Gathering Place foyer [read more...]

OLW Youth Depart For Steubenville Conference

Father Arthur blessed members of OLW’s Youth Ministry this morning before they departed for a Steubenville Conference in Rochester, MN. “Refuge” is a weekend conference that evangelizes, equips and empowers 9th-12th grade youth to become radical, joyful disciples. They will [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Attention OLW Veterans: We Are Updating Our Records…

Our Lady of the Wayside is updating its records… If you are a veteran, PLEASE EMAIL: charmaine@olwparish.org to let us know. Thank you for your service to our country!

Parish Staff Changes

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Parish Team is Changing… Arielle Joaquin, our Youth Ministry Director, has resigned her position for personal reasons. She has been a blessing to our teens for nearly 5 years. We thank Arielle for her prayerful [read more...]