Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Operations Corner: June

Happy Summer! Yes, I know I am 18 days early, but hey, it feels like summer, so go with it. Most people kick back in the summer, play golf, go to the beach and cook out. Not here at OLW. [read more...]

This is My Body

A friend in high school once asked me why I wore a Crucifix around my neck. She was a Christian and very devout, so I was surprised at her confusion. “To remember Jesus’ sacrifice,” I said. Her upper lip curled [read more...]

Message on Assisted Suicide from Catholic Bishops of Illinois

A BETTER WAY FORWARD A Message on Assisted Suicide from the Catholic Bishops of Illinois Legislation has been introduced to legalize assisted suicide in Illinois. SB 3499 makes it legal for a physician to prescribe an array of lethal drugs [read more...]

Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide FAQ

Below are Frequently Asked Questions about Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide. Does this mean that I am left to suffer endlessly? Not at all. No one is obligated to take on treatments which will only extend life but do not offer hope of [read more...]

“A Camino Experience,” with Deacon Paul

On Tuesday, May 21, Deacon Paul Onischuk packed the Gathering Place and provided an entertaining presentation and discussion on the many “God winks” experiences and lessons-learned on his recent pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy!  

Registered for REP 2024-2025 Yet?

Have you registered your child(ren) for Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program yet? If yes, THANK YOU and please help spread the word to your family and friends. If no, registering now helps us to plan for and prepare [read more...]

REP Catechists Needed

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) is looking for catechists (grades 1-8) for its 2024-2025 program. Weekly, Monthly & Occasional options are available. For more information please contact Patty McCarthy, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, at 847-253-5353 [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Ministry of Praise: Join Us

Ministry of Parise is a spiritual ministry in which the members offer their prayers to God for special intentions. This ministry encourages the bonding of generations with our homebound and our active members to experience a closer connection. This ministry is [read more...]