Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Butterflies Are Free to Fly

Mrs. Lewis’ Our Lady of the Wayside School Kindergarten Class marched outside sunny Friday afternoon to release butterflies they watched emerge from chrysalises. Father Gilbert was on hand to pray with our children and assist in the release. Rumor has [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...]

Precious Things

I once wrote an article about a school that embraced the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This meant, in practice, a lot of fascinating things, and it was a fun piece to work on. But all these years later, I [read more...]

9 Ways to Minimize Your Spring Allergen Exposure

Many parents look forward to getting their children outdoors as the longer days of warmer weather begin. But for those with children who have allergies and/or asthma, more time outdoors may mean more allergen exposure which can lead to respiratory [read more...]

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Tuesdays Together Update: Summer Break

We hope you have been able to attend, and have enjoyed participating in Tuesdays Together in our Church. Please note the following… Tuesdays Together will break for the Summer – following Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation – on Tuesday, [read more...]

Will You Be an Usher?

Our Lady of the Wayside needs members who can help with Usher duties. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to ushers@olwparish.org. If you would like to register for masses, click HERE. You can also download the Signup [read more...]

Vigil Mass and Eucharistic Devotion (June 29)

From June 26-30, various sites located within the Archdiocese of Chicago will participate in the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. These events emphasize the celebration of the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life, the encounter of the [read more...]

Young Adult Social

Calling all Our Lady of the Wayside Young Adults… Join us on the Gathering Place patio at 6:30 pm (after 5:00 pm Mass) on Saturday, May 25, for a Social Evening. BYOB and something to share. All 21-39 year olds [read more...]