Author Archives for Sean Reilly

That Man is You: Freedom to Choose the Good

Calling all OLW Men looking to grow in faith and strengthen your family relationships. You’re invited to attend the next That Man is You meeting in the OLW Gathering Place, this Saturday, October 5, from 7:00 – 8:30 am. No cost. Bring [read more...]

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Dignity of the Human Person

In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Catholic bishops of the United States identify the four main principles of the Church’s social teaching and apply them to some concrete issues. This is not to tell the faithful [read more...]

October is Respect Life Month!

See below for a list of  Respect Life Events and happenings this month of October! October 5 – 6 | Mass We launch Respect Life month with Respect Life Sunday. Our ministry will be handing out prayer cards after mass! [read more...]

“Stay With Me Lord”

On September 23, the Catholic Church celebrated the Feast of St. Padre Pio. I would like to share a beautiful prayer by my favorite saint who dedicated his life to Jesus. “Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to [read more...]

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, October 13, is our next monthly food drive for Our Lady of Unity (formerly St. Mark’s) Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. As part of the Archdiocese’s Renew My Church [read more...]

Faith Into Action Time (October)

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry invites families of all ages to join us in the OLW School gym on Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 – 11:30 am as we put our faith in action. Service: We will [read more...]

Participate in Family Mass: Sunday, October 6

Gather your family and join us at Our Lady of the Wayside Family Mass, Sunday, October 6 at 9:30 am. Readers, Singers, Gift Bearers and Ushers are needed. Sign up to participate HERE.

Women of Wayside Meetings Begin October 3

Women of Wayside Small Group Meetings begin in October! The first two meetings will take place in the Cabrini Room of the OLW Parish Center on Thursdays, October 3rd and 17th. This year we will study 33 Days to Eucharistic [read more...]

Ladies Night Out: Save the Date!

It’s that time of year again! Please grab your friends and family and join us for Bingo, Bags and Bubbles on Saturday, November 9, in the OLW Gym. We will play Bingo for the opportunity to win fabulous designer bags [read more...]

Indicators of an Unhealthy or Abusive Relationship

Healthy relationships are not perfect, but healthy relationships make both people feel respected, supported and safe problems can be safely addressed and conflict and disagreement can lead to productive change Cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships involves intentional effort, self-reflection, and [read more...]