Author Archives for Sean Reilly

January: National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including [read more...]

OLW School PK and K Information Night & Open House

If you are interested in sending your children to school at Our Lady of the Wayside, then please join us for either the PK and K Parent Information Night on January 25, and/or the All-School Open House on January 29. [read more...]

Come Enjoy Carmel High School ‘Street Scenes,’ February 10 &11

Endless Entertainment Each year, Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is transformed into a spectacular, fun-filled venue featuring more than 50 bands, activities, improv, theater, a cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, and much more for ages 21+. [read more...]

Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Young Adult Ministry: Winter Wine Returns!

The Northwest Young Adult Ministry’s Winter Wine Program is returning. Save the dates: January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15 Speakers and Locations to be announced soon. For more info, e-mail yamnw.suburbs@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

Respect Life Corner: January Happenings

As we move forward in our post-Roe America, we can see that we are in ever more need of prayers and divine intervention. Let’s spend some time in January joining our prayers for life whether it’s in private, a Novena, [read more...]

Let’s Put our Faith Into Action

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, January 22, from 10:30 – 11:30 am as we put our faith in action. Service: We will [read more...]

Behold the True Lamb

During this time of the National Eucharistic Revival, the faithful should take every opportunity to reflect on the Real and True Presence of Jesus. As John the Baptist urges, don’t miss the Messiah in your midst, “Behold the Lamb of [read more...]

REP Update: January 16 and 23, 2023

Here’s the REP Schedule for the Weeks of January 16 and 23, 2023. Tuesday, January 17    4 pm,  1st through 4th grade classes meet 7 pm,  7th and 8th grade classes meet 7: 15 pm, 2nd grade 1st Communion [read more...]

Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive: Save the Date

Save the date! This year’s Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, February 26th, from 8 am to 2 pm, in the Our Lady of the Wayside School Gym (435 S. Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL). Appointments [read more...]