Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Christmas Cookies and Carols

Take a break from Advent chaos for Cookies and Carols at Our Lady of the Wayside Church on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 pm. It’s not a concert, it’s not a prayer service, there’s no Santa Claus or Mariah Carey [read more...]

Friday of the Second Week of Advent

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (School Mass)

Father Gilbert Mashurano & Deacon Peter LeTourneau.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Fr. Gilbert Mashurano & Deacon Peter LeTourneau.

Pointsettia “Drop” for St. Joseph’s Home

Please help Little Sisters of the Poor/St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly welcome Our Lord this Christmas with Poinsettias for their Chapel! Your donation of poinsettias of various sizes and colors with help make their chapel beautiful this Christmas and [read more...]

Christmas Angels Needed: St. Benedict Christmas Dinner

For over fifteen years, generous families and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside have supported a wonderful cause — helping St. Benedict Parish in Chicago feed 300+ homeless and lonely folks on Christmas Day. Last year, we served a [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

O Come, O Come,’ everyone

Ever since I became a mom — more than 20 years and four kids ago — the Advent and Christmas season has taken on a whole different perspective for me. That perspective has opened up the meaning of the season [read more...]

Multi Parish Reconciliation Services

This Advent, Reconciliation Services will be held at five neighboring parishes — including Our Lady of the Wayside — as follows… Monday, December 12 @7pm Our Lady of the Wayside Tuesday, December 13 @3pm St. Edna Tuesday, December 13 @7pm [read more...]

St. Nicholas Day: Thank You Teachers & School Staff!

On Tuesday, Father Arthur, Father Gilbert and Deacon Peter celebrated St. Nicholas Day with OLW school students and staff, presenting the later with sweets, in gratitude for their tireless efforts in educating our students and helping them along on their [read more...]