Author Archives for Sean Reilly

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...]

The Angel in the Marble

If you show up to the gates of heaven completely whole, I kind of doubt you’ll be let inside. I know that sounds pretty awful, because what kind of God doesn’t want all of you, exactly as you are? “Be [read more...]

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: The Role of the Church in American Political Life

The Church is the body of Christ, who reigns as king over all Creation. Everything, including political life, belongs to Jesus Christ, and so participation in political life belongs to the mission of the Church. Our mandate is to ‘go [read more...]

That Man is You: From Gangland to Promised Land

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, September 28, from 7:00 – 8:30 am. No cost. Bring [read more...]

Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

My Journey Towards Priesthood

Greg Wilk, 3rd-year Seminarian at Mundelein Seminary, shares about his journey towards Priesthood with Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioners on September 21, 2024. Greg is an OLW parishioner and made his First Holy Communion, Sacrament of Reconciliation and his Confirmation [read more...]

It’s OOMPAH TIME!!

Yes… at long last… it’s OOMPAH TIME! Our Lady of the Wayside’s Oktoberfest Celebration will take place in the school parking lot this Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. Come enjoy brats, beer, pretzels, and gute Zeiten with your [read more...]

“Remain In Me” Series, Coming to Wayside

In the gift of the Eucharist, Jesus left his disciples with a way to enter into the mystery of his life, death and resurrection.” — Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Are you looking to…. Draw closer to Christ in the Eucharist? Develop [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, October 2nd

Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can join us as we pray or simply submit a name. This month’s topic: You Are Not [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest

Father Arthur Marat presiding.