Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Mass of Remembrance: Tylenol Murders

September 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Tylenol Murders which had a direct impact on our parish community. Adam Janus, an OLW parishioner, was the second fatality (of seven) from consuming potassium cyanide-laced Tylenol. Adam’s brother Stanley and sister-in-law [read more...]

Happy 87th Birthday Father Dan!

If you happen to see Father Daniel Brady on or around the Our Lady of the Wayside campus in the next few days, be sure to wish him a very Happy Birthday. His Birthday is September 21st. God’s choicest blessings [read more...]

Exploring the Diaconate

The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and [read more...]

Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained

Question: Who is St. Jerome and why is he so significant that we honored him with a feast on September 30? Answer: St. Jerome (345–420) was considered the greatest biblical scholar of his day, conversant with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, back in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s captivating masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a member of Our Lady of the Wayside’s Music Ministry and Choir. Don’t be shy artists & doodlers! We’re [read more...]

SVdP Fun Walk/Run is a GO for Saturday!

The 2nd annual OLW SVdP 5K Run/1-Mile Walk benefiting Friends of the Poor is a “go” for THIS SATURDAY, September 24. The Kids Run begins at 7:45 am, followed immediately by the Adult Walk/Run. Have you registered or sponsored a [read more...]

Featured Video: St. Therese of Lisieux

At 15 years old, Therese Martin convinced her father to take her to Rome to beg Pope Leo XIII for permission to enter the Carmelite monastery. Finally admitted, she experienced the joys and rigors of monastic life. She further made [read more...]

Do You Know How to Identify Sepsis?

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Each year 75,000 children in the United States get severe sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. With children and teens back in school, it’s important for parents and caregivers to know the [read more...]