Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Peer Ministry Meeting: Understanding Adoration

Come join the OLW Youth Ministry on Sunday, September 29, from 7-9 pm for another peer ministry night. We will meet in the church immediately following the 6PM Mass. Questions? Contact Claudia at youthmin@olwparish.org.

That Man is You: Out of Bondage

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

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Introductory Note

Let us look to the example of the Good Samaritan. Jesus’ parable summons us to rediscover our vocation as citizens of our respective nations and of the entire world, builders of a new social bond. This summons is ever new, [read more...]

Forming Your Conscience Before Voting

As Catholics, our faith teaches us to approach every decision with an informed and reflective conscience. This principle is especially crucial when it comes to voting – a powerful way to contribute to and uphold our Catholic principles. Over the [read more...]

Tuesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Memory Garden For Those Lost Too Soon

Landscaping of the new Memory Garden For Those Lost Too Soon has begun at Park and Mitchell Streets. Not only has a very generous OLW Parishioner-donor made this project possible, but the donor has also covered the cost of its [read more...]

“That Man is You” is Back in Action

Our Lady of the Wayside’s “That Man is You” Men’s Group had its first meeting following summer break last Saturday, September 14, in the Gathering Place. The meeting started early (6:30 am) so men could attend or work the SVDP [read more...]

Reminder… NO Peer Ministry Meeting Sunday

Just a reminder… there will be NO Peer Ministry meeting this Sunday, September 22.

Bearing Witness

I am fascinated by minor Gospel characters. These people — the rich young man, the adulterous woman, the teachers at the temple — share the stage with Jesus only briefly. They bear passing but powerful witness to crucial moments of [read more...]