Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Distracted Visits With Jesus

Posted on July 12, 2022
Martha, busy serving and fretting, loses sight of just who this special guest is that has come to her home to dine. There is a subtle connection between this week’s Gospel story and the Eucharist. We can come to Mass so busy [read more...]

Dial 988 for Mental Health Support

Posted on July 12, 2022
Beginning July 16, anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or suicidal thoughts is encouraged to call, text, or chat 988. You’ll be connected to trained counselors who will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary. [read more...]

Featured Podcast: Who am I to Judge?

Posted on July 12, 2022
What is “right” and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Dr. Edward Sri explores the fragility of the relativist outlook and the importance of absolute truth. If you haven’t yet registered for FORMED, you must first do [read more...]

Family Mass, This Sunday @6:00 pm

Posted on July 12, 2022
Please gather your family and join us for Family Mass, this Sunday, July 17, at 6:00 pm.  Family members of ALL AGES are invited to take a role in the Mass. For more information, please contact Danielle Pitzer at dpitzer@olwparish.org. [read more...]

Bystander CPR Classes @OLW

Posted on July 12, 2022
Illinois Heart Rescue is offering Bystander CPR classes to the Our Lady of the Wayside Community. You will learn the basic steps of CPR and how to use an AED. Classes will be held in the Gathering Place after all [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Posted on July 12, 2022
Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a member of OLW’s SPRED Ministry — our first ministry contribution! ABOUT SPRED: SPRED is a program developed by the Archdiocese [read more...]