Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Support OLW’s School Scholarships Matching Grant Program, Reduce Your Taxes!

If you donate to Empower Illinois through the Tax Credit Scholarship Program, you will be helping a student attend OLW School AND you will save your substantially on your IL state taxes. Right now, a generous donor is providing a [read more...]

How Intimate is Your Relationship With Christ?

In his homily at Our Lady of the Wayside Parish on April 19th, Fr. Bill Zavaski reflected on how Mary Magdalene had a very deep personal relationship with Jesus. He suggested, “This is the challenge for every one of us [read more...]

Tuesday in the Octave of Easter

Father Bill Zavaski presiding.

Father Mark’s Easter Reflection

Father Mark Augustine delivered a joyous homily at the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of the Wayside. He began by remarking how great it is, after two years, to celebrate the Easter Vigil “the way it was meant to [read more...]

Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

The Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Program is hosting a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive.  Much is needed for survivors of domestic violence in times of crisis and transition. They are in need of the following items… Adult Clothing: Shirts Pants Skirts [read more...]

Monday in the Octave of Easter

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord

Fr. Mark Augustine & Deacon Peter LeTourneau.

Easter Vigil, The Resurrection of the Lord

Fr. Arthur Marat & Deacon Paul Onischuk.

Blessing of Easter Baskets

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Father Mark’s Reflection: Good Friday

On Good Friday, the second day of the Sacred Triduum, Father Mark Augustine shared a reflection on the Lord’s Passion. He meditated on the “300-yard journey” that was the Stations of the Cross, the agonizing crown of thorns placed on [read more...]