Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Our Next Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at the cover for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, generously contributed by a sixth grade student. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bulletin [read more...]

Bible Study: In Person & Virtual

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, live-and-in-person, again!  Come to the Cabrini Room of the Our Lady of the Wayside Parish Center in time for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via [read more...]

Deacons Beacon: RCIA and The 3 Scrutinies

Someone recently said that the gospel I mentioned in my article in last Sunday’s bulletin was different from the gospel they heard at Mass. They were right! If you were at the 11:30 Mass, you heard the gospel where Jesus [read more...]

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Father Dominic Vinh Ha presiding.

Triduum Devotion

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, During the past two years, we have lived out a prolonged Lent in the world and within the Church—a time of dryness and aridity, distance and isolation not only from each other, [read more...]

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...]

OLW Envelope Challenge

We need help from parish and school families, friends and family, to complete this Envelope Challenge to raise money for our parish and school. Step 1: Take an envelope (or more than one)! They are located in the back of [read more...]

No One Would Tell: Film & Discussion for Teens, Parents, Educators

Intimate Partner Abuse: Intervention is Crucial St. James parish Stepping Stones Ministry will host an online educational opportunity to learn more about intimate partner abuse.The film screening NO ONE WOULD TELL, followed by discussion, Q & A is appropriate for [read more...]

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Father Dominic Vinh Ha presiding.

Congratulations Confirmandi

Congratulations to and God Bless our newly Confirmed 8th Grade Class! May the Holy Spirit inspire and provide counsel to them and always. Cayla Allemand Elizabeth Andriano Lydia Babiak Danica Bartolome Clare Bauer Maggie Berwick Kristina Bogan Elizabeth Bolf Jacob [read more...]