Author Archives for Sean Reilly

The Courage to Forgive

“It does not take courage to exact revenge; rather, it takes courage to forgive and seek true justice.” In today’s gospel, Jesus compels us to fight evil through the power of good. “Love your enemies, do good to those who [read more...]

Theology of the Body Presentation

On Tuesday evening, in Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Ray Pingoy from the Archdiocese of Chicago gave a “Theology of the Body” presentation (formerly known as the ‘Chastity Talk’) to our school’s 8th graders. His talk was based on [read more...]

Knights of Columbus Fish Fries are Back!

They’re Baaaaack… Join the Knights of Columbus for Friday Fish Fries on March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, and April 8.  They take place between 5:00 and 8:00 pm at the KC Hall, 15 N. Hickory [read more...]

FORMED: Featured Video of the Week

Love, Sacrifice, Trust: He Showed Us the Way In this talk, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares with us the need to pick up our crosses and embrace Christ in our own suffering. He reminds us that love often means sacrifice but [read more...]

Annual Catholic Appeal: Commitment Weekend

I invite you to spend some time this week reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal materials you should have received in your bulletin or in the mail. The Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection: It [read more...]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Read about the factors that make teens more susceptible to abuse, warning signs and ways to speak to teens about Teen Dating Violence. “Because I love you,” can turn quickly from an innocent [read more...]

Communal 1st Saturday Mass and Devotion at St. Zachary

Join St. Zachary Parish on March 5th for the Communal First Saturday Mass and Devotion. We meet every first Saturday of the month to fulfill Our Lady of Fatima’s request for obtaining peace and salvation of souls. 8:15 a.m.- Fatima [read more...]

This Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

After contributing six beautiful bulletin covers, the OLW Youth Group has handed the paint brushes and easels back to our OLW School and REP 1st through 8th grade students.  They will now contribute original bulletin cover art, based on Sunday [read more...]

Join Us For Friday Morning Bible Study

Zoom with OLW’s bible study group.  Enjoy fellowship and share insights on the bible. To receive the Zoom sign-in code, email biblestudy@olwparish.org.  

Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Our apologies… due to a scheduling snafus, this Mass was not livestreamed.