Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Saturday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Dominic Vinh Ha presiding.

Moment of Grace

Caption suggestions anyone?  This breathtaking photo was contributed by OLW parishioner and photographer-at-large, Patty Haase. Thank you Patty for capturing this moment of grace, and for all you do for our Parish!

How Parenting Style Affects Success in Passing on the Faith

Sharing a interesting, but troubling, article from The Pillar. It begins with… “Earlier this year, a Gallup poll found that for the first time in recorded history, the majority of Americans are not members of a church or other house [read more...]

Children’s Voices Needed: 3 pm Christmas Eve Mass Choir!

Got voice?  Got spirit?   We’re looking for twenty five (25) Grades 3 – 8 students from OLW REP and OLW School to participate in the 3 pm Christmas Eve Mass Choir. Rehearsals are at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 1, [read more...]

Friday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding.

Watch the Final Year of Saint Joseph Reflection

University of St. Mary of the Lake (Mundelein Seminary) recently concluded its Year of Saint Joseph video series, with the final reflection offered by Bishop Jeffrey Grob ’92, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, and Bishop of our Vicariate. Enjoy Bishop Grob’s [read more...]

Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding.

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

Fr. Dominic Vinh Ha & Deacon Paul Onischuk

Who Needs Religion Anymore?

Who needs religion anymore today?  For the first time in history, the religious debate has shifted from “Which God should we worship?” to “Why bother worshipping anything?” In this short video, Chris Stefanick shares EXACTLY who needs religion—and why being [read more...]

OLW School Instrumental Music Concert

OLW School will host it’s Fall Instrumental Concert this Thursday, November 18th at 7:00 pm in the school gym.  Come support our talented students and enjoy their music.