Author Archives for Sean Reilly

How is Racism or Sexual Abuse Like Abortion?

How is racism like abortion? For that matter, how is it like sexual abuse? It’s because ALL of them reflect the original temptation of the serpent in the Garden of Eden—to become LIKE gods WITHOUT God. How do we defy [read more...]

Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding.

Holy Hours for Vocations Tour Has Begun

The first Centennial Holy Hour for Vocations was held Friday, October 1, at Saint Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect with over 75 people in attendance. The Blessed Sacrament was profound to behold on the altar in the historic monstrance [read more...]

Let’s Pray the Rosary Together TONIGHT at 6:00 pm

October is a PIVOTAL month. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case on abortion. The Dobbs case is the best chance in decades to overturn Roe vs. Wade. It may be the single biggest step in protecting [read more...]

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding.

Banquet to Celebrate 48 Years of Defending Life

Illinois Right to Life Action cordially invites you to it’s 48th annual banquet which will be held on Friday, November 12th, 6:00 pm, at The Carlisle in Lombard. Rep. Avery Bourne will serve as master of ceremonies and former Illinois [read more...]

Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Dominic Vinh Ha presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

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.  

Join us for Faith & Friends Hour

Please join us Sunday, 10/17, from 10:30-11:30 am, for Faith & Friends Hour. K-5th graders are invited to grow in faith through Bible reflections, music and activities. Ignite the love of the Lord! Questions? Contact Joanne Leigh at: joanne.m.leigh@gmail.com.

Congratulations Jim & Carol Stuber: Christifideles Award Recipients

Father Arthur Marat, parish staff, and Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners extend heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to Jim and Carol Stuber, recipients of the 2021 Christifideles Award. From Father Arthur: “As Catholics we are called to love Christ [read more...]