Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Eucharist, Not Just a Symbol

“By the Eucharist He feeds His children, not the Manna with which the Jewish People were fed in the desert, but with His adorable Body and His Precious Blood.” ~St. John Vianney 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time — Year B [read more...]

Church & Parish Center Receive TLC

Earlier this week, Our Lady of the Wayside’s Church and Parish Office received much-needed tender loving care. Leaks that were causing water damage were discovered in both buildings and remediation was needed to prevent further damage and deterioration. Church Chimney [read more...]

St. Marks Food Collection: August 8th

On Sunday, August 8th we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. In July, St. Mark’s was consolidated with three other parishes who were not receiving food donations from sharing parishes. We continue to collect and deliver [read more...]

REMINDER: Fr. Louis to Celebrate 11:30 Mass This Sunday

As many know, Fr. Louis Golamari planned to visit India to spend time with his family – especially his ailing father. Due to the pandemic, travel was canceled and Fr. Louis was unable to be with his dad when he [read more...]

Fall Adult Confirmation

Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Adult Confirmation for Vicariate I Parishioners will be offered: Weekly on Mondays from September 13th to November 1st From 7 – 9 pm At St. Edna’s Parish, [read more...]

Mass for Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Dominic Vinh Ha presiding.

Feeding of Five Thousand: Making Miracles Today

A lesson that we can learn from the feeding of the five thousand is that Jesus is big enough for any of our expectations. Here, He surpassed expectations. He is ultimate. This means that Jesus provides every need and He [read more...]

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

Interested in helping those in need in our community without making a long-term commitment? Meals on Wheels might be the answer! Our Lady of the Wayside covers two routes in the month of September only. We deliver meals in Wheeling [read more...]

Join St. Walter Young Adult Ministry for Disc Golf

Young adults over the age of 18 are invited to play Disc Golf with St. Walter’s Young Adult Ministry. When: Saturday, August 7 from Noon – 4 PM Location: Clark Park, 681 Michigan Ave, Elk Grove Village, Il 60007  For more information [read more...]

Gathering Place Courtyard Looking Sharp

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous Our Lady of the Wayside donor, the Gathering Place courtyard and area between our church and school received a much-needed spa day.  Weeds were pulled, beautiful flowers were planted, overgrown hedges were trimmed, [read more...]