Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Handbell Choir Bell Ringers Wanted

Did you know the Handbell Choir has three octaves of bells available, but only enough ringers to play two of them? We would really, really, really love to add more ringers to our ensemble! Bell ringers wanted. For more information, email Cseputis@att.net.

Thank You Wayside Open SPONSORS

The Wayside Open was a great success and a LOT of fun — due, in part, to our awesome sponsors. We just want to take a moment to thank them for their generosity. They are all #differencemakers who make outstanding [read more...]

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, August 11, is our next monthly food drive for Our Lady of Unity (formerly St. Mark’s) Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. As part of the Archdiocese’s Renew My Church [read more...]

Legacy Planning: August is Make-a-Will Month

When considering which charities to include in your will or trust, we hope you will remember Our Lady of the Wayside. A bequest can be made to our parish using the following language: “I give [insert dollar amount, or percentage [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, August 7th

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry This month’s topic: Where are you God? Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. [read more...]

SVDP Walk/Run, Registration NOW OPEN!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 4th Annual St. Vincent DePaul  Tri-parish 5K/1-mile Fun Walk/Run for the poor. The event will take place Saturday September 14 at OLW beginning with the Kids Dash at 7:45 am. Take advantage of early bird [read more...]

Food That Perishes

It’s so easy to do the right thing because we want to tick all the right boxes. We want to live by the law. We want to accomplish the work of God. Or, at least, we say that we do. [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...]

Is the Sun Beating You Down?

If you find yourself having more anxiety these days, you might not be wrong to blame the heat. “Extreme heat can take a toll on your mental health,” says Amanda Stelzel, a behavioral health nurse practitioner at Aurora Health Care. [read more...]

Operations Director Corner: August

Happy end of summer Waysiders! One of the highlights of our Summer was the Wayside Open. This Parish golf outing was not intended to be a fundraiser, just a fun event for all involved. However, through the diligence of the [read more...]