Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Our Lenten Faith Journey Begins

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the start of our Lenten journey.  The ashes symbolize both death and repentance.  Death – not only our physical death, but also our spiritual death through sin, which is forgiven through our repentance. In addition to [read more...]

Mass for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Are You an Insomniac?

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made many people experience higher levels of anxiety and depression, and you’re not alone if you’re suffering from insomnia. Health care workers, who face high-pressure environments and high-risk cases, are especially impacted, according to a [read more...]

Raise your Flag for Woody Hughes on February 23

Dear Veterans and Friends: February 23, 2021 is the 76th Anniversary of the Flag Raising on Mt. Suribachi during the WWII Battle of Iwo Jima. This historic Flag Raising has been commemorated at the USMC War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia [read more...]

Reminder: Virtual Dementia Presentation

Join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 24 for an online (ZOOM) presentation on caring for those with Dementia: Care Partnering vs. Care Giving.  A presentation will be given by dementia care expert, Juliet Holt Klinger, of Brookdale Senior [read more...]

Reminder: Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive

Transform a life, and your own. Emily Ann Holum (an OLW parishioner) was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of four. She bravely fought her battle for two years with grace, dignity and determination. She was small but mighty, [read more...]

Mass for Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

2-13-2021 Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Bishop George Rassas presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

2021 Annual Catholic Appeal: Your Support is Essential

My Dear Parishioners, Now more than ever, the Church needs your steadfast support. Your participation in our parish’s weekly offertory and in the Annual Catholic Appeal is essential to maintaining the financial wellbeing of the Church over the next few [read more...]

WINGS Easter Basket Donations

The St. James Stepping Stones Ministry and Our Lady of the Wayside Parish are partnering again this year to provide Easter hope to children living in WINGS shelters during the Easter season due to domestic violence in their homes. We will provide 50 Easter [read more...]