Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Christmas Mass Schedule Announced

Posted on November 20, 2020
Good news!  Despite our Governor’s shelter-in-place order that took effect at 5:00 pm today, most Catholic Churches in Illinois remain open for Masses — at least for now.  Below is Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christmas Mass Schedule as of [read more...]

Reconciliation Opportunities During Advent

Posted on November 20, 2020
Due to the current Archdiocese of Chicago pandemic restrictions, the annual Advent multi parish reconciliation service has been cancelled. At Our Lady of the Wayside, specifically, two priests will be available for confession during Advent. Saturday December 5 – 10:00 [read more...]

Hail Mary!

Posted on November 19, 2020
A truly beautiful painting of our Lady and her Son, no? So many treasures in our church that we sometimes overlook. Perhaps in this season of quarantine and concern, we might slow down, even if only briefly, and take inventory [read more...]

“Opening Our Doors” Campaign Update: (22.2%)

Posted on November 18, 2020
The Opening Our Doors to the Future Matching Campaign to modernize critical technology in our Church and across our Parish campus is moving along.  As of November 16, we have collected $11,100 in donations which, with the matching funds of [read more...]

Virtual Advent Retreat: Unshakable Joy

Posted on November 18, 2020
A joyous Christmas often begins with a reflective and prayerful Advent.  To this end, consider attending (virtually) “Unshakable Joy.” A free, 26-day, joy-filled digital retreat led by Cardinal-elect Cantalamessa & Chris Stefanick Begins Sunday, November 29th Daily videos and reflections [read more...]