Author Archives for Sean Reilly

You Can Help in the National Eucharistic Revival

The U.S. National Eucharistic Congress kicks-off this week in Indianapolis, Indiana, with over 50,000 Catholics expected to be in attendance. The Congress is part of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival launched by U.S. bishops in response to a research poll [read more...]

Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Wayside Open 2024 is in the Books!

It’s in the books! Wayside Open 2024 brought OLW parishioners and guests of all ages and handicaps together for an sunny, fun day of scramble golf. 74 golfers assembled at Old Orchard Country Club for the big event. Before the [read more...]

Prayer for Peace

In light of the recent tragic events in Pennsylvania, in our cities, in our country and in other violent, war-torn countries in the world, we ask our Savior to rain down everlasting peace that only He can give. May our [read more...]

OLW Making a Difference in East Africa

Our Lady of the Wayside student council and sponsor/Spanish teacher Joe Nigliazzo rallied before Summer break to do missionary work for Uganda, East Africa. Using funds raised in the “Change for Change” student council campaign, students and parents in the [read more...]

Reminder: Mission Co-Op Weekend is This Weekend

Just a friendly reminder… This weekend is Mission Co-Op Weekend. Rev. John Khongsai will speak on behalf of the mission at all masses. Any financial support you can give to the Mission Co-op would be greatly appreciated. You may donate [read more...]

A Deserted Place

In one of my favorite shows, “Parks and Recreation,” there is a scene where one of the characters, Jerry, is tasked with stuffing hundreds of envelopes with flyers as part of his volunteer work for a local city council campaign. [read more...]

Adult Confirmation

Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, September 16, 7-9 pm, at St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights. Bishop Jeffrey Grob will [read more...]

Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]