Author Archives for Sean Reilly

REP 8th Graders Learn About Carlo Acutis

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) 8th-graders recently watched a video and learned about Carlo Acutis, a young teen who died at the age of 15 in 2006 and was recently beatified, on his way to sainthood. [read more...]

Veterans Day Car Parade; Join The Fun!

Honor our Veterans and join the Lutheran Home’s Veterans Day Car Parade on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 am. Lineup begins at 9:30 am (see below for location).  The parade starts at 10:00 am sharp!

Mass for Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Deacon’s Beacon: Where Are You On Your Spiritual Journey?

“Day unto day… The clouds change.  The seasons pass over … in their slow and regular procession, and time is gone before you are aware of it.  Christ pours down the Holy Spirit upon you from heaven in the fire [read more...]

Mass for Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Bill Zavaski presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Salute Our Veterans at Veterans Day Mass

The Notre Dame Club of Chicago’s Veterans Initiative Committee (VIC) invites you to attend its 4th Annual Veterans Day Mass at St. James Parish on Wednesday, November 11th at Noon.  Fr. Matt Foley, Pastor and Veteran Chaplain of the VIC, [read more...]

Mass for Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

OLW School Mass. Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Keep Vigil, Be Ready; We Know not the Day nor Hour

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A  Unlike other places in this country, Chicago has four seasons. We have a short springtime when everything comes alive and is fresh; the sun shines and life seems full of hope. When [read more...]

Kathy Freiburger Announces Retirement After 41-years of Service

One of Our Lady of the Wayside’s most well-known parishioners and staff members announced her plans to retire before the end of this year. Kathy Freiburger began her OLW service in 1979 as part-time Religious Education Office secretary. This later [read more...]

Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors

Due to the pandemic, many victims of domestic violence are being isolated at home with their abusers. The impact has caused an increase of unhealthy environments, making it harder to reach out for help and find safe options without being [read more...]