Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Pastor’s Letter: Big Updates, Changes at OLW

Dear Parishioners, As many of you have heard, the Archdiocese of Chicago has implemented the “Renew My Church” program. You may even be aware that, within the scope of this program, some smaller parishes within the Archdiocese were combined to [read more...]

Streaming Mass Volunteer(s) Needed

Do you enjoy, or are you curious about, video production?  Would you be interested in helping our Communications Team stream weekday and/or weekend masses for our OLW parishioners?  When you watch TV at home, are you the one who likes [read more...]

Update On Catholic Schools Reopening This Fall

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Catholic Schools released its school reopening plan, including COVID-19 safety precautions for students and teachers. For particulars, click here to read the report from the Chicago Catholic.      

Mass for Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Father Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Fr. Arthur Reflects on “True Wisdom”

17th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A 2020 My brothers and sisters, in today’s readings we hear about one main topic: wisdom. The wisdom about which Scripture speaks is not something that a person can buy with money. It [read more...]

OLW Welcomes Father Mark Augustine

From Our Pastor: I am delighted to welcome Fr. Mark Augustine as a resident to Our Lady of the Wayside Parish. Fr. Mark will join our parish community on the weekends in order to assist me by celebrating a few [read more...]

Confirmation Masses To Resume at OLW

At long last, after navigating through pandemic-related restrictions, we are ready to resume the Sacrament of Confirmation at Our Lady of the Wayside!  8th graders will be confirmed over the next five Friday evenings (July 31, August 7, 14, 21, [read more...]

A Blessing for OLW Graduates

We offer this prayer for our graduates who will worship together tonight to celebrate their Graduation Mass. May God bless all of them as they move on to high school and the next chapter of their lives.   This Graduation [read more...]

Mass for Friday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time

Fr. Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Pete LeTourneau assisting.

CFM Groups Forming Now – Join Us!

Because of the pandemic, the Christian Family Movement (CFM) will be meeting virtually this year.   CFM promises to provide meaningful discussion, prayer, comfort, support and smiles during this uncertain time.  We hope you will join us. If you have questions, [read more...]