Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Father Arthur’s COVID-19 Update for Our Church

Dear Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioners, According to recent news, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. This, in turn, may be creating concerns among some. In response, I wish to provide the following information and assurances: Our Lady of [read more...]

Mass for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (RCIA Mass)

Fr. Artur Marat presiding with Deacons Paul Onischuk and Mike Madison assisting.

Confirmation Mass (1st of 5)

Fr. Artur Marat with Deacon Jerry Brennan.

Father Arthur Shares How Jesus Feeds Our Physical and Spiritual Hunger

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters! Today’s Gospel about the multiplication of the loaves shows us what God wants to reveal to us about Himself. On the one hand, the Son of God [read more...]

Mass for Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Father Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Pete LeTourneau assisting.

Food Donations Needed for St. Mark’s Food Pantry

On Sunday, August 9th , we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. In these difficult times their need for food is great and they are serving more people than ever. Our volunteers will be at the [read more...]

Ministry Update: OLW’s Youth Group Is Alive and Well

With the pandemic making OLW ministry meetings and actions challenging, to say the least, here is a happy update from Our Lady of the Wayside’s Director of Youth Ministry, Arielle Joaquin… The youth ministry has been having consistent online meetings [read more...]

Mass for Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Father Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

REP is Virtual This Year

Welcome back to a new REP year! We are looking forward to seeing all families and excited about starting a new method of Religious education classes. If you have not completed registration paperwork due to uncertainty about REP classes, we [read more...]

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...]