Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Don’t Miss Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit & Speaker Michael O’Neill

The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit can be seen at Our Lady of the Wayside from Saturday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 5 in the Fr. Mackin Center. The exhibit recounts numerous Eucharistic miracles that have taken place throughout [read more...]

OLW’s Flo Trunk Receives Volunteer Heart of Gold Award

Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioner Flo Trunk received a well-deserved Volunteer Heart of Gold Award from the Village of Arlington Heights for her commitment to faith and her community over two decades. Flo and Bud Trunk moved to Arlington [read more...]

Soup & Stations Full House: Soup & Pasta Chefs Needed!!

Word has definitely spread about how DELICIOUS the soup and pasta is at our Lenten Soup & Stations. Last Friday’s Soup (before Stations) was packed — there wasn’t an open seat in the house and we had to add another [read more...]

Soiree Celebrates 70 Years of Catholic Education

The Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree was held Saturday, February 25, at Metropolis Ballroom in downtown Arlington Heights. It was great to see so many people with different ties to the school and parish come together to celebrate 70 years of [read more...]

Holum Blood Drive Most Successful Ever!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Emily’s “Sweet Sixteen” Blood Drive this Sunday.  It amazes us that for sixteen years, your love, generosity and support have been unwavering. You never disappoint. This year was the best one yet. We managed [read more...]

Funeral Mass for Elizabeth Schmidt

Fathers Gilbert Mashurano and Arthur Marat concelebrating. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

REP Update: Weeks of March 3 & 10

Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of March 3 & 10… Sunday, March 3 10:30 am – 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Retreat make-up in the Elementary Building room 221 5:00 pm – Online REP 7th & 8th [read more...]

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

Join Us for Family Mass in March

Please plan to join us for Family Mass on Sunday, March 3, at 9:30 am.  OLW School & REP students are encouraged to participate in this mass by being greeters, readers, petition readers, gift bearers, choir members, and ushers. CLICK [read more...]

Bible Study Intro: Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus Parallels

Kathleen discussed the significance of the Abraham and Isaac story from the Bible, emphasizing its historical context, symbolic elements, and its repudiation of child sacrifice. She highlighted the story’s foreshadowing of Jesus’ sacrifice, including the use of a ram as [read more...]