Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Youth Group Now Offering Small Group Gatherings

Wayside Parents and Guardians, Greetings from the Wayside Youth Ministry! During this time of COVID-19, we have had to completely alter the way our ministry works.  Zoom has been our connecting point – in the weeks past, we have gathered [read more...]

Mass for Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time

Fr Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Introducing Our New Director of Parish Ministry & Evangelization

Dear Parishioners, Last week, I informed you in my Pastor’s Letter that part of the Renew My Church Program at Our Lady of the Wayside entails filling both existing and new positions meant to ensure that our parish is a [read more...]

Mass for Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time

Fr Artur Marat presiding with Deacon Pete LeTourneau assisting.

Father Arthur’s Message of Encouragement to Confirmandi

Dear Youth, As your pastor and shepherd, I am delighted you have come here today to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation! This is the final and most important step of your initiation into the Catholic Church. During this Sacrament, I [read more...]

Beware of Email SCAM Targeting OLW Parishioners

It has come to our attention that someone is targeting OLW parishioners with an email SCAM.  The person has already emailed several parishioners, impersonating Father Marat, using this email: “fatherarturmarat@gmail.com.”  The email asks for “assistance” and that you “respond to [read more...]

The Holy Spirit Shines on OLW

The Parish Pastoral Council met after tonight’s Vigil (and RCIA) Mass and was graced with, not a single, but a double rainbow! Thank you OLW Parish Pastoral Council and all OLW volunteers for generously donating your time and talent to [read more...]

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.