Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Bible Study Intro: What’s the Difference Between a Homily and Bible Study?

Kathleen Miller clarifies the distinction between homilies and Bible studies at Our Lady of the Wayside, emphasizing the unique purposes and benefits of each. She uses an example from the scriptures to demonstrate the importance of context in understanding the [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Funeral Mass of Dave Yates

Funeral Mass of Dave Yates. Father Arthur Marat presiding. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest [read more...]

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Operations Director Corner: Update

The lazy, hazy, dog days of summer are here! A couple thoughts this week… The Parish Picnic came together well, in spite of a wet start. Those who came and braved the weather were treated to good food, cold beverages [read more...]

St. Joseph as Our Example

When it comes to Respect life, it is important in following the example of St. Joseph, to support those who choose to embrace their role as a father in all circumstances, especially in challenging situations. St. Joseph was unexpectedly called [read more...]

The Perfect Storm

I am writing this on a Saturday morning. Saturdays are my writing days, when my husband takes over the kids and the house and I disappear into the office with an enormous cup of coffee and noise-canceling headphones. Saturdays are [read more...]

If I Built a School it Would Include… NEW BATHROOMS

Our Lady of the Wayside School’s last Buddy activity of the year was a fun exercise based on the book, “If I Built a School” by Chris Van Dusen. Buddy pairs worked together and wrote ideas they thought would make [read more...]