Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide FAQ

Below are Frequently Asked Questions about Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide. Does this mean that I am left to suffer endlessly? Not at all. No one is obligated to take on treatments which will only extend life but do not offer hope of [read more...]

“A Camino Experience,” with Deacon Paul

On Tuesday, May 21, Deacon Paul Onischuk packed the Gathering Place and provided an entertaining presentation and discussion on the many “God winks” experiences and lessons-learned on his recent pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy!  

Registered for REP 2024-2025 Yet?

Have you registered your child(ren) for Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program yet? If yes, THANK YOU and please help spread the word to your family and friends. If no, registering now helps us to plan for and prepare [read more...]

REP Catechists Needed

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) is looking for catechists (grades 1-8) for its 2024-2025 program. Weekly, Monthly & Occasional options are available. For more information please contact Patty McCarthy, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, at 847-253-5353 [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Mashurano presiding.

Ministry of Praise: Join Us

Ministry of Parise is a spiritual ministry in which the members offer their prayers to God for special intentions. This ministry encourages the bonding of generations with our homebound and our active members to experience a closer connection. This ministry is [read more...]

Parish Picnic: Volunteers Needed, Food & Drink Tickets Now Available!

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Parish Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 8th. The picnic will feature great eats, beverages, games and face painting for the for the kids. Live music will be provided by A Sure Thing. We’re [read more...]

Totus Tuus at St. Emily & St. Thomas of Villanova

Totus Tuus (Totally Yours) is a Chicago Archdiocese summer program for Catholic Youth, dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through Evangelization, Christian witness, daily Mass, Marian devotion, and fun. The program is for students who will [read more...]

Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.