Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (School Mass)

Father Arthur Marat celebrating with Deacon Paul Onischuk assisting.

Please Support the Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund

The 2nd collection during Catholic Schools Week is for the Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund that benefits OLW students whose families need tuition assistance. Your donations help us offer a Catholic education to more students and shows families receiving assistance that [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Soiree Early Bird Pricing Ends January 31

The parish will conclude its year-long anniversary celebration with Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree, taking place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom of Arlington Heights. Mix and mingle with parishioners, neighbors, and friends of OLW. Enjoy dancing, hors [read more...]

Is it Risky to Take Expired Medication?

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? According to a Consumer Reports study, approximately one-third of Americans haven’t cleaned out their medicine cabinet in the past year and almost one-fifth haven’t done so in the past [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

9 Days for Life Novena, Day 9

The 9 Days for Life Novena concludes today. Today’s Intention: May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. For today’s Novena, Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. THANK YOU for praying with us! For information about, [read more...]

Join Us in Celebrating Catholic Schools Week: Jan 28-Feb 3

What is National Catholic Schools Week? Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2024 is January 28 [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of January 28 & February 4

Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of January 28 and February 4… Sunday January 28 Youth Ministry Encounter – Cancelled Tuesday January 30 5:00 pm – Grades 1-4 meet Grades 5 – 8, No Class Tuesday, February 6 [read more...]

Prayer of Thanks and Gratitude

Lord, I thank you for imparting your strength to me through the sacraments. I thank You, Jesus, for filling my heart with Your Love. You do not demand that we love each other with empty hearts, but hearts overflowing with [read more...]

Introducing our Interim REP Coordinators

We’d like to introduce you to the wonderful people who stepped up to keep Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) moving forward as we search for a new full-time program director.