Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
Posted on December 19, 2023
Father Arthur Marat celebrating. 
We Remember in Beauty our Loved Ones…
Posted on December 19, 2023
This Christmas, we remember in beauty our loved ones. Thank you to all who contributed to flowers and decorations to beautify our Church this Christmas. 
REP Update: Weeks of December 25, 2023 & January 1, 2024
Posted on December 18, 2023
Here’s the REP Schedule for the Weeks of December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024… Sunday, December 24 — 3 pm, Christmas Eve Family Mass Monday, December 25 — MERRY CHRISTMAS! Tuesday, December 26 — No REP classes Monday, January [read more...] 
Registration for Kairos 12 Now Open
Posted on December 18, 2023
Registration is open for Kairos 12, a 4-day overnight retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors from Friday, February 16 to Monday, February 19, 2024. Kairos is a Christian experience of prayer and reflection run by a team of adults [read more...] 
Grotto Action Update
Posted on December 18, 2023
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Council, are in action here at Our Lady of the Wayside. The Knights are more than just those guys in the funny hats and capes. At the request of Fathers Arthur and Gilbert, they [read more...] 
Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study
Posted on December 18, 2023
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...] 
Beware of Text SCAMMERS
Posted on December 18, 2023
Just a heads up that phishing SCAMMERS have graduated from email to mobile phone text messages. The approach is similar… someone pretending to be Father Arthur, asking that you respond [by text]. The latest text scam read… Hello [your name], [read more...] 
Early Bird Celebrate 70! Soiree Tickets
Posted on December 18, 2023
Make plans to attend the Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree on February 24, 2024 at the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom of Arlington Heights. Tickets go on sale January 1. Early bird pricing is available. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/olwsoiree/welcome for tickets and information. You won’t want to [read more...] 
Calling Christmas Angels to Serve Meals to the Poor
Posted on December 18, 2023
For over fifteen years, generous families and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside have supported a wonderful cause — helping St. Benedict Parish in Chicago feed 300+ homeless and lonely folks on Christmas Day. Last year, we served a [read more...] 
Senior Christmas Party Smiles
Posted on December 18, 2023
Our Lady of the Wayside Seniors gathered in the Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room Sunday for an afternoon of Food, Drink and Holiday Cheer! The room was filled to near capacity with nearly 80 seniors celebrating the season. OLW staff, along [read more...]