Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter

Father Gilbert Mashurano celebrating.

Divine Mercy Novena Continues…

The Divine Mercy Novena will continue to be recited at Our Lady of the Wayside Church this week, April 1–6, at 3pm, followed by a Multi Parish Feast of Divine Mercy at St. James Church in Arlington Heights on Sunday, [read more...]

Written in the Wounds

For all the condemnation Thomas the Doubter has received in 2000 years of homilies, I think there’s something to admire in him. Thomas is not unique. We all waver at some point, overcome by hesitation, distracted by the clamor of [read more...]

Operations Director Corner: April

Well, we made it through the first 90 days. The good news is that all the buildings are still standing, the heat is still working, and the lights are still on! Speaking of lights. Did you notice that all the [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of April 7 & 14

Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of April 7 and 14… Tuesday, April 9 5:00 pm – Grades 1–4 meet 6:00 pm – Grades 5–6 meet Tuesday, April 16 5:00 pm – Grades 1–4 meet (pickup at church) [read more...]

OLW CFM: You’re Always Welcome!

Are you curious about Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christian Family Movement (CFM)? Thinking of joining but want to be sure it’s right for you? Then why not join us for our final meeting of the year on Friday, April 5, [read more...]

Pilgrimage Update: Your Prayer Intentions on The Camino

Our Lady of the Wayside family, A blessed Easter Season to you!  God willing, as you read this, I should be well along on my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela (St. James’ resting place). I have packed no less than [read more...]

Tuesday in the Octave of Easter

Father Gilbert Mashurano celebrating.

Easter Eggs, Face Painting, Games & FUN!

Following the Blessing of the Easter Baskets, many families adjourned to our parking lot and playground for the Annual OLW Easter Egg Hunt. Youngsters enjoyed games, face painting, and of course the egg hunt itself! Father Arthur and Gilbert were [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...]