News

A Call to Service: Archdiocese Interview with Deacon Don Grossnickle

In case you missed it, Our Lady of the Wayside’s Deacon Don Grossnickle was interviewed recently by the Archdiocese’s “Catholic Chicago” about his founding of the MAAPFoundation and current project of building the new Deacon Sheehan Clinic in Philomena Parish [read more...]

Blessed Pets

Many of our canine and feline friends (and their owners) turned up in the front of Church for the Annual Blessing of Pets last Saturday and Sunday. Fathers Arthur and Gilbert were on hand to sprinkle them with Holy Water [read more...]

That Man is You: Abiding Presence

Calling all OLW Men looking to grow in faith and strengthen your family relationships. You’re invited to attend the next That Man is You meeting in the OLW Gathering Place, this Saturday, October 12, from 7:00 – 8:30 am. No cost. Bring [read more...]

Beach Resort Night for Middle-School Students!

Attention OLW School & REP Middle School (6th-8th grade) Students! Come join us for a fun Edge Encounter Beach Resort Night of beach-themed games, snacks, group prayer, and fun with friends. We will meet in the School Gym on Tuesday, [read more...]

Jesus Came That We Might Have Life

During the Easter Vigil liturgy, the single flame of the Easter candle shines through the darkness. That small flame spreads as each person’s candle is lit and the light of Christ is shared with others. Before we know it, the [read more...]

“Remain In Me” Series Continues…

  The Remain in Me series of presentations by Deacon Peter and Jan LeTourneau continues in the Neumann Room of the parish Center on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM or Wednesday evenings at 7 PM. You are invited to join [read more...]

March for Life

You are invited to show your support of Life by joining in the North West Families March for Life on Saturday, October 19. We will gather at St. Theresa Parish‘s Dolan Center in Palatine (455 N. Benton Street) at 12:30 [read more...]

REP Schedule & Events: October/November

Here is an update of upcoming OLW Religious Education Program (REP) meetings and events for the remainder of October and the first part of November. Questions? Contact Patty McCarthy, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, at fa************@ol*******.org .

Didn’t Hurt a Bit!

Many Waysiders dropped by the Gathering Place and bravely rolled up their sleeves this weekend for their annual Flu shots (and other vaccinations). In total, 154 parishioners came to the clinic and Walgreens gave 258 vaccines (a new OLW record). [read more...]

Grief Support Group for Adults: FALL, 2024

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Our Lady of the Wayside Ministry of Bereavement offers a grief support program for adults. This six-week program is open to adult men and women parishioners who have suffered the [read more...]