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Christ is the Good Shepherd

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We are halfway between Christ rising from the dead on Easter Sunday and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Two weeks ago, we were reminded of God’s mercy on Divine [read more...]

Totus Tuus Camp Registration OPEN

Totus Tuus is a week-long, summer youth retreat for young people in first through 12th grade. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, celebrating the sacraments, and engaging, interactive teachings. Themes this year are the Mystery of Salvation [read more...]

Scenes from Faith Into Action (April)

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry gathered in the OLW School gym on Sunday, April 23rd and put faith in action. Our children (and parents) made Hail Mary prayer flowers and prayed for those who will receive them, [read more...]

Are Your Allergies Getting Worse?

Most people can tell spring has finally arrived because of warmer temperatures, more sunshine and birds chirping. If you have seasonal allergies, you know that spring has arrived because your allergies have taken up residence and brought with them itchy [read more...]

Congratulations First Communicants (April 22)

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who received First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 22.  

Saint Viator High School Summer Camps

We are excited to bring you a variety of Saint Viator Summer Camp offerings for all ages!  From Swimming and Soccer to Theater and Service & Song, Saint Viator has you covered.  We hope that you will join us for [read more...]

Respect Life Corner: From the Heart of a Survivor

In November of 2003, I became pregnant. Although it was unplanned, my baby definitely was not unwanted. I was very worried about telling my boyfriend the news and what his reaction would be. It was one of anger. How would [read more...]

The Cardinal’s Call-to-Action for Next 70 Years

In Cardinal Cupich’s beautiful Homily delivered at Our Lady of the Wayside’s Celebrate 70 Family Mass, he congratulated our Parish for 70 years of growth, and challenged Waysiders to live the Gospel and carry Jesus’ message and mission into the [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...]

Their Eyes Were Opened

God Loves us, and His Love is eternal. God gives us, mortal human beings, the gift of immortality. This is the reason why we should be full of joy during this time of Easter. It is true that we experience [read more...]