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Video Series: Eternal Rest, The Art of Dying Well

Eternal Rest explores the mystery of death, the afterlife, and the powerful reality around the sacrament that ushers us into eternal life. Furthermore, the art of dying well is also the art of living well. By understanding who we are [read more...]

The Sacraments: Penance & Reconciliation

Now that we’ve reviewed the three sacraments of Initiation, we will move on to the Sacraments of Healing – and first up is the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation. We are called to live our lives in accordance with the [read more...]

Pope Francis Hospitalized, Cardinal Cupich Requests Prayers

A message from Cardinal Cupich: We have received word that Pope Francis is receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. He entered the hospital today after experiencing symptoms and tests confirmed the presence of an infection. [read more...]

Ministry of Care Training

Ministry of Care Training for new ministers of care will be offered in the John Hurley Center of St. Edna Catholic Church on Saturday, April 22, and Saturday, April 29, 2023.  Sign-in will be from  8:45–9:00 am, and training sessions [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry On the first Wednesday of each month, the Mental Health Ministry Team will host a Grace Prayer Circle from 7:00-7:30 in the St. James Chapel. [read more...]

Multi-Parish Divine Mercy Celebration

Our Lady of the Wayside, St. James, St. Edna, and St. Mary invite you to pray the Divine Mercy Novena and to celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy at Our Lady of the Wayside. The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Friday, [read more...]

Men’s Lenten Reflection Series 2023

Men’s Lenten Reflection Series 2023: An Hour of Prayer, Learning and Discussion With a focus on the book The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today by Samuel Guzman Do yourself (and those around you) some real good this Lent by joining [read more...]

Reminder About Email SCAMers

Just a heads up Waysiders… the email SCAMers are at it again. Emails from factitious Gmail accounts posing as Father Arthur and Father Gilbert, asking for you to engage with them in some way, have been sent to some parishioners. [read more...]

The Journey of Jesus Presentation

Join Fr. John Cusick for “The Journey of Jesus from the River Jordan to Jerusalem and Beyond.” His presentation will take place at St. James Parish on Monday, April 24 at 7 pm. Questions? Contact Kathy at kk_ek@msn.com.

Men’s Lenten Reflection Group Going Strong

The OLW Men’s group met again last Saturday, March 25, for Lenten Reflection, small group discussion, fellowship (and coffee and donuts). Something special happens when men come together and share their faith. One meeting to go in this Lenten Reflection [read more...]