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Precious Things

I once wrote an article about a school that embraced the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This meant, in practice, a lot of fascinating things, and it was a fun piece to work on. But all these years later, I [read more...]

9 Ways to Minimize Your Spring Allergen Exposure

Many parents look forward to getting their children outdoors as the longer days of warmer weather begin. But for those with children who have allergies and/or asthma, more time outdoors may mean more allergen exposure which can lead to respiratory [read more...]

Tuesdays Together Update: Summer Break

We hope you have been able to attend, and have enjoyed participating in Tuesdays Together in our Church. Please note the following… Tuesdays Together will break for the Summer – following Mass, Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation – on Tuesday, [read more...]

Will You Be an Usher?

Our Lady of the Wayside needs members who can help with Usher duties. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to ushers@olwparish.org. If you would like to register for masses, click HERE. You can also download the Signup [read more...]

Vigil Mass and Eucharistic Devotion (June 29)

From June 26-30, various sites located within the Archdiocese of Chicago will participate in the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. These events emphasize the celebration of the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life, the encounter of the [read more...]

Young Adult Social

Calling all Our Lady of the Wayside Young Adults… Join us on the Gathering Place patio at 6:30 pm (after 5:00 pm Mass) on Saturday, May 25, for a Social Evening. BYOB and something to share. All 21-39 year olds [read more...]

Summer Book Discussion Featuring John Shea

Prolific theologian, storyteller and international lecturer, John Shea, will present a Summer Book Discussion at Our Lady of the Wayside on Monday, June 17, at 7 pm. The presentation will take place in the OLW middle school parking lot and [read more...]

Learn about Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Scheduled from the end of May through June, Ignatian Volunteer Corps sessions invite people 50 and older to learn about IVC Chicago and the opportunities the program provides for service, community, and spiritual reflection and formation. The first information session [read more...]

USML Parish Leadership & Evangelization Workshop

Have an interest or a talent for lay leadership?? University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML) School’s of Parish Leadership and Evangelization will offer a free lay leadership program — Practical Skills for Accompaniment in Ministry — this Saturday, [read more...]

The Mother’s Day Tradition Continues…

The treasured tradition of preschool’s Mother’s Day Tea continued last Friday for Our Lady of the Wayside’s PK-4 students and their moms.