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Answering the Athiests

It is important that we Christians are able to answer the atheist’s best objections to God’s existence in hopes that we can win their hearts and the heart of the culture at large. Download Bishop Robert Barron’s FREE eBook HERE.

Preparing for Christmas

What is the best way to prepare for the season of Advent? You’re free to do what you know will help you prepare for Christmas the best. If decorating and so forth does not help you prepare for the coming [read more...]

REMINDER: Exploring the Diaconate 2022-23

The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and [read more...]

REMINDER: Order Christmas Flowers to Honor Your Loved Ones…

We invite you to honor the name of your loved ones with flowers and decorations for our Church at Christmas. Please download, print and fill out the order form clearly, attach your check made payable to Our Lady of the [read more...]

Today is #GivingTuesday

TODAY is #GivingTuesday (November 29), a global day of giving that reminds us to pause and give back during the busy Holiday Season. Our Lady of the Wayside School participates yearly, and we hope to have your support again this [read more...]

God’s Kingdom is at Hand

Second Sunday of Advent – Year A Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Christmas will be here soon. Today’s responsorial psalm reads: “Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.” And this refrain, is a beautiful [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, back in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Handel’s Messiah

Niles Metropolitan Chorus and Musica Lumina Orchestra present the 10th Annual D-I-Y Handel’s Messiah. There are two dates and locations to choose from… Church of St. Mary, 175 Illinois Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 3:00 pm Sunday, December 11, 2022 [read more...]

Thank You From the Society of St. Vincent DePaul!

When you donate to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) at Our Lady of the Wayside, your generosity helps people in need right here in our parish community. People like Joan, who lost her job at age 58 [read more...]

Join Us for the Annual REP Nativity Play

Our 1st Grade REP Students Cordially Invite YOU to their Annual Nativity Play. Please join us in Our Lady of the Wayside Church on Tuesday, December 13 at 4:45 pm. Bring your best singing voice and a willingness to join in [read more...]