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Christmas Blessings for OLW Students

Just ahead of the Christmas Break, Fathers Arthur and Gilbert, along with school principal and assistant principal, David Wood and Barbara Boarini, visited OLW students to wish them a Merry Christmas and to pray the Our Father for the special [read more...]

Girl Scout Cookie Time!!!

OLW’s 7th Grade Cadettes are selling Girl Scout Cookies! Stock-up on all your favorites or purchase as a gift. Last day to order is Jan 16th! Order online today HERE: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop45496-430?fpkp=1QR Be sure to check for in-person delivery. All boxes [read more...]

Christmas Affirmation

As Christmas draws near, it’s a good idea to pause — even for a moment — and reflect on the true reason for the Season. If you’d like to download and print the image below for your refrigerator, click HERE or [read more...]

OLW’s Pre-K Christmas Program Warms Hearts

Even the Grinch smiled while watching this wonderful Christmas Program, starring the little angels of Our Lady of the Wayside’s preschool classes (all of whom are on Santa’s “Nice” list, credible sources say). Thank you patient and loving teachers and [read more...]

A Savior is Born!

My Dear Parishioners, With so many uncertainties in our life we need constant assurance of God’s love for us. Despite the world’s denial of faith in Christ, we must remind ourselves that the message of salvation is still relevant today. [read more...]

Our Christmas Bulletin Cover

Although our “Local Artist” bulletin cover program came to an end this Advent (after a one-year, 52-cover run), a very talented parishioner asked to contribute artwork to grace our Christmas bulletin cover. When you look below, you’ll know why we [read more...]

Another Joyous OLW Christmas Program

Mrs. Newell and Mr. Pancratz can certainly bring out the talents of our students! This year’s annual Christmas Program featured several instrument solos and vocalists plus some new Christmas songs for good measure. The program featured all students in 1st [read more...]

OLW Students Go Christmas Shopping (for Catholic Charities)

Last week, OLW middle school students headed to Target for the annual Christmas Service Project. The students brought in more than $500 after Thanksgiving, then went shopping for three adopted Catholic Charities families in early December. Each small group of [read more...]

Scenes From OLW’s SPRED Holiday Gathering

The OLW SPRED team met in December for a special holiday gathering, including a mass said by Fr Charles Bolser (former president of St Viator), followed by an Agape brunch. Families of the SPRED catechists and friends joined in too. [read more...]

Blanket Drive Nets 113 Blankets For Those in Need

7th & 8th Grade OLW Religious Education Program (REP) students from South Middle School and Holmes Jr. High earned confirmation service hours by organizing and participating in a Blanket Drive. The, highly successful, “Spread the Warmth & Share the Love” [read more...]