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Bench Blessing Honors Diane Gustafson

Family, friends, colleagues, and former students of Diane Gustafson gathered for a special blessing of a bench dedicated in her name last week.  The blessing was given by Father Gilbert Mashurano with the assistance of Deacon Peter LeTourneau. Diane was [read more...]

Scenes from Faith Into Action – The Rosary

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry gathered families in the school gym on Sunday to make prayer cards, rosaries, and “how to pray the rosary” guides. They also participated in praying a walking decade of the rosary. [read more...]

Photos: Father Mark’s Farewell Mass & Reception

Father Mark Augustine celebrated three farewell masses with Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners this weekend. Here are some photos from the celebrations.  

Presentation: Pro-Life Apologetics, Sharing the Truth with Love

Unclear on the Catholic Church’s position on abortion and why we believe what we believe?  Uncertain about the accuracy of pro-choice arguments you may be hearing in the media?  Looking for truth, facts, or support resources?  Please join us in [read more...]

You’re Invited: Keep Hope Alive 2022

The event will take place on October 24, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. at Saint Ignatius College Prep and will feature Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, and co-chairs Jorge Ramirez of GCM Grosvenor and Rev. Clete Kiley of UNITE [read more...]

Building Resilience, Strengthening Hope (Mental Health Series)

Pope Benedict XVI dedicated the Celebration for the 14th World Day of the Sick in 2006 to those who suffer from mental illness. In his Message for that day he stated: “On this occasion, the Church intends to bow down [read more...]

Calling All Musicians: Evening of Music & Inspiration

Join musicians from around the archdiocese for an evening of music and inspiration led by Craig Colson, nationally recognized leader in liturgical music. As we build the new reality in our parishes, be inspired by someone who is actively engaged [read more...]

Exploring the Priesthood Weekend (Oct. 21-23)

COME AND SEE for an opportunity to better discern God’s call through prayer (Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Liturgy of the Hours), discussions, fraternity, recreation, and presentations from current faculty and seminarians. You’ll have a chance to tour the seminary grounds [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 [read more...]

Knights of Columbus’ 2022 Vocational Raffle

IL State Knights of Columbus’ 2022 Vocational Raffle Drawing: December 2nd, 2022 Grand Price: $10,000 Tickets available through Holy Rosary Council #4483 The Knights of Columbus have always been there to support families and the Catholic Church. Today, the Knights [read more...]