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They Came, They Conquered!

Eighteen wonderful OLW parishioner #Doers couldn’t resist the joy of coming out Saturday morning to yank unsightly weeds and beautify our parish grounds. THANK YOU for “representing” and for being #Differencemakers. Shout out to OLW’s Operations Director, Patrick Fitzgerald, for [read more...]

Welcoming Mother’s Journey is Complete!

Welcoming Mother’s 10-month journey is over. She now graces the Grotto on Park Street between the Rectory and Church Portico entrances. Come see. Come pray!

Salt & Light Upcoming Events

Our Lady of the Wayside has recently formed a Salt & Light Community for older adults (men and women, ages 55+). We hope to be salt and light for each other, our families, and the community at large.  We are [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

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

Join Us for Family Rosary TODAY at 4:00 pm

Please join us for Family Rosary all Tuesdays in May — starting TODAY — at 4:00 pm. Come see our new “Welcoming Mother” statue in the grotto on Park Street between the rectory and the church portico. If it’s raining, [read more...]

Parish Picnic: Fun for the Whole Family!

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Parish Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 8th. The picnic will feature good eats, beverages, games and face painting for the for the kids. Live music will be provided by A Sure Thing. Information [read more...]

Second Collection to Support Mothers & Babies in Need

Our Lady of the Wayside joins Catholic Charities in support of mothers and babies throughout Cook and Lake counties! Being a mom today can be hard, especially when struggling to make ends meet. Catholic Charities helps mothers across Lake and [read more...]

OLW School Supper Club: Raising Cane’s

The next OLW Supper Club will held be at Raising Cane’s (1420 Golf Road in Rolling Meadows) on Thursday, May 16, from 4 – 10 pm. Mention Our Lady of the Wayside when ordering and Cane’s will donate 15% of your [read more...]

Rosary/Novena for Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May 15 is the Feast of St. Dymphna, Patron Saint of Mental Health. Please pray the Rosary on May 15, or a Novena for Mental Health (from USCCB) this month. Find the prayer resources HERE.

People With These Characteristics are Happiest 

We all want, and deserve, to be happy. Whether it’s feeling satisfied at work or in your personal life, a study shows that people with certain personality traits, known as the Big 5, are consistently happier throughout their lives. Kelly [read more...]