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Laughing at Death?

Death. How’s that for starting out on a bright note? Seriously though. For something so certain and absolutely going to happen, it’s strange we don’t consider and talk about this subject more. The Bible reminds us, ‘Teach us to number [read more...]

Encountering Jesus

At dinner the other night, I recounted the experience of my visit to a poor parish community in Venezuela in 2006. On this one day, the hosts knew that the American visitors were coming, and they splurged on us with [read more...]

Scenes From Totus Tuus 2022

Our Lady of the Wayside’s very first Totus Tuus camp was great success and loved by all participants and volunteers! The camp’s unique blend of worship and play appealed to all. Those who came for the first day returned for [read more...]

Why It’s Important to Laugh at Yourself

Do you take yourself too seriously? Are you unwilling to acknowledge your faults and weaknesses to others- or even to yourself? In this video, Fr. Mike shares some lessons in humility and being willing to laugh at yourself.

OLW Class of 2018 Mini-Reunion!

Class of 2018 – come back to our school gym this Thursday, July 28 from 6:00-8:00pm, for a mini-reunion and college send-off. Pizza and soda will be waiting for you (at no cost). We’d appreciate an RSVP, but all are [read more...]

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

Interested in helping those in need in our community without making a long-term commitment? Meals on Wheels might be the answer! Our Lady of the Wayside covers two routes in the month of September only. We deliver meals in Wheeling [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a fifth grade student who participated in Our Lady of the Wayside’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) Program this summer. To [read more...]

Save the Date: Life Line Screening at OLW

Life Line Screening will be at Our Lady of the Wayside (in the Gathering Place) on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Getting screened is simple! For more information, see the flyer below and/or visit: https://discover.lifelinescreening.com/hsc2/?sourcecd=HURL001

Friday Morning Bible Study: NEW LOCATION

PLEASE NOTE: Friday Morning Bible Study will meet in the RECTORY CONFERENCE ROOM on 7/29, and 8/5.  Enter through the parking lot rectory door with the BIBLE STUDY sign. You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, live-and-in-person. Come [read more...]

Multi-Parish Mass of Thanksgiving for Life

Praise God for His precious gift of life, and for the end of Roe v. Wade. Join Catholics from Our Lady of the Wayside and neighboring parishes in a Multi-Parish Mass of Thanksgiving, to be celebrated on Wednesday, August 10 [read more...]