News

Is it Risky to Take Expired Medication?

Posted on January 24, 2024
When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? According to a Consumer Reports study, approximately one-third of Americans haven’t cleaned out their medicine cabinet in the past year and almost one-fifth haven’t done so in the past [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of January 28 & February 4

Posted on January 23, 2024
Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of January 28 and February 4… Sunday January 28 Youth Ministry Encounter – Cancelled Tuesday January 30 5:00 pm – Grades 1-4 meet Grades 5 – 8, No Class Tuesday, February 6 [read more...]

Prayer of Thanks and Gratitude

Posted on January 23, 2024
Lord, I thank you for imparting your strength to me through the sacraments. I thank You, Jesus, for filling my heart with Your Love. You do not demand that we love each other with empty hearts, but hearts overflowing with [read more...]

Introducing our Interim REP Coordinators

Posted on January 23, 2024
We’d like to introduce you to the wonderful people who stepped up to keep Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) moving forward as we search for a new full-time program director.

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, February 7

Posted on January 23, 2024
Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

Posted on January 23, 2024
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...]

2024 Annual Catholic Appeal

Posted on January 23, 2024
Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for your gifts. Please [read more...]

Calling all OLW Men: That Man Is You!

Posted on January 22, 2024
Join OLW’s Men’s Group in the Gathering Place for food, fellowship and faith discussions this Saturday at 7 am. VIDEO: That Man is You! Session 15 will re-introduce the four leadership roles entrusted to men and identify the consequences of [read more...]

Weekend Retreat for Mid-life Singles

Posted on January 21, 2024
Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Are you looking for a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Joseph and Mary Retreat House (formerly Cardinal Stritch Retreat House) in Mundelein, IL (in the northern [read more...]