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This Teaching is Worth Dying For

Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying [read more...]

From Distraction to Dedication

In celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, join us for an IVC Morning of Reflection 2022  But Few Things Are Needed: From Distraction to Dedication led by Fr. Joseph Simmons, SJ In this talk, Fr. Joe Simmons [read more...]

Young Adults: Mass & Meal Get Together with Bishop Jeffrey Grob

Catholic Young Adults of North & Northwest Chicagoland (ages 20-40) are invited to get together for a Mass & Meal with Bishop Jeffrey Grob, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. Join Bishop Grob on Saturday, August 27, at St. Mary of the Annunciation [read more...]

Distracted Visits With Jesus

Martha, busy serving and fretting, loses sight of just who this special guest is that has come to her home to dine. There is a subtle connection between this week’s Gospel story and the Eucharist. We can come to Mass so busy [read more...]

How do you process a tragedy like the Highland Park shooting?

New details about the shooting at a Highland Park Independence Day parade on Monday continue to come out, and every new headline and news alert can bring new stress and anxiety, especially because this tragedy hits closer to home for [read more...]

Dial 988 for Mental Health Support

Beginning July 16, anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or suicidal thoughts is encouraged to call, text, or chat 988. You’ll be connected to trained counselors who will listen, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary. [read more...]

Featured Podcast: Who am I to Judge?

What is “right” and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Dr. Edward Sri explores the fragility of the relativist outlook and the importance of absolute truth. If you haven’t yet registered for FORMED, you must first do [read more...]

Family Mass, This Sunday @6:00 pm

Please gather your family and join us for Family Mass, this Sunday, July 17, at 6:00 pm.  Family members of ALL AGES are invited to take a role in the Mass. For more information, please contact Danielle Pitzer at dpitzer@olwparish.org. [read more...]

Bystander CPR Classes @OLW

Illinois Heart Rescue is offering Bystander CPR classes to the Our Lady of the Wayside Community. You will learn the basic steps of CPR and how to use an AED. Classes will be held in the Gathering Place after all [read more...]

Friday Morning Bible Study: In-Person or Virtual

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, live-and-in-person. Come to the Cabrini Room of the Our Lady of the Wayside Parish Center in time for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via Zoom, [read more...]