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Deacon Jerry’s Lenten Reflection: 1st Sunday of Lent

In the first reading this Sunday, God tells Noah of God’s covenant that he will never again destroy the world by flood. God made the rainbow in the sky as symbol to remind us of this promise. Earlier God had [read more...]

Our Valentine to God

This year, St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday are celebrated on the same day. At first, I thought what a strange coincidence. Then, I thought that it seemed very appropriate. Love is the main theme of St. Valentine’s Day – [read more...]

40 Hours of Lenten Adoration, Guardians Needed

As we begin our 40 day Lenten journey there is no better way to start this season of prayer, fasting and alms giving than spending an hour with our Lord in Adoration. 40 Hours of Lenten Adoration will take place in [read more...]

Join our New Women’s Study, “On The Dignity of Women”

Our Lady of the Wayside is offering a Women’s Study program, “On the Dignity of Women,” that will explore the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Pope St. John Paul II’s understanding of woman and her vocation. This study will introduce [read more...]

Should You Donate Blood?

You might be considering giving blood, whether you are a first-time donor or a regular lifesaver. Dr. Ajay Sahajpal, a transplant surgeon and executive medical director of the Global and Executive Health Program at Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health [read more...]

Friday Morning Bible Study: Join Us In-Person or Online

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...]

Promote Your Business in OLW’s Bulletin & Online

Looking for a way to promote your business or services to OLW Parishioners, and beyond? Consider advertising in Our Lady of the Wayside’s Bulletin and online! In March, Jeff Tkachuk, sales representative from LPI (our bulletin publishing partner) will visit [read more...]

NEW “Meals Ministry,” Cooks Wanted

OLW is starting a “Meals Ministry” to provide meals to members of our parish experiencing challenges. No commitment or regular volunteering schedule is required, just a willingness to cook and/or deliver meals as your schedule permits. For more information or [read more...]

OLW Supper Club: Mugs Pizza & Grill

The next OLW Supper Club fundraiser will be at at Mug’s Pizza & Grill at the corner of Route 12 & Willow/Thomas Roads in Arlington Heights on Tuesday, February 20. Dine in, carry out, or drive thru. Mention OLW and Mug’s will happily [read more...]

Quigley Day: February 24

QUIGLEY DAY FEB. 24: Shrine of Christ’s Passion High-school-age men are invited to join us on a visit to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, IN, with transportation and lunch included. Pick up is at 9 a.m. and [read more...]