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OLW: From Prairie to Parish

To appreciate how far we’ve come, it’s good to take a look over our shoulders at our humble beginnings. FUN FACT: Next year, Our Lady of the Wayside will celebrate its 70th Anniversary since ground was broken (on May 24, [read more...]

Adult Confirmation Preparation: Fall 2022

Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, September 12, 2022 from 7-9pm, at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. [read more...]

The Making of a Catholic Priest: Premiered Today!

The Making of a Catholic Priest premiered this afternoon on the Word on Fire Institute YouTube Channel! From his Arkansas upbringing, to his military experience, through his vocational ascent, Fr. Stephen Gadberry shares his trials, tragedy, and ultimate joy, answering [read more...]

How to Foster Resilience in Children

Life can be tough no matter your age. Even children face challenges. That’s where resilience comes in. Resilience is our ability to persevere and adapt to changes and stressors in our world. It does not mean that we don’t experience [read more...]

The Power of HOPE

The Ascension of the Lord – Year C After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Strikingly, the Apostles were not sad after Jesus seemingly left them. The Apostles’ joy flowed from their hope—hope that [read more...]

Come Celebrate Fr. Tom Rzepiela’s 50th Anniversary

You are invited to join me in prayer and celebration of being gifted by God 50 YEARS OF JOYFUL PRIESTLY SERVICE. The celebration will take place at my home at the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joseph’s Home for [read more...]

Parish Office Closed: Memorial Day

Our Parish Office Will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.  Business operations will resume on Tuesday, May 31.

YOU Are a Gift to God

7th Sunday of Easter – Year C The Gospel for this Sunday contains some striking words. As Jesus prays to God the Father for those who believe and those who will believe in Him, He says, “They are your gift [read more...]

Thank You For Your Service!

A cheerful OLW shoutout of THANK YOU to Joe and Marilynne Babiak who have faithfully and creatively served the 8th grade class for pizza day all year. Their granddaughter, Lydia, is graduating, and they have been so dedicated this year [read more...]

Arlington Heights Community Bike Ride: June 4

The Village of Arlington Heights’ Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission invites residents and visitors of all ages to register for the 2022 Community Bike Ride Event, on Saturday, June 4th, at 9 a.m., at North School Park, 307 N. Evergreen Ave., [read more...]