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OLW’s Emily Holum Blood Drive Featured in Chicago Catholic

Our Lady of the Wayside’s annual Emily Holum Blood Drive received a very nice mention in the Chicago Catholic recently.  The article, “Parishes respond to blood shortages with donation drives,” featured OLW parishioners Tom and Robin Holum, who lost their [read more...]

Heads Up: Another Email SCAM Attempt

Sorry to report yet another e-mail SCAM attempt from an unscrupulous person or group posing as our pastor. The email, which comes from a fictitious Gmail account, reads… Do you have a moment, i have a request I need you [read more...]

Reminder: Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive

It’s that time of the year again! Time to honor Emily Holum and her family by donating life-saving blood. When: Sunday, February 13 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Where: Our Lady of the Wayside Parish, at the corner of [read more...]

Jesse White Tumblers Fly High at OLW School

The Jesse White Tumblers put on quite a show this afternoon in Our Lady of the Wayside School’s gym, amazing the children, the staff, and Father Marat with high flying action.  Jesse White directed the festivities, and explained to all [read more...]

Blessing of Throats at OLW School

Father Arthur and Deacon Peter visited Our Lady of the Wayside Preschool and School this morning to bless the throats of all students, teachers and staff. They taught the students about St. Blaise, whose Feast Day we celebrate today. Father [read more...]

St. Mark’s Food Collection: February 13th

On Sunday, February 13th we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Last July, St. Mark’s was consolidated with three other parishes who were not receiving food donations from sharing parishes. We continue to collect and deliver [read more...]

Get Your OLW Gala Raffle Tickets!

This year’s Gala Raffle is for a CASH PRIZE of $3500! Imagine the fun you can have or the good that you could do. All proceeds support the OLW School Annual Fund. Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Get [read more...]

How to Support Someone Who Might Have Suicidal Thoughts

Meghan Markle’s revelation last year that she’d had suicidal thoughts and attempted to get help was a reminder that those feelings can affect anyone and that everyone needs support. The Duchess of Sussex revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she was [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of February 7 & 14

Here’s the REP Schedule for Weeks of February 7 and 14, 2022 Tuesday, February 8 4 pm, 1st through 4th grades – NO CLASS 7 pm, 5th and 6th grade classes – YES CLASS Tuesday, February 15 4 pm, 1st through [read more...]

FORMED: Featured Video of the Week

How and Why to Pray the Rosary As we celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes this week, we invite you to learn more about the Rosary! Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn as they discuss how and why they [read more...]