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RCIA Update: Third Scrutiny

Holy Week is within sight. The Elect will participate in the third and final scrutiny during this period of Purification and Enlightenment. Then Palm Sunday and Holy Week will arrive, followed by the highpoint of the Church: Easer when the [read more...]

Saint Viator High School Summer Camps

St. Viator High School is excited to bring you a variety of summer camp offerings for all ages!  From Swimming and Soccer, to Theater and Service & Song, Saint Viator has you covered.  We hope that you will join us [read more...]

Become Closer to God this Lenten Season using CRS Rice Bowl

Annual Lenten program begins on Ash Wednesday; benefits those overseas and at home Deacon Mark Duffey will preach at all weekend masses, on March 26/27 about Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl Project. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites Catholics across the [read more...]

Archdiocesan Mass and Prayer of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine

In union with Pope Francis, bishops, and faithful around the world, Cardinal Cupich and priests of the archdiocese will celebrate Mass at Holy Name Cathedral and pray for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. [read more...]

UPDATE: Lent & Holy Week Schedule

Here is an updated schedule for Lenten & Holy Week Masses and Services at Our Lady of the Wayside Church.  We have a date for Living Stations of the Cross and have added Divine Mercy. Lent: Stations of the Cross [read more...]

Scenes from Last Week’s Soup & Stations

Turnout for Soup & Stations was a little lighter last week than the previous week, but we still managed to collect $70 in donations for St. Mark’s Food Pantry.  Thanks to all who braved the inclement weather to join us [read more...]

Walking with Moms in Need

The Pro-life mission doesn’t end with saving babies from abortion. It is just the beginning. Women who choose life often need support during and after their pregnancies. Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, pastoral effort led by the [read more...]

Our Next Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at the cover for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, generously contributed by an OLW fifth grader. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bulletin at [read more...]

How to Face Temptation

Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use [read more...]

Focus on God’s Love

Fourth Sunday of Lent In the story of the Prodigal Son, the older brother thought that he loved his father. In reality, he loved only himself. We know that the older brother was focused on himself based on his response [read more...]