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Divine Mercy Novena & Divine Mercy Sunday

Deacon Paul here… I typically do not ask for much, so when I do, you can be assured of one of two things: It’s important or It’s something that I’m passionate about. As it pertains to the Divine Mercy, Novena [read more...]

Please Support OLW School Scholarships Matching Grant Program

Double Your Donation! A generous donor is providing a 1:1 match for your donation made to Empower Illinois through the Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Your $1,000 donation will become $2,000 for an OLW student, and you will reduce IL taxes by $750! [read more...]

FORMED Podcast: Holy Week

Featured Podcast: Holy Week by Dr. Brant Pitre Join Dr. Brant Pitre, author and Scripture scholar, as he walks us through the events of Holy Week. Pitre’s insights and clarity allow the listener to enter into a deeper appreciation of [read more...]

Please Join Us for Morning Rosary

This Lent, Fathers Arthur and Dominic invite Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners to pray the Rosary as a united parish family. The Rosary is prayed in our Church at 8:00 am (just prior to the 8:30 am daily mass) [read more...]

Parish Office Closed for Staff Retreat

Please note that Our Lady of the Wayside’s Parish Office will be closed on Monday, March 28, until 1:00 pm.  Our school and office staff will be attending a Staff Retreat that morning.  Business operations will resume at 1:00 pm. Our [read more...]

Is God Calling You to the Secular Franciscan Order?

The Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting an Informational Evening on Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church at 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness. The evening will begin with a brief [read more...]

RCIA Update: Second Scrutiny

The Elect continue their faith journey with the second Scrutiny, Sunday, March 27th.  They continue to search their consciences for sinful thoughts and actions.  The Scrutinies are meant to uncover and then heal what is weak within us.  They are [read more...]

Join OLW’s Youth Ministry For Our Annual Kairos Retreat: June 3-6, 2022

High School Juniors & Seniors are enthusiastically invited to attend Kairos 10, a 4-day day-retreat. Kairos is a powerful 4-day retreat where teens are offered a safe place to be themselves, grow in fellowship, learn more about God and reflect [read more...]

Spring Clean Your Way to a Clearer Mind 

Spring is coming and with that comes longer days, flowers in bloom and with it, an urge to spring clean. Dusting, vacuuming, and organizing can make your home feel fresh and new. By eliminating the clutter, you can improve your [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of March 28 & April 5

Here’s the REP Schedule for the Weeks of March 28 and April 5, 2022 Tuesday, March 29 4 pm, 1st through 4th grade classes meet 7 pm, 5th and 6th grade classes meet Wednesday, March 30 6:30 pm, Practice for 10 [read more...]