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Chris Stefanick: There IS a God

Presents don’t appear under a Christmas tree because they put themselves there—you can assume there’s a gift-giver, right? In the same way, everything made of matter has some origin outside of itself—from your chair, to your morning coffee, to YOU, [read more...]

Cardinal Cupich’s Christmas Message

Christmas 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, We joyfully celebrate the birth of the Lord. As we do so, we are also very much aware the challenges that we face—moving beyond the pandemic, building social peace in our society, [read more...]

Please Join Us For a Rosary Like No Other

On Tuesday, January 11, Relevant Radio’s Father Francis (Rocky) Hoffman will host a live broadcast of his Family Rosary Across America national radio program from Our Lady of the Wayside Church.  Please plan to arrive and be seated at 6:45 [read more...]

Faith Formation: Advent & Christmas Updates

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS 9:30 A.M. 12/5 SUNDAY FAMILY MASS Thank you to our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who volunteered for the 9:30 Family Mass on Sunday, 12/5. Your efforts contributed to joyful and prayerful celebration of the Mass. [read more...]

Fr. Mike Schmitz: Catholics, Alcohol, and Drinking

Alcohol can certainly help us to live in the moment, grow in friendship, and simply enjoy life more, but when we drink too much we distort the goodness of alcohol. The Bible always condemns drunkenness, and in this video Fr. [read more...]

Cub Scout Poinsettia Orders Due Friday, Dec 10

Poinsettia orders are due by Friday 12/10/21. Contact Fara if you would like to place an order and need to pay at pick up.  Cub Scouts will be taking orders for poinsettias through December 10th. Pickup at 3:00PM on Thursday, [read more...]

Ushers Needed for Christmas Masses

Calling all able-bodied men and women… Our Lady of the Wayside’s Usher Ministry is looking for additional ushers to staff  our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mases. If you are willing to assist team and parishioners, please click here for [read more...]

Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Did you know that a state tax credit can also be a scholarship opportunity for a OLW student? The Invest In Kids program gives donors an actual tax credit on their state tax bill. RIGHT NOW, there is a 2-1 [read more...]

Multi-Parish Reconciliation Services Offered

Five Multi-parish Reconciliation Services will be offered by Our Lady of the Wayside and four neighboring parishes this month.  Several priests will be available at each service. Here is the schedule: Monday, December 13 — 7:30 pm — Our Lady [read more...]

Legacy Planning: Will Gifts for Our Parish

Please Prayerfully Consider Remembering Our Lady of the Wayside in Your Will. Jesus told us, “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” So every day, we have the opportunity to see the face of [read more...]