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Down to the Wire to Help Eagle Scout Create Perennial Shade Garden

Dear Fellow Parishioner, My name is Jimmy Doherty, and I am a Life Scout in Our Lady of the Wayside Parish Troop 161 and a junior at Saint Viator High School. I am executing my Eagle Scout project this weekend. [read more...]

Wheelchair Ramps for Homes

The following letter regarding wheelchair ramps was submitted by Greg Padovani, Chairman, Veterans Memorial Committee of Arlington Heights: Dear Veterans and Friends: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley offers many services to help home owners in need.  Lots of [read more...]

“Cut it the Hell Out”

Father Mark Augustine celebrated the 11:30 Mass on August 8 and delivered, what may be, his final OLW Homily (at least for a while, as he leaves for Canada next week to continue his Canon Law training).  His parting message [read more...]

Join the Wayside Welcomes Ministry

Introducing the Wayside Welcomes Ministry. If you’re a, “we’re glad you’re here” person who wants others feel welcome at OLW, this may be the ministry for you. For more info, or to join, contact Flo Trunk at waysidewelcomes@olwparish.org.  

Reminder: Join us for Outdoor Faith & Friends Hour

Please join us Sunday, 8/15, before or after Mass, for Outdoor Faith & Friends Hour. K-5th graders are invited to grow in faith through Bible reflections, music and activities. Ignite the love of the Lord! Questions? Contact Joanne Leigh at: joanne.m.leigh@gmail.com.

Curious About Becoming Catholic?

Join Us! Our Lady of the Wayside’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is hosting a meet and greet, August 25th, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Gathering Place. If you have questions or would like more information, [read more...]

“All That Jazz” Virtual Event

SLW “All That Jazz” Virtual Event – August 23 to August 28, 2021 Proceeds Benefitting Immigration, Racism and Care of Creation Join Us from the comfort of your own home for the Sisters of the Living Word 2021 “All That [read more...]

Podcast: Mental Illness and the Priesthood

An outstanding listen. Powerful and hopeful. Father Jacob Rouse (Mundelein Seminary ’18) joyously shares his journey to the priesthood, what being a priest means to him, and how he willingly accepts and carries his cross of mental illness in his [read more...]

What’s the Best Time of Day to Take Medicine?

When a prescription label reads, “Take one tablet by mouth once daily,” does that mean every day at 8 a.m.? When you eat lunch? Whatever time works best for your daily schedule? The answer: it depends. Maintenance medications you take [read more...]

Fr. Louis Fondly Remembers His Father

On Sunday, August 1, Fr. Louis Golamari, former Our Lady of the Wayside Associate Pastor, returned to fondly remember his late Father, Sleeva Golamari, by celebrating the 11:30 mass. Fr. Louis was unable to return to India as his father [read more...]