News

Ushers Urgently Needed

Dear OLW Parishioners, With in-person mass attendance increasing, we are in serious need of additional ushers. Can you help? OLW Ushers are liturgical ministers who: Assist in the preparation of church for the liturgy Welcome and help seat parishioners Distribute [read more...]

Reflection: Believing and Rejoicing

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary One of the most poignant moments in John’s Gospel comes from the meeting between Jesus and Thomas the Apostle after the Resurrection. “Doubting Thomas” refused to accept the truth of Jesus’ [read more...]

Father Louis & OLW Youth…

…welcome the OLW parishioners after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday August, 1. As a result of the Covid Pandemic, Fr. Louis was not able to return to India for the recent funeral services for his father. In recognition of the [read more...]

Little Sisters of the Poor: Swing and a Prayer Golf Outing

The Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly Present: A Swing and a Prayer Golf Outing For over 55 years the Little Sisters of the Poor have cared for the needy elderly at St. Joseph’s [read more...]

OLW Welcomes Danielle Pitzer, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation

Dear OLW Parishioners, I am excited to begin my new position as Director of Lifelong Faith Formation at the parish. This position aligns with the Archdiocese Renew My Church initiative. It falls under the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation within [read more...]

Fall Adult Confirmation

Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Adult Confirmation for Vicariate I Parishioners will be offered: Weekly on Mondays from September 13th to November 1st From 7 – 9 pm At St. Edna’s Parish, [read more...]

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.