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Multi-Parish Mission: Sacraments, The Treasury of Our Faith

Come one, come all to our Multi-Parish Mission – Sacraments, the Treasury of Our Faith. Presenter: Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. Date: November 29, 30 and December 1, 2021  (Monday – Wednesday) Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: St. Edna Church, [read more...]

When the Saints Come Marchin’ In…

To commemorate All Saints Day, Our Lady of the Wayside School’s Fifth Graders processed into 8:30 am Mass adorned as their favorite saints. Students participated in the readings, petitions and song. Father Dominic Vinh Ha celebrated with Deacon Peter LeTourneau [read more...]

Mother Teresa: “The Greatest Destroyer of Love and Peace is Abortion”

As the Respect Life Month of October concludes, we offer the beautiful and insightful wisdom of Mother Teresa of Calcutta who, in 1994 was invited to speak before the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. Every year U.S. political and [read more...]

Happy Halloween!

Wishing all our children, teens, and parents a Happy and Safe Halloween… For Trick or Treat safety tips, CLICK HERE.

Run with Team OLA in the 2022 Chicago Marathon

Mission of Our Lady of the Angels (via the Franciscans of the Eucharist) provides hope to the poor on the west side of Chicago via food pantries supporting 3000 families a month, afterschool programs, seniors programs, community meals, and much more. Consider [read more...]

Fr. Dominic Coaches OLW Students on Bowing and Prayer

On October 27, 2021, Our Lady of the Wayside schoolchildren gathered in our church for weekly mass. Associate Pastor, Father Dominic Vinh Ha, celebrated, and delivered a joyous homily that coached our children on how to reverently bow and to [read more...]

Trick or Treat or Stay Home? Take Precautions, Go For It!

This week will bring the second consecutive pandemic Halloween, a time when parents might be wondering just how careful they need to be when their children embark on their annual candy hunt. The nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony [read more...]

Gently Loved Toys Request for Preschool

As you are tidying up your toy closet this fall… If you have any gently loved toys that are looking for a new home, we would greatly appreciate your donated toys. Specific ideas include, but are not limited to: Magna Tiles [read more...]

Trunk or Treat ’21 Was… Fun Fun Fun

Last weekend’s “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration was a great success! The costumes were awesome, and sugar and shenanigans were enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to all organizers and generous sponsors who made the fun possible. See if you can [read more...]

Youth Ministry Updates…

While there will be no peer ministry meeting this Sunday, our Teens are reminded that KAIROS Leader Applications are due this weekend and must be submitted ASAP. Additionally, if you are interested in the Mission Trip, please fill out the [read more...]