News

Mask Protocols and COVID Guidance from the Archdiocese

This morning (August 24), the Chicago Archdiocese COVID Task Force issued a guidance letter to Pastors and Principals containing the following information… Over the past 18 months, your efforts to communicate clearly and quickly all COVID-related guidance has been central [read more...]

On Your Calendar Yet? SVDP 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk

Join your friends at Our Lady of the Wayside Parish on September 25th for the 1st Annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ to support St. Vincent DePaul at OLW. A fun way to support your community A great family activity [read more...]

The Holy Spirit Does it Again…

Sharing photos taken last Saturday, by OLW parishioners and photographers at large, Myles Naughton and Martin Bauer.  The Holy Spirit, once again, shines His light over Our Lady of the Wayside Church and School.  We are blessed. #beautiful PS: Click [read more...]

Fall 2021 – Training for New Ministers of Care

Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicariate 1 DEF Fall 2021 – Training for New Ministers of Care This program is designed for persons to be commissioned and mandated as Ministers of Care, in their respective parishes. Ministers will visit and take the [read more...]

Come to the Youth Ministry Kickoff Event, this Sunday!

We’re so excited to announce that the OLW Youth Ministry is having a Kickoff Event this Sunday, August 22nd at 7PM! Join us after 6PM Mass to celebrate the new school year with fellowship, games, music, and more! Below is the [read more...]

Yo! Frozen Yogurt Anyone?

Berry Yo Fundraiser Going on Now! Back again this year, Berry Yo frozen yogurt is helping transition back to school. Stop in through Sunday, August 22 for a delicious treat. Mention Our Lady of the Wayside and 15% of the [read more...]

Perennial Shade Garden: Mission Accomplished!

A HUUUUUGE OLW thank you to Jimmy Doherty (Parishioner, St. Viator Junior, and Eagle Scout) to his family and to his friends who donated an entire Saturday constructing and planting a Perennial Shade Garden behind our Parish Center as an [read more...]

Why Doesn’t The Church Get With the Times?

Some people think Church teaching needs to “get with the times”. Do you use theology to tell you what time it is? Then you probably shouldn’t use human time to tell you your theology! Learn why in this week’s video. [read more...]

Reflection: The God of Choices

Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” If you have ever read a book [read more...]

Come to the OLW Ministry Fair!

Join our Ministry Family!  Come to the Our Lady of the Wayside Ministry Fair in the OLW Ridge parking lot on Sunday, September 12, from 10 am – 12 noon. Discover how you can make a difference in our parish and [read more...]