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Come to the St. Edna’s Craft Fair

Come to St. Edna’s Craft & Vendor Fair.  Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Here’s Why You Should Have Regular Eye Exams

Eye health plays a big part in your overall health, whether or not you wear glasses or contact lenses. “During eye exams, we address a lot of items, such as checking your vision and discussing areas of your life where [read more...]

USCCB Informational Webinar: Pray for Dobbs

Abortion takes the lives of over 600,000 babies per year in the United States. The upcoming Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is our greatest opportunity in a generation to change that. Join us for an informational webinar about this landmark [read more...]

Grief Support Group for Adults

 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Our Lady of the Wayside Ministry of Bereavement offers a grief support program for adults. This six-week program is open to adult men & women parishioners who have suffered the [read more...]

Join Us For Friday Morning Bible Study

Zoom with OLW’s bible study group.  Enjoy fellowship and share insights on the bible. To receive the Zoom sign-in code, email biblestudy@olwparish.org.

Columbus Day, Parish Office Closed

Our parish office will be closed on Monday, October 11, in observance of Columbus Day.  We will resume normal business operations on Tuesday, October 12.  

Cake Walk Bakers Needed

We’re looking for volunteers to donate prepackaged cupcakes, cakes, brownies or cookies for OLW’s “Trunk or Treat” Cake Walk on October 23. To volunteer, click here, or contact Katie Utech at olwbakingcaptain@gmail.com or (847) 651-0566.    

Holy Hours for Vocations Tour Has Begun

The first Centennial Holy Hour for Vocations was held Friday, October 1, at Saint Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect with over 75 people in attendance. The Blessed Sacrament was profound to behold on the altar in the historic monstrance [read more...]

Let’s Pray the Rosary Together TONIGHT at 6:00 pm

October is a PIVOTAL month. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case on abortion. The Dobbs case is the best chance in decades to overturn Roe vs. Wade. It may be the single biggest step in protecting [read more...]

Banquet to Celebrate 48 Years of Defending Life

Illinois Right to Life Action cordially invites you to it’s 48th annual banquet which will be held on Friday, November 12th, 6:00 pm, at The Carlisle in Lombard. Rep. Avery Bourne will serve as master of ceremonies and former Illinois [read more...]