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Help Prevent Suicide: FOLLOW UP

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to FOLLOW UP. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. We [read more...]

My Favorite Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year B This upcoming week, on October 1, we will celebrate the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. I would like to share with you a few reflections about my favorite saint. St. Therese [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of September 27 & October 4

Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of September 27 and October 4, 2021 Tuesday, September 28, 4:00 p.m. First class meeting, 1st – 4th grades Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m. 5th and 6th grade classes meet Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m. [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...]

Please Support the Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund

We strive to make sure that no family is turned away because of financial need. The Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund continues to be an important means of providing help for families finding themselves on hard times. Some families have a [read more...]

Out of Darkness Walk to Help Prevent Suicide

Promote Mental Health Awareness. Help Stop Suicide. Honor Loved Ones Lost to Suicide. Participate in the 2021 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 2nd at Montrose Harbor, Chicago, IL Register, volunteer, or donate today! Scan the QR code [read more...]

Don’t Skip Getting The Flu Shot This Year

Between 12,000 and 61,000 people die from influenza each year in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing as the flu season looms, getting a flu shot is more important [read more...]

Help Prevent Suicide: BE THERE

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to BE THERE. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. We [read more...]

SVdP Walk or Run: Fun Fun Fun!

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...]

Help Prevent Suicide: ASK

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to ASK. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. We also [read more...]