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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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 pray for those who minister and care for those suffering [read more...]

Fr. Dominic Shares Jesus with OLW Schoolchildren

On September 1, 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 engaged and enriched all in attendance. Fostering faith is a key [read more...]

The God of the Universe Loves You [!!!]

“The source and summit of our faith is when we [literally] become one body with God, the Creator of the world. We become one flesh with Jesus in the Eucharist.” God is calling us back, to be physically present. Click [read more...]

Men’s Weekend Retreat: Ignatian Spirituality

Come to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Men’s Weekend Retreat. Lead by Fr. Doug Leonhardt, SJ, this retreat, will be held from September 17-19 at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, 420 West County Line Road, Barrington, IL. For more [read more...]

Fr. Schmitz: Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?

How can God be good, but allow bad things to happen? Fr. Mike Schmitz tackles one of the toughest questions religious believers must answer. Source: Ascension Presents

Seeing Through God’s Eyes

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B St. Thomas Aquinas once said: “Omnia quasi oculo Dei intuemur . . .” This means, “Everything as if through His eyes.” In other words, we should see and evaluate everything as if [read more...]

No Youth Ministry Meeting this Sunday

Thanks to all who served at the Mission of Our Lady of The Angels last weekend! There will not be a Peer Ministry meeting this Sunday but one is schedule for the following week, September 12, at 7:00 pm.  Register [read more...]

Living Grace Groups – Coming in Fall 2021

Do you live with depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns? Are you searching for support or tools to help you more fully live your life? Our “Living Grace Groups” might be the solution for you. Living Grace Groups FOR [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.

Labor Day Parish Office Hours

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, our Parish Office will be closed on Friday, September 3rd and Monday, September 6th. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. Stay safe & enjoy the Holiday!