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OLW Ministries: Education

Ministries are the lifeblood of any great parish and, as we begin to reemerge from a 15-month COVID-induced hibernation period, we are looking to REIGNITE our great Ministries. Our Lady of the Wayside Parish welcomes you to join our ministry family where you [read more...]

School Window Installation Underway

Installation of Our Lady of the Wayside School’s new windows is underway. The first windows are in with MANY more to install before school resumes. The construction crew had a special visitor the other day… See additional photos here…  

OLW Welcomes Father Dominic Vinh Ha!

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, My name is Father Dominic Vinh Ha. I will become part of your parish community and a member of your beloved church effective July 1, 2021. I was ordained on May 22, [read more...]

One Nation Under God

July 4th, 2021 This Fourth of July providentially falls on a Sunday—the day we love, revere, and thank the Lord. It is significant that the day we celebrate our nation’s independence, we also and even more importantly honor our God [read more...]

Five Myths About Ticks

Ticks and other creepy-crawlies return every year, bringing a swarm of health myths with them. Between endless ideas on the Internet combined with tick-related anxiety, it’s easy to be misguided. This tick season, know before you go and separate myth [read more...]

OLW Gym Floor Refinished

In addition to sporting a bright new paint job, OLW School’s gym floor recently received a beautiful refinishing.  See photos below… Wildcat victories guaranteed to look even better in the coming year(s)! To see additional photos and for more details [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.

Tune in: “The Long Goodbye”

This just in from Catholic Chicago Radio: Tune in to WNDZ 750 AM on Monday, June 28, at 8:00 am for discussion about “The Long Goodbye,” a Husband’s Support Group.

Sparklers: Aesthetic, but Harmful   

Sparklers create a glimmer of instant beauty every Fourth of July. However, these artistic fireworks can quickly turn hazardous in a matter of seconds. “Many people don’t view sparklers as being particularly ‘dangerous’, but they actually account for the majority [read more...]

Do We Respond to the Call?

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B  Death comes to each person, whether great or unimportant, known or unknown. When Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter from the grips of death into life, He showed that He has power over death. [read more...]