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Make/Take Time for Quiet Prayer with Jesus

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Yr B  Growing up with Mary and Joseph, Jesus surely prayed with them. In Jewish society, it was customary for families to pray together. In fact, the daily life of the Jewish people was [read more...]

Father Arthur Kicks Off Catholic Schools Week 2021

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Pastor, Father Arthur Marat, kicked off Catholic Schools Week 2021 with his thoughts on how OLW Parish and School are intertwined — each making the other stronger.  “School is the heart of our parish,” said [read more...]

A BIG THANK YOU From the St. Mark’s Ministry

2020 was a very difficult year for all of us.  The parishioners and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside rose to the occasion in helping supply food for our “sharing parish”, St. Mark’s in Humboldt Park.  Your generosity has [read more...]

OLW Parish & Society of St. Vincent dePaul: Join the Vincentian Team!

Did you know … the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the oldest charity in Chicago, beginning in 1857? The Society’s primary purpose is to serve those in need – helping them weather the storms of life in the [read more...]

St. Marks Food Collection: February 14

On Sunday, February 14th, we will have our monthly non-perishable food drive for St. Mark’s Parish.  In these difficult times their need for food is great and they are serving more people than ever. Our volunteers will be at 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.

The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal Begins Next Week

My Dear Parishioners, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, our primary concern is the spiritual and physical health and welfare of the faithful and all those [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day Nine

May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. For Day Nine Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. For Day Eight Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. For Day Seven Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day Eight

May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance. For Day Eight Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE.  

9 Days for Life Novena: Day Seven

May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy. For Day Seven Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE.