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Protection of the Unborn: Homily by Deacon Peter LeTourneau

Protection of the Unborn: A Homily given by Our Lady of the Wayside’s Deacon Peter LeTourneau, on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.   To view and print Deacon Peter’s Homily, click here.  

9 Days for Life Novena: Day Two

In the Catholic Church in the United States, January 22nd is designated as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” As Catholics, we are called to observe this day [read more...]

Peer Ministry Spring 2021 Schedule

Attention OLW Youth Group friends… Here’s the Peer Ministry Spring 2021 Schedule of events.  Join us for ZOOM PMs, ZOOM Fellowships, Surrender Nights, Service Projects, Adoration & Confession, and possibly more!  Please note that all events are subject to change.  [read more...]

Youth Group Adoration & Confession Night – This Sunday!

We are so excited to have you join us for Adoration and Confession – Sunday, January 24th at 7:30PM! If you have not filled it out yet, you MUST fill out this PERMISSION SLIP to attend the event. If you do not [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day One

May the tragic practice of abortion end. For Day One Novena Prayers and Reflection: Click HERE. For Day Two Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. For Day Three Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. For Day Four Novena Prayers and Reflection, click [read more...]

OLW Warmly Welcomes New Parish Office Manager

For those who missed the last Pastor’s Letter, “Happy Happenings at OLW” announcing the good news, Our Lady of the Wayside is happy to announce the addition of Mari Torgerson to our parish office staff.  Mari is our new Office [read more...]

Illinois Mental Health Warm Line: Peer & Family Support by Telephone

ILLINOIS MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE For Access and Choice The Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice is pleased to announce the opening of the Warm Line! Sometimes what is needed most in difficult times is someone to talk to: [read more...]

Welcome to Our Lady of the Wayside’s New RCIA Co-Director, Carol Stuber

Please Join Our Lady of the Wayside staff in welcoming Carol Stuber as the new co-director of OLW’s RCIA program. For those who have not had the opportunity to meet/know Carol, I asked her to provide a brief introduction. Carol [read more...]

Our Stewardship of Treasure For January 17, 2021

Thank you for your continued support of our parish and for making God’s work possible. Considered E-giving? Electronic giving through GiveCentral is a fast, easy and fully automated way to contribute to Our Lady of the Wayside.  Once you set [read more...]

Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors

Cook County’s Department of Public Health (CCDPH) understands that many people, especially older adults, want to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible. Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois will move to phase 1b – which includes senior adults aged [read more...]