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9 Days for Life Novena: Day Four

May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life. For Day Four Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. To sign up to receive each of the 9-day Novenas in your email box, click HERE.

Dementia Presentation: Care Partnering vs. Care Giving

Join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 24 for an online (ZOOM) presentation on caring for those with Dementia: Care Partnering vs. Care Giving.  A presentation will be given by dementia care expert, Juliet Holt Klinger, of Brookdale Senior [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day Three

May every expectant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. For Day Three Novena Prayers and Reflection, click HERE. To sign up to receive each of the 9-day Novenas in your email box, click [read more...]

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...]