News

Grotto Action Update

The Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Council, are in action here at Our Lady of the Wayside. The Knights are more than just those guys in the funny hats and capes. At the request of Fathers Arthur and Gilbert, they [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Beware of Text SCAMMERS

Just a heads up that phishing SCAMMERS have graduated from email to mobile phone text messages. The approach is similar… someone pretending to be Father Arthur, asking that you respond [by text]. The latest text scam read… Hello [your name], [read more...]

Early Bird Celebrate 70! Soiree Tickets

Make plans to attend the Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree on February 24, 2024 at the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom of Arlington Heights. Tickets go on sale January 1. Early bird pricing is available. Visit https://one.bidpal.net/olwsoiree/welcome for tickets and information. You won’t want to [read more...]

Calling Christmas Angels to Serve Meals to the Poor

For over fifteen years, generous families and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside have supported a wonderful cause — helping St. Benedict Parish in Chicago feed 300+ homeless and lonely folks on Christmas Day. Last year, we served a [read more...]

Senior Christmas Party Smiles

Our Lady of the Wayside Seniors gathered in the Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room Sunday for an afternoon of Food, Drink and Holiday Cheer! The room was filled to near capacity with nearly 80 seniors celebrating the season. OLW staff, along [read more...]

CFM Brings Christmas Cheer to Moorings Residents

Members of Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christian Family Movement (CFM) brought Christmas Cheer to residents of The Moorings on Sunday. CFM Families sang Christmas Carols, helped make Christmas ornaments and visited with the residents. Thank you CFM #differencemakers for [read more...]

9 Ways to Prioritize Your Heath This Holiday Season

Living a healthy lifestyle can become more challenging during the holidays with an influx of indulgent treats, less movement and increased stress. Prioritize your health by managing these concerns so you can feel your best and tackle the holiday season. [read more...]

Connections to Care Seeking Donations

Connections to Care is a not-for-profit organization with the sole goal of providing reliable, volunteer-based accompanied transportation for older adults to get to their medical and dental appointments. Volunteers pick up the older adults at their home, drive them to [read more...]

When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers

If it feels like God isn’t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But [read more...]