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Soup & Stations Full House: Soup & Pasta Chefs Needed!!

Word has definitely spread about how DELICIOUS the soup and pasta is at our Lenten Soup & Stations. Last Friday’s Soup (before Stations) was packed — there wasn’t an open seat in the house and we had to add another [read more...]

Soiree Celebrates 70 Years of Catholic Education

The Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree was held Saturday, February 25, at Metropolis Ballroom in downtown Arlington Heights. It was great to see so many people with different ties to the school and parish come together to celebrate 70 years of [read more...]

Holum Blood Drive Most Successful Ever!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Emily’s “Sweet Sixteen” Blood Drive this Sunday.  It amazes us that for sixteen years, your love, generosity and support have been unwavering. You never disappoint. This year was the best one yet. We managed [read more...]

REP Update: Weeks of March 3 & 10

Here is the REP Schedule for the Weeks of March 3 & 10… Sunday, March 3 10:30 am – 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Retreat make-up in the Elementary Building room 221 5:00 pm – Online REP 7th & 8th [read more...]

Join Us for Family Mass in March

Please plan to join us for Family Mass on Sunday, March 3, at 9:30 am.  OLW School & REP students are encouraged to participate in this mass by being greeters, readers, petition readers, gift bearers, choir members, and ushers. CLICK [read more...]

Bible Study Intro: Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus Parallels

Kathleen discussed the significance of the Abraham and Isaac story from the Bible, emphasizing its historical context, symbolic elements, and its repudiation of child sacrifice. She highlighted the story’s foreshadowing of Jesus’ sacrifice, including the use of a ram as [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, March 6th

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

RCIA Call to Continuing Conversion

OLW Community, Please join RCIA Co-Directors Carol Stuber and Deacon Paul’s joy in witnessing RCIA candidate Jacob Schutta’s participation in the Call to Continuing Conversion, celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, February 25th with Bishop Bartosic. Jacob, who is seeking [read more...]

Lenten Mission: A Journey to Joy!

This year’s Multi-Parish Lenten Mission (sponsored by St. Mary, St. Edna, Our Lady of the Wayside, St. James and St. Colette Parishes) will be hosted at Saint Mary Church located at 50 N. Buffalo Grove Rd in Buffalo Grove, on [read more...]

Camp Galileo-Another Month of Early Bird Savings!

We’re officially extending our Early Bird enrollment period for another month (including an extra day for leap year!), through February 29, 2024. That means families can continue to save: $50 off their first week $75 off every week after their [read more...]