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WHEELS TO WORSHIP

Our new ministry, Wheels to Worship, uses volunteer drivers to bring our OLW sisters and brothers to church to celebrate Mass with us. Volunteers drive every week, and some drive once a month.  Drivers all agree it is more than [read more...]

MINISTRY OF PRAISE

Ministry of Praise is a spiritual ministry in which the members offer their prayers to God for special intentions.  This ministry encourages the bonding of generations with our home bound and our active members to experience a closer connection. This [read more...]

MEET THE ELECT! – RCIA Class of 2019

Michael A. – Going through the R.C.I.A. program at Our Lady of the Wayside has been a great experience. Growing up I was not a part of a church community nor did I have a religious upbringing. The R.C.I.A. team [read more...]

THE TRIUMPH OF GOODNESS-Easter Reflection by Fr Ed Fialkowski, Pastor

Father Ronald Rolheiser in his article entitled, “The Triumph of Goodness” writes that, the stone which rolled away from the tomb of Jesus continues to roll away from every sort of grave.  Goodness cannot be held, captured, or put to [read more...]

Fundraiser Dinner Dance for our Friends at SPRED!

SPRED is an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The goal is to make it possible for each parish to welcome our Friends into a SPRED group, where they would become prepared to [read more...]

Pastor’s Holy Week Message!

Listen to Fr Ed’s Holy Week Message…  Then click here for our Holy Week schedule!

Wayside Wildcat Summer Sports Camps Announced!

 

THE RETURN OF FRIDAY NIGHT LENTEN EVENTS VERY POPULAR

OLW’S LENTEN FRIDAY NIGHTS RETURN EVEN IMPROVE OVER LENTEN FRIDAYS OF PAST Friday nights during Lent were enhanced at OLW this year and the growing participation suggests the new format will become the regular format in the future. In 2018, [read more...]

Bereavement Ministry Training – Posted by Kathy O’Neill RN, Parish Nurse

Interested in training for Bereavement Ministry?   Contact Kathy O’Neill  

Little Children? Join us for Little Saints!

Who: Young children (up to age 6) along with their parent/caregiver. When: Fridays twice monthly from 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Next event April 12! Where: Rectory/Church basement (enter doors from the Walnut St. parking lot) For more information, email Joanne or [read more...]