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Today is Gaudate Sunday—a day of great joy and anticipation of Jesus’ birth. Advent is more than halfway over. Christmas will soon be upon us. But, are we prepared? Are your hearts prepared for the coming of Jesus? Are you [read more...]

Celebrate Simbang Gabi at OLW

You’re invited to celebrate Simbang Gabi, a traditional Filipino Christmas Mass, at OLW on Saturday, December 16, at 5 pm. Drop by the Gathering Place afterward for a light reception. If you’re interested in volunteering, or donating food or funds to [read more...]

Scenes from Storytime with Santa

Our Lady of the Wayside little friends came to the School and Fr. Mackin Center on Wednesday, donned in colorful PJs. They listened to Christmas stories, played fun games, and then enjoyed milk and cookies while Santa read ‘Twas the [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...]

Great Turnout for Faith Into Action’s December Activities!

The Faith Into Action Ministry got busy last Sunday making Christmas Cards for prisoners, wrapping scarves with Our Lady of the Wayside’s Shawl Ministry, and praying for the recipients of both. The donut supply held up nicely (as was evidenced [read more...]

Seniors Christmas Party!

Our Lady of the Wayside Seniors are invited to an afternoon of Food, Drink and Holiday Cheer! Please join us for a Senior Christmas Party this Sunday, December 17, at 1:00 pm. The party will take place in the OLW [read more...]

“See More” this Advent Season

On Wednesday evening, December 6, Father Bill Zavaski visited Our Lady of the Wayside Parish and gave a beautiful Advent Reflection entitled, “See More.” He commented on how Advent is a season of tremendous spiritual potential but, because we are [read more...]

Holiday Music Concert: Sing Gloria! Sing Noel!

The Music Ministry of St. Edna Church will present a holiday music concert on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:30pm in the church. The St. Edna Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Cantor Ensemble will provide an entertaining and joyous afternoon [read more...]

Angelic Voices Needed for Christmas Eve Family Mass Choir

We’re looking for 35 singers in grades 1-8 for the 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Because space is limited, we are inviting 2 students per family to participate in the choir. Rehearsals will be on Thursday December 7, 14, and [read more...]

Multi-Parish Reconciliation Services

Reconciliation Services will be offered at five parishes this Advent. Here is the schedule… Monday, December 11 @7:00 pm Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Arlington Heights Tuesday, December 12 @3:00 pm St. Edna Church, Arlington Heights Tuesday, December 12 [read more...]