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Actions Speak Louder…

This Sunday’s readings remind us of the importance of the role of priests, who are supposed to be the men of God. The role of the priest in the Old Testament was to offer a sacrifice on behalf of the [read more...]

Halloween Fun at OLW School

Our Lady of the Wayside School students and faculty braved the cold (and snow!) this afternoon, and processed to the Fr. Mackin Center for spirited Halloween festivities. Costume-clad OLW Cheerleaders gave a spirited performance for all to enjoy. They then [read more...]

When I Was Hungry

Sunday, November 12, is our next monthly food drive for Our Lady of Unity (formerly St. Mark’s) Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. As part of the Archdiocese’s Renew My Church [read more...]

Grief vs. Depression

Most people who are deeply grieving worry whether they are grieving “correctly.” If this is you, perhaps in your moments of deep sadness you wonder what the difference is between grief and depression. This may be compounded if others offer [read more...]

Mass of Remembrance

Blessed are they called home by the God of love. The Mass of Remembrance in loving memory of Parishioners called home to God (October 17, 2022 – October 10, 2023) will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Wayside Church [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...]

Hidden Treasures: Finding God in our Life

The Search The pace of life in today’s world is ever increasing. It gets more and more difficult to focus on what are the important values in our life. To gain some insight into what’s really important, I looked back [read more...]

Bishop Casey Celebrated 70! with OLW Families

On Sunday, October 29, the Most Rev. Robert G. Casey, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Celebrated 70! with Our Lady of the Wayside Families and parishioners at the 9:30 am Family Mass. Concelebrating were Father Arthur and Father [read more...]

Altar Server Recognition Mass & Meal

November 5 Vicariate I Recognition Mass for Youth Altar Servers Serving at the altar can open hearts to the sacred. To recognize youth altar servers’ dedication and commitment to this important ministry, Bishop Jeffrey Grob invites Vicariate I youth altar [read more...]

National Vocation Awareness Week

From November 5-11 we are praying, educating and promoting all vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life and marriage. You’re invited to pray for our priests, seminarians and all those discerning their vocation, or join a holy hour of Adoration. [read more...]