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Grief, Graveyards, a Reason for Hope… and You!

St. Theresa Parish welcomes award-winning author and EWTN regular, Susan Tassone, to present… Grief, Graveyards, a Reason for Hope… and You! How to prepare our families in these turbulent times to reach Heaven. The 5 truths about purgatory, who goes [read more...]

Moving Forward In Hope

The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness Invites you to “Moving Forward in Hope,” An evening of prayer, connection and hope — live via ZOOM — on Tuesday, October 24th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness is pleased to [read more...]

Help Pregnant Women in Need: Monthlong Baby Shower

In honor of Respect Life Month this October, Our Lady of the Wayside’s Respect Life Ministry is hosting a Monthlong Baby Shower for women in need. Donations will go to the Aid for Women Pregnancy Center in Wheeling, and then be [read more...]

Toys for Tots Kickoff Dinner

Dear Veterans and Friends: The US Marines are preparing for the 2023 Chicagoland Toys for Tots campaign. This wonderful program provides toys during the Christmas season to needy children.  Last year, the Toys for Tots Campaign of Chicagoland provided gifts [read more...]

Respect Life Novena Begins Friday, October 13

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Respect Life Month. Join a nationwide novena starting Friday for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as [read more...]

Your Guide to Breast Cancer Screening Terminology

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month                                                                                         Advocate Medical Group Physician Assistant Preena Patel, specializes in breast surgery and knows that when it comes to mammograms, breast procedures or surgery, you may have questions about the various terminology that is used. [read more...]

That Man is You: Attaining Clarity of Thought

Join OLW’s Men’s Group in the Gathering Place for food, fellowship and faith discussions this Saturday, October 14, at 7 am. Featured VIDEO: Attaining Clarity of Thought Session 6 begins with Mother Teresa, explores where God can be found and [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Fun Fact: Growth Growth Growth

1959 was a very busy year for our parish. With the swelling of enrollment of our school children, it became imperative to add another six classrooms to the school. Excavation was started for this addition, and at the same time, [read more...]

Clothed in Our Mother’s Mantle

This Sunday’s Gospel says that those clothed in the wedding garment are admitted to the feast. Saint Augustine tells us that this wedding garment is charity, or love, “that springs from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.” [read more...]

Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree

Save the Date! Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree A party to conclude the parish’s year-long anniversary celebration with a focus on celebrating Catholic education. This event will be open to all adult OLW parishioners. Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Metropolis Ballroom of [read more...]