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Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: Catholic Action

The “Solemn Dedication” publication of Our Lady of the Wayside, published in 1958 – just as our new Church was dedicated – praises volunteers and parishioners who worked tirelessly and gave selflessly to raise funds to build our school, rectory, [read more...]

8th Grade Prayer Groups Resume

Our Lady of the Wayside School’s 8th grade boys and girls prayer groups started this week, led by Mrs. Shewmon. The students choose to meet during recess and are excited to listen to God and grow in their faith.

Fidelity Yields Peace

One of the greatest fruits produced from a life lived in fidelity to Christ Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church is peace. If peace is lacking in our lives as Catholics, in our societies, in the Church, and [read more...]

Motorized Chair for Donation

Sharing… A US Army veteran in Arlington Heights has a Zinger Motorized Chair for donation – preferably to another veteran. You can see all about it at www.zingerchair.com/ If interested, please call Gene Fehringer at 847-456-3287.

Living Radical Solidarity

An excerpt from Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge statement on Respect Life Month 2023 Since 1973, the year the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide in Roe v. Wade, the month of October has been set aside by the U.S. bishops [read more...]

Lotsa Shotsa!!

A record number of vaccines were distributed – before, during and after all masses last weekend. A combined total of 232 Flu, High-dose Flu, COVID booster, RSV, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines found their way into the arms of 130+ brave [read more...]

Friday Morning Bible Study: Join Us!

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...]

REP Update: Weeks of October 10 & 17

Here is the REP schedule for the Weeks of October 10 & 17… Tuesday, October 10 4:30 pm, Outdoor Family Rosary; meet at rectory stairs on Park Street 5:00 pm, 1st–4th grades meet 6:00 pm, 5th & 6th grades meet; [read more...]

St. Mark’s Food Drop-off: This Sunday

This Sunday, October 8, is our next monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. Most-needed items include: pasta noodles & sauce canned tuna & chicken canned vegetables [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, October 4

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. On the [read more...]