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Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: Convent Construction

In August 1954, four Dominican Sisters who had been teaching OLW students took up temporary residence in a separate section of the school building. Construction of a convent began on October 27, 1955, and the Sisters looked forward to its [read more...]

Totus Tuus Starts Sunday. Registered Yet?

Totus Tuus begins this Sunday, July 16. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, celebrating the sacraments, and engaging, interactive teachings. Register this week to receive a t-shirt. Walk-in registrations welcome. For adult volunteer registration, click HERE. For [read more...]

The Scally Brothers Concert

You’re invited to a FREE concert by The Scally Brothers on Sunday, July 23rd. The concert will take place at St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights, at 6:15 pm — immediately following a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob [read more...]

NEW Parish Office Hours

Effective Monday, July 10, our NEW weekday Parish Office Hours will be Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Weekend office hours will remain the same. Please consult the back of this Sunday’s bulletin (July 9) for specifics.

DMI Survey Update (and Thanks!)

Dear Our Lady of the Wayside Family, Thank you for taking the time this past Lent to complete the Disciple Maker Index survey. 534 parishioners shared their input on a number of aspects of faith and community life here at [read more...]

Happy Independence Day

Father Arthur, Father Gilbert, and the Our Lady of the Wayside Staff wish our parish family a happy and safe 4th of July Holiday!

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...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: First Graduation Class

In June, 1955, Our Lady of the Wayside School graduated its first class of 24 students: Front Row (l to r): Donald Boehmer, Judith Katkus, John Roth, Barbara Barrett, Father Harold O’Hara (pastor), Katherine Grundhoefer, Kenneth Schwarz, Eleanor Shanley, Bruce [read more...]

Get Anything Out of the Mass?

It’s been said that familiarity breeds contempt. For Catholics, I think there’s a temptation for familiarity to breed complacency. We are all susceptible of taking for granted that which is closest to us, including the Mass. While Sacred Tradition is [read more...]

What is Heat Exhaustion?

On hot summer days, staying hydrated and protected from the sun is key. Too much time in the sun and heat can have serious health consequences. “People of all ages are at risk of dehydration and heat illness, but it’s [read more...]