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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...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: Heights Catholic High Club

May 4, 1953, was the first meeting of the Heights Catholic High Club, which consisted of high school girls from Our Lady of the Wayside and St. James parishes. The first order of business was to install officers, and the [read more...]

Celebrate WYD in NYC (with Little Sisters of the Poor)

Single Catholic women (ages 18-35) who are unable to celebrate World Youth Day in Lisbon are invited to celebrate, instead, with the Little Sisters of the Poor in Queens, NY! Mass, Sacraments, Adoration, catechesis, Stations of the Cross, and the [read more...]

Join the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

You’re invited to help celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, located at 23rd and Augusta Streets in Melrose Park. A Solemn Novena will be prayed nightly from Friday, July 7th, through Saturday, July [read more...]

Hierarchy of Values

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he who does not take [read more...]

Closed for the Holiday

The OLW Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Business will resume on Wednesday, July 5th.  

When I Was Hungry…

Sunday, July 9, 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 soup [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, July 5

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry On the first Wednesday of each month, the Mental Health Ministry Team will host a Grace Prayer Circle. You can join us as we [read more...]