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Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima Visits Our Lady of the Wayside

The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima arrived, bright and early, at Our Lady of the Wayside Thursday, September 14, 2023. The morning began at 7:30 with a Procession of the Statue, followed by a brief custodial talk. [read more...]

Little Saints Play and Pray Smiles

OLW’s Little Saints (and Big Saints) gathered in the Parish Center Thursday morning for fun, faith and friendship. Wee ones ages six and under and their parent(s) get together twice monthly, normally in the Gathering Place from 9:30 to 10:30 [read more...]

Mass Celebrated for Beginning of REP Year

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) began its new year with a special 6 pm Mass for the children, parents, and catechists. Energy and enthusiasm were noticeably high as all gathered in prayer and song.  Fathers Arthur [read more...]

TMIY Program Turnout Strong

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Men’s Group kicked off its “That Man is You” program last Saturday morning. 46 men gathered at 7 am to watch the initial video, then broke into small group discussions. Father Gilbert led with an [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Fun Fact: Custom Easter Suit/Dress Raffle

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Catholic Woman’s Club held a raffle for a custom made Easter outfit — a suit or a dress — to raise funds for the new Church’s construction. The raffle was held on March 14, 1957, [read more...]

Scenes from TMIY Family Hot Dog Grill-Out & Potluck

Sunday’s This Man Is You (TMIY) Family Hot Dog Grill-Out & Potluck was a fun time for the sizable group of parishioners and families who attended following 6 pm Mass. Grillmaster John Finucane braved 90-degree temperatures to serve up delicious [read more...]

A Wonderful Moonlight & Memories Evening

On  Saturday evening, August 26, Our Lady of the Wayside School alum parents reconnected and enjoyed drinks, appetizers and music under an end-of-the-summer moon. This Moonlight & Memories event benefited the School’s Endowment Fund, commemorating 25 years of investing in [read more...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: What’s Inside the Church Cornerstone?

Did you know… Our Lady of the Wayside Church’s cornerstone was laid on March 17, 1957. Sealed into it was: Every copy of “The Waysider’ (parish bulletin) to date A current issue of The New World A current Issue of [read more...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: Father O’Hara’s “Tough Love” Letter

A special fund drive for building the new church concluded just before the cornerstone laying. $10,000 (the equivalent of $108,786 today) was realized, but not before Father Harold O’Hara issued a “tough love” letter to parishioners asking them to step [read more...]

Back to School 2023-24 (Elementary & Middle School)

The 2023-24 School Year has begun and Our Lady of the Wayside’s campus is once again abuzz with energy, enthusiasm, and smiles! Our teachers eagerly welcomed students into their classrooms and helped them settle in. The morning began with the [read more...]