Photo Gallery

Photos: Father Mark’s Farewell Mass & Reception

Father Mark Augustine celebrated three farewell masses with Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners this weekend. Here are some photos from the celebrations.  

Faith Into Action… IN ACTION!

The first Faith Into Action service opportunity was Monday, October 2 at Feed My Starving Children. 28 people from our parish participated – students from school, REP and parents as well. The group worked hard making meal packs, but also [read more...]

Bingo Bags & Bubbles: A Fun Time Had by All

More than 150 ladies in the school, parish, and community enjoyed the 1st Ladies Night out event – BINGO Bags and Bubbles.   Fathers Gilbert and Mark greeted guests as they checked in and then started the evening with a [read more...]

Ready for Flu Season!

Kathy O’Neill, RN, successfully diverted many of OLW’s faithful to the Gathering Place and encouraged them to ‘roll up their sleeves’ as they entered and exited church last weekend.   Turnout was robust and Kathy happily announced that this year’s [read more...]

Blessing of Our Pets

Saint Francis of Assisi was known for many things, including his love of nature and of animals. In honor of his Feast Day (October 4th) Deacons Peter LeTourneau and Jerry Brennan provided a Special Blessing of many OLW Pets last [read more...]

Big Crowds, Happy Runners/Walkers & Volunteers Make 2nd Annual SVdP Fun Run a Success!

About 140 walkers, runners and volunteers joined in supporting the 2nd Annual Our Lady of the Wayside (OLW) St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Friends of the Poor 5K on September 24, 2002. The morning began with an eager group of [read more...]

Mass of Remembrance at OLW

Last Sunday’s 11:30 am mass was one of remembrance for those who lost their lives 40 years ago in the Tylenol murders, including OLW parishioner Adam Janus, his brother Stanley, and sister-in-law, Theresa. Bishop Jeffrey Grob celebrated the mass with [read more...]

I Am The Light of the World

Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~John 8:12

Scenes from Bystander CPR Training

Last Sunday, after the 9:30 and 11:30 am masses, Our Lady of the Wayside offered Bystander CPR Training in the Gathering Place.  Training was provided by Illinois Heart Rescue. 40 or so attendees learned the basic steps of CPR, how [read more...]

OLW Alumni Parent Evening Fun and Successful

The Endowment Board hosted a successful event this past Saturday to raise awareness and funds for the school’s Endowment Fund, which is a restricted fund to support the long-term financial health of OLW School. Many alumni parents were in attendance, [read more...]