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Memory Garden For Those Lost Too Soon

Landscaping of the new Memory Garden For Those Lost Too Soon has begun at Park and Mitchell Streets. Not only has a very generous OLW Parishioner-donor made this project possible, but the donor has also covered the cost of its [read more...]

“That Man is You” is Back in Action

Our Lady of the Wayside’s “That Man is You” Men’s Group had its first meeting following summer break last Saturday, September 14, in the Gathering Place. The meeting started early (6:30 am) so men could attend or work the SVDP [read more...]

SVDP Fun Walk/Run was FUN FUN FUN!

It was a beautiful morning for the tri-parish Saint Vincent DePaul Fun Walk/Run for Friends of the Poor on Saturday. 191 spirited walkers, runners and moms with strollers laced ’em up and hit the pavement for a fun time and [read more...]

Faith Into Action, Back in Action

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry picked up where it left off at the conclusion of last school year. Last Sunday, they sprang into action in the Father Mackin Center following 9:30 am Mass. They made and [read more...]

Success! Hand-Made Dresses Bring Joy to East Africa Village

Back on July 16, 2024, we ran a story across Our Lady of the Wayside media about OLW parishioners who raised money for, made, and donated hand-made dresses to St. Philomena Parish in Kasese, East Africa (with our Deacon Don [read more...]

Scenes From TMIY’s Family Grill-Out & Potluck

The “That Man is You” (TMIY) Family Grill-Out & Potluck was well-attended, despite it being a Holiday weekend. Families and parishioners came out for brats & hotdogs (provided by TMIY) and  BYO beverages, sides, and deserts. Live music was provided [read more...]

CFM 75th Anniversary Celebration

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) celebrated its 75th Anniversary last weekend at St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. The weekend consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, activities for adults and children, prayer, and a dinner/awards ceremony/gala dance. [read more...]

Back to School Blessings

Father Gilbert recently provided back-to-school blessings to a group of inbound college Freshmen from our parish, before they headed off to schools across the country. Additional blessings will be provided on Friday, August 9, at the Welcoming Mother Grotto, at [read more...]

Trailer for Sale

Our Lady of the Wayside Boy Scouts have disbanded. Our loss can be another troop’s gain. We have available a well maintained, 1995 Haulmark trailer that is 10′ long x 6′ wide. The current market price is $1,699 but to [read more...]

Progress :-)

A quick update on the Father Mackin Center Bathroom Renovation Project. The tile is on the walls and we are getting closer to the finish line (before school starts). And… we are only $35,000 shy of our fundraising goal. THANK YOU to all who have [read more...]