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Ash Distribution at (and Near) Our Lady of the Wayside

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season. Ashes have been distributed at services and masses in our Church throughout the day (and into the night). Ashes were also distributed at the REP Mass Tuesday night. Additionally, Father [read more...]

Faith Into Action Makes Project Linus Blankets

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Faith Into Action Ministry got busy in the OLW School gym last Sunday, February 11, making Project Linus blankets, sending postcard smiles, praying for those receiving what they made, and enjoying coffee, donuts, and conversation! [read more...]

8th Graders Prepare for Confirmation

Our Lady of the Wayside School and Religious Education Program (REP) 8th-graders recently gathered in the Fr. Mackin Center for a Confirmation Retreat. Father Arthur lead with a prayer. Then the students watched a movie about receiving the Sacrament of [read more...]

CFM Chili Cookoff: Great Eats, Fun Times!

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) Chili Cookoff was fantastic event! Our bellies were filled and our hearts were left overflowing with the joy and community of this wonderful ministry. This year’s CFM chili cook-off might have been the best yet! [read more...]

Thank You OLW 8th Grade Livestream Dream Team

A big shout out of gratitude to Our Lady of the Wayside 8th Graders who have been streaming School Masses this year. We had a large group streaming masses for the first half of the school year, and we are [read more...]

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: The First Choir

The electric organ on this week’s bulletin cover was brought over from the temporary church in the OLW School basement. It was replaced in 1965 with the Wicks pipe organ still used in our church today. Special chambers were constructed on [read more...]

Women of Wayside Kick off Holidays in Style!

The Women of Wayside kicked off the holidays in style! We slowed down, caught up and gave thanks for this community of faithful women. And, like all busy women, made time to raise over $1,000 for both St. Vincent de [read more...]

Christmas Angels Serve 300+ Meals at St. Ben’s

In keeping with an ongoing tradition and parish mission, 50+ Our Lady of the Wayside Christmas Angels, including several families, rallied early Christmas morning, drove to St. Benedict Parish in the city, and served Christmas meals to 300+ people great [read more...]

Christmas Carols Boosted Spirits

Our Church was filled with beautiful music and voices on Wednesday night as parishioners, members of our parish choirs, the handbell choir and other musicians gathered for our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-long. Afterward, all gathered for Cookies and fellowship in [read more...]

REP First Grade Christmas Nativity Program

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Religious Education Program (REP) first-graders presented their annual Christmas Nativity Program in our Church Tuesday evening. Special thanks to Danielle Pitzer, Krys Tischer, Dan McMahon and all who helped prepare our little performers.