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Big Thank You Hymnal Helpers

A big thank you to this “dream team” of volunteers who changed 16 cases of hymnals, (over 500) on Saturday afternoon December 2. The process began at 2:30 and was completed by 3:05… just 35 minutes with all old hymnals [read more...]

Wayside Seniors 2.0! Off to a Great Start

The first Sunday of Advent Deacon Don Grossnickle gave a fascinating talk on the importance of light in the world. He shared ways we can be the light of Christ for others while teaching our seniors the science of candles! We [read more...]

OLW Grotto Update

A 1,000-mile journey begins with a single step, and so a Grotto begins with site preparation. The dying maple was removed and the ground is being prepared. The concrete foundation that will support the Blessed Mother statue should be poured [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Fun Fact: New Beginnings…

The first service in the new (unfinished) Our Lady of the Wayside Church was a Nuptial Mass offered Saturday morning, September 28, 1957. Married were Miss Josephine Freiburger of Rolling Meadows and Edward Unterfenger of Chicago. Our first pastor, Rev. [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Fun Fact: Open, Not Finished…

Due to the explosive growth of the parish in the 1950s, school enrollment consumed “parish” space (including the temporary church) in the school building, Father O’Hara had no choice but to build the permanent church sooner than anticipated. The decision [read more...]

OLW Welcomes New RCIA Candidates

Rite of Welcoming, a public ritual that welcomes Candidates into the Catholic Church, took place at 9:30 Mass this morning. OLW’s RCIA program has two baptized Candidates this session. Shameetha Jerome seeks Confirmation. Jacob Schutta seeks Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. [read more...]

Happy Scenes from REP Home Study Sunday

Our Lady of the Wayside’s REP Home Study attendees were all smiles on Sunday as they gathered in the Middle School for catechism and faith formation activities. Here are a few photos to enjoy!

We Put our Faith Into Action

Fueled by delicious donuts and coffee, and a spirit of fellowship, Our Lady of the Wayside families put their Faith Into Action in the Father Mackin Center on Sunday, November 12, following 9:30 am Mass. They made blessing bags for [read more...]

Children’s Liturgy Turnout Strong!

A great turnout of children for Children’s Liturgy at 9:30 Mass this morning. Many bright eyes and smiles as they assembled on the altar before marching out to hear God’s word together this morning.

Little Saints Pie and Praise

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Little Saints recently hosted a Pie and Praise family event and food drive in the Gathering Place. Families gathered to celebrate the Fall Season and to offer thanks to God for all He has blessed [read more...]