Upcoming Events

Gala: A Year of Blue & White

Our Lady of the Wayside School is proud to announce our largest school fundraiser, A Year for the Blue & White, also known as The Gala, on February 27, 2021.  The fun kicks off at 7:00 pm with the virtual [read more...]

Annual Catholic Appeal 2021

My Dear Parishioners, Sacred Scripture teaches us “if we love one another, God remains in us and his love is brought to perfection in us” (cf. 1 John 4:12). Supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal unites us as a faith community in [read more...]

Moving Forward in Hope: Prayer & Connection for Coping With Mental Illness

The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness is pleased to offer “Moving Forward in Hope,” a monthly series of evening prayer, connection, and hope. These virtual meetings will cover relevant topics and be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We know connection is paramount to mental [read more...]

“Opening Our Doors to the Future” Match Campaign

Opening Our Doors to the Future: Enriching Our Faith through Technology The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to Our Lady of the Wayside, not the least of which was communicating with, and meeting the spiritual needs of, our parishioners. When the [read more...]

Weekend Liturgy e-Worship Aid

As a reminder and for your convenience… WORSHIP AID: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are no missals in the pews but you may use this link to view this weekend’s readings and congregational responses. Worship with gusto! Deacon Peter LeTourneau, Director of [read more...]

Come Adore: Prayer & Adoration – Wednesdays at 2:00 pm

Private Prayer and Adoration is offered to 40 congregants each Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 pm with Benediction at approximately 2:50 pm.  You may attend for the full hour or come and go anytime within this window. All attendees must wear face masks and bring hand [read more...]

Christ is Forgiving and Merciful: Reconciliation – Saturdays at 10:00 am

You are invited to share in God’s forgiveness and endless mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  The sacrament is offered on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am.  15 slots are allocated each Saturday.  Please plan to arrive promptly.  Attendees must wear face masks and bring hand [read more...]

Join Us For Friday Morning Bible Study

Zoom with OLW’s bible study group.  Enjoy fellowship and share insights on the bible. To receive the Zoom sign-in code, email biblestudy@olwparish.org.

Reopening Team Volunteers Needed (Please Help)

Our Lady of the Wayside church is open for attendance at certain masses, scheduled sacraments and services. While COVID-19 is still a threat, we are dedicated to offering a safe environment in our church for all parishioners. We need your [read more...]

Mass Registration & Information

Our Lady of the Wayside Church is open for Masses and other services.  Attendance numbers are limited by Archdiocese and State of Illinois COVID-19 directives to 20% of total Church capacity (125 congregants maximum). Face masks must be worn at all [read more...]