Parish News

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...]

Reminder: Parish Office Closed Monday, October 10

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 10, in observance of Columbus Day.  Business operations will resume on Tuesday, October 11. Happy Columbus Day!

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...]

Reminder: St Mark’s Food Collection This Sunday

This Sunday, October 9, we will have our monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Last July, St. Mark’s was consolidated with three other parishes who were not receiving food donations from sharing parishes. We continue to collect and deliver to [read more...]

Respect Life: Trust In His Mercy

One thing the saints had in common was their uncanny ability to remember and call on God’s mercy. They would fall hundreds of times a day and faithfully – with confidence and without hesitation – run back into the loving [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...]

Domestic Violence Awareness: In Our Neighborhood Presentation

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PRESENTATION Presented by local experts Abigail Backer, MSW, Holly Lichtman, LCSW, and Shelley Welch. Come learn what they see, what they do, and what WE can do locally! Monday, October 17th 7-8pm at McDonnell Hall Our Lady [read more...]

Grief Support Group for Adults: FALL, 2022

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Our Lady of the Wayside Ministry of Bereavement offers a grief support program for adults. This six-week program is open to adult men and women parishioners who have suffered the [read more...]

Father Mark’s Farewell

Dear Our Lady of the Wayside parish, During the height of the shutdown in Spring of 2020, as plans continued to be canceled and uncertainty reigned, our heads were swirling with the reality that was setting in around us.  It [read more...]