Parish News

SAB Elections Deadline Extended: June 6th

Posted on May 25, 2022
Our Lady of the Wayside School is looking for school families and parishioners who want to serve by being part of the 2022–2023 School Advisory Board We need people who: ✓ love this school and want to serve to keep [read more...]

Prayers for Uvalde Texas Victims & Families

Posted on May 25, 2022
Our Lady of the Wayside lifts its thoughts and prayers for the victims and families whose lives will be forever altered by yet another senseless act of violence in our troubled world. Lord have mercy on us. Renew in all [read more...]

Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Posted on May 25, 2022
OLW School Mass with students participating in the Crowning of our Blessed Mother. Fr. Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

How to Improve Your Mental Health

Posted on May 24, 2022
At times, it can be easy to neglect, but your mental health is an important influence on how you move through life. As this topic often arises, Dr. Marla Hartzen, medical director of AMG Park Ridge Behavioral Health at Advocate [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Posted on May 24, 2022
Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a second-grade student. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bulletin at Mass this Sunday!

OLW: From Prairie to Parish

Posted on May 24, 2022
To appreciate how far we’ve come, it’s good to take a look over our shoulders at our humble beginnings. FUN FACT: Next year, Our Lady of the Wayside will celebrate its 70th Anniversary since ground was broken (on May 24, [read more...]

Adult Confirmation Preparation: Fall 2022

Posted on May 24, 2022
Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, September 12, 2022 from 7-9pm, at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. [read more...]

The Making of a Catholic Priest: Premiered Today!

Posted on May 24, 2022
The Making of a Catholic Priest premiered this afternoon on the Word on Fire Institute YouTube Channel! From his Arkansas upbringing, to his military experience, through his vocational ascent, Fr. Stephen Gadberry shares his trials, tragedy, and ultimate joy, answering [read more...]