Parish News

Youth Group Mission Trip! Going?

The OLW Youth Group is excited to be going on its first Mission Trip since the 2020 COVID shutdown. Are you interested in joining us? Donors are also urgently needed to offset the $5,000 cost of sending our teens to [read more...]

Reminder: Camp Galileo Registration is Open

A SUMMER OF IMAGINATION AWAITS AT OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE Camp Galileo for Pre-K – Rising 10th Graders  Camp Galileo at Our Lady of the Wayside Camp Galileo engages kids in hands-on, STEAM-based learning that captures their imaginations and [read more...]

Sunday’s Bulletin Cover

Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by a third-grade student. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bulletin at Mass this Sunday! Chicago Catholic features OLW [read more...]

St. Viator High School Summer Camps

St. Viator is excited to bring you a variety of summer camp offerings for all ages! From Swimming and Soccer to Theater and Service & Song, Saint Viator has you covered. They invite you to participate in the summer fun! Read [read more...]

Children’s Liturgy Returns to OLW: This Sunday!

We are excited to announce that, after a nearly two-year COVID hiatus, Children’s Liturgy of the Word is returning to Our Lady of the Wayside! It will begin on THIS SUNDAY, May 15, at the 9:30 am Mass. Mark your [read more...]

Vacation Bible School: Registration Open

It’s time to register your children (in grades K-5) for OLW’s Vacation Bible School. VBS will take place June 20-24, from 9:15am -12:15pm, on our school campus.   Registration is $70 per  child with a $150 maximum per family. Adult and [read more...]

Congratulations First Communicants!

Congratulations to Our Lady of the Wayside School and REP second graders who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday, May 7.  We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing you in church to receive Christ regularly! [read more...]

5 Warning Signs of Suicide

If you, or someone you care about, shows some of these signs, don’t dismiss it. Seek help.   **For a list of excellent resources, visit Our Lady of the Wayside’s Meeting Mental Health with Grace resources page: CLICK HERE.

YOU can help avert a DONUT CRISIS!

The Hospitality Ministry is in dire need of volunteers to help serve coffee after the 7:30 am Mass, and coffee & donuts after the 9:30 am Mass on Sundays. Sans extra hands, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain this [read more...]

Friday Morning Bible Study: In-Person or Virtual

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, live-and-in-person, again!  Come to the Cabrini Room of the Our Lady of the Wayside Parish Center in time for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live on-line” via Zoom, [read more...]