Parish News

REP Update: May 2 & 9

Here’s the REP update for the weeks of May 2 and May 9, 2022 Thursday, May 5, 6:30 pm — 1st Holy Communion Mass Practice for May 7 Mass Saturday, May 7, 11:00 am — 1st Holy Communion Mass Thursday, [read more...]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations, members of our families; they are everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will continue to participate in the anguish from which [read more...]

How Seniors Can Prepare to Get the Most Out of Their Doctor’s Visit

While some of us may have been able to enjoy relatively good health for most of our lives, the topic of health care takes on a weightier meaning as we enter our golden years. We’re not as strong, fast or [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 [read more...]

Next St. Mark’s Food Drive: Sunday May 8th

On Sunday, May 8th, 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...]

OLW’s Local Artist Bulletin Cover Program: Podcast Interview

A bit of good news for our parish… As a follow-up to the “local artist” Bulletin Cover program coverage Our Lady of the Wayside received in the April 24th issue of Chicago Catholic and on ChicagoCatholic.com, our parish was also featured in a 30-minute podcast on [read more...]

Totus Tuus Participant & Volunteer Registration is Open!

Participant & Volunteer registration is open for Totus Tuus Totus Tuus is a week-long, summer youth retreat for young people in first through 12th grade. Participants will grow in their faith through skits, games, songs, celebrating the sacraments, and engaging, [read more...]

Featured Video: The Way of St. James

THE WAY OF ST. JAMES This documentary follows the journey of several pilgrims who differ in culture and religious faith but are united in their journey across the Camino de Santiago. Each of them is traveling toward the shrine of [read more...]

Bingo is Back at St. Edna!

Bingo is Back at St. Edna!  Mark your calendars for May 13th, 2022.  As seating is limited, please plan to buy your discount tickets ($15) at the St. Edna Parish Office (847.398-3362).  Tickets at the Door (if seating is available) [read more...]

Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist

Father Arthur Marat presiding.