Parish News

Christmas Flowers In Memory of Loved Ones

We invite you to honor the name of your loved ones with flowers and decorations for our Church at Christmas. Please download, print, and fill out THIS FORM clearly, attach your check made payable to Our Lady of the Wayside [read more...]

Big Thank You Hymnal Helpers

A big thank you to this “dream team” of volunteers who changed 16 cases of hymnals, (over 500) on Saturday afternoon December 2. The process began at 2:30 and was completed by 3:05… just 35 minutes with all old hymnals [read more...]

Wayside Seniors 2.0! Off to a Great Start

The first Sunday of Advent Deacon Don Grossnickle gave a fascinating talk on the importance of light in the world. He shared ways we can be the light of Christ for others while teaching our seniors the science of candles! We [read more...]

Monday of the First Week of Advent

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

Volunteers Needed for Christmas Eve Family Mass

REP and School Students in 1st-8th grades are invited to be part of the Christmas Eve Family Mass at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24. Practice will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 24.  PLEASE WRITE YOUR STUDENTS’ NAMES IN THE COMMENT [read more...]

First Sunday of Advent

Father Gilbert Mashurano celebrating with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

Gospel of Mark and Advent Preparation

Kathleen Miller discussed the upcoming liturgical season, focusing on the Gospel of Mark. She highlighted the active nature of Mark’s gospel and its emphasis on alertness. Kathleen also explored the concept of Advent, explaining its multiple tensions as the church [read more...]

“Nuggets” of Wisdom from Father Brady

OLW Family, I’m not sure if you had the opportunity to attend the 9am Mass on Thanksgiving last week. If you missed it, you missed a wonderful reflection by Father Brady. It contained nuggets of wisdom that only Father Brady [read more...]

Playing Isn’t Just for Kids

Without structured time like recess, adults typically don’t spend a lot of time playing. However, play might be a crucial factor in your overall well-being. “Play is doing something that you enjoy. It does not necessarily mean a certain type [read more...]