Parish News

As We Approach Christmas, How Do We Approach Life?

December is not just the month of Christ’s birth, but also of Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation celebrated on December 8th. This feast day tells us that Mary was just like us in terms of her [read more...]

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

Santa’s Elves Apply Christmas Cheer to our Church

Several of Santa’s (aka Fr. Arthur’s) cheery elves gathered outside the Church’s entrance last Sunday to apply a healthy dose of Christmas cheer for parishioners to enjoy. A BIG OLW shout-out of gratitude to: Fr. Arthur Marat, Brian Bleeker, Kathleen [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, December 6

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can [read more...]

Time to Put Faith Into Action: Christmas Activities

Our Lady of the Wayside families will put their Faith Into Action on Sunday, December 10, by making Christmas Cards for prisoners, wrapping scarves with the Shawl Ministry, and praying for the recipients of both. Join us in the Father [read more...]

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...]