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Mass for Friday of the Second Week of Advent

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Pete LeTourneau assisting.

Three Great Advent Calendars!

On the Advent 2020 page of our website, we have posted some great content to help you learn about the Advent Season and to prepare for the birth of our Savior this Christmas.  There are three noteworthy calendars you might [read more...]

Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE

The second week, there are two candles and we remember that Christ said, “Where there are two or more of you gathered in my Name, there also shall I be.” Advent Prayer: Lord, as we enter into the second week [read more...]

Second Sunday of Advent: Quiet Prayer and Penance

2nd Sunday of Advent – Year B Many people like to fantasize about the end of the world. Movies like Armageddon and The Day After present apocalyptical visions of the aftermath of nuclear holocaust or tidal waves. We like to [read more...]

Mass on the First Sunday of Advent

This is the recorded mass for the First Sunday of Advent.  Father Mark Augustine presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.  The first candle on the Advent Wreath is lit.

The Second Week of Advent: LOVE

The second week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility.

The First Week of Advent: HOPE

The first week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility. Advent Wreath Blessing: With hands joined the prayer of blessing is said: Lord [read more...]

Advent Begins: Prepare For Jesus’ Coming

1st Sunday of Advent – Year B I would like to wish you all a happy new year! Today is the first day of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church, and in today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about His [read more...]

Reconciliation Opportunities During Advent

Due to the current Archdiocese of Chicago pandemic restrictions, the annual Advent multi parish reconciliation service has been cancelled. At Our Lady of the Wayside, specifically, two priests will be available for confession during Advent. Saturday December 5 – 10:00 [read more...]

Virtual Advent Retreat: Unshakable Joy

A joyous Christmas often begins with a reflective and prayerful Advent.  To this end, consider attending (virtually) “Unshakable Joy.” A free, 26-day, joy-filled digital retreat led by Cardinal-elect Cantalamessa & Chris Stefanick Begins Sunday, November 29th Daily videos and reflections [read more...]