Tag Archive: #christianfamilymovement

Scenes from CFM’s Lasagna Dinner

One of the great events of the Our Lady of the Wayside Christian Family Movement (CFM) season is the Family Lasagna Dinner, which took place in the Fr. Mackin Center on Sunday, September 22. CFM families gathered to enjoy an [read more...]

OLW’s Christian Family Movement (CFM) Featured in Chicago Catholic

An article about the Christian Family Movement’s (CFM’s) 75 Anniversary appeared in the September 1 edition of the Chicago Catholic newspaper. The article featured an interview with Our Lady of the Wayside’s Brad and Sally Shewmon. CLICK HERE to read [read more...]

OLW CFM: We Are Better Together!

We all need support to live the life we are called to live. In Christian Family Movement (CFM) you will discover the love and support of friends who will journey with you through struggles and joys. You will build lifelong [read more...]

CFM 75th Anniversary Celebration

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) celebrated its 75th Anniversary last weekend at St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. The weekend consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, activities for adults and children, prayer, and a dinner/awards ceremony/gala dance. [read more...]

OLW CFM: You’re Always Welcome!

Are you curious about Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christian Family Movement (CFM)? Thinking of joining but want to be sure it’s right for you? Then why not join us for our final meeting of the year on Friday, April 5, [read more...]

CFM Families; Soup & Stations

Last Friday, OLW’s Christian Family Movement (CFM) families were on hand to help out our Soup & Stations Ministry (and enjoy a great meal) in the Gathering Place, and then lead Stations of the Cross for Children in our church. [read more...]

CFM Chili Cookoff: Great Eats, Fun Times!

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) Chili Cookoff was fantastic event! Our bellies were filled and our hearts were left overflowing with the joy and community of this wonderful ministry. This year’s CFM chili cook-off might have been the best yet! [read more...]

Bless Your Children

Parents should bless their children, every day. The traditional way of doing this is for the children to kneel and for the parent to either place his hands on the child’s head and/or trace a Cross on the child’s forehead [read more...]

How Will You Make Your Family Even Better This Year?

Father Bill Zavaski visited Our Lady of the Wayside to celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Holy Family. In his homily, he shared how Mary and Joseph are role models for all families to follow. He asked those present [read more...]

CFM Brings Christmas Cheer to Moorings Residents

Members of Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christian Family Movement (CFM) brought Christmas Cheer to residents of The Moorings on Sunday. CFM Families sang Christmas Carols, helped make Christmas ornaments and visited with the residents. Thank you CFM #differencemakers for [read more...]