Tag Archive: #christmas

Praying and Giving Together this Christmas

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, We find ourselves journeying through a most uncommon Advent season. Despite the unique challenges presented by our current circumstances, our gaze remains fixed upon Christ. These weeks leading to Christmas are a special time in [read more...]

25 Bible Verses that Countdown to Christmas

Here’s another great Advent Calendar — fun for OLW children (and families) as we countdown to Christmas. Click the following link to view, download and print this calendar: 25 Bible Verses Countdown To Christmas

Holiday Greetings in These Difficult Times

Check the holiday card aisle in your favorite store. You’ll see “Happy Holidays!” and “Happy Hanukkah!” and “Merry Christmas!” – all messages of light and joy. Yet the holidays are not “happy” or “merry” for families who coped with death [read more...]

Christmas Mass Schedule Announced

Good news!  Despite our Governor’s shelter-in-place order that took effect at 5:00 pm today, most Catholic Churches in Illinois remain open for Masses — at least for now.  Below is Our Lady of the Wayside’s Christmas Mass Schedule as of [read more...]