Tag Archive: #christmas

OLW Pre-School Nativity Story 2023

75 Our Lady of the Wayside Pre-School Program angels, parents and teachers gathered in Church Tuesday morning to present the Nativity Story, based on the book “This is the Stable” by Cynthia Cotten. After all filed in, they sang Christmas [read more...]

Video Sampler: OLW School’s Christmas Concert

The Father Mackin Center was full of Christmas cheer this afternoon as it hosted Our Lady of the Wayside School’s Christmas Concert 2023. The talented team of Meghan Newell, Director of Choirs and Theatre, and Rich Pancratz, General Music and [read more...]

OLW 8th Grade Presents: Nativity Play 2023

Following the Our Lady of the Wayside School Christmas Concert, the Class of 2024 presented the Christmas Nativity Play in the Father Mackin Center for all to enjoy — a good reminder that Jesus is the reason for the Season.

Join Us for a Christmas Carols Sing-A-Long

Join us in church for a Christmas Carols Sing-A-Long, featuring our Parish and Handbell Choirs, on Wednesday, December 20, at 7 pm.  Then enjoy a light reception with cookies in the Gathering Place.

Jesus Christ is Born

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, This Christmas of 2023 I come to share with you the Christmas wafer – a piece of holy bread and a symbol of the newborn Child Jesus. I come as a shepherd [read more...]

We Remember in Beauty our Loved Ones…

This Christmas, we remember in beauty our loved ones. Thank you to all who contributed to flowers and decorations to beautify our Church this Christmas.  

Calling Christmas Angels to Serve Meals to the Poor

For over fifteen years, generous families and friends of Our Lady of the Wayside have supported a wonderful cause — helping St. Benedict Parish in Chicago feed 300+ homeless and lonely folks on Christmas Day. Last year, we served a [read more...]

Senior Christmas Party Smiles

Our Lady of the Wayside Seniors gathered in the Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room Sunday for an afternoon of Food, Drink and Holiday Cheer! The room was filled to near capacity with nearly 80 seniors celebrating the season. OLW staff, along [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...]

9 Ways to Prioritize Your Heath This Holiday Season

Living a healthy lifestyle can become more challenging during the holidays with an influx of indulgent treats, less movement and increased stress. Prioritize your health by managing these concerns so you can feel your best and tackle the holiday season. [read more...]