Tag Archive: #christmas

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...]

Scenes from Storytime with Santa

Our Lady of the Wayside little friends came to the School and Fr. Mackin Center on Wednesday, donned in colorful PJs. They listened to Christmas stories, played fun games, and then enjoyed milk and cookies while Santa read ‘Twas the [read more...]

Seniors Christmas Party!

Our Lady of the Wayside Seniors are invited to an afternoon of Food, Drink and Holiday Cheer! Please join us for a Senior Christmas Party this Sunday, December 17, at 1:00 pm. The party will take place in the OLW [read more...]

Storytime With You Know Who…

Join OLW School and Parish friends in the OLW Gym on Wednesday, December 6, from 6-7 pm, for a night of holiday fun! Preschool and Kindergarten friends – come in your pajamas and enjoy games, treats and stories with special [read more...]

Final Weekend for Giving Tree!

This holiday season we are continuing our traditional Our Lady of the Wayside Giving Tree. We invite you to join us in making a difference for the individuals and families of Our Lady of Unity Parish who are in such [read more...]