Tag Archive: #covid19

Free eBook: Catholicism after Coronavirus

Sharing a link to this FREE eBook — just released from Word On Fire — on what parishes should do, now that we are emerging from the COVID lockdown and restrictions.  Now what? The eBook’s Forward suggests… “What is certain, [read more...]

Rejoice & Be Glad: OLW Resumes Pre-Covid Operations!

Dear Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioners, At long last, the moment we have waited for — for more than fifteen months — has finally arrived!  It is with extreme joy, that we announce the State of Illinois’ Restore Illinois [read more...]

Update From the Archdiocese COVID-19 Taskforce

OLW Family, Here is the latest update from our Archdiocese regarding COVID-19 practices.  This was sent to parish leadership, but we thought it best to share with parishioners as well.  As noted below, things are evolving rapidly.  Stay tuned for [read more...]

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA’s, mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and they are helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. Under the Coronavirus [read more...]

COVID Shots for Seniors – Register NOW

In partnership with Jewel/Osco and member communities of JEMS (the Northwest Suburban Illinois Joint Emergency Management System), Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Streamwood, and Wheeling are happy to announce [read more...]

COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program

More good news about COVID-19 vaccinations… Cook County moved to Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Individuals who qualify (Seniors and others in high risk situations) under Phase 1B and live or work in Cook County are encouraged [read more...]

COVID-19 Vaccinations Available (For Qualified Individuals)

Here’s some good news regarding COVID-19 Vaccine availability… Limited supplies of COVID-19 vaccine/shots are now available at the Walgreens at Dryden and Arlington Heights Road.  People who are eligible (click here to see if you are eligible) must register online with [read more...]

Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors

Cook County’s Department of Public Health (CCDPH) understands that many people, especially older adults, want to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible. Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois will move to phase 1b – which includes senior adults aged [read more...]

Five Behaviors To Keep Us Safe: A Friendly Reminder

We are not out of the woods with the present pandemic and must remain vigilant.  Here are Five Behaviors To Help Keep Us Safe as we attend live mass, return to school or work, attend parish or/and ministry functions, etc.  [read more...]

OLW School Opening Update (Part 1)

Our Lady of the Wayside School is proud to be open for in-person learning. We are carefully following the guidelines and framework of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Reopening with Trust Plan. The Administration Team and the teachers made numerous preparations [read more...]