Tag Archive: #easter

Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord

Father Mark Augustine presiding with Father Arthur Marat and Deacon Don Grossnickle assisting.

Scenes from Easter Sunrise Mass

125 Our Lady of the Wayside early risers celebrated the 6:00 am Easter Sunrise Mass in our Church.  Father Arthur Marat celebrated and Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisted. A truly joyous occasion. This is the day the Lord has made.  Let [read more...]

OLW Easter Egg Hunt a Hopping Success!

The OLW Annual Easter Egg Hunt was a hopping success – even with social distancing restrictions.  The sun shone brightly, Peter Cottontail made a guest appearance and smiles were everywhere. Special thanks to Suzanne Finucane and her team of volunteers [read more...]

Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Father Mark Augustine and Deacon Paul Onischuk assisting.

Blessing of the Easter Baskets

Following today’s successful Easter Egg Hunt, many gathered in Our Lady of the Wayside Church for our Annual Easter Basket Blessing.  Father Arthur Marat celebrated and Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisted in this joyous liturgy. Prior to the Easter Basket Blessing, [read more...]

Easter Blessings from Father Marat

My Dear Parishioners, As we enter into the Sacred Triduum—the holiest three days of our church year—I would like to wish all of you a grace-filled and blessed feast and Easter. In a particular way, I impart my fatherly blessing [read more...]

Parish Office Closed Good Friday, Easter Monday

The parish office will be closed in observance of Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Monday (April 5). Parish business will resume on Tuesday, April 6, at 9:00 am. Just a reminder that preregistration for all Easter Masses begins on [read more...]

Easter 2021 Remembrance

This Easter, Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioners honor and remember loved ones, and contribute to the Church flower and decoration fund. 

This Easter We Celebrate the Power of Christ’s Resurrection

Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord A little over one year ago, our lives and the world underwent a drastic change. Because of Covid-19, we had to alter completely how we live and interact with each other. For many of [read more...]

Observe & Celebrate the Paschal Triduum With Us

We look forward to observing and celebrating the Paschal Triduum together – if not in-person, than virtually – in the coming days. While seating remains limited to 20% of our Church’s capacity by Archdiocese and State of IL COVID-19 directives, please remember that you [read more...]