Tag Archive: #lent2021

Deacon’s Beacon: Branches That Bear Fruit

“Whoever remains in Me, And I in him, Will bear much fruit.” Jesus speaks these words to His disciples in this Sunday’s gospel.  To get a better understanding of His message, I would like to return to last Sunday’s gospel. Last [read more...]

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...]

Remembering Good Friday

Today we remember Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary. Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 12:00 pm, and The Lord’s Passion will be celebrated at 3:00 pm. Both will take place in our [read more...]

Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Adoration

Fathers Arthur Marat, Mark Augustine and Daniel Brady con-celebrating with Deacon LeTourneau assisting.

The Paschal Triduum Begins: Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus reclined with His disciples for a final meal before entering into His Passion and death on the Cross. Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in our Church tonight [read more...]

Mass for Wednesday of Holy Week

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

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...]

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

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...]