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Mass for Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Mass for Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Mass for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Pastor’s Letter: Happy Happenings at OLW

Dear Parishioners, Approximately one year ago, I arrived at Our Lady of the Wayside parish as your new pastor. Just before then, I had completed a much-needed sabbatical, was waiting to find out my new assignment, and had asked the [read more...]

Emily Holum Memorial Blood Drive

Transform a life, and your own. Emily Ann Holum (an OLW parishioner) was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of four. She bravely fought her battle for two years with grace, dignity and determination. She was small but [read more...]

OLW Welcomes New Office Manager

Mrs. Mari Torgerson and her family live in Arlington Heights and have been Our Lady of Wayside parishioners since 2017. She is a wife and mother to four children ages 3, 5, 7, and 15. Mari obtained her Bachelor’s in [read more...]

We Must Preserve Human Dignity to Experience God’s Love

2nd Sunday Ordinary Time – Yr B  In the world, if we want to reach some goal and want to succeed, then we must be constantly ready and able to learn something new. We must be cunning and quick to [read more...]

Opening our Doors Campaign Update (91%)

Sharing the latest on our “Opening Our Doors to the Future” fundraising campaign to modernize technology in our Church.  We’re almost there folks — the finish line is in sight!   We’re at 91% of goal, and an additional combined contribution [read more...]

Mass for Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Ordinary Time: A Great Time to Reflect on Our Relationship With God

Finding God in our Life Last Sunday was the conclusion of the Christmas season celebrations.  At this time we’re returning to Ordinary time.  But this past year has been anything but “ordinary.”  We have all experienced unusual issues that lead [read more...]