As you may know, the teens (the present and future of our church!) are very involved in OLW’s parish & youth ministry events. We offer multiple big events for our youth and many of these events require money from each [read more...]
Our Lady of the Wayside Youth Ministry Presents: Kairos 11, a 4-day, overnight retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors. DATE: Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20, 2023. VENUE: Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E. McGregor Rd, Rockford, IL 61102 COST: [read more...]
To assist Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners on their Advent journeys, in their preparation for the birth of Jesus this Christmas, free copies of The Magnificat Advent Companion will be available in the back of church, starting this weekend. [read more...]
Here’s the REP schedule for the weeks of November 28 and December 5, 2022. Sunday, November 27 1st Sunday of Advent Tuesday, November 29 1st through 4th grade classes meet; 1st grade practice for Nativity Play 7th and 8th grade [read more...]
Continuing with our ongoing “parish artists” series of bulletin covers, here’s a peek at next Sunday’s masterpiece, lovingly contributed by former priest in residence, Father Mark Augustine. Don’t be shy adult artists & doodlers! We’re looking for OLW parishioners of all [read more...]