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The Power of Prayer

According to the Thomas More Society, Illinois will more than double its annual abortion rate from its current average of 40,000 abortions to about 100,000 abortions. This is due to Illinois’ loose restrictions on abortion, the repeal of parental notification, [read more...]

OLW’s Flo Trunk Receives Volunteer Heart of Gold Award

Our Lady of the Wayside Parishioner Flo Trunk received a well-deserved Volunteer Heart of Gold Award from the Village of Arlington Heights for her commitment to faith and her community over two decades. Flo and Bud Trunk moved to Arlington [read more...]

Soup & Stations Full House: Soup & Pasta Chefs Needed!!

Word has definitely spread about how DELICIOUS the soup and pasta is at our Lenten Soup & Stations. Last Friday’s Soup (before Stations) was packed — there wasn’t an open seat in the house and we had to add another [read more...]

Soiree Celebrates 70 Years of Catholic Education

The Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree was held Saturday, February 25, at Metropolis Ballroom in downtown Arlington Heights. It was great to see so many people with different ties to the school and parish come together to celebrate 70 years of [read more...]

Holum Blood Drive Most Successful Ever!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Emily’s “Sweet Sixteen” Blood Drive this Sunday.  It amazes us that for sixteen years, your love, generosity and support have been unwavering. You never disappoint. This year was the best one yet. We managed [read more...]

Funeral Mass for Elizabeth Schmidt

Fathers Gilbert Mashurano and Arthur Marat concelebrating. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

Father Arthur Marat celebrating.

Bible Study Intro: Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus Parallels

Kathleen discussed the significance of the Abraham and Isaac story from the Bible, emphasizing its historical context, symbolic elements, and its repudiation of child sacrifice. She highlighted the story’s foreshadowing of Jesus’ sacrifice, including the use of a ram as [read more...]

RCIA Call to Continuing Conversion

OLW Community, Please join RCIA Co-Directors Carol Stuber and Deacon Paul’s joy in witnessing RCIA candidate Jacob Schutta’s participation in the Call to Continuing Conversion, celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, February 25th with Bishop Bartosic. Jacob, who is seeking [read more...]

Camp Galileo-Another Month of Early Bird Savings!

We’re officially extending our Early Bird enrollment period for another month (including an extra day for leap year!), through February 29, 2024. That means families can continue to save: $50 off their first week $75 off every week after their [read more...]