Tag Archive: #olwschool

8th Graders Prepare for Confirmation

Posted on January 30, 2024
Our Lady of the Wayside School and Religious Education Program (REP) 8th-graders recently gathered in the Fr. Mackin Center for a Confirmation Retreat. Father Arthur lead with a prayer. Then the students watched a movie about receiving the Sacrament of [read more...]

OLW Seeks a Director of Lifelong Faith Formation

Posted on January 29, 2024
Job Summary The Director of Lifelong Faith Formation is responsible for assisting the Pastor with overall lifelong formation efforts to ensure everyone in parish encounters Jesus Christ and deepens their commitment to Him and His Church. The scope of this [read more...]

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week!

Posted on January 29, 2024
The Catholic Schools Week Fundraiser to benefit OLW School is underway! A number of parish-wide items of interest are included in the silent auction. You can also sign up for the Daddy Daughter Dance, the Mom Son Bowling Event, and [read more...]

CFM Chili Cookoff: Great Eats, Fun Times!

Posted on January 24, 2024
The Christian Family Movement (CFM) Chili Cookoff was fantastic event! Our bellies were filled and our hearts were left overflowing with the joy and community of this wonderful ministry. This year’s CFM chili cook-off might have been the best yet! [read more...]

Please Support the Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund

Posted on January 24, 2024
The 2nd collection during Catholic Schools Week is for the Gloria Rebek Scholarship Fund that benefits OLW students whose families need tuition assistance. Your donations help us offer a Catholic education to more students and shows families receiving assistance that [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Soiree Early Bird Pricing Ends January 31

Posted on January 24, 2024
The parish will conclude its year-long anniversary celebration with Celebrate 70! OLW Soiree, taking place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom of Arlington Heights. Mix and mingle with parishioners, neighbors, and friends of OLW. Enjoy dancing, hors [read more...]

Operations Director Corner: January

Posted on January 16, 2024
Greetings from your new OLW Operations Director! New Year, New OD, life could not be better. I thought the good parishioners of OLW would benefit from knowing what exactly is getting my attention in the first few weeks. My intention [read more...]