Tag Archive: #olwschool

First Holy Communion (1st of 4)

Father Arthur presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting. To view photos of this mass, click here.

Great News: Operations Director Joins OLW’s Staff

Deacon Jerry Brennan – Operations Director Search Committee Chair – is happy to announce that, after interviewing several candidates, Ewelina Sokolowski accepted the position and will start as Director of Operations of Our Lady of the Wayside on Monday, September [read more...]

Thank You OLW, Food Drive a Huge Success!

With the leadership of Eagle Scout, Cole Schnaudigel, and the generosity of Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners, the OLW St. Vincent DePaul/Catholic Charities Food Pantry Drive was a huge success. Cole shared, “I wanted to thank everyone who helped [read more...]

Youth Group Discusses Servant Leadership

The youth group had a Zoom meeting on August 30 to learn and exemplify Servant Leadership.“We are very excited for the next year! Keep an eye out for more information on the new Peer Ministry year!” said Arielle Joaquin, Director [read more...]

OLW School Opening Update (Part 2): Thank You!

The school administration and teachers worked tirelessly over the summer in preparation for this new school year. In addition to the curriculum and lesson plans, much was also done to prepare the building, classrooms, and school grounds. While we know [read more...]

Tootsie Roll Time! (Knights of Columbus Fundraiser)

It’s Tootsie Roll Time!  Time for the Knights of Columbus’ 2020 Intellectual Disability Fundraiser.  Visit www.kofc4483.org, call Scott Baxendale at 847-909-3723, or mail a check to the address below.  Your generosity is always much appreciated!

To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign Update

As many of you are aware, Our Lady of the Wayside launched the Archdiocese of Chicago’s To Teach Who Christ Is campaign in 2015.  For many of you, your five-year pledge commitment is coming to an end.  I thought now [read more...]

Confirmation Mass (5th of 5)

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Back to School Photo Gallery

Our Lady of the Wayside School opened its doors for “live learning” on Friday, August, 21.  Here are some action shots from our first full week of school.  Enjoy!

Another Rainbow!

A few weeks ago, we posted photos of a Rainbow over OLW, following RCIA Mass and a Parish Pastoral Council Meeting.  Here’s another from earlier today, submitted by one of our great parishioners.  The Holy Spirit strikes again!  May the [read more...]