Tag Archive: #olwschool

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...]

Five Behaviors To Keep Us Safe: A Friendly Reminder

We are not out of the woods with the present pandemic and must remain vigilant.  Here are Five Behaviors To Help Keep Us Safe as we attend live mass, return to school or work, attend parish or/and ministry functions, etc.  [read more...]

Fifth Confirmation Mass to be Celebrated this Friday

Our fifth (of five) Confirmation Masses will be celebrated this Friday, August 28, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, at 7:00 pm.  The fourth Confirmation Mass was held last Friday, August 21. Father Arthur, the OLW Religious Education Staff, [read more...]

Operations Director Update

As many of you know, Our Lady of the Wayside is in the process of searching for an Operations Director. This position differs from, but is similar to, the Business Manager position formerly held by Jim Liput. While a Business [read more...]