434 W. Park Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-253-5353
Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Pastoral Staff

Mr. Ken Adamick
Parish Business Manager

Thomas & Irene Corcoran
Permanent Deacon Couple

Ms. Donna Cunningham
Pastoral Associate

Ms. Judith Dzieglewicz
Assistant Principal

Rev. Edward R. Fialkowski
Pastor

Brendan Foley
Permanent Deacon

Ms. Kathleen Freiburger
Director of Office Services

Dr. Donald Grossnickle
Permanent Deacon

Mr. Dan McMahon
Director of Music

Mr. Kevin O'Connell
Youth Director

Mrs. Patsy Rhinehart
Parish Nurse

Sister Joan Shields
Sister Adrienne Weseman
Directors of Religious Education

Rev. Patrick M. Wangai
Associate Pastor

Mr. David Wood
School Principal

Rev. Daniel J. Brady
Retired Priest & Resident

Rev. Harold T. O'Hara
Founder of OLW
(Deceased)

Rev. John J. Mackin
Pastor Emeritus
(Deceased)

Rev. Richard J. Ehrens
Pastor Emeritus
(Deceased)

Rev. Mick Egan
Weekend Presider

Welcome to Catholics Come Home!

Welcome to Catholics Come Home. We're here to help you begin or continue your faith journey, so you can find true peace, happiness and purpose in life.

FOOD DROP OFF FOR ST. MARK'S PARISH

As we continue our support for the families of St. Mark's, we will sponsor the next food collection on Sunday, January 10th. Items may be dropped off at the OLW garage between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. St. Mark's greatest need continues to be that of nonperishable food items along with baby formula, food and diapers.

Thanks go out to Liz Aaron and Danny Cortese for accepting donations last month. The following individuals deserve a huge thank you for coming forward to help with the delivery process: Charlotte, Margaret, Thomas, Pat and Tom Aichele, Julie and Bill Cleary, Don, Megan and Tom Drake, as well as Joseph and Joe Ward. Thank you for all of your time and efforts!

Please contact John Toomey if interested in volunteering to accept donations and if you are available to deliver donations please call Bill Cleary.

Rev. Elmer Romero and the families of St. Mark are truly grateful and would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside for your continued support!


Sincerely,
The St. Mark's Committee of
the Care & Outreach Commission

A second collection will be taken up next weekend for this just cause.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Sunday, January 3

NO CLASS for "I Am Special" Pre-K(4) and Kindergarten.

Monday, January 4

School Second Graders will take home a note to their parents reminding them of the First Communion Meeting on Monday, January 11 at 7:00 in the Father Mackin Center (Gym).

Tuesday, January 5

The following R.E.P. grades have class:

Grades 1-4 - 4:00-5:15 - Second Graders will take home a reminder note to their parents about the First Communion Meeting on Monday, January 11 - 7:00 in the Father Mackin Center (Gym).

Grades 5-6 - 7:00-8:30 Catechists will be distributing report cards to their students. Sister Joan and Sister Adrienne will go around to the sixth grade classes to prepare these students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during their next class.

Wednesday, January 6

R.E.P. Board Meeting in the Gathering Place - prepare for Jan Hopkins' farewell.

TEEN MISSION TRIP
A decision has been made and spots are already filling up. This summer OLW is heading to Betsy Lane, KY. Whoo-Hoo!!! Mission Trip will run from July 11th-17th. Wayside has registered up front for 35 teens. Once those go, we are unsure if we can get more spaces. As of Monday, December 28th, we have 22 teens who have already submitted their $75 deposit (and forms) thus guaranteeing their spot on the team. Forms are online, please register soon! Peace!

KAIROS
Kairos 9 will take place over President's day weekend, Feb. 12th-15th. Registrations have been coming in. Please sign-up as soon as possible. Both the Registration brochure and Permission forms are online. Kairos is open to any high school junior or senior. A great opportunity to get away from the craziness of life and focus on one's self, others, and God. Could be one of the most powerful weekends in your life. Amazing fun as well. Registration deadline is January 12th.

PM/CORE

CORE meets today (Sun), January 3rd from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Peer Ministers gather next Sunday, January 10th from 7-9 p.m. in the Youth Room. It will be so wonderful to be together again.

CHICAGO OUTING
Sincerely, what a truly great day with all of you. The Downtown trek was incredible. Nice to have a smaller group (16). You warm my heart. Nice time at Dick's. Fun on the train even though we get yelled at. In one word: AWESOME!!!

CAMP WOW HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS:

Deadline This Week

Applications are available for Camp WOW high school counselors. Please consider if this is right for you. We are looking for freshman-seniors who believe that they have leadership skills along with a strong Christian witness. If this is you, apps can be downloaded off the parish website. Deadline is this Thursday, January 7th. Spots will be tight this year. Camp WOW is truly a fantastic combination of fun, faith, and friendship. OLW has 50 Jr. High students on the official roster with many on the waiting list. Do not miss out

JR. HIGH FEST & RETREAT
Do not Miss Out on the AMAZING event. Once again, OLW will be diving right in on the Overnight Jr. High Fest & Retreat Fri./Sat. January 15th-16th. This event which includes 250 middle schoolers combines ultimate fun (bungee run, summa wrestling, tons of games) plus great music and phenomenal teen sharing on the faith. The last two years have been exceptional. This year will be even better. Peer Council members plus all 7th & 8th grade Camp WOW campers were sent home info/registration packets in the mail. Additional ones can be found online or outside Mr. O'Connell's office. All 7th & 8th graders are welcome. Deadline to sign-up is this week, so please do your best to register right away. You will not regret it.

JAN HOPKINS' FAREWELL

Thursday, January 7 - Gathering Place 3:00-5:00

This will be Jan's last day as secretary for the Religious Education Program. Jan and her husband, Tom, plan to do some travelling and also spend time in Florida for the winter months. Be sure to stop in to see Jan at her farewell party to thank her for all her time and ministry.

SECOND GRADE PARENTS

First Communion Meeting - Monday January 11
7:00-9:00 - Father Mackin Center

At least one parent is requested to be at the meeting. Parents will sign up for their child's/children's First Communion Mass.

LITTLE SAINTS

Song, Stretch & Storytime

Looking for something to do with our preschooler, now that the weather has turned colder? Come join us at Little Saints Song, Stretch, & Storytime! Sing, Pray, Listen to Bible stories, learn about Saints.

When?  Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11 beginning Jan. 5th. Where?  The Rectory Basement.
Who?  Parents and their children aged 2-6. Younger siblings  are welcome.

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WAYSIDE CONNECTIONS

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

As some of you may know, Elizabeth Bellock will be retiring from the Business Office after nine years of dedicated service. Although we will certainly miss her, we wish her the best of everything in her retirement. While we will be reorganizing some responsibilities to attempt to reduce personnel costs, we will be hiring someone to help maintain an appropriate level of service to the parish. An ad for Elizabeth's replacement follows this announcement. It is also being sent to other parishes in the area.

W.O.W.
WIDOWS OF WAYSIDE

Ladies, please join us for our first meeting of the New Year on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

Our speaker will be Linda Kerr of District 214 Community Education Travel. Refreshments will be served.

PART-TIME
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church and School (OLW), located in Arlington Heights Illinois, is recruiting to replace our retiring Assistant Business Manager.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree, above average computer and communication skills and a strong working knowledge of QuickBooks. Responsibilities will include "trouble shooting" computer issues, overseeing maintenance and repair projects, scheduling cleaning and preparatory work for parish activities, accounting support and special projects. Numerous miscellaneous responsibilities are also included in this 20-30 hour per week position.

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resumes to Businessmanager@olwparish.org. No phone calls, please.  Also, please understand that it will only be feasible to respond to candidates who are invited to interview for this position.

ST. VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL
Entrance Exam

St. Viator High School Entrance Exam will be given on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Interested students should arrive by 7:45 at the North entrance of the school. Please bring two #2 pencils along with a $25 check (payable to SVHS). The test will conclude between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. St. Viator is located at 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

ST. VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL
Tuition Assistance Seminar

St. Viator High School Tuition Assistance Seminar will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. to review with prospective parents the application process for tuition assistance. All perspective families are invited to attend this seminar in the Jeuck Auditorium. The seminar will be conducted by Fr. Mick Egan, President, and Mrs. Nora Boka, Controller. This year over $1 million of tuition assistance was awarded to 26% of our students.

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PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

PARTICIPATE IN OUR ONGOING EVENTS

Enjoy the parish community by meeting other parishioners at events such as Women's Golf, Men's Golf, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Bridge, Widows of Wayside (W.O.W.), and Christian Family Movement (CFM), the Senior Group and Fil-American Group.

Contact parishlife@olwparish.org with questions or call the Parish Center at (847) 253-5353 and ask for the Parish Life Commission Rep.

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL LIFE

BIBLE STUDY
Focus on the readings for the coming Sunday and their context in scripture. No registration or fee.
Come when your schedule permits. Friday mornings in the Gathering Place 9:30 - 11:15.

ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Meets in the Seton room (#201) every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Contact - Chris

CARE AND OUTREACH

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY

The Elizabeth Ministry offers families prayer and support during the joys, challenges and sorrows of the childbearing years. To contact a minister,
please complete a card from the banner in the back of the church, or call the parish office or e-mail  ElizabethMinistry@olwparish.org. or elizabethministry@worldnet.att.net

FUNERAL LUNCHEON MINISTRY

This Ministry offers families in their time of sorrow a continental breakfast in the Gathering Place or sit down luncheon in the  Rectory Meeting Room. For further information contact the parish office.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

Special Needs Ministry was established to identify and meet the needs of our parishioners with special needs. Contact the parish office or email - special-needs@att.net or specialneeds@olwparish.org.

S.H.A.R.E.

OLW is a member of S.H.A.R.E., a job ministry of the 3 Arl. Hgts. Catholic parishes as well as St. Huberts job network. Contact us at employmentministry@olwparish.org., or you can contact the team members privately: call Don Oehlert , Sharon Zurek or Tom King .

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY

An emergency source for short term financial help. For information or assistance, contact the DePaul voice mailbox at the parish 847-253-5353 x398.

DIVORCED AND SEPARATED SUPPORT
Every Sunday 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Gathering Place - Contact: Parish Office - 847-253-5353

ANNULMENT INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Call the Parish Office at 847-253-5353 and an annulment minister will contact you.

MOMS PLUS

Moms Plus invites all moms looking to make-new friends to join us weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Rectory basement of OLW. Please contact Christine Matker Gilbert for more information.

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MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY


5:00 pm Saturday, January 9, 2010
Presider: TBA
Lector: Berny Bennett, Susan Kay
Euch. Min.: Vicki Jay, Charlene Jedziniak, Jeanne Kabler, John  Kabler, Adolph Letke, Jean Loiacono, Eric Loy,  Kathy Loy, Linda Luna, Kathy Maday, Dennie  Melroy
Altar Serv.: Elizabeth Delfin, Katherine Delfin, Anne Farwell,  Bridget Finis
Music Min.: Choir/Instrumentalist

7:00 am Sunday, January 10, 2010
Presider: TBA
Lector: Marlene Bowen, Arno Lemke
Euch. Min.: Frances Anderson, Sue Belmonte, Jane Holland,  Coord., Sarah Lemke, Mary Clare Loughery,
Maureen Loughery, Rosa Maria MacNeil
Altar Serv.: Alex DiChristafano, Caroline Czulno, Joe Faerber,  Nicolas Ferrante
Music Min.: Cantor

8:15 am Sunday, January 10, 2010
Presider: TBA
Lector: Pat Aichele, Jim Frett
Euch. Min.: Joanne Beczek, Coord., Jose Casilang, Laurene  Cichon, Louise Dickey, Nattie Dilay, Keith Wycykal,  Kathleen Wycykal, Don Hansen, Al Fricano
Altar Serv.: Jack DeZellar, Megan Drake, Keegan Finn,
Shannon Gavin
Music Min.: Cantor

9:45 am Sunday, January 10, 2010
Presider: TBA
Lector: Linda Nicholas, John Franczyk
Euch. Min.: Mary Piska, Angie Price, Juliet Robles, Max Robles,  Tony Russo, Jim Ryan, Fred Sharkey, Maureen  Sharkey, Brad Shewmon, Coord., Sally Shewmon,  Scott Shewmon
Altar Serv.: Matthew Drab, Joshua Gustafson, Nicole Holum,  Philip Hundt
Music Min.: Ensemble/Instrumentalists

11:30 am Sunday, January 10, 2010
Presider: TBA
Lector: Liam Brady, Claire Brady
Euch. Min.: Emily LeTourneau, Coord., Angelica Dickey,
Hannah Winter, Maggie Farwell, Marissa Mueller,  Scott Tumberger, Jackie Tumberger, Emily Nolan,  Kevin O'Connell, Dan Fino, Lauren Prazuch
Altar Serv.: Delia Douglas, Meghan Finn, Reilly Finn,
Calvin Gunn
Music Min.: Cantor/Instrumentalist

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED


Jerome DeRudder

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Our Lady of the Wayside
Upcoming Events

Monday, January 4, 2010 - Sunday, January 10, 2010

SACRED LITURGY


Monday, January 4, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Frank "Bud" Bell

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Annette Moran

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Anna Mastrangeli

Thursday, January 7, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Ronald LeComte, Richard Kowalski,
William Deger, Maxima Ugalino, Joseph Hare

Friday, January 8, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Catherine Hare

Saturday, January 9, 2010
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Robert Delaney, Jane Miller, Herbert Atkins,
Maureen Kuhn

Sunday, January 10, 2010
7:00 am Anne Skiba and For the People of OLW
8:15 am Bob Morris
9:45 am Mary Johnson
11:30 am  Kelly Trecka, Jim Doherty

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
7:15-9:00 p.m. Parish Life Commission Regular Meeting
in PC204 Cabrini Room

7:30-9:00 p.m. Music Selection Committee in Rectory Front

9:00-10:30 p.m. YM-CYO Basketball Team B in Gym

Thursday, January 7, 2010
6:00-7:45 a.m. PADS in Rectory Rooms Basement

8:30-11:45 a.m. School Class in PC200 Neumann Room

12:30-2:30 p.m. School Class in PC200 Neumann Room

2:30-5:00 p.m. Yearbook Committee in PC200 Neumann Room,  PC201 Seton Room & PC204 Cabrini Room

3:05-4:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Den 5 in Rectory Meeting Room

3:15-4:15 p.m. Intramurals in Fr. Mackin Center Gym

4:00-5:00 p.m. Junior Jubilation Children's Choir
in Church

4:45-8:45 p.m. Boys Basketball in Gym

9:00-10:30 p.m. Youth Ministry CYO Basketball Team C in Gym

Friday, January 8, 2010
8:30-11:45 a.m. School Class in PC200 Neumann Room

9:30-12:30 a.m. Bible Study Friday Morning in Gathering Place

1:00-2:00 p.m. Respect Life Committee Meeting
in Rectory Meeting Room

1:30-2:30 p.m. School Class in PC200 Neumann Room

3:00-5:00 p.m. Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3634
in Rectory Meeting Room

3:10-3:55 p.m. Foreign Language Class in E222 & E223

3:15-6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball in Gym

6:30-8:00 p.m. Christian Family Movement Meeting
in Gathering Place

8:30-10:00 p.m. AA Regular Meeting in Rectory Meeting Room

Saturday, January 9, 2010
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Pinewood Derby (Cub Scouts) in Gym

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Make-Up Session
in Gathering Place

12:00-3:00 p.m. Music for Youth School Activity in E209

7:00-10:00 p.m. Family School Association Daddy Daughter  Dance in Gym

Sunday, January 10, 2010
8:00-11:30 a.m. Sunday Coffee in Gathering Place (after  the 7:00, 8:15 & 9:45 a.m. Masses)

During the  Children's Liturgy of the Word
9:45 a.m. Mass in Rectory Meeting Room

9:45-10:45 a.m. Religious Education Pre/K in E109, E110,  E113, E210

12:30-3:30 p.m. Widows of Wayside (WOW) in Gathering Place

1:00-6:00 p.m. Pack the Gym Boys

6:00-9:00 p.m. YM Peer Ministry in Parish Center 2nd floor

7:00-8:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 161 in Gym

7:30-9:00 p.m. Separated/Divorce Support Group
in Gathering Place

Readings for the Week of January 3, 2010

Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22---4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19---5:4/Lk 4:14-22a
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30
Next Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or 40:1-5, 9-11/Acts 10:34-38 or  Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

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PRAY FOR THE SICK
Tom Amberg
Pam Barton
Dr. Marianne Budzeika
Dr. Fernando Caburnay
Chad Demas
Donna Donor
Kristina Fitzgerald
Bev Folkedahl
Michael Harth
Genevieve Izycki
Grace Kaplafka
Joseph Kopec
Joshua Leese
Joe Losos
 Frank Mancini
John O'Neill
Hildegarde Pearson
Alex Reitmeyer
Bob Seputis, Jr.
Joe Serpico
Maureen Sexson
Donna Thompson
Julie Thornton
Patt Toomey
Joe Walker, Sr.
Marcella Weber
Phyllis Ziobrowski

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