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

REFLECTION
For 7:00 Communion Service
Monday, February 15th, 2010

If you read Deacon Foley's article from Sunday's bulletin, you know that our R.C.I.A. candidates and catechumens celebrated the Rite of Sending at the 9:45 Mass. We then traveled to Holy Name Cathedral for the Rite of Election. The cathedral was filled to capacity with almost 1400 including R.C.I.A. teams, sponsors, and clergy from all over Lake and Cook County. This is only the first of five ceremonies to be held over the next two weeks. It is an exciting time for everyone and humbling to see folks from all walks of life share in one unifying experience for all to be received into the Roman Catholic Church. Bishop Rassas was the celebrant. The ceremony consists of music, readings, a psalm response and music as each parish representative reads the names and each individual approaches the altar to be received by the bishop. In his reflection, Bishop Rassas compared the light of the beautiful stained-glass windows at the cathedral to the light of faith that brought each catechumen and candidate to where they are today. He asked them to ponder two questions: "How did you first hear the invitation?" and "Who is walking with you now?" He also explained that "they are the hope of the church". These were certainly powerful words for all of us to hear and think about.

In the musical reflection, the refrain repeated this message: "Show me how to walk in your world and restore myself in your world". It was through the beauty of the melody, singing, and instrumentalists that we were all given spiritual inspiration.

In our opening prayer on Monday, we asked God the father to "help us seek the values that will bring us lasting joy in this changing world." As we continue to pray for the Elect from not only Our Lady of the Wayside, but for everyone in the Archdiocese as they move towards the Easter Vigil, we continue to also pray for each other in our journey. For it is through prayer that we place our life in God's hands and base our prayers on faith, love, and trust.

LENTEN REGULATIONS

ABSTINENCE from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all the Fridays of Lent.

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid food between meals is not permitted.

TRI-PARISH
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES


Monday, March 22, 2010 - at 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Wayside Church - 450 S. Mitchell

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - at 7:30 p.m.
St. Edna Church - 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
St. James Church - 831 N. Arlington Heights Road

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Will be celebrated each Friday during Lent at 7:30 p.m. in the church.


SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Every Saturday during Lent from 11:00 a.m. until noon in church.

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KAIROS 9
Words cannot express how powerful this past weekend was. Each of you are beautiful Results of God's Friendship. Know that His Love for you is constant and never ending. Stay connected with one another as you Live the Fourth. See you on Thursday, March 18th.

TEEN LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Availability Forms for Teen Liturgical Ministers were emailed in the last couple of weeks, please return completed form via email or a hard copy to the YM mailbox in  either the Parish Center or Middle School. Deadline is Friday, February 26th. Please note that we are looking for teens to serve in the Teen Ministered style Mass on the last night of the Parish Mission: 7 pm on Wednesday, March 17th.

PEER MINISTRY/CORE
Joint PM/MT Outreach is next Sunday, February 21st from 7-9 pm., with a Social on February 28th. CORE gathers before the Outreach 5-7 pm.


MISSION TRIP
Happy Days are here again! We were able to get many of the Wait list teens on the Official Roster. Hope to get the rest of the WL confirmed soon.

Last week the Parent Volunteer form was both emailed and snail mailed home---may still be in the mail. For obvious reasons, we would appreciate each family to return this sheet at your earliest convenience but definitely by Friday, February 26th. Volunteer positions go beyond just the Pancake Breakfast this year. Something for everyone. Parents, if you did not receive an email by now, please contact Kevin in the YM Office so we can correct your contact info. Thank you friends.

Next teen gathering is the joint MT/PM Outreach tonight (Sun) from 7-9 pm in the Youth Room. It will be a powerful night!

CAMP WOW HIGH SCHOOL
Our very first counselor training is today (Sun) from 2-4 pm at St. Catherine in West Dundee. Please arrive on time, why not a little early. Come prepared to really dive in, get to know some amazing teens, and start this wonderful adventure. Camp is three months, three weeks, and counting.


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Sunday, February 21

"I Am Special" has class during the 9:45 Mass in the elementary school.

Tuesday, February 23

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

Grades 1-4 - 4:00-5:15
Fourth Graders are receving the Sacrament of Reconciliation during class beginning at 4:10 in Church. Second grade catechists are to check pp. 12-20 in Joy, Joy, The Mass that the children were to complete with their parents.

Grades 7-8 - 7:00-8:30
Seventh graders are to hand in their fourth homily evaluation.

Wednesday, February 24

School fourth graders are receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Church at 1:00.

Thursday, February 25

The Confirmation Reception Committee meeting is at 3:30 in the Religious Education Office to finalize plans for the reception.

Catechists Dinner Meeting is at 6:30 in the Parish Center.

Friday, February 26

School second grader teachers will be checking Joy, Joy, The Mass pp. 12-20 that the children were to complete with their parents.

Sunday, February 28

"I Am Special" has class from 9:45-10:45 in the elementary school.

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(Youth Ministry continued)

MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
Some of the Mission Trip teens will be returning to the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday morning, March 6th from 8 am-Noon. Any high school teen (or adult) is invited to join in on this wonderful act of service. Please contact Kevin in the YM Office if you plan on coming so we can make sure we have enough drivers.

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WAYSIDE CONNECTIONS

PRAYER, ADORATION AND ROSARY
Please join the parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, 434 W. Park Street, Arlington Heights on Wednesday, February 24 (and the 4th Wednesday of every month) to pray for the economy and those hurt by the downturn. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 7:30, the Rosary at 8:15, the Rosary at 8:15 and Evening Prayer at 8:30 (847-253-5353).

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Our Lady of the Wayside
Parish Mission
March 15-17, 2010

Father Bob Lombardo, CFR
Director of the Parish  Mission
More details as plans unfold.
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CLASSROOM HAPPENINGS

OLW PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!


New programming options available for 2010-2011


We currently have morning and afternoon spaces available! Register now to secure your first preference!

2 Day - Three Year Old Program (Tuesday, Thursday)

3 Day - Multi-Age Program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Multi-age is ideal for four year olds and older threes.

4 Day - Four Year Old Program (Monday-Thursday)

5 Day - Four Year Old Program (Afternoon Only)

The elementary school office will be open early on Friday, February 26th at 7:00 a.m. to accept registrations.

Call the school office at 847-255-0050 for more information or to set up an appointment to visit the preschool.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

So what's your temptation? Chocolate ice cream? Gossip? Alcohol? Petty thievery? Pornography? Or just plain ignoring God?

Gratefully, none of us has to stand up in front of the whole assembly and confess the specifics of our sins (just to be clear, chocolate ice cream isn't one!). We simply admit to our sinfulness before we enter into the celebration of the Eucharist, leaving the specific confession of sin to the privacy of the sacrament of penance when we speak individually with a priest.

Sunday's Gospel directs our attention that Jesus truly was a human person just like all of us. He was subjected to temptation, just like we are. In our desire to conform our lives to be more like Christ, we seek to avoid temptation, just like he did.

For those of us who are already baptized, this Lenten season is one of renewal. We are praying more, fasting, and helping others so as to recover our baptismal innocence. These forty days are meant to get us ready for the renewal of our baptismal promises at Easter. In those promises we rejected Satan, his works, and his empty promises. We rejected sin so as to live in the freedom of God. These forty days will test our fortitude, but we don't go into them alone. We are surrounded by an entire community of faith, all of us working together to become even better Christians. Sometime during this season, we'll each confess our sins with a priest. But as we begin Lent, it might not hurt to tell one other person what you're striving for during this season. Ask them to pray for you, and to help you by being ready to ask how your Lent is going on a weekly basis from now until Easter.

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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, February 27, 2010
Presider: Father Ed Fialkowski
Lector: Kathy Maday, Michael Nolan
Euch. Min.: Marge Carter, Linda Dahlquist, Laura Divane, Bob  Guretz, Emily Dorner, Patti Dorner, Jessica Fino,  Cathy Gastfield, Mike Hollis, John Ivory, Coord.,  Susan Kay
Altar Serv.: Matthew Buck, Tom Cleary, Mary Cleary,
Sarah Dietelhoff
Music Min.: Choir/Instrumentalist

7:00 am Sunday, February 28, 2010
Presider: Father Ed Fialkowski
Lector: Marlene Bowen, Owen West
Euch. Min.: Frances Anderson, Sue Belmonte, Coord., Vicki  Muscarello, Janet Peters, Veronica Putzbach, Terry  Smith, Sharon Zurek
Altar Serv.: Michael Brown, Michael Cieniawa, Caroline Cooney,  Carrie Cyboran
Music Min.: Cantor

8:15 am Sunday, February 28, 2010
Presider: Father Patrick Wangai
Lector: Pat Aichele, Nancy Lipinski
Euch. Min.: Carolyn Miller, George Miller, Coord., Jim Murray,  Susan Novak, Maureen Olendzki, Edith Pena, Genny  Powers, Michael Scoglietti, Pauline Scoglietti
Altar Serv.: Caitlyn Bremner, Mary Collins, Patsy Collins,
Shannon Dempsey
Music Min.: Cantor

9:45 am Sunday, February 28, 2010
Presider: Father Paschal Mbagwu
Deacon Brendan Foley - Preaching
Lector: Peter Odon, Linda Nicholas
Euch. Min.: Scott Gustafson, Gerry Harrington, Diane Kirschner,  Patricia Palikowski, Rich Pfisterer, Coord., Mary  Piska, Angie Price, Jim Sherry, Rose Sherry, Fred  Sharkey, Maureen Sharkey
Altar Serv.: Brandon Calderon, Jerry Cavanagh,
Maeve Cavanagh, Jack DeZellar
Music Min.: Ensemble/Instrumentalists

11:30 am Sunday, February 28, 2010
Presider: Father Dan Brady
Deacon Brendan Foley - Preaching
Lector: Maddie Conlin, Danny Wolfe
Euch. Min.: Angelica Dickey, Coord., Maggie Farwell, Hannah  Winter, Maura Wolfe, Dan Fino, William Putzbach,  Emily LeTourneau, Matt Mlynski, Thomas McKenna,  Michael McKenna, Kevin O'Connell
Altar Serv.: Jack Brandt, Jenny Brandt, Joe Brandt,
Matthew Brown
Music Min.: Cantor/Instrumentalist

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED


Helen Brady
Charles J. Martin - Father of Kathy Wolan
Miljenko Sunjic - Father of Lucy Jackson

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Our Lady of the Wayside
Upcoming Events

Monday, February 22, 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010

SACRED LITURGY


Monday, February 22, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Jennifer Gale

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Rosalie Palmer, Patricia Cavers, Marion MacKenzie

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Cielito Ugalino

Thursday, February 25, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Friday, February 26, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Edward Menzer, Dr. John McMahon,
Mary Paolicchi

Sunday, February 28, 2010
7:00 am Edward Downs and For the People of OLW
8:15 am Helen Beitz
9:45 am Michael Nevell, Karen Carter, Francis Mancuso
11:30 am Jane Miller, Jim Doherty, Michael Newell, Robert &  Margaret Odegard, Dr. John McMahon

Thursday, February 25, 2010 continued
9:00-11:00 a.m. Adult Ed in Gathering Place

12:30-2:48 p.m. MS Classes in PC200 Neumann Room

2:07-2:48 p.m. School Class in PC204 Cabrini 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 Gathering Place

4:30-8:15 p.m. Boys Volleyball in Gym

6:30-9:00 p.m. Religious Education Catechists Dinner
in PC200 Neumann Room

Friday, February 26, 2010
8:30-11:45 a.m. MS Classes in PC200 Neumann Room

9:30-11:30 a.m. Bible Study Friday Morning
in Gathering Place

12:30-2:48 p.m. MS Class in PC200 Neumann Room

2:07-2:48 p.m. School Class in PC204 Cabrini Room

3:00-4:30 p.m. Girl Scouts in Fr. Mackin Center Gym

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

8:00-10:00 p.m. Family School Association 8th Grade
Cotillion in Gym

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

Saturday, February 27, 2010
9:30-11:30 a.m. Adult Ed in Gathering Place

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

6:30-11:00 p.m. Parish Life Commission Coffeehouse
in Gym

Sunday, February 28, 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

1:00-6:00 p.m. 5th Grade Pack the Gym

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 February 21, 2010

Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16:13-19
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
Next Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Phil 3:17-4:1 or 3:20-4:1/ Lk 9:28b-36

PRAY FOR THE SICK
Tom Amberg
Pam Barton
Dr. Marianne Budzeika
Dr. Fernando Caburnay
Chad Demas
Donna Donor
Kristina Fitzgerald
Bev Folkedahl
Elisabeth Govlja
Michael Harth
John Hetreed
Genevieve Izycki
Grace Kaplafka
Joseph Kopec
Joshua Leese
Joe Losos		Frank Mancini
Beth Miksta
Carolyn Miller
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