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

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

It is good that we are here…continue welcoming Catholics home.

Today's Gospel story (Lk. 9:28-36) would make a dramatic movie scene! Jesus' friends are dozing off up on a mountain until they see Jesus completely transformed. At this, Peter, James and John become "fully awake" and they proclaim, "Master, it is good that we are here."

Over the last two months there have been many people who have experienced a kind of transformation of their own…these are the people who have returned to the Catholic Church during the Catholics Come Home evangelization initiative. Many returning Catholics began by going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in years during January and February. Now that we are in the Season of Lent there are returning Catholics attending programs in their own parishes and coming to the HOMECOMING series around the Archdiocese.

Every active parishioner needs to be aware that there are still Catholics returning, but some are coming in a quiet way by slipping into a pew to attend Mass. This is a great opportunity for all of us to recall what it feels like to be in new surroundings for the first time. If you see a new face in church, smile, introduce yourself and welcome them. You could even say the line from today's Gospel, "it is good that we are here." You can also invite them to the Catholics Come Home table in the Gathering Place Foyer. Members from the Pastoral Council will be there to welcome them.

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During the month of March, give a
thoughtful gift to people who need a hand.

www.catholiccharities.net/neighbor


To help increasing numbers of families and individuals in crisis, Catholic Charities is asking the public to Have a Heart and Help Your Neighbor by collecting donations and non-perishable food items to bring to their emergency assistance sites. The donations will be given out daily to those in the greatest need who come to the pantries for food.


Ways to Have a Heart:
Make a tax-deductible monetary contribution:


  • Call (312) 655-7012 to make a donation over the phone or to sign up for monthly giving. A gift of just a dollar a day/$30 a month will help necessities for children and families like eggs, oatmeal, fruit, and more.

  • Mail your check or money order payable to Catholic Charities to Attn: Have a Heart, 721 N. LaSalle, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60654.

Catholic Charities' staff, volunteers and supporters will kick off the Have a Heart Help Your Neighbor Campaign in a special way on March 5 by gathering on the NBC 5 Plaza on Michigan Avenue from 6 a.m. until noon to collect donations from the public. NBC News morning personalities will join Catholic Charities in raising awareness about the increased needs for food in the greater Chicago community.  


Regional Donation Points for Catholic Charities of Chicago. Call for directions and drop off hours:
Chicago: 1120 W. 79th Street, 60619 - (773) 846-3018

Chicago: 3129 W. Jackson, 60612 - (773) 638-1152

Chicago: 4537 S. Ashland, 60609- (773) 376-9425

Chicago: 721 N. LaSalle St., 60654 (312) 655-7525

Cicero: 1400 S. Austin Boulevard, 60804
(708) 222-1491

Des Plaines: 1717 Rand Road, 60016 - (847) 376-2100

South Holland: 16100 Seton Drive, 60473
(708) 333-8379

Summit: 7438 W. 61st, 60501 - (708) 563-2407

Waukegan: 671 S. Lewis, 60085 - (847) 782-4000

Worth: 7000 W. 111th Street, 60482 - (708) 430-0428

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OLW 4TH DAY
That's right, OLW is having her very own 4th Day. Just a time to come together as a parish community. So get ready to celebrate Wayside style. K9 alum are asked to come at 7:00 pm (meet in Youth Room), with all other alum arriving by 7:30 pm. Oh yeah, the date for this beautiful event is Monday March 8th. It will certainly be a phenomenal evening. Peace friends.

TEEN LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Availability Forms for Teen Liturgical Ministers were emailed over the last couple of weeks; please return form via email or hard copy to the YM mailbox in either the Parish Center or Middle School. Deadline was this past Friday (Feb 26th) but there is still time. Please turn in your form by this Tuesday. We can only schedule teens that we have Availability info from.

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
The totally successful, incredibly fun, Peer Ministry Socials continue tonight (Sunday) from 7-9 pm (adjusted time), plus the All-Teen Outreach on March 14th.

CORE gathers for 9:45 am Mass on Sunday, March 7th with meeting to follow, ends at 1 pm.

MISSION TRIP
Beautiful Outreach last Sunday. Hopefully this began to prepare our minds and hearts to reach out to those who live in disadvantaged situations. This summer is going to be amazing. The people who we will serve live in the Appalachia region and are in need of genuine heartfelt assistance. God will certainly use each and every one of you.

On March 6th, those who signed up for Service Opportunity B will be heading into the city to work with Mission Of Our Lady of the Angels. More info below.

CAMP WOW HIGH SCHOOL
Great gathering last week. It seemed so natural, so easy. Without a doubt, this is a great mix of parishes, teens, and adults. Seriously Camp is going to be unbelievable this summer!!!

Our next training is the Overnighter from March 13th-14th. Meet here at OLW at 3 pm and we'll conclude with the 11:30 am Teen Ministered Mass. Please be sure to bring your permission forms.
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 next 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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Monday, March 1

Fourth Grade Volunteers have practice for the Stations of the Cross in Church at 4:00.


Practice for Confirmation, 10:00 Mass (M-Z) children only 6:30-8:00. Confirmandi to meet in the elementary school by 6:30 to process over to Church. Only the door off Mitchell Street will be unlocked.


Tuesday, March 2

R.E.P. Grades 1-4 have class from 4:00-5:15. These grades will be attending the Stations of the Cross in Church at 4:10 led by some of the fourth grade volunteers.

R.E.P. Grades 5-6 have class from 7:00-8:30.

R.E.P. Families are having a pizza dinner in the gym. Families were to place an order for pizza on a form sent home, and bring a drink and a dessert or they may purchase a dessert from the sixth graders who will have a baked goods sale to raise funds for a charity voted upon by the sixth graders. Also, the sixth graders are collecting shoes for the organization called "Soles 4 Souls," who will distribute the shoes to the needy.

Wednesday, March 3

Practice with participants for the 10:00 Confirmation Mass at 4:00 in Church.

R.E.P. Board meeting in the Parish Center 7:00.

Thursday, March 4

There is an 8:30 level Mass for Grades 1-4. Mrs. Lucy Jackson's first grade class  has special participation in the Mass.

Practice for 2:00 Confirmation Mass (A-L) is from 6:30-8:00 for Confirmandi only. All confirmation candidates are to meet in the elementary school at 6:30 to process over to Church. Only the door off Mitchell Street will be unlocked.

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OLW PROGRAMS DURING LENT

There is still time to attend Part II of the Presentation on Eucharist by Father Barron. Monday evenings 7:30 p.m. on March 1 and 8 and Thursday mornings 9:15 on March 4 and 11 after the morning Mass.

Stations of the Cross are held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Church.

Wayside Seniors invite all to a Corned Beef Lunch on Wednesday, March 3, 11:30 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Call Cathy Sloan for reservations.

A traditional Jewish Christian Seder Meal will be held on Thursday evening, March 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Watch the Bulletin for further information. You may do early reservation by calling the Parish Center.

Parish Mission - See column on the right.

Don't forget the weekly and monthly services of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, daily Mass or Communion Service and the practice of personal prayer.

Mark your calendar for the Lenten Pasta Dinner on Friday evening March 19.

A complete list of Lenten suggestions can be found at the doors of the church.

Do Plan to make the

OLW PARISH MISSION 2010

With

Father Bob Lombardo, CFR

Father Bob is one of the founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal along with Father Benedict Groeschel.

Father Bob currently is the Director of the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, the site of the tragic school fire in December of 1958. In 2005, Cardinal George invited Father Lombardo to establish a mission to serve the people of that area which has become one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. He also serves the greater archdiocese by giving Retreats and Parish Missions.

Several men from Our Lady of the Wayside know Father Bob from their days together as students at Notre Dame University and know of his deep spirituality and dedication. Numerous groups from our Youth Ministry, members of OLW sports teams and our local Knights of Columbus have volunteered at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels and have come away in awe at the ministry of Father Bob and his group.


The Mission here at OLW begins with the
weekend  Masses March 13 and 14

and continues on
Monday March 15
Tuesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 17
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Followed by Refreshments on
Monday and Wednesday evening.

We will have another successful Mission if all join in this wonderful opportunity for formation and spiritual growth.

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WAYSIDE CONNECTIONS

W.O.W.
WIDOWS OF WAYSIDE

Ladies, please join us for a meeting on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

We are pleased to have Kit Simon and Winnie Bowles of the OLW Senior Group speak to us about the new Prayer Shawl Ministry at Wayside.

Refreshments will be served.

CATHOLICS AT THE CAPITOL
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Springfield, Illinois

Are You Concerned About:

The direction of state government?
Improving Support for Catholic schools?
Care for the poor and vulnerable?
Illinois abortion laws

Join Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. and the Illinois Bishops on March 3rd for a unique opportunity to discuss issues based on our gospel values with state elected officials in Springfield.

YOUR PRESENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

For further information, contact the Catholic Conference of Illinois at 312-368-1066 or 217-528-9200, go to www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org.

LITTLE SAINTS
Song , Stretch, & Storytime

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

When: Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11:00
beginning January 5th

Where: The Rectory Basement

Who: Parents and their children aged 2-6.  Younger siblings are welcome.

"OUR MEDJUGORJE EXPERIENCE"
A presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as

Our Lady Queen of Peace

with Fr. Charles Becker, Joanne Ranallo and Anne Bruno

Knights of Columbus Hall
15 N. Hickory--Arlington Heights, IL
Sunday, March 7th - 1-4 p.m.

A Peace Rosary will be prayed prior to this talk, free rosaries and instructions provided.

We will conclude this program with a consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary Council #4483.

For further information please call: Sue McPherrin .

PLEASE JOIN US
St. Thomas of Villanova - 1201 Anderson Dr.
Palatine, IL

Mental Health Ministry presents

Maxine Goldstein, Community Relations Manager for Alexian Brothers for Mental Health.

Maxine will discuss services and programs that Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health provides to the community.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room "D"

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Doruff .

COME TO THE QUIET WOMEN'S RETREATS
Life can be hectic! Do you long for a week respite from your busy life?

The Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL is offering 2 Silent Retreats for Women this spring. The dates are April 16-18 and May 14-16. There is plenty of time for quiet reflection, walking on their beautiful grounds and private sessions with a Jesuit Priest. This is an optimal experience for you to come home refreshed, relaxed and renewed!

If you are interested in knowing more or in signing up, please contact Elizabeth Golden

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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, March 6, 2010
Presider: Father Patrick Wangai
Deacon Brendan Foley - Assisting
Lector: Berny Bennett, Susan Kay
Euch. Min.: Vicki Jay, Charlene Jedziniak, Jeanne Kabler, John  Kabler, Adolph Letke, Pete LeTourneau, Jean
Loiacono, Eric Loy, Kathy Loy, Linda Luna, Kathy  Maday, Coord.
Altar Serv.: Matt Dolan, Matthew Drab Joe Faerber,
Nicolas Ferrante
Music Min.: Choir/Instrumentalist

7:00 am Sunday, March 7, 2010
Presider: Father Patrick Wangai
Lector: Al Preusker, Dave Heiss
Euch. Min.: Teresita Epino, Jane Holland, Arno Lemke, Coord.,  Sarah Lemke, Mary Clare Loughery, Maureen  Loughery, Rosa Maria MacNeil
Altar Serv.: Delia Douglas, Anne Farwell, Keegan Finn,
Sarah Finn
Music Min.: Cantor

8:15 am Sunday, March 7, 2010
Presider: Father Mick Egan
Lector: Jim Frett, Louise Dickey
Euch. Min.: Louise Dickey, Michael Spehar, Art Springer, Jo  Springer, Ron Stein, Pat Van Klompenburg,
Coord., Stan Van Klompenburg, Keith Wycykal,  Kathleen Wycykal
Altar Serv.: Charlie Crothers, Nicholas Crothers, Elizabeth Delfin,  Katherine Delfin
Music Min.: Cantor

9:45 am Sunday, March 7, 2010
Presider: Father Ed Fialkowski
Deacon Thomas Corcoran - Preaching
Lector: John Franczyk, Sally Shewmon
Euch. Min.: Muriel Banach, Barbara Bridges, Cynthia Caburnay,  Joan Cooney, Bill Dolan, Tony Russo, Jim Ryan, Jim  Stapleton, Jennifer Taylor, Bud Trunk, Chris Vann
Altar Serv.: Alex DiChristafano, Megan Drake, Bridget Finis,
Ian Fitzgerald
Music Min.: Ensemble/Instrumentalists

11:30 am Sunday, March 7, 2010
Presider: Father Paschal Mbagwu
Deacon Thomas Corcoran - Preaching
Lector: Jeff Scardami, Joyce Voss
Euch. Min.: Winnie Bowles, Cynthia Caburany, Krystyna  Chadzichristos, Dolores DeRosa, Frank DeRosa,  Mary Dubiel, Anna Egelston, Kathy Freiburger, Pat  Garrity, Rita Hendricks, Cathy Sloan, Coord.
Altar Serv.: Megan Clark, Jackie Clark, Taylor Colgan,
Caroline Czulno
Music Min.: Cantor/Instrumentalist

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED


Richard Graczyk

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Our Lady of the Wayside
Upcoming Events

Monday, March 1, 2010 - Sunday, March 7, 2010

SACRED LITURGY


Monday, March 1, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Bette Bockhold, Judi Schubert, Hermogenes Diego

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Tom & Margaret Wargo

Thursday, March 4, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am School Level Mass (Grades K-4)
 Roland Caranci, Miljenko Sunjic

Friday, March 5, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am John & Patrick Gaughan

Saturday, March 6, 2010
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Jeanmarie Marthaler, Daniel Langfelder,
Joan Iacullo

Sunday, March 7, 2010
7:00 am Charmine Loverdi, and for the People of OLW
8:15 am Carlos Oses
9:45 am Mike Ellefson, Sue Kilmer, Dr. John McMahon,
Bill Banach
11:30 am  John Volpe, Jim Doherty, Patricia Cavers,
Mary Ann Struttman

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
9:00-10:30 p.m. YM-CYO Basketball Team B in Gym

Thursday, March 4, 2010
6:00-7:45 a.m. PADS in Rectory Rooms Basement

8:30-11:45 a.m. MS Classes in PC200 Neumann Room

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

3:05-4:30 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 Gathering Place

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

6:30-7:30 p.m. Religious Education Program Confirmation Line Up in EL Corridor

Friday, March 5, 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

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

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

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

3:15-5:15 p.m. Track in Gym

5:15-7:00 p.m. Girls Softball in Gym

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

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, March 6, 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

12:30-6:00 p.m. Alumni Games in Gym

Sunday, March 7, 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 in Gathering Place

1:00-5:00 p.m. Boys Volleyball Practice in 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 28, 2010

Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Phil 3:17---4:1 or  3:20---4:1/Lk 9:28b-36
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43,  45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk  13:1-9

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PRAY FOR THE SICK

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