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


"And then they will SEE 'the Son of Man coming in the CLOUDS' with great POWER and glory, and then he will send out the ANGELS and gather his ELECT from the four winds, from the end of the EARTH to the end of the SKY".

MK 13:26-27

November 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

For over thirty-nine years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has been a living example of our Church's social teaching. This year, CCHD is funding twenty-one organizations throughout Cook and Lake Counties that are helping seniors, youth and families to help themselves.

The CCHD is committed to addressing the root causes of poverty, abiding strictly to the Catholic Church's social teaching, including the respect for life and the dignity of all human beings.

Please make a special effort during this Thanksgiving season to give generously to the CCHD's Collection November 21-22. Your contribution enables the CCHD to help build God's kingdom of life, peace and justice today.

One hundred percent of the CCHD budget comes from individual donations - of any size - just like yours. Your contribution does make a powerful difference. May God bless you for your support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

You and those you love are in my prayers; please keep me in yours.

 Sincerely yours in Christ,

 Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Archbishop of Chicago

There will be a second collection for this just cause on the  weekend of November 21-22.

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ATTENTION USHERS AND GREETERS

There will be a meeting of all Our Lady of the Wayside Ushers and Greeters on

Thursday Evening, November 19, 2009
7:30 p.m. in the
Gathering Place

Prospective usher/greeters are welcome to attend.

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Reminder to all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who have recently completed their update session or who may be scheduled in the near future.

COMMISSIONING WILL TAKE PLACE DURING ALL THE MASSES NEXT WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 21/22.

Certificates will be available in the Gathering Place after any of the Masses that weekend. If you find that you cannot be present call Donna at the parish Liturgy Office and other arrangements can be made.

OLW SENIORS
It's Holiday Luncheon Time Again

We will again be having our Holiday Luncheon for our seniors at Wayside. It will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at 12:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.

It will be by reservation only since we have room for only 60 people. No walk ins this time. We will be asking for a $10 donation to cover the costs.

Mark your calendars with the date and be sure to call for reservations beginning November 23rd. Watch for more details later.

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CYO BASKETBALL: DEADLINE THIS WEEK!
CYO is open to all high school age teens. So far, seems like we are on the road to have a freshman, sophomore, and potentially two junior teams. More detailed information plus forms are online at www.olwparish.org, under the Youth Ministry section. Deadline for registration is this Monday. Nov. 16th. All forms must be turned in to the Youth Ministry mailbox (or coaches) in order to be on the team roster. Season begins the weekend of Dec. 5th-6th. For now, juniors practice on Monday and fresh/soph teams on Wednesday. All practices are 9-10:30 pm in the Middle School Gym.

ALL TEEN OUTREACH: THE FEAST!
All high school age teens are welcome to this month's Outreach entitled "The Feast". In addition to games, icebreakers, and small groups, we will focus on coming to understand the Eucharist from a teen's perspective. And to top it all off, there will be White Castle Sliders for everyone. The Outreach runs from 7-9 pm in the Youth Room located in the Parish Center. All teens are invited.

PEER MINISTRY
Let us keep in mind the many people around the world, our own country, our community, as well as in our personal lives who are in need. Whether it be the impoverished of Mumbai, or the homeless in Chicago, or the sick, sad, or lonely in Arlington Heights, may we be the loving hands reaching out in care and compassion.

Take this weekend off and enjoy yourselves. Our next gathering is the PM Social next Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 7 pm, followed by the Outreach on Sunday, Nov. 29th.

KAIROS
Chances are this Kairos (K9), which takes place over President's Weekend, Feb. 12th-15th, will be a hot commodity. We already have registrations, so please sign-up as soon as you can. Kairos is a retreat (yet so much more) open to high school age juniors and seniors. Simply put, it's a time to get away from the craziness of life and focus on your relationship with yourself, God, and others. For some it is life changing, for all it is certainly life impacting. Registration brochure and permission form is online. Talk to an alumni to get a teen perspective.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS


Sunday, November 15
"I Am Special" Pre-K(4) and K have class during the 9:45 Mass.

Monday, November 16
There is a practice for the School Thanksgiving Mass with Mrs. Kim Brennan's sixth grade class from 11:50-12:30 in Church.

Tuesday, November 17

The All-School Thanksgiving Mass is on Tuesday, November 17 at 10:45. Mrs. Kim Brennan's sixth grade class has special participation in the Mass. At the Mass the teachers and students and also Amy Somary, chairperson  of the Family/School Association, will express their gratitude to the School Principal, Mr. David Wood and Ms. Judy Dzieglewicz, Assistant Principal.


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

Grades 1-4 - 4:00-5:15 - First Graders are having a practice in Church for their Nativity Tableaux during their class period.


Grades 5-6 - Class from 7:00-8:30.

Sunday, November 22

NO CLASS for Pre-K(4) and K because of the Thanksgiving Vacation. These Catechists will have a Planning Meeting that morning.

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LOOKING AHEAD
In response to an ever growing need, the teens of Youth Ministry are sponsoring a hat, gloves, and scarf clothing drive the weekend of Dec. 12th/13th. This winter more people will have fewer resources, not only in terms of warm clothing but money for heat. Once collected, these items will be delivered to Our Lady of the Angels to support the underserved of Humboldt Park, many of which include members of our sister parish St. Mark.

Our Lady of the Angels direct a mobile food pantry the first Sunday of every month. This is directed by Fr. Bob Lombardo, a Franciscan friar and Notre Dame graduate who will also be our Mission Director this Spring. Collection will take place before/after all the weekend Masses. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.

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MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY


5:00 pm Saturday, November 21, 2009
Presider: Father Patrick Wangai
Lector: Jan LeTourneau, Michael Nolan
Euch. Min.: Elaine Clancy, John Clancy, Laura Divane, Bridie  Downey, Jessica Fino, Marge Franzen, Cathy
Gastfield, Bob Guretz, Jan Hopkins, Coord.,
Charlene Jedziniak, Susan Kay
Altar Serv.: James McKenna, Jimmy Nicholl, Erin O'Malley,
Michael Piet
Music Min.: Choir/Instrumentalist

7:00 am Sunday, November 22, 2009
Presider: Father Mick Egan
Lector: Kathy Montesano, Mike Hollis
Euch. Min.: Frances Anderson, Jane Holland, Mary Jo Lee, Owen  West, Arno Lemke, Coord., Sarah Lemke, Rosa  Maria MacNeil
Altar Serv.: Kevin Nolan, Alex Rezny, Mack Rooney,
Danielle Sioui
Music Min.: Cantor

8:15 am Sunday, November 22, 2009
Presider: Father Ed Fialkowski
Deacon Thomas Corcoran - Preaching
Lector: Pat Aichele, Mary Tomasik
Euch. Min.: Joanne Beczek, Mary Bukowski, Jose Casilang,  Laurene Cichon, Virginia Clark, Frank Clark,
Coord., Nancy Odon, Peter Odon, Ron Stein
Altar Serv.: Frances Ponicki, Mary Ponicki, Theresa Ponicki,  Jonathan Quenan
Music Min.: Cantor

9:45 am Sunday, November 22, 2009
Presider: Father Paschal Mbagwu
Deacon Thomas Corcoran - Preaching
Lector: Fred Sharkey, Sally Shewmon
Euch. Min.: Muriel Banach, Coord., June Bourke, Barbara  Bridges, Kelly Ann Colgan, Joan Cooney, John  Franczyk, Bill Dolan, Mary McBride, Michael
Madison, Cindy Dougherty, Joseph Dougherty,
Margaret Dougherty, Bill Dini
Altar Serv.: Michael Piotroski, Lizzy Reilly, Katy Ryan,
Shane Ryan
Music Min.: Ensemble/Instrumentalists

11:30 am Sunday, November 22, 2009
Presider: Father Dan Brady
Lector: Danny Wolfe, Robert Somary
Euch. Min.: Katie Cascino, Sean Cooney, Maggie Farwell, Maura  Wolfe, Samy Stanley, Tyler Stanley, Coord., Claire  Stewart, Theresa Stewart, Sarah Szymczak, Beckie  Trojan, Hannah Winter
Altar Serv.: Joe Orecchio, Gianna Parise, Danielle Prchal,
Anna Ptacin
Music Min.: Cantor/Instrumentalist

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED


Anthony "Tony" DiGiovanni

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Our Lady of the Wayside
Upcoming Events

Monday, November 16, 2009 - Sunday, November 22, 2009

SACRED LITURGY


Monday, November 16, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Frank Hornof

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Rev. John J. Mackin, Lillian Beemsterboer

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am John Kerwin

Thursday, November 19, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Stefan Izycki, Leonard Kraft, Dorothy Weigel,
John Kerwin, Marion MacKenzie

Friday, November 20, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Jane Miller

Saturday, November 21, 2009
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Jeanne Miller, Kathleen Louise Diviak, Mary
Rudnik, Rosemary Mullin, Irene Seifert

Sunday, November 22, 2009
7:00 am Paul Wilson and For the People of OLW
8:15 am Maxima Ugalino, Curis Rogers
9:45 am Mary Kowalczyk, Mary Kenney, Roger Herrmann
11:30 am Jim Doherty, Dorothy Green, Patricia Cavers,
Frank Tonkovic

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:00-9:00 p.m. Girls Basketball in Gym

7:00-9:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council in Gathering Place

7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. PADS in Rectory Rooms Basement

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

Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00-7:45 a.m. PADS in Rectory Rooms Basement

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Hearing/Vision Testing in PC217 Drexel Room

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

12:00-3:00 p.m. Women's Bridge Group in Gathering Place

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

6:30-8:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Regular Meeting in Gym

7:00-8:30 p.m. Ministers of Care in Gathering Place

7:00-9:00 p.m. Bible Study Matthew A in PC204 Cabrini Room

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

Friday, November 20, 2009
8:30-11:45 a.m. School Classes in PC200 Neumann Room

9:30-11:30 a.m. Bible Study Friday Morning
in PC204 Cabrini Room

11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. PK4 Thanksgiving Paraliturgy Reception
in Gathering Place

3:05-4:30 p.m. Girl Scout Brownie Troop 576
in Rectory Meeting Room

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

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

Saturday, November 21, 2009
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Family School Association Craft Fair in Gym

9:00-11:00 a.m. St. Vincent DePaul in PC200 Neumann Room

9:00-11:00 a.m. Bible Study Revelation Section C
in PC204 Cabrini Room

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

Sunday, November 22, 2009
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

1:00-3:00 p.m. Girls Basketball Practice in Gym

3:30-6:15 p.m. Boys Basketball in Gym

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 November 15, 2009

Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24- 32
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk  18:35-43
Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

PRAY FOR THE SICK
Tom Amberg
Pam Barton
Dr. Marianne Budzeika
Dr. Fernando Caburnay
Donna Donor
Kristina Fitzgerald
Bev Folkedahl
Michael Harth
Genevieve Izycki
Grace Kaplafka
Joseph Kopec
Joshua Leese
Joe Losos
Frank Mancini
John O'Neill
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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LEAGUE OF WOMAN VOTERS MEETING

On April 1, 2010, everyone--citizens and non-citizens--living in the U.S.A. must be counted, according to the U.S. Constitution. The League of Women Voters has joined the education and communication campaign for the 2010 U.S. Census. With your help we will make sure everyone is counted.

LWV of the Arlington Heights--Mount Prospect--Buffalo Grove (including Wheeling, Prospect Heights and Elk Grove Village) Area has invited Lee Habich, Partnership Specialist from the U.S. Census Bureau, to speak at our League's free, public meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont (west of the AH Memorial Library). Mr. Habich will talk about the Census, privacy issues, and how the census count impacts such things as our taxes, our political representations--in Springfield and in Washington, D.C. --federal funding for public services, city and school planning, education, and commercial endeavors.

League's goals are:

  • To inform all of us so we are comfortable talking about the 2010 Census - its importance and value - with our family, neighbors, friends, clients, and work associates;
  • For us to network and brainstorm ways to assist residents who may be unable or hesitant to return their completed census questionnaire.
  • To improve the count of residents in hard-to-count communities - immigrants, minorities, rural folk, the homeless, residents of high rises, and non native English speakers and readers.
  • To provide networking opportunities for those who work with hard-to-count populations; and
  • For all of us to return our completed census questionnaires.

The League invites you, members of your staff, and members of your service population to join League and Mr. Habich. We hope to motivate you to join the U.S. Census Bureau's education, communication campaign "It's in Your Hands". If you have joined a Complete Count Committee, have already planned your own campaign to excite your clients about the 2010 Census, or are establishing help centers for residents, please come and share your ideas and plans with us. Please call Judith and Carl Royal at 847-259-5838 if you have questions or suggestions.

We hope to see you on the evening of Thursday, November 19, 2009. Come to learn how to promote a high response to the 2010 U.S. Census. And avoid reducing our 19 U.S. Representatives to 17.
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DECEMBER 5TH THE NINTH ANNUAL
Mary and Christmas Celebration

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
1224 West Lexington Street - Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-3757 - www.ourladyofpompeii.org

The sonic splendor of An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert will resonate throughout the acoustical jewel that is the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Church as we welcome back the incomparable William Ferris Chorale, under the direction of Maestro Paul French, in a program of familar and glorious Christmas favorites, both choral and instrumental holiday classics.

Delight to an evening of music that celebrates the Italian cultural heritage and our patroness, Mary the Mother of Our Lord. Join us for what promises to be an exuberant and thrilling evening of music making.

  • Pre-Concert Buffet:  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Concert:  7:45 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Champagne and Pastry Reception
  • Individual Tickets: $150.00 per person
  • Please Note: This is a Limited Seating Event.

Reservations are appreciated by Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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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), and the Senior 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.