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

Give Thanks

Praise God,
From whom all
blessings flow.

CATHOLICS COME HOME:
Chicago Style Evangelization

Many parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago have tried to find effective ways to reach out to "inactive" Catholics. This year there is an evangelization effort that will support those efforts through a media campaign called Catholics Come Home. The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Dioceses of Joliet and Rockford have joined together in this evangelization effort and have funded the commercials, which will be shown on all major networks within this large viewing area including ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN, FOX, cable stations, Univision, Telemundo, Polsat and Polvision.

The Centerpiece of this evangelization effort is a commercial titled Epic that has been translated into three languages: English, Spanish and Polish. This commercial has won multiple awards including a 2008 Telly Award for Top Honors and 2009 Communicator Awards. The commercial campaign will begin on December 16, 2009 and run for 5½ weeks, over that time the average TV viewer will see a Catholics Come Home commercial 13 to 20 times.

The Office for Evangelization has created a webpage devoted to Catholics Come Home. This is the place to see a truly "Chicago" look of the media campaign and to find facts, photos and resources specifically for parishes in the Archdiocese. For more information go to
www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org or phone Our Lady of the Wayside at 847-253-5353.

If you don't use the Internet and want additional information, call Kathy at Our Lady of the Wayside at 847-253-5353. She is available Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At other times call and she will respond on the next working day.

Catholic Missions Office
3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653-1402
Phone: 312-534-3322 ? Fax: 312-534-1599
http://missions.archchicago.org

     your prayers.

   May God bless all of you,

   Father Ed

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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. Reservations are necessary so please call Winnie Bowles or Cathy Sloan as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Senior Group

ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

Come to the

"Holiday for Soles"

(A gathering for divorced or widowed)

When: Saturday, December 5th -
4:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church
111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL

Schedule: 4:15 p.m. Meet at Church Narthex (back of  church) for 4:30 Mass - 5:30-9:00 p.m.  Church Hall

  • Interactive talk on Holiday Stress
  • Potluck & Social (bring a food item to share)
  • Suggested donation: $5.00
  • R.S.V.P. by November 28th at singlethroughloss.org

 Worship Food Friendship Laugher Music

Sponsored by: Single through Loss Committee
- An inter-parish committee -

Initiated and Endorsed by
the Center for Family Ministry of the Diocese of Joliet

For more information, call the Family Ministry office at
815-838-5334.

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ADVENT 2009
By Donna Cunningham, PA, Director of Liturgy

Even though it is only the 21/22 of November and we haven't yet celebrated Thanksgiving we all know that the commercial world has been well into Christmas for weeks. This may not be all bad but it does defuse the deep and traditional meaning and celebration of the season of Advent.

As Catholics we attempt to prepare, in our own lives and those of our family. In the Scripture Readings of the season we look to both the past and the future, when Christ's 1st coming is remembered and when we are reminded of His 2nd Coming at the end of time.

Our "here and now" preparations for the holidays holds our attention much more than stories of the PAST or the FUTURE. And, this concentration diminishes our appreciation of ADVENT and what it can mean for us in the present. Let us consider the Readings of the 4th week of Advent. In each cycle they tell the story of an Annunciation.

  • In the Gospel for Year A Matthew tells us of God's annunciation to Joseph in a dream. He tells him that his betrothed is with child through the action of God.

  • In Year B Luke speaks of God's annunciation to Mary. The angel comes to tell Mary that she has been chosen to be the mother of the "Son of the Most High."

  • In Year C (this Liturgical Season) we will hear Luke speak of the Holy Spirit's annunciation to Elizabeth. Mary, Joseph and Elizabeth each experience an annunciation from God. With this in mind, these Advent Readings can remind us that God's annunciations still continue. God has not stopped speaking. God speaks to us through the Scriptures, through the Church and the Sacraments, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, through the "angels" who come into our lives and through the hopes and dreams we have for a better world. ADVENT thus reminds us to be attentive to the voice of God in our day, even when the noise of the December activity competes for our attention.
There are many ways by which we can give special attention to the time of Advent as we prepare to celebrate Christ's 1st Coming and remind ourselves of His 2nd Coming.

  • You may have noticed that each week in the Bulletin there appears a short reading for each day of the week. Do take advantage of this as a part of your daily individual or family prayer.

  • We here at Wayside incorporate the ADVENT WREATH into our Sunday and weekday liturgies. The circular wreath with its four candles reminds us of God's eternal nature and the light which Christ brings into our lives.

  • At home you can make use of an Advent Wreath as a centerpiece for the season and as a visual countdown to Christmas. You can say a prayer and light the candles before dinner each night whether you are by yourself or in the midst of family chaos. Our prayer should be one of recognizing that Christ is with us, that God speaks to us often and in many ways and that hopefully each time we celebrate His 1st Coming we prepare ourselves a little more for His 2nd coming at the end of time.

  • In previous years the parish provided a FAMILY ADVENT BOOKLET. Because of budget restraints this year, we ask that you use the Bulletin pieces, tune in to Catholic Religious programming or check on line for information on the Spirituality of Advent.

  • Most importantly do attend Mass regularly, try to attend daily Mass or the Communion Service as often as possible.  Note that Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Thursday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Church and the Stewardship Committee is offering a Holy Hour and Benediction on the 4th Wednesday evening of every month for the intention of the National Economy.

  • Our Advent Service of Reconciliation will be held one evening each at all three of the Arlington Parishes during the week of December 14-16. Be sure to check upcoming bulletins for exact times and locations for each parish.
Do have a prayerful and exciting advent, one free of too much stress and anxiety in order that you can hear God speaking in all his wonderful ways.

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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 next Sunday, Nov. 29th in the Youth Room located in the Parish Center. All teens are invited.

CYO BASKETBALL
So the teams are set and we are just about ready to go. All we need now are the schedules. Have no fear, they are on the way. Hopefully we will have all game dates by week's end.


PEER MINISTRY
Last month's PM Social (our first ever) was such a big hit so let's do it again tonight (Sun.). Still working out the details, but we know it will be amazing. We will gather in the Youth Room at 7 pm and go from there.

Also, FYI: next Sunday (Nov. 29th), we have our monthly Outreach, The Feast! Please invite any other high school teens you want. Open to all..

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. 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.

SERVICE: MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
Time to reach out a little. The plan is that on Saturday morning, Dec. 5th Youth Ministry is organizing an outing to help with the Our Lady of the Angels Mission's Mobile Food pantry. This truly is not only a beautiful service, but one that leaves a lasting impression for those who step up to the challenge. And it's pretty simple: assist the residents of the neighborhood collect food and (possibly) clothing from tables set-up in the parking lot. Simple yet profound. Once again, we are still working on the details. If interested, contact Kevin in the YM Office. Adults will be need to drive. We'd love to include both high school and jr. high age teens. (More info on the Mission appears below.)

LOOKING AHEAD
In response to an every 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 of the Angels to support the underserved of Humboldt Park, many of which include members of our sister parish St. Mark.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Sunday, November 22
NO CLASS for "I Am Special" Thanksgiving Vacation Day.

Tuesday, November 24
NO R.E.P. CLASSES. O.L.W. School has Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Sunday, November 29
No R.E.P. CLASS for "I Am Special" Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday.

ADOPT A FAMILY
And/Or Contribute to a Religious Education Scholarship Fund for Families in
the Religious Education Program

The Religious Education Program has families in need of financial assistance to help pay their tuition and fees. Some could only afford a portion of their total amount. Some families have temporary needs, while other families, due to circumstance, have an on-going need of monetary assistance. Sacrament fees are included in some of the amounts listed below. Religious Education Program amounts are as follows:

Tuition per Student $210.00
First Eucharist $75.00
First Reconciliation $50.00
Confirmation $115.00

If you are able to assist in some small way with the religious education of the children in our parish, please send all donations to Sister Joan or Sister Adrienne.

Below are the amounts needed for individual families at the present time.

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ONLY 39 MORE SHOPPING DAYS
UNTIL CHRISTIMAS

What could be an easier gift to give other than GCP gift certificates? Order early, order often! A listing of certificates currently available at www.mannagroup.net.

There are only three (3) more Mondays to place GCP orders for Christmas gift giving (11/30, 12/7 and 12/14). Don't delay and be caught with a "back order" at the last minute! No back orders will be filled the week of 12/14.

GCP Customers: No orders will be placed on Monday, November 23rd due to the fact that there is no school the rest of the week. For more information contact the school office at 847-255-0050.

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MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY


5:00 pm Saturday, November 28, 2009
Presider: Father Mick Egan
Lector: Susan Kay, Jim McCabe
Euch. Min.: Linda Dahlquist, Emily Dorner, Patti Dorner, John  Ivory, Coord., Jeanne Kabler, John Kabler, Adolph  Letke, Pete LeTourneau, Jean Loiacono, Linda Luna,  Kathy Maday
Altar Serv.: Jane Quinn, Alex Quist, James Rooney,
Michael Rooney
Music Min.: Choir/Instrumentalist

7:00 am Sunday, November 29, 2009
Presider: Father Paschal Mbagwu
Lector: Owen West, Nancy Lipinski
Euch. Min.: Teresita Epino, Mary Clare Loughery, Maureen  Loughery, Vicki Muscarello, Janet Peters, Veronica  Putzbach, John Reif, Coord.
Altar Serv.: Sarah Rosenberg, Paige Smith, Danny Somary,
Rebecca Stapleton
Music Min.: Cantor

8:15 am Sunday, November 29, 2009
Presider: Father Patrick Wangai
Lector: Peter Odon, Tom Odon
Euch. Min.: Louise Dickey, Nattie Dilay, Al Fricano, Don
Hansen, Pat Hansen, Lynda Hinchy, Mark Hinchy,  Coord., Keith Wycykal, Kathleen Wycykal
Altar Serv.: Katherine Rohde, Jack Sexton, Katharine Sexton,  Meghan Slowik
Music Min.: Cantor

9:45 am Sunday, November 29, 2009
Presider: Father Ed Fialkowski
Deacon Brendan Foley - Assisting
Lector: Mary Ann Galvanoni, Joe Zimmerman
Euch. Min.: Chris Esposito, Patti Faerber, Nancy Farwell, Scott  Gustafson, Diane Kirschner, Darla Krzeczowski, Ken  Miksta, Patricia Palikowski, Rich Pfisterer, Coord.,  Mary Piska, Angie Price, Juliet Robles, Max Robles
Altar Serv.: Kathryn Schening, Ellis Shalton, Ryan Smith,
Kayne Stanley
Music Min.: Ensemble/Instrumentalists

11:30 am Sunday, November 29, 2009
Presider: Father Charles Ssenyondo
Lector: Elizabeth Golden, Martha Cavers
Euch. Min.: Winnie Bowles, Cynthia Caburnay, Krystyna  Chadzichristos, Dolores DeRosa, Frank DeRosa,  Mary Dubiel, Anna Egelston, Kathy Freiburger,  Coord., Marge Jesuit, Rosemary Reed, Cathy Sloan
Altar Serv.: Joe Salvato, Katie Shewmon, Frankie Skinner,
Nicholas Skinner
Music Min.: Cantor/Instrumentalist

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED


For the Deceased Members
of Our Lady of the Wayside

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SACRED LITURGY


Monday, November 23, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Vincent Masucci

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Paul Sancone

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving
9:00 a.m. For the Deceased Members of OLW

Friday, November 27, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Saturday, November 28, 2009
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Katharina Recht, Patricia Smith, Juliet Habib,  Robert Walters

Sunday, November 29, 2009
7:00 am Everett Lee and For the People of OLW
8:15 am Vernon Fett, Pat Colloton
9:45 am Patrick Dugan, Robert & Margaret Odegard,
Mary Kowalczyk
11:30 am  Jim Doherty, Peg Lasher, Patricia Cavers

Readings for the Week of November 22, 2009

Sunday:  Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12- 19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36
Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12-4:2/Lk 21:25- 28, 34-36

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
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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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 at (847) 342-0270, e-mail Sharon Zurek at zsharon3379@aol.com, or Tom King at thomasaking@comcast.net.

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.