434 W. Park Street

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 847-253-5353

Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Artur Marat Administrator Rev. Daniel J. Brady Retired Priest & Resident Deacon Jerry Brennan & Veronica Brennan Deacon Thomas Corcoran & Irene Corcoran Deacon Dr. Donald Grossnickle Deacon Pete LeTourneau & Jan LeTourneau Deacon Michael Madison & Mary Catherine McBride-Madison Deacon Paul Onischuk & Lisa Onischuk Sister Joan Shields Director of Religious Education Mr. Dan McMahon Director of Music Mr. Jim Liput Parish Business Manager Ms. Kathleen Freiburger Director of Office Services Arielle Joaquin Youth Director Mrs. Kathy O’Neill Parish Nurse Mr. David Wood School Principal

Wayside Parish

Our Lady of the

June 7, 2020

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FAREWELL & THANK YOU

Deacon Michael Madison and

Mary Catherine McBride

We have been so blessed to be part of Our

Lady of the Wayside Parish for 28 years.

We have raised our four children here, who

are now spread across four time zones. We

have celebrated many sacraments for them

including marriage and baptism of their

children. We have been privileged to

participate in many ministries, community

building and Christian Family Movement

(CFM). We have been ministered to when

we were in need due to job loss, sickness,

and death of family members. We were

formed at Wayside, responded to God’s

call, leading us to Diaconate Formation and

Holy Orders, with the full support of the parish. We reflected recently on my ordination eight

years ago. What a blessed day in our lives! We have been blessed to be of service to God and

His people, especially here at Our Lady of the Wayside, our home.

God has His hand upon us. We have felt it in the past and feel it again as He is calling us to new

ministry at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana, ministering to young adults and helping them

develop their faith lives and their relationship with Jesus.

Through our interaction with young people in baptismal preparation, marriage preparation, our

youth group, school, and CFM, we are confident of the future of Our Lady of the Wayside as a

vibrant parish, responding to the needs of its community. This parish will step forward to

support a new pastor as we enter the challenge of a “new normal” of parish life. God is with us

on our journeys. Of this we can be sure. Let us encourage each other to respond to Him with

prayer and gusto.

Thank you for your love and support of our family. You are in our prayers.

Peace and love,

OUR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

For May 31, 2020

Due to the early transmission of the Bulletin the financial data will appear in next week’s Bulletin.

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Holy Trinity Sunday - Reflection

My brothers and sisters, today we celebrate the feast of the

Holy Trinity. On this special day, I would like to encourage

you to reflect on two mysteries: the mystery of God’s Love

and the mystery of striving for holiness. These two mysteries

are very important for our spiritual life.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, we as Catholics and

Christians can respond to God’s Love in only one way: we

can respond by opening our hearts and accepting the gift of

His Love. To be open to God’s love means to believe in His

Love.

The second mystery of our spiritual life, which I would like

to encourage you to consider, is the universal call to holiness.

The universal call to holiness means that each one of us is called in a special way to be a

saint. God came into the world in Jesus Christ so that we might be united with Him. In other

words, Jesus Christ left His majesty and lowered Himself by becoming man.

But, my brothers and sisters, He did this so that He could elevate us to the dignity of partici-

pating in God’s majesty. In other words, He made it possible for us to be divinized, to be

sanctified. Therefore, the goal of following the path to holiness is being perfectly united with

God—perfectly immersed in His Love.

My brothers and sisters, after sharing these reflections with you, one question arises: What

does God expect from us especially in very difficult times in our country? The answer to

this question is very simple. God expects our love. God waits for us to turn away from

the darkness, evils of racism and to discover His Love. He waits for us to follow the way

of holiness—the way of discovering His Love by doing good works, helping others, and

sharing His Love. On the way to holiness and the way of responding to God’s Love, there is

no room for selfishness. There is no room for pride. There is no place for egoism. Rather,

there is room only for the humble fulfillment and faithfulness to God’s will.

My brothers and sisters, on this Sunday I would like to invite you to take some time to show

God’s Love to others. Follow the way to holiness by loving God and others. Amen.

Father Arthur Marat

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER ARTHUR

My brothers and sisters, students and teachers of Our Lady of the Wayside School, today is an

important day - the day we wait for all year long: the last week in the school! Today we have

gathered with you to hear what Jesus wants to keep in mind during the entire summer vacation.

What makes our love for God and his commands grow in us? Faith in God and hope in his

promises strengthens us in the love of God. They are essential for a good relationship with God,

for being united with him. The more we know of God the more we love him and the more we

love him the greater we believe and hope in his promises. The Lord, through the gift of the Holy

Spirit, gives us a new freedom to love as he loves. Do you allow anything to keep you from the

love of God and the joy of serving others with a generous heart? Paul the Apostle says: hope

does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy

Spirit which has been given to us (Romans 5:5).

Now students, you know what your homework assignment is for summer vacation - homework

that Jesus himself has given you. First, you must love God with all of your heart, mind and soul.

What does this mean? This means praying, or keeping in contact with God in your daily life. It

also means to remember to pray every day with your parents or Grandparents. While we might

have vacation from school, we never have a vacation from God, from His Love. Read the Bible

with your parents, especially since we have no Vacation Bible School. Read, read, read, only

good books! Read the life of the saints and, of course, read the summer reading recommended

by teachers and school.

Second, your next responsibility is to love your neighbor as yourself. This, students, means that

you must obey your parents, be kind to your brothers and sisters. If you find someone in need -

perhaps a parent or neighbor - do what you can to help others and to pray for them. Vacation is

not only a time to have fun and relax, but also a time to do good for others - to love others. Make

this entire summer vacation your own summer Bible School.

Dear students, teachers and friends, I wish you all a safe and restful summer vacation. May you

spend the next few months aware of Jesus’ love for you.

May you look for Jesus in prayer, find Him in Sunday Mass, and serve Him in your neighbors,

family and friends. And my your love for Him be worth more than all burnt offerings and

sacrifices.

God bless you, Father Arthur

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CONGRATULATIONS OLW CLASS OF 2020

“For surely I know the plans I have

for you, says the Lord, plans for

your welfare and not for harm, to

give you a future with hope.”

Henry Bauer Angelina Lanzi

Emerson Burda Aiden Lewis

Benjamin Chapin Isabel Lopez

Gabriel Cherwin Jacob Lund

Evan Collins Maximus Maiorano

Jacob Courtney David Montoya, Jr.

Luca Cutinello Liam Moran

Charles Dolsen Noelle Onischuk

Jenna Favia Tyler Paine

Joseph Freiburger Benjamin Petermann

Celine Gauthier Emilia Radlinski

Dominik Gebka Emily Reyna

Ryan Hannon Emily Romanacce

Aliyah Hernandez Reilly Salatino

Hannah Herrera Anthony Sansonetti

Michaela Jackman Renata Santinello

Samantha Jaski Sophia Stuber

Grace Jordan Kathryn Waters

Benjamin Klimas Matthew White

Allison Konopka Olivia Zielinski

Emily Lang

KATHY O’NEILL, R.N. Parish Nurse

SUMMER DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A SEASON OF SUFFERING

By: Carla Basiliere

Here in the Midwest, the start of warm weather is a much anticipated and welcome change. After months of

frigid cold, we are more than ready for the warm sunshine, green grass and blooming flowers. But if you suffer

from seasonal allergies, the things we love most about this time of year can bring discomfort and suffering.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the past 12 months 19.2 million adults have

been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever, and 5.2 million children have re-

ported having them. So what exactly causes seasonal allergies?

“Your immune system essentially mistakes things like tree pollen and dander for harmful substances, overre-

acts and starts fighting them off with antibodies. This produces symptoms of an allergic reaction,” explains Dr.

Edmund Fernandez, a family medicine physician at the Aurora Health Center in Slinger.

According to Dr. Fernandez, common symptoms of allergies include:

Sinus congestion

Runny nose

Sneezing

Coughing

Itchy or water eyes

Hives

Dr. Fernandez warns that it can be easy to confuse allergies with a common cold since the symptoms are often

similar. In order to determine whether you have a cold or allergies, Dr. Fernandez advises you consider the

time of year. Allergies ramp up in spring, summer and fall, while colds are more common in winter. Check

your temperature, he adds. A fever sometimes comes with a cold but is never a symptom of allergies. On the

other hand, itchy eyes, nose, ears and throat often come with allergies, but not a cold. Lastly, consider the

length of your symptoms. Colds typically last three to 10 days, while allergies can stick around for weeks or

even the entire season.

If you suffer from allergies, consider these tips for managing them so that you can fully enjoy the season:

1. Monitor your local pollen counts and limit your time outdoors when the counts are high. It’s also a good

idea to keep your windows closed if you can in order to limit the amount of pollen getting inside your home.

2. If you spend time outdoors, take a shower when you get inside and wash the clothing you were wearing.

3. Take part in spring cleaning. After a long winter, your home can be filled with indoor allergens like mold,

dust and dander.

4. Use an air purifier with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. HEPA filters are also available for

some vacuum cleaners, furnaces and air conditioners.

5. If you experienced allergies last spring, don’t wait to start fighting them this year. Start taking your usual

allergy medication before pollen season begins and continue taking it consistently through the season.

6. Schedule an appointment with an allergist or your primary care provider. He or she can recommend various

antihistamines, decongestants and other treatment options to help relieve your symptoms.

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OLW PARISHIONERS ENJOY BRIEF VISIT WITH JESUS DURING SATURDAY PROCESSION

While the church technically has not re-opened yet, OLW parishioners were able to enjoy the presence of Jesus Christ as

Father Arthur Marat and several OLW deacons processed around the parish grounds before the conclusion of the 5:00 p.m.

Mass on Saturday, May 30.

Father Marat, accompanied by Deacons Jerry Brennan, Pete LeTourneau and Paul Onischuk, processed around the OLW

Parish grounds, departing from the front stairs of the Church and circling the entire parish complex, including a brief stop

in the OLW School gymnasium.

An estimated 120 OLW parishioners and other observers watched the procession, which ended in the Church for the con-

clusion of the Mass.

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Monday, June 8, 2020

7:00 am Communion Service

8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

7:00 am Communion Service

8:30 am Ricardo & Concordia Sison

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

7:00 am Communion Service

8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Thursday, June 11, 2020

7:00 am Communion Service

8:30 am Henry Lysiak, Fran Lynch

Friday, June 12, 2020

7:00 am Communion Service

8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Saturday, June 13, 2020

8:30 am Communion Service

5:00 pm Anthony Palmer, Helena Pydo

Sunday, June 14, 2020

7:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

9:30 am Bill Deger, John Naylor, Lou Blanc, Helen Birster

11:30 am Kelly Trecka, Maureen Lavin, Jim Doherty

6:00 pm For the Deceased Members of OLW

Readings for the week of June 7, 2020

Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/2

Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/`

Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7a]/Mt 5:13-

16

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11

[1b]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13 [2a]/

Mt 5:20-26

Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14

[8b]/Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10 [cf.

5a]/Mt 5:33-37

Next Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

[12]/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

Carol Blatnick

Marie Caranci

Marie DeSanto

Andrew Flack

Fr. John Topper

Audra Tucker

PRAY FOR THE SICK

CYCLES OF FAITH

June 7, 2020

The Most Holy Trinity

A well-choreographed dance can be truly inspira-

tional. Each movement

and step are intercon-

nected, each contribut-

ing a piece of the un-

folding artistic story.

The beholder is caught

up in the rhythms, mu-

sic, and gestures, real-

izing that none are dispensable and all are neces-

sary. The same is true of the Divine Dance of the

Trinity. Each Person plays a part, using unique ges-

tures and movements that are connected to the other

Divine Partners. They tell a story of love. Every

movement and step is born of love and flows on

into eternity. The Divine Dance never ends.

God the Creator powerfully, yet with gentle love,

leads. Creating and recreating, birthing and sustain-

ing, He dances with the compassionate incarnate

Son, guided by the breath of the Holy Spirit. They

are three distinct Persons but move as One. On one

hand, the cascading flow of their Presence appears

motionless, yet on the other, flows and moves with

effortless attention. They share one heart, one goal,

and one purpose and invite all of creation to join in

their dance, their joy.

The energy of the Trinity flows through all created

things. It is a dance of the heart, not of the mind. It

has to be experienced, not dissected, and contem-

plated, not understood. We stand in awe of the Di-

vine Dance and find ourselves watching in amaze-

ment all that God creates and sustains. The dance

continues in the majesty of a mountain, the power

and wonder of an ocean, and the vastness of the uni-

verse. It moves in the cry of a newborn infant and in

the soul of one who has been forgiven. It flows in

the cry for justice and in the wounds of the op-

pressed. It circles through the changing of seasons,

the cycles of birth and death, and the wisdom that

one acquires when they love God.

The Dance never ends. Its movements and rhythms

go on forever. The Trinitarian Dance sustains all

things, endures all things, and brings hope. You are

invited to dance. Don’t just watch as if you were

simply a spectator. Join in the dance and move as

they move.

©LPi

Sister Antonienne Thoma, SSSF was called to eternal life on May 30, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after years of health issues.

Some of you may remember her. She ministered at OLW for 12 years (1979-1991), first as Learning Disability teacher at the school, then as Pastoral Minister and Di-rector of Care and Outreach in the parish.

She often spoke of her wonderful experiences and of the great people at OLW.

CARE AND OUTREACH

ON LINE BIBLE STUDY Focus on the readings for the coming Sunday and their context in scripture. No registration or fee. When your schedule permits. Fri-day mornings online at - 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Contact biblestudy @olwparish.org to receive the sign-in code for the meeting.

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.

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 Rec-

tory Meeting Room. For further information contact the parish office.

LITTLE SAINTS PRAY & PLAY Little Saints Pray & Play for children and their caregivers, meets twice monthly. Email OLWLittleSaints @gmail.com for more

information.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Special Needs Ministry was established to identify and meet the needs of our parishioners with special needs. Contact the parish of-

fice or email - special-needs @att.net or specialneeds @olwparish.org.

THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY The Elizabeth Ministry offers families prayer and support during the joys, challenges and sorrows of the childbearing years. To con-tact a minister, please complete a card from the banner in the back of the church, or call the parish office or e-mail ElizabethMinis-

try @olwparish.org. or elizabethministry @att.net

ST. MARK’S - NON PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE EVERY SUNDAY Drop off bin located in Gathering Place hallway across from the drinking fountains (8-12 every Sunday) in addition to the Garage drop off (2nd Sunday of each month). To Volunteer - The Piergalskis-847-341-8461-collecting or delivery or Volunteer signup http://

www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f48acae2ca75-stmarks.

SHAWL MINISTRY This prayerful ministry offers knitted or crocheted shawls to those who are in need of comfort physically, emotionally and spiritually. We meet every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center - Cabrini Room. Questions contact Kit-847-398-1940, Winnie-847-392-1578.

MINISTRY OF CARE OLW has trained Ministers of Care who are available to visit and bring communion to those parishioners who are homebound. If you are interested in receiving communion or being part of this ministry contact Kathy O’Neill, 847-253-5353, ext. 238.

RESPECT LIFE The Respect Life Ministry works to make life issues visible and viable at the parish level. To get more involved in Respect Life at

OLW, please email respectlife @olwparish.org.

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL LIFE

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sunday Readings and Homily adapted for ages 3 to 10 on most Sundays at the 9:30 Mass before the Liturgy of the Word. The chil-

dren are invited to participate. The children will return for the remainder of the Mass. No registration is required!

ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Seton room (#201) every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Contact - Chris S. (847)-749-4401

ST. HUBERT’S JOB NETWORK Our Lady of the Wayside is one of over 25 member parishes of St. Hubert’s Job Network. Meetings are held on the second and fourth

Mondays of the month at St. Hubert’s in Hoffman Estates. Visit www.sainthubert.org/job-networking for a full schedule of events.

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.

Violence is never justified; you are not alone. - Illinois Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline - 877-863-6338.

WHEELS TO WORSHIP If you need a ride to Mass or would like to drive a fellow parishioner, please contact Louise & Tom Dickey at

Louisedickey @gmail.com or 773-977-8307.

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Parish Information

Parish Office and Rectory

(847) 253-5353

Parish FAX: (847) 253-7175

School FAX: (847) 253-0543

Parish School Office

(847) 255-0050

Parish Religious Education Office

(847) 398-5011

Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Weekend Eucharistic Liturgies

Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am and 6:00 p.m.

Weekday Eucharistic Liturgies

8:30 am Monday through Friday

Weekday Communion Services

7:00 am Monday through Friday

8:30 am Saturday

Mr. Bud Trunk

Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council

Mr. Tony Russo

Chairperson Worship & Spiritual Life

Chairperson Parish Management Council

Check out OLW Website

www.olwparish.org

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

There is a process available for those adults interested

in learning more about the Catholic faith in order to receive

the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Call the Parish Office at 253-5353.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 11:00 am to 12 Noon or request another

time by contacting one of the priests.

Sacrament of Marriage

Contact the parish office at least six months ahead

of a preferred date for necessary preparation.

Sacrament of Baptism

Celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of each month

at 1:00 pm in the Church. A Baptismal preparation session

is necessary before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as

soon as possible for details.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Homebound or ill who wish to receive this Sacrament

and the Eucharist, please contact the Parish Office.

OUR LADY of the WAYSIDE 4 3 4 W E S T P A R K S T R E E T • A R L I N G T O N H E I G H T S , I L L I N O I S 6 0 0 0 5

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. - Jn 3:16-17

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.