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MINISTRIES Leadership & Planning Human Concerns Spiritual Life Parish Life MINISTRIES We encourage all members of our parish to actively participate in the glorification of God, whether this is as simple as attending a weekend mass, becoming more involved in one of our leadership, spiritual or parish ministries, or receiving a Sacrament.

RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Matrimony Funerals Reconciliation Sacraments are important rites within the Church, and are undertaken after special preparations. For children wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation, we have parish programs to assist parents in preparing their children, as well as classes for parents wishing to have their children baptized. For adults wishing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation, please contact the Julie .

GIVING TO ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching “As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.” – U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops St. John Newman strives to be a vibrant Catholic parish that nurtures our community and lives the gospel of Jesus Christ by sharing our talents and resources for the good of others. It is your support that makes it possible to fulfill that mission. Your donations fund our mission and are vital to our sustainability as a parish. We consider the generous resources you provide to St. John Newman gifts of grace and we are called to manage them with faithful stewardship, using the generous resources you provide to fund faith formation, liturgy, sacraments, outreach, campus maintenance and staffing. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to stre ngthen our faith community, support our ministries, further our mission and grow the Catholic faith.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILY OF FAITH O.C.I.A. SYMBOLON ADULT BIBLE STUDY Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 What is CLOW? The Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades K-2 at both the 9 am Sunday Mass at our Saint Athanasius Church site and the 10:30 am Sunday mass at our St. Joan of Arc Church site. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary. How does it work? After the Opening Prayer at Sunday Mass the Priest will invite all children up to the 2nd grade (older siblings are welcome to accompany 😊 ) to the Altar for a blessing and sending forth! They will process to a designated space (St. Athanasius - The old Baptistry/St. Joan of Arc - School Cafeteria). After a brief Welcome and Opening Prayer, they listen to the First Reading proclaimed from the Children’s Lectionary. Next, the Gospel is proclaimed by one of the adult leaders. The children are then invited to share their own thoughts and ideas and engage is a simple activity focused on the theme from the Gospel message. Following this, the children profess a simple Act of Faith, pray their Prayers of Intercession, and finally return to their families at the time of the Presentation of the Gifts. To become a "CLOW" volunteer, please email Mr. Shawn Lucas.

EUCHARIST Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. The Eucharist is brought to the homebound by Care Ministers. Arrangements are made by calling the Parish Office. First Holy Communion preparation for children begins during first grade and continues into second grade where students will celebrate and receive their first holy communion in the spring of second grade. All 2nd Graders receiving their Sacrament are required to submit a $100.00 Sacramental Fee. Please find link above to make your payment for your son and/or daughter. Key Dates for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2024/2025 10/25/25 - First Reconciliation Retreat & Practice- 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm - St. Joan of Arc 11/15/25 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation - 10:00 am - St. Joan of Arc 5/2/26 - First Holy Communion Retreat & Practice - 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm - St. Athanasius 5/3/26 - Sacrament of First Holy Communion - 11:30 am Mass - St. Athanasius Sacramental Fee Payment 2025-2026 2nd Grade Sacrament Prep Class Schedule

LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES Finance Council Development Committee Facilities & Maintenance MINISTRIES HOME Parish Council Unification Team School Board St. John Newman's Leadership Ministries.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT R.C.I.A. P.R.E.P. CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Youth & Young Adult Totus Tuus

PAVER PROGRAM GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching Contact: Silvia Vettese | vsilvia181@msn.com Order a paver here. Honor our past and build the future by setting your legacy in stone. St. John Newman Parish is planning a landscape beautification initiative for the well-traveled path that connects the Church, Gro tto and School. We invite you to participate in the creation of an engraved stone walkway by purchasing a brick to lay a foundation for St. A’s parishioners to tread upon for years to come. These stones make wonderful Christmas and birthday gifts! Buy a Brick Support our vibrant St. A’s community by creating a message for all parish members to keep in their thoughts and intentions. Make your Mark Keep memories and make a statement by putting your thoughts in a permanent setting. * Family Name * Graduation/Alumni * Prayers and Memorials * Anniversaries/Weddings * Gratitude * Favorite Teacher/Mentor * Quotes Choose your Stone The customized pavers are made of Brussels Dimensional Limestone, which match the Grotto Landscaping. Each paver is individually engraved and then the lettering is painted for enhanced visibility. The stones will then be meticulously placed in heavy gravel base with leveling sand to ensure that your contribution remains for years to come. The outdoor brick walkways will lovingly be paved with tributes and memories leaving a lasting memory for all to enjoy. Standard Stone $250 A standard rectangular stone of 4 by 7 inches which allows 3 lines of text, with 10 characters per line. Large Stone $500 A large square stone of 8 by 7 inches which allows for 4 lines of text, with 13 characters per line. Extra Large Stone $1,000 A large rectangular stone of 8.25 by 14 inches which allows for 6 lines of text, with 16 characters per line. Special Icon Addition to Stone $50 per icon Icons which are images you can add to the paver will take up 3 characters on 2 lines (6 characters total). Please click on the button below to order your paver. ORDER A PAVER

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry MINISTRIES HOME Right to Life St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Habitat For Humanity Contacts: Kris Koenig-Morel | kriskoenigmorel@gmail.com Julie Lynk | julielynk@aol.com Mike Masini | mvmasini@gmail.com Maureen Muench | maureenmuench@gmail.com The Soup Kitchen Ministry organizes and prepares nutritious meals for those in the community who need help to meet the daily challenges of life. St. JOHN NEWMAN has four separate groups responsible for specific dates throughout the year at three different Evanston churches. Each group organizes volunteers and meals for the soup kitchen to distribute to those attending. The ministry is scheduled by the Interfaith Action of Evanston which oversees the soup kitchen program. Below is a list of the ministry soup kitchen locations and the days assigned to each location. To find out how to get involved by working or contributing food, please call the rectory or email the coordinator of the location you would like to help. First United Methodist Church, Hinman & Church St: Volunteers from our ministry serve every First Thursday of the Month. The Odd Month's ( Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov) coordinator is Kris Koenig-Morel. The Even Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec) coordinator is Julie Lynk. Volunteers serve 6 - 7pm. Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson: Volunteers serve monthly on Mondays, dates vary. The coordinator is Monica Robertson. Volunteers serve at Noon. St Paul Lutherans Church, 1004 Greenwood: Volunteers serve 9 Sundays a year. The coordinator is Mike Masini. Volunteers serve 1 - 4pm. Donations of food, money or time are always gratefully appreciated. Monetary donations needed to run the soup kitchen may be given on GiveCentral , or checks to the Rectory.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration Sacraments Mass Schedule WORSHIP Reconciliation Wednesdays St. Joan of Arc | 5:30 - 7pm The mission of the Eucharistic Adoration ministry is to provide a quiet time and place for prayer in the presence of the Lord’s host, the Eucharist. To re-invigorate adoration in the worldwide church as urged by Pope John Paul II, St. John Newman Parish provides a solemn space for prayer and adoration each week. Persons of all ages are welcome to join in this time of reverence and to experience a close encounter with the Eucharist, which is on the altar during this time. Sometimes described as an opportunity for a deeper encounter with inner beliefs, Adoration can be a time to settle and focus on faith and experience a unique relationship to prayer. To participate in this ministry, join us at our St. Joan of Arc campus to pray during Adoration each Wednesday from 5:30 - 7pm .

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN HENRY NEWMAN PARISH Weekly Schedule Weekend M ass Schedule Saturday: 4:30pm @ St. Joan of Arc Sunday: 9am @ St. At hanasius Sunday: 10:30am @ St. Joan of Arc Sunday: 11 :30 am @ St. Athanasius † Daily M ass Schedule St. Atha nasius Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am St. Joan of Arc Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am † Communion Service St. Athanasius & St. Joan of Arc Fridays 8:30am † Confessions St. Joan of Arc Saturday 3:30 - 4:15pm † Eucharistic Adoration St. Joan of Arc Wednesdays 5:30 - 7pm