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SACRAMENTS Eucharistic Adoration Sacraments Mass Schedule WORSHIP 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 Shawn Lucas . To learn more or to contact us , see our Sacraments page.

GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouts Cub Scouts MINISTRIES HOME Knights of Columbus Men's Club Women's Club Youth & Young Adult Contacts: Lauren Carrane | lauren.m.heist@gmail.com Girl Scouts troupes based at St Athanasius work to build confidence, character and courage in the girls who come together to meet, earn badges and do community service. Scout meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays during school months at 2 p.m. in the St. Athanasius School cafeteria. The fee to be a member is $50 per year. One special event the Girl Scouts take on each year is to collect socks for veterans. They also help with the Easter Egg Hunt on the church lawn on Easter Sunday.

RIGHT TO LIFE MINISTRY Right to Life F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry MINISTRIES HOME St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Habitat For Humanity Contacts: Fran Foley | fizf55@gmail.com Beth Rodriguez | b eth.rodriguez@comcast.net The Right to Lif e Ministry advocates for and protects the most vulnerable among us, the unborn child, by: Supporting women's centers that enable women (financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually) to choose life for their unborn child; Fervently praying for unborn children, their mothers and government decision makers; Providing information that unlocks greater understanding of, and advocacy for, the protection of the unborn. We welcome your gifts of compassion, prayer, problem-solving, communications, education, advocacy, leadership, spiritual courage and more to help support mothers and fathers and save the lives of babies.

PARISH COUNCIL Finance Council Development Committee Facilities & Maintenance MINISTRIES HOME Parish Council Unification Team School Board Contact: Adam McCostlin | adam.mccostlin@gmail.com The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to engage the people and the pastor prayerfully in common reflection about the parish’s mission and ministries, and to plan and evaluate in light of the Gospel and church teaching. Council responsibilities include periodic reevaluation of the mission statement, assessing ongoing needs, defining parish goals, setting broad strategies to implement those goals, and evaluating the parish’s success in carrying out the Church’s mission. The Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Center. The Pastor appoints members to the Parish Pastoral Council. Anyone interested in serving on the council may call the contact above or Father Anderson directly.

MATRIMONY Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Contact: Geri Fata | gfata@newmanparish.com 847.328.1430 For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values. Matrimony arrangements made a year in advance allow for adequate reservation time, participation in marriage preparation programs, and liturgical planning.

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

EVENTS AT ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH What's Happening EVENTS Calendar Gallery At St. John Newman Parish, we have several organizations that foster both individual needs and the needs of the parish. St. John Newman is a fun, cohesive parish because of several reasons: church, school and all of the opportunities to connect with one another. Parishioners can share their time and talents, and enrich their lives and the lives of others, by becoming more involved in any of our parish organizations and activities. It is a great way to better come to know the people we sit with in the pews each week.

St. John Newman Parish is in need of Ministers of Care! This course is designed with the person in mind who is new to parish ministry. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of the Ministry of Care; however, the unifying thread woven through all is a commitment to helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to be a source of comfort to those who are sick. Completion of this course qualifies you to receive the Archdiocesan mandate to bring Communion to the sick, homebound and hospitalized of your parish. Fee, which includes a copy of Handbook for Ministers of Care, 3rd Edition will be paid for by St. John Newman. Questions? Contact: Meg Cagney | mwc9314@gmail.com Mary Ann Harvey | mathyty22@gmail.com DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM Download Registration Form MINISTERS OF CARE Christian Family Movement Arts & Environment Altar Serving MINISTRIES HOME Contemplative Prayer Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Adoration Ministers of Care Ministry of Prayer Ushers Sacristans Music Ministry Greeters Contact: Mary Ann Harvey | mathty22@gmail.com Meg Cagney | mwc9314@gmail.com Ministers of Care bring spiritual comfort and offer the Eucharist to those who are unable to attend Church and Mass. Ministers visit the home bound and hospitals as well as rehab facilities and senior centers in the area. Those willing to become a Minister of Care attend a special training program sponsored by the Archdiocese. To inquire about this Ministry, please reach out to the contacts listed above. Ministry of Care Training Program Basic Training Course Spring 2023 OLPH Saturdays, April 15 and 22 8:30am - 1pm

STAFF Staff Parish Information Our Parish St. Athanasius School Mass Schedule FR. KENNETH ANDERSON Pastor Mail FR. PAUL STEMN Associate Pastor Mail FR. TED MUNZ, SJ Assisting Clergy Mail IRIS FEBLES Assistant to the Pastor Mail JAMES BRIAN SMITH Director of Music / Organist Mail EMMA MCCLEAN Music Ministry Mail KELLY FOYLE School Principal Mail SHAWN LUCAS Director of Lifelong Formation Mail KEVIN MCCAUGHEY Director of Operations Mail Mail JULIE SALAKO Director of Communications JOSE MORENO Maintenance Staff Mail FR. MORKIE Spiritual Ambassador Mail

SCHOOL BOARD Finance Council Development Committee Facilities & Maintenance MINISTRIES HOME Parish Council Unification Team School Board Contact: Brian Lunt | brian.lunt@gmail.com The St. Athanasius School Board collaborates with the pastor and the principal to set specific goals for the school year. They periodically report to the parish and the school population on the school’s progress toward those goals. Board Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Hartke Room. Specific teams meet between regular board meetings to pursue designated topics including marketing, finance, curriculum, technology, and facilities and maintenance. Board members are elected. They serve a three-year term with about a third of the board members rolling off each year. Direct questions or concerns to the president of the board listed above.

GIVECENTRAL ONLINE GIVING GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching For your convenience, please donate to St. John Newman Parish online through givecentral.org .

MEN'S CLUB Girl Scouts Cub Scouts MINISTRIES HOME Knights of Columbus Men's Club Women's Club Youth & Young Adult Contact: Vince Sweeney | vincent.sweeney84@gmail.com The St. John Newman Men’s Club provides outlets for the service, spiritual and social dimensions for the men of the parish. The club and its members participate in the life of the church, are involved in the projects and ministries of the parish, and provide physical, emotional, spiritual and financial resources where and when they are needed. The club reaches out to the community, the archdiocese, and to society at large through service that reflects our role as disciples of Christ. Their values are simple and enduring: Committed to Christ, our families and the community Generous in spirit and deed Willing to work and guaranteed to have fun Opening and welcoming to all men of the parish The Men’s Ministry mission and how it links to the greater Parish mission is as follows: Service inside and outside the Parish: Community pillar Faith Development: Discipleship pillar Community Building: Sustainability pillar Fellowship: links to all three pillars The organization’s activities include events and activities such as: Fellowship Every Other Month – 3rd Thursday of the month (rotating locations) Participation in Liturgical Ministry as ushers, lectors, eucharistic ministers Easter Food Drive to replenish St. Agnes of Bohemia’s pantry Men’s Overnight Retreat Parish Golf Outing Outreach partners to local Evanston organizations Joint outings with Youth Ministry such as NU sporting events Providing labor on short notice to support the Parish and School Open to other ideas that fit with the Group’s mission Membership is open to all adult Men of the Parish and is free of charge. Men’s Club leadership: Vince Sweeney, Chair Gabe Rodriguez, Secretary Tom Leinenweber, Treasurer John LaFromboise, Vice Chair Tony Lo verdi, Vice Chair