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CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOVEMENT 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: Daniela Menichella | dmenichella@gmail.com

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY Right to Life F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry MINISTRIES HOME Habitat For Humanity St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Contact: Chris Dowdle | svdpstjohnnewman@gmail.com Jim Ford | jford@fordbritton.com The St. Vincent de Paul Society is the oldest charity in Chicago. The Society’s primary purpose is to serve those in need. The website for the Society in Chicago is: www.svdpchicago.org . The SVDP Conference at St. John Newman Parish serves needy families and individuals in Evanston and Skokie with short-term material assistance, such as help with rent, utilities, groceries, clothing and furniture. Our conference works closely with other local organizations to provide temporary support for those living on the edge of poverty and those who are experiencing a sudden, temporary financial set-back. SVDP funds come from special collections at masses in Evanston and Skokie, and from individual donations to the contribution box in the back of the churches. Donations can also be made online through Give Central. Membership is open to all adult parishioners. The group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month (once a month in the summer) at 7:00pm in the School Cafeteria. If you are interested in learning more about how we work to help those in need, please call 847-328-1430 and follow the prompts for St. Vincent de Paul. If you need SVDP assistance, please leave a message as follows: If you live in Evanston – 847-328-1430 and follow the prompts for St. Vincent de Paul If you live in Skokie – 847-604-1222

SACRISTANS 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: Mandy May | mmay@newmanparish.com Sacristans prepare the altar for the sacred ritual of the Mass. They attend to the many details of preparation including altar linens, wine and hosts and a myriad of other tasks to provide for a prayerful setting when the Mass is spoken. Weddings, funerals, and baptisms are also settings where sacristans provide their services for the Mass in the ceremony conducted. St. John Newman has a permanent sacristan that is aided by parishioners trained to fulfill the duties of the sacristan. Sacristans also help with the Wednesday school Mass, order needed items, assist the visiting priests regarding their scheduled times and what is needed for any given masses, and on the first Wednesday of each month go to Three Crowns to aid with the Mass at that location.

RECONCILIATION Eucharistic Adoration Sacraments Mass Schedule WORSHIP Reconciliation Saturdays Saint Joan of Arc | 3:30 - 4:15pm The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession, and celebration. In it, we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result, we are called to forgive others. Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:15 pm at our Saint Joan of Arc campus or by appointment. Communal Reconciliation Services are held during Advent and Lent.

F.R.I.E.N.D. MINISTRY Right to Life F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry MINISTRIES HOME St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Habitat For Humanity Contact: Claire Lab be | labbe_claire@yahoo.com Mary Sotir | sharnysot@aol.com St. Athanasius F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry Mission Statement The St. Athanasius F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry advances our mission by fostering an inclusive and welcoming Evanston Parish for our parishioners, school families, and our broader community, while promoting Catholic Social Teaching within our Parish and in the Religious Education and School curriculums. The F.R.I.E.N.D. Ministry is established with the following Pillars: FAITH. Based in the Bible’s teaching that all persons are worthy of human dignity, we recognize everyone as the neighbors Christ calls on us to love. RACIAL JUSTICE. We strive to raise awareness of institutional and systemic racial injustice and inequality. We invite all members of our Parish and School community to work proactively in solidarity with people of all races and cultures to produce equitable access, opportunities, treatment, and outcomes for all. INCLUSION. We put our faith in action by recognizing our responsibility to be inclusive of everyone as the neighbors Christ calls us to love and by promoting a welcoming and inclusive Parish and School community. EQUALITY. We put our faith in action by serving the needs of the poor, vulnerable, and those subjected to inequality and injustice and we strive to achieve a more just and equitable future for everyone so that all may have the same opportunities. “N” for UNITY. We strive to come together to teach that each person is a unique expression of God and that everyone is sacred and worthy by being more intentional while caring for the physical, emotional and social needs of all. DIVERSITY. We embrace the power of community and value diversity of perspectives and we strive to provide supplemental programming and resources on faith-based approaches to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH INFORMATION Staff Parish Information Our Parish St. Athanasius School Mass Schedule ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH 1615 LINCOLN ST. EVANSTON, IL 60201 PHONE: 847.328.1430 HOURS: MON-THUR 9AM - 2:30PM ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH 1615 LINCOLN ST. EVANSTON, IL 60201 ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 3653 LYONS ST. EVANSTON, IL 60203

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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 .

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION P.R.E.P. R.C.I.A. 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.

WORSHIP Eucharistic Adoration Sacraments Mass Schedule WORSHIP Reconciliation 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 liturgical ministries, or receiving a Sacrament.

FINANCE COUNCIL Finance Council Development Committee Facilities & Maintenance MINISTRIES HOME Parish Council Unification Team School Board Contact: Jake Noble | jcnoble79@icloud.com Mark Sheehan | markdsheehan@gmail.com The Finance Council is a parish-wide team mandated by the Archdiocese to advise and consult with the pastor regarding the financial status of the parish. Among the many tasks the council performs, the team reviews the parish annual budget and various annual parish reports. Council members review the management of funds the parish is authorized to retain and manage and aid in the formulation of the annual parish report. Members of the Finance Council are chosen by the pastor to serve on the council based on skills and expertise in management and/or financial areas. The council has both the Development Committee and the Facilities and Maintenance Committee reporting to it. Anyone interested in the areas the council deals with or who wishes to serve on the council may contact the council chairs noted above.