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FORMED Formed - Your source for Catholic Media St. John Henry Newman Parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner will have unlimited access to the best Catholic e-books, talks, videos and movies on any device, including your computer, smartphone, and tablet. There will be no cost to you. With FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive bible studies on a variety of topics and include inspiring audio talks. You’ll find presenters like Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Scott Hahn, Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Tim Gray, Chris Stefanik and many more. They’re all part of our parish subscription. It truly is the Catholic faith—on demand. For example, there is an excellent full-length movie on the life of Mother Teresa. Here’s how you get connected to FORMED. Click here. Click "Sign Up" and then click "I belong to a parish or organization" then find our parish via name or zip code. Enter your email address and you're done! Now you are all set to use all the great Catholic programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.

Adult Bible Study FAMILY OF FAITH CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION O.C.I.A. ADULT FORMATION SERIES ADULT BIBLE STUDY Contact: Fr. Stemn | frstemn@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 Series led by Fr. Stemn. More details to come. Click here to sign up

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS FAMILY OF FAITH CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION O.C.I.A. ADULT FORMATION SERIES ADULT BIBLE STUDY Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 OCIA , or the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process with the Catholic Church for welcoming new members into the faith, particularly adults who are not yet baptized or those baptized in other Christian traditions. It's essentially a period of formation and discernment where individuals explore Catholic beliefs and practices, ultimately preparing them to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). The OCIA process is designed to be gradual, respectful of individual journeys, and rooted in prayer, study, and community life. What OCIA involves: The process includes: Inquiry: Exploring the basics of the Catholic Faith Catechumenate: A period of learning about Catholic Beliefs, practices, and traditions. Purification and Enlightenment: A more intense period during Lent, leading up to the Easter Vigil Mystagogy: Post-baptismal catechesis where new Catholics reflect on their experience and grow in their faith. Interested in our Parish OCIA program? Please fill out this form. “The sacraments of Christian initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life. “The sharing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourishing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 1212) 2025-2026 O.C.I.A. Schedule

SUNDAY OFFERTORY GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching Our community depends on regular, weekly offertory contributions and we need them to continue our mission. If you are already an online donor, we thank you. If you are not, it is easier than ever to enroll in electronic giving. You can make your Sunday offertory donation by: ♦ Visit GiveCentral to donate or set up a recurring electronic donation. ♦ Text the keyword SUNDAY to 847-221-6237. You will be directed to our online giving page. ♦ Call 847-328-1430 to set up electronic giving over the phone. ♦ Mail your envelope to 1615 Lincoln, Evanston, IL 60201. ♦ Drop off your donation in the parish house mail slot.

FUNERALS Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Contact: Geri Fata | gfata@newmanparish.com Our prayers are with you as you prepare for the funeral liturgy. Our parish is fortunate to have a professional music staff. We are here to assist you in your faith journey and to ensure the transcendent beauty of the liturgy is sustained.        Since the church funeral is usually a Mass, its structure and components are set by church history and practice. We handle all the planning, ensuring the liturgy will be beautiful. In addition to the organist/pianist, a staff cantor will be present to lead in song. At times, an experienced musician family member or friend may wish to contribute by singing a solo during this time. A prelude, offertory or Communion meditation selection would be welcome with approval from the Director of Music.        Other than scheduling the Mass, you will not need to discuss any details of the Mass with the funeral home (readings, music, etc). The funeral homes do not always have the most up-to-date information regarding our procedures and customary practices. Therefore we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information they might offer you regarding the funeral liturgy.        If you would like to give input for the music, please select from the following: Entrance: O God, Our Help in Ages Past Amazing Grace I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say O God, Beyond All Praising Morning Has Broken The Strife Is O'er Entrance Antiphon: Give Him / Her Eternal Rest, O Lord Offertory: Pie Jesu The King of Love, My Shepherd Is Prayer of St. Francis Precious Lord, Take My Hand There is a Balm in Gilead What Wonderous Love Is This? Be Not Afraid Ave Maria Communion: Panis Angelicus I Am the Bread of Life I Receive the Living God Eye Has Not Seen Hidden Here Before Me / Adoro Te Devote Taste and See Closing: Sing With All the Saints in Glory Jerusalem, My Happy Home How Great Thou Art I Know That My Redeemer Lives Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Jesus, Remember Me The parish music department utilizes our customary setting of the Mass Ordinary, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation and during the final prayers the Gregorian Chant, "In Paradisum."        Please email James Brian Smith, the Director of Music/Organist with your questions or selections at jsmith@newmanparish.com or call the rectory at (847) 328-1430. organ_edited IMG_1794_edited Picture3 organ_edited 1/11

RECONCILIATION Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Saturdays Saint Joan of Arc | 3:15 - 4:30pm 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.

OUR PARISH Staff Parish Information Our Parish St. Athanasius School Mass Schedule Our Parish Prayer: Heart Speaks to Heart "O God, we are one with You. You have taught us that if we are open to one another, You dwell in us. In accepting one another wholeheartedly, we love You with our whole being. Fill us then with love, and let us be bound together with love. Help us to preserve this openness with all our hearts." Lord, we thank You for the gift of our St. John Henry Newman Parish community and for our exceptional histories, traditions and people. Help us to be a thriving faith community that fervently acts on Your will, always lifting our hearts to You in thanks and praise, and using our hands to serve others. Through Your son Jesus Christ, His Immaculate mother Mary and through the intercession of St. Athanasius, St. Joan of Arc and St. John Henry Newman, we ask for Your heavenly blessing on our parish and our people. Amen

ARTS & ENVIRONMENT 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 Contacts: Ernie Singh | erniebudiman@gmail.com Shari Suennen | shari@ota-inc.com The Arts and Environment Ministry works to beautify the church to enhance worship during the many liturgical seasons of the year. Using the designated colors of the liturgical calendar, members create artful settings to reflect the many holidays of the church. They also plant the urns in the front and side of the church and tend them throughout the growing months. Membership is open to all parishioners. There are no dues. There are no regularly scheduled meetings. Members meet to dress the sanctuary on days before specific holidays.

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.

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 .

BAPTISMS Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is a time of joy for each family, but also a time of joy for our entire community. Baptism is about BELONGING. Through the power of the Holy Spirit brought upon us at Baptism, we become sons and daughters of God the Father. Through the grace of Baptism, we are brought into the Church, the same Church that Jesus Christ started over 2000 years ago. No matter where we go throughout the world, we belong to God's universal family through the Catholic Church. At St. John Henry Newman Parish, we want to help each family discover and experience a place of belonging. Families seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for children under the age of reason (under the age of 7) please follow the steps below for baptismal inquiry and preparation. For those seeking baptism above the age of reason, or anyone above the age of 7, please reach out to Shawn Lucas for more information. Adults seeking baptism, please visit our O.C.I.A (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) page. Step 1 Sign-up and complete the BELONGINGS Baptismal Preparation Course Belonging is an online course that can be done at your convenience. Parents can access the course here: Belonging Online Baptismal Preparation Course . Once you have paid the $11.95 fee and created a login you will have access to the Baptismal preparation series. After completing the Baptismal preparation series, you will receive a course completion certificate. Please email this certificate to the Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, Shawn Lucas (slucas@newmanparish.com ) along with 2-3 things you learned from the program. Step 2 Select your child's Godparents The first and biggest decision is making the commitment to have your child baptized and to bring them up in our shared Catholic faith. The second major decision is to select godparents. The role of the godparents is to help you guide, support and mentor your child as he/she grows in their Catholic faith. Take time to rewatch this video on the role of the godparents from Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press. Below is a the list of the established norms and requirements in choosing a godparent: There must be one godparent, but you may have two; if two, one must be male and one must be female. One godparent must be actively living their Catholic faith and meet the following criteria: Is at least 16 years old Has been Baptized, Confirmed, and receives Holy Communion regularly. Free from any impediments that prevent them from actively participating in the sacraments. The most common example of an impediment is if he/she is married outside of the Catholic Church (in another faith or civilly). If married, they must have been married in the Catholic Church. Attending a Baptismal preparation session, like Belonging, is not required, but it is highly recommended to fully understand their role in aiding parents in guiding of the faith. As parents, you may consider gifting the godparent(s) the virtual training or at consider at least sharing Fr. Mike Schmitz's video on the role of the godparents. On the day of the Baptism, they will fill out and sign a Sponsor/Godparent Attestation Form. The second god parent: Can be another Catholic in good standing who meets the criteria stated above, OR... A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic church. They would be considered a Christian witness. Step 3 Schedule your child's Baptism After you you have completed the Belongings course, submitted your certificate and 2-3 learned lessons, the Parish office will email you the Baptismal Arrangement Form and we can schedule a date and time for your child's baptism. Baptisms are held on Sundays after the 9am Mass at St. Athanasius or after the 10:15am Mass at St. Joan of Arc. We schedule a maximum of two families at a time for baptisms. Step 4 Celebrate the Baptism! On the day of the Baptism, we encourage you, the godparent(s), and your guests to join us for the Mass preceding the scheduled Baptism. The Parish supplies each family with the traditional white garment and candle used as signs within the sacrament celebration. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Shawn Lucas in the Parish office.

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