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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

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.

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING 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.

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

LECTORS 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: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x5 The mission of the lectors is to understand and proclaim the Word of God so that all those present receive the message of God. Ministers of the Word need to not only be effective communicators but also be able to absorb and express the spirit of the Liturgy. Lectors should spend time during the week to prepare the readings for Sunday so they are able to bring the story of the Gospel to the parishioners in an interesting manner, much like storytelling. Lectors are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before Mass to check the lectionary, read through the Prayers of the Faithful and be informed of any last minute changes. Training for new lectors is held each fall. Members of the Lector Ministry proclaim the scripture passages during Mass. Lectors are typically scheduled about once a month depending on Mass preferences and schedules. Lectors receive a workbook at the beginning of each liturgical year.

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.

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT Girl Scouts Cub Scouts MINISTRIES HOME Knights of Columbus Men's Club Women's Club Youth & Young Adult Contacts: James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, CDP | jholzhauerchucaks@newmanparish.com Mirka Gallo, MSW | mirka@ucym.org United Catholic Youth Ministries (UCYM) is a regional parish-based ministry in Evanston that serves youth, young adults, and families in the parishes of St. Athanasius, St. Joan of Arc, St. Mary, St. Nicholas, and St. Athanasius and Pope John XXIII schools. The UCYM Center and Office are located on the St. Nicholas Parish campus. UCYM has four pastoral ministry focuses: Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry , Campus Ministry , and Hispanic Ministry and integrates four pillars of ministry: service, worship, faith formation, and community building. Go to www.ucym.org for information, news, events, and more! Click HERE to sign up for our email blasts. Find us on social media @unitedcatholicym on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

& & EASTER SCHEDULE Easter Schedule Holy Week Schedule Lenten Opportunities Lent Easter Sunday Masses April 9 8:30am, 10:30am at Saint Joan of Arc 9am, 11:30am at Saint Athanasius Easter Week Daily Mass Schedule Saint Athanasius Church Only Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8am

PAVER PROGRAM GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching Contact: Adam Rusciolelli | rusch222@gmail.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

STOCKS, TRANSFERS AND MATCHING GIFTS GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching Stock Donation Thank you for considering a gift of stock to an Archdiocese initiative, parish, ministry, or school. To ensure we are able to appropriately process and allocate your generous donation, please follow these steps to initiate the process for a stock donation: Please complete the electronic Letter of Intention form, which is available online here . Once you have submitted the form, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on how to complete your gift of stock. Please follow those instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Whitehead in the Archdiocese Stewardship and Development Office at (312) 534-7461 or kwhitehead@archchicago.org You can make a gift of securities or stock through an electronic transfer or a physical transfer of stock certificates. Please follow the instructions above for either type of gift. Matching Gifts Many companies match charitable donations of their employees and setting it up is a simple request. Matching gifts help to maximize the generosity of our members as well as give St. John Newman access to new resources. Most corporations’ matching gifts programs simply require tax information from the beneficiary of the gift (St. John Newman). We are happy to supply all of the necessary information to your company’s Human Resources department to begin a matching gift program. Questions regarding a matching gift donation can be directed to Donna Borman at dborman@newmanparish.com . Expired Savings Bonds Do you have one of several series of savings bonds reaching final maturity? Contributing proceeds from these bonds to St. John Newman can produce a charitable deduction that will offset tax on unreported interest and reduces other taxable income. You can also contribute the proceeds from the sale of U.S. Savings Bonds toward a charitable gift annuity for St. John Newman. It can produce a generous tax deduction to help offset the taxes from the bond redemption.

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.