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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER 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: Jan Zeller | jmzeller@northpark.edu Contemplative Practices Group members explore how best to incorporate contemplative practices into daily life. These practices are designed to quiet the mind so as to cultivate a relationship with self, God, others, and all of creation. Parishioners have been meeting monthly since 2013 to continue the work of waiting, quieting, and stilling to live more fully and intentionally amid the distractions of everyday life. All adult parishioners are welcome and can come to any of the meetings to become involved. Gatherings occur the first Thursday of the month from September through May from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Fitzgerald Center. There are no dues. Call or email the contact above to inquire about the group.

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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.

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

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

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Facilities & Maintenance MINISTRIES HOME Development Committee Finance Council Parish Council School Board Unification Team Contacts: Tricia David | triciadavid@gmail.com Ann Eiben | annbowman@aol.com The St. A's Development Council raises funds for the school and builds/strengthens community through the Annual Fund and events such as Angel Night, Progressive Dinner, the St. Patrick's Day party, and the Run'n'Walk. Funds raised are spent on a variety of school initiatives, including curriculum and technology, as directed by the principal and under the guidance of the pastor. The Development Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the Development Council, please contact the co-chairs listed above.

SPIRITUAL LIFE MINISTRIES 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 Right to Life As you reflect upon the gifts with which God has blessed you, please prayerfully if the Holy Spirit is nudging you to serve the parish at Mass. A host of opportunities are waiting for you here at St. John Newman Parish. For the liturgy to be celebrated well, and so that the People of God may be led to full, conscious, and active participation, many liturgical ministers are needed. Together with the priest, the ministers such as lectors, choir, extraordinary ministers of holy Communion, servers, and ushers, assist the assembly of the faithful in praying as the one Body of Christ in the liturgy, which means “the work of the people.” All liturgical ministers exist for the service of the Body of Christ, the People of God, the assembly gathered in God’s name. Although serving in any of these ministries should be a source of joy and satisfaction for individual people, these ministries exist for the benefit and service of the Church and not for individual or personal piety, spiritual growth, or status. As such, these ministries are regulated by Church and Liturgical law. Therefore, the pastor has the final approval of all liturgical ministers before they can begin service at the Mass.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST 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 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist distribute Holy Communion during weekends, Holy Day, and special Masses throughout the year. Training is required for all Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, unless they have previously received training in another parish.

& & 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

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.

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.