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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

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

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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.