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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.

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.

MINISTRIES Leadership & Planning Human Concerns Spiritual Life Parish Life MINISTRIES 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 leadership, spiritual or parish ministries, or receiving a Sacrament.

EUCHARIST Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Funerals Matrimony Reconciliation Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God. The Eucharist is brought to the homebound by Care Ministers. Arrangements are made by calling the Parish Office. First Holy Communion preparation for children begins during first grade and continues into second grade where students will celebrate and receive their first holy communion in the spring of second grade. All 2nd Graders receiving their Sacrament are required to submit a $100.00 Sacramental Fee. Please find link above to make your payment for your son and/or daughter. Key Dates for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2024/2025 10/25/25 - First Reconciliation Retreat & Practice- 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm - St. Joan of Arc 11/15/25 - Sacrament of First Reconciliation - 10:00 am - St. Joan of Arc 5/2/26 - First Holy Communion Retreat & Practice - 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm - St. Athanasius 5/3/26 - Sacrament of First Holy Communion - 11:30 am Mass - St. Athanasius Sacramental Fee Payment 2025-2026 2nd Grade Sacrament Prep Class Schedule

MINISTRY OF 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: Judy Berg | saintasprayers@gmail.com Ministers of Prayer pray daily for concerns of the parish community brought to their attention through emailed or written requests. The ministry also reminds parishioners of the value of daily prayer. Requests for daily prayer may be emailed to saintasprayers@gmail.com or placed in a box located in the west alcove in the church. Requests are then distributed to members who pray daily for a month for those petitions. This ministry provides a way for those who are homebound to participate in parish ministry. Membership is open to all parishioners. There are no dues. Meetings are not required as requests are distributed to ministry members.

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.

Family of Faith Formation O.C.I.A. FAMILY OF FAITH CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADULT FORMATION SERIES ADULT BIBLE STUDY Contact: Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com 847-328-1430, x124 "Raising children calls for an orderly process of handing on the faith. This is made difficult by current lifestyles, work schedules and complexity of today's world, where many people keep up a frenetic pace just to survive. Even so, the home must continue to be the place where we learn to appreciate the meaning and beauty of the faith, to pray and serve our neighbor. Family catechesis is of great assistance as an effective method in training young parents to be aware of their mission as the evangelizers of their own family." - Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia #287 What is a Family of Faith? Catechesis for the entire family! St. John Henry Newman parish utilizes A Family of Faith program by Sophia Institute to help develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life given by their parents. Studies show that parental involvement in the faith-life of their child is by far the most important element in ensuring that a child develops into a practicing Christian. A Family of Faith follows a four-year cycle: one pillar of the Catechism (The Profession of Faith, Sacraments, Life in Christ, and Prayer) is covered per year from September through May. Parents are given a detailed picture of authentic and vibrant Catholic family life, the tools to implement this life in their home, and age-appropriate readings, games, crafts, and other activities to help them instill among their children a love for Christ and His Church. Monthly Catechetical Sessions and Community Gathering Families gather on ONE Sunday each month for an interactive and engaging catechesis session based on the month's topic. When: One Sunday per month Time: 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM Where: St. Joan of Arc Campus Details: Parents and children will begin with 60 minutes of separate catechesis. This will be followed by 30 minutes of family time, working together on the monthly activity. All will gather for our monthly Family Mass from 10:30-11:30 a.m. From 11:30-12:30 a Parish Brunch will be offered. 2025-2026 Curriculum: The Sacraments In every way, the Sacraments are about God's love, fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The seven Sacraments - the foundation of Christian living - are the focus of Volume II of Family of Faith. September 14 - Last Year Review October 19 - What is a Sacrament November 16 - The Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism December 14 - The Sacrament of Confirmation January 11 - The Holy Mass and the Effects of the Eucharist February 22 - The Sacraments of Healing - Penance and Reconciliation March 22 - Anointing of the Sick and the Triduum April 12 - Holy Orders & Holy Matrimony May 17 - Yearly Review Sacramental Preparation Children are required to receive two consecutive years of catechesis and sacrament preparation before receiving any sacraments. The normal course at St. John Henry Newman Parish is for children (who are baptized) to begin their preparation for First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion in the 1st grade and receive their sacraments in the 2nd grade. The same format follows for the sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation typically begins during the student’s 7th grade year through their 8th grade year while receiving the sacrament in the spring of the 2nd year. 2nd grade students will meet for sacramental preparation classes on 12 total Sunday mornings - 6 Sundays in the Fall preparing for First Reconciliation & 6 Sundays in the Winter/Spring preparing for First Holy Communion. Please refer here for the 2025-2026 classroom schedule . 8th grade students in their second year of Confirmation preparation will meet for in-person preparation on Sunday Mornings once a month, the same morning as the planned Catechetical Sessions. Questions? Click Below for some answers! Please contact Shawn Lucas with any questions. REGISTER FOR FAMILY OF FAITH PAY TUITION PAY SACRAMENTAL FEES Family of Faith Schedule 2025-2026

CUB SCOUTS Girl Scouts Cub Scouts MINISTRIES HOME Knights of Columbus Men's Club Women's Club Youth & Young Adult Contacts: John Labbe | johnrlabbe@icloud.com Cub Scouts is a program of indoor and outdoor activities for children in the first through fifth grades. Saint Athanasius scouts are urged to always do their best in everything they do, with a duty to God and country. Participating children and their parent partners meet in grade-level dens once per month during school months in the school gymnasium. Cubs also have monthly weekend events and/or service projects. The troops sponsor Scout Sunday in February. There is a $75 fee to participate in the St. Athanasius Chapter, officially designated by the Boy Scouts of America as Pack 931. Any Evanston child wishing to be a Cub Scout but does not have ready access to a Pack is welcome to join the St. Athanasius organization. Call or email a contact listed above for more information.