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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. JOHN HENRY NEWMAN PARISH Weekly Schedule Weekend M ass Schedule Saturday: 4:30pm @ St. Joan of Arc Sunday: 9am @ St. At hanasius Sunday: 10:30am @ St. Joan of Arc Sunday: 11 :30 am @ St. Athanasius † Daily M ass Schedule St. Atha nasius Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30am St. Joan of Arc Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am † Communion Service St. Athanasius & St. Joan of Arc Fridays 8:30am † Confessions St. Joan of Arc Saturday 3:30 - 4:15pm † Eucharistic Adoration St. Joan of Arc Wednesdays 5:30 - 7pm

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 $15.95 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.

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WOMEN'S CLUB Girl Scouts Cub Scouts MINISTRIES HOME Knights of Columbus Men's Club Women's Club Youth & Young Adult Contact: Juli Carlin | julicarlin@yahoo.com Holly Pickering | hollydpickering@yahoo.com “God is in the midst of her, she can't be moved” Psalm 46:5 Welcome to the Women’s Club of St. John Newman Parish. For years, the Women’s Clubs at both parishes have helped form the backbone of parish life. As we merge the two organizations, we look forward to continuing traditions, supporting the parish, nurturing one another, and growing together. Why a Women's Club? We know that where two or three are gathered in Christ’s name, He is in their midst (Matthew 18:19-20). The Women’s Club provides women of the parish an opportunity to come together in the sisterhood of Christ. Whether it’s praying together or playing together, the Women’s Club events, both spiritual and fun, build a community to carry us through all the seasons of our lives. Who is in the Women's Club? All the women of the newly united St. Athanasius and St. Joan of Arc Parish. No dues or registration required, please just come to events. And bring friends! Who is leading the Women's Club? Parishioners Juli Carlin and Holly Pickering are co-leading the Women's Club for 2024-2025. Your participation is encouraged and all are welcome to attend meetings (schedule to come). Women’s Club Sponsored Events to come: Turkey Trot (a traveling party, not a race!), Advent by Candlelight, Parish Christmas Party, Lenten Small Group Book Discussions, Theater Night, and Lenten Evening of Reflection. Welcoming Feedback As we embark on this newly imagined journey together over the next year, we welcome your feedback. What events or activities would help you grow your faith? Grow in friendships? How can we improve? How would you like to be involved? Email Juli Carlin or Holly Pickering . REGISTER

CALENDAR What's Happening EVENTS Calendar Gallery Have an event or program coming up and want to communicate it to our parish? Fill out this online form for publication consideration. This form is for entries for our bulletins, weekly eblasts, website and social media pages. For more information or to have something added to our calendar, please contact Natalie Hennigan .

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.

USHERS 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: Frank Zoltan | fzoltan2526@gmail.com Vince Sweeney | vincenet.sweeney84@gmail.com Usher Ministry members have the responsibility to pass the collection baskets during Mass, seal the collection bags, and secure them in the safe. They also ask parishioners to bring up the Gifts, greet people at the door, and are available for emergency situations should they arise. Ushers serve at both regular and special Masses on Holy days. New ushers receive training from longstanding ushers and can usher at the Mass they usually attend. When regular ushers know they will be unable to serve, they alert their fellow ushers of their upcoming absence. There are no regular meetings or dues.

MASS SCHEDULE Staff Parish Information Our Parish St. Athanasius School Mass Schedule Daily Mass Saint Athanasius Church Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am Saint Joan of Arc Church Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am Communion Service Saint Athanasius & Saint Joan of Arc Fridays 8:30am Saturday Mass Saint Joan of Arc 4:30pm Sunday Masses Saint Athanasius 9 & 11:30am Saint Joan of Arc 10:30am

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLOW RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Family of Faith R.C.I.A. SYMBOLON ADULT BIBLE STUDY From the time we are very young, we have many questions about God. St. John Newman seeks to help parishioners answer those questions and grow in their understanding of our religion. At St. John Newman we offer: Religious Education classes for kindergarten through eighth grade. Order of Christian Initiation for Adults for anyone or anyone interested in entering into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Faith Formation In addition, the SJN Women’s Club offers various programs for spiritual reflection and the SJA Men’s Club offers an annual silent retreat.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Confirmation Baptisms Anointing of the Sick SACRAMENTS Eucharist Matrimony Funerals Reconciliation The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness. Special requests can be arranged by calling the Parish Office at 847.328.1430.

ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH INFORMATION Staff Parish Information Our Parish St. Athanasius School Mass Schedule ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH 1615 LINCOLN ST. EVANSTON, IL 60201 PHONE: 847.328.1430 HOURS: MON-THUR 9AM - 2:30PM ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH 1615 LINCOLN ST. EVANSTON, IL 60201 ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 3653 LYONS ST. EVANSTON, IL 60203

GIVING TO ST. JOHN NEWMAN PARISH GiveCentral Online Giving Estate Planning GIVING Paver Program Sunday Offertory TTWCI Stocks, Tranfsers, Matching “As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.” – U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops St. John Newman strives to be a vibrant Catholic parish that nurtures our community and lives the gospel of Jesus Christ by sharing our talents and resources for the good of others. It is your support that makes it possible to fulfill that mission. Your donations fund our mission and are vital to our sustainability as a parish. We consider the generous resources you provide to St. John Newman gifts of grace and we are called to manage them with faithful stewardship, using the generous resources you provide to fund faith formation, liturgy, sacraments, outreach, campus maintenance and staffing. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to stre ngthen our faith community, support our ministries, further our mission and grow the Catholic faith.