Pastoral Council Commissions, Related Organizations, Clubs and Ministries

EDUCATION AND FORMATION COMMISSION The Catholic Christian Doctrine classes present the basic teaching of the Catholic Church.  Classes are taught to school-age children to learn the basic roots of their faith. Adult Continuing Education Provides continuing education in the Catholic faith for parishioners and other interested parties. Program will be presented as material becomes available. Look for related information in the weekly bulletin. Contact: DEACONS Adult Scripture Study Presents the study of scriptures through the nationally-acclaimed Little Rock Scripture Study and/or other available studies for parishioners and other interested parties. Series runs twice yearly, spring and fall. Look for related information in the weekly bulletin. Contact: DEACONS Catholic Christian Doctrine (CCD) CCD presents the basic teachings of the Catholic Church. Classes are taught to school-age children so they can learn the basic roots of their faith. Contact: ANGELA ISAACS Address: 37 Sierra Drive Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Designed for those interested in the possibility of full communion with the Church. A series of instructions about the Catholic Church and its teachings are presented. This program is also helpful for both baptized and unbaptized Christians, and members of the parish who wish to refresh their faith. Attendees meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning in October and concluding with the Sacrament of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Contact: DEACONS Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Library Provides Christian books and tapes for both adult and child education and enjoyment, and is located in the Conference Room to the side of the Chapel. The library is open weekdays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass until noon. Contact: GEORGIA JANUSH Address: 90 Arjona Way FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION Collection Counters Count monies received from the weekend Mass collection. Each team of five to seven parishioners, counts once per week, for about two hours, for a month. Previous experience is not necessary. Contact: MIKE KERWIN Address: 24 Resplandor Way Grounds & Exterior Coordinator Assists the Finance & Administration Council by focusing on the appearance of the exterior church structure and grounds, making recommendations for improvements. Contact: DAVE WITCHGER Address: 46 Hartura Way LITURGY COMMISSION Cantors Scheduled to bring the song of the assembled community to life. Cantors serve at all weekend and Holy Day Masses, and serve as song leaders at the 9:00 a.m. weekday Masses. Twelve people are enrolled in this ministry. Contact: BUDDY DIXON Phone: 922-2811 Extraordinary Ministers Assist the celebrant of the Mass with distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. Ministers are scheduled for weekend and Holy Day Masses. There are 80 ministers. Contact: JAN LIPSMEYER Address: 4 Salvatierra Lane Extraordinary Ministers for the Homebound Deliver the Blessed Sacrament to those who are unable to attend Mass at church. Approximately 25 people serve the homebound. Contact: MARJORIE STEHLING Address: 44 Marinero Way Gift Bearers Encourages parishioners to participate in Mass by bringing the water and wine to the altar prior to the Consecration. Gift Bearers sign-up in the narthex two months prior to the date of scheduled Mass. Contact: MARCIE MARGEL Address: 68 Estremedura Drive Lectors Scheduled for the purpose of reading the Word of God clearly to the parish community. Lectors are scheduled to read at all Masses. There are approximately 30 people currently serving as lectors. Contact: DAN STEHLING Address: 44 Marinero Way Rosary Makers Five to ten members meet weekly to make rosaries for the military and missions throughout the world. Contact: DELORES GRIFFIN Address: 47 Entrada Way Sacred Heart Mixed Choir Formed as a liturgical choir that sings primarily at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass from September through May. Choir members sing in support of the Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist. The Mixed Choir normally practices in the Church from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays from mid-August through May. There are approximately 24 people involved. Contact: MARY ANN MILLER Address: 150 Pizarro Drive Saturday Night Choir Provides support for congregational singing of more contemporary liturgical music, led by guitar, with two to four-part harmony. Practice takes place at the church on Thursday afternoons. September through May. Contact: DIANE PATTERSON Address: 7 Doscientos Lane Sacristans Prepare the church and altars for Mass, along with decorating the church seasonally. These volunteers also assist at funeral and other special occasion. There are 30 women who serve as sacristans. Contact: CAROL CRUZ Address: 2 Pola Lane Servers Assist the celebrant and deacons with the celebration of the Mass. This ministry is open to men, woman and children. There are 30 people involved with this ministry. Contact: BILL & MARILYN BURKE Address: 13 Raton Lane Ushers Help manage the flow of parishioners at Mass and with collections. Assist at funeral and other special occasions. Thirty people are involved in this ministry. Contact: CHUCK RALPH Phone: 922-3254

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Bridge Marathon Meets once monthly at parishioner homes to play Bridge and socialize. Each couple (or single) hosts the get-together twice each year. Snacks (only) are provided by the host(s). In May of each year a potluck dinner is held in the Lower Hall of the church. Dues are $5.00 per person, annually, and are collected to purchase prizes for the annual potluck. Contact: CATHY OR JERRY BERTRAND Address: 36 Modesto Way Hand and Foot Card Club Meet at members homes monthly to play the Hand and Foot card game. Each group normally has 6 people. Once annually, all members meet at the church hall for a potluck dinner and Hand and Foot cards. There are currently 115 members, and dues are $3.00 per person, each year; $2.00 per person for substitute players. Contact: ED HARRIGAN Address: 320 Maderas Drive Knights of Columbus Third Degree, Council 10208 Dedicated to support the Church and community along fraternal and charitable avenues. Meetings held the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the Church. Annual events include the “Persons with Disability” Tootsie Roll Drive in October, Memorial Dinner in November, New Year’s Eve Party, annual picnic in May, and quarterly Breakfast with Parishioners after Sunday Masses. Membership is 266 Catholic men. Dues are $25 each year. Contact: BILL WELCH Address: 19 Telon Way Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, Assembly 2316 Dedicated to patriotism of our country as a fraternal organization. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Church Hall. The Honor Guard, the visible members of the Knights that march at many parades and other festivities, are members of the Fourth Degree. Annual events include the Flag Day Program. The Honor Guard usually marches in the Hot Springs Christmas Parade and the Walk for Life in Little Rock. Members also erect American flags around the church on patriotic holidays. Currently there are over 100 Catholic men who are members. Dues are $10 each year. Contact: JERRY BERTRAND Address: 36 Modesto Way Ladies of the Sacred Heart Membership is open to all women of the parish and others in the community who want to participate. The group unites women in religious and social activities helpful to the parish. Annual events include Christmas Brunch, card party, fashion show and ladies golf outing. There are 200 to 300 members; annual dues are $4.00. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, excluding summer, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. In addition to this umbrella organization, there are 12 guilds that meet separately with their own charities to support. Contact: SHEILA HARRISON Address: 38 Doscientos Circle Newcomers Welcoming Committee Welcomes new parishioners by visiting them at home and supplying them with information about Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Questions are answered about activities and ministries within the parish. There are 24 people involved with this committee. Contact: TOM & MARGE THORNTON Address: 23 Minorca Way Sacred Heart Men’s Club Promote our Catholic faith, fellowship and sociability in the parish. Members participate in Village community affairs and give support to charitable groups in the area. Meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, starting at 5:00 p.m. Annual events include the Community Fish Bake during Lent, St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Steak Fry for members and spouses, Community Chicken Dinner, Fall Picnic, and a Christmas Dinner for families. There are 200 members, and annual dues are $5. Contact: TIM KEATING Address: 94 Saldana Way Sacred Heart Singles Club Provides all single adults in the parish an opportunity to meet others in like circumstances to form friendships that reach beyond the group setting. Members meet monthly at different locations depending on the scheduled activities. Twice a year members meet for a potluck dinner to plan continuing events. Membership is particularly beneficial to the recently widowed and older members of the parish who have lost many friendships to death or relocation. There are 200 members; there are no membership dues. Contact: ANN HOOPER Address: 8 Promesa Place Shawl Ministry Provides the infirmed, those hospitalized, and residents of nursing homes with handknit/crocheted shawls. Members meet monthly. Contact: PAT MAHER Address: 11 Roseta Lane Sociable Six Presents an opportunity for new and experienced parishioners to meet others socially on a personal level. Six members meet once a month, for three months, in members’ homes, rotating monthly, for dinner and socialization. The entire group meets in the spring and fall. Contact: JOYCE FIELD Address: 10 Calbrillear SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH Bereavement Support Team Provides bereavement support to those parishioners who have suffered a loss of a spouse, relative or friend. Facilitators coordinate Grief Recovery Groups every 18 to 24 months. Those involved make calls, send letters and visit parishioners-in-need. There are seven people involved with this ministry. Contact: ANN HOOPER Address: 8 Promesa Place Helping Hands Continues as a ministry for people willing to aid fellow parishioners in emergency situations. Some services provided include: sitting with a patient so a care giver can get away, shopping for the homebound, visiting the homebound, preparing meals, transportation to Mass or medical appointments. Eighty people are currently involved with assisting parishioners. Semi-annual meetings are held in September and March at the church. Contact: CATHY COWEN-WEDWICK Address: 31 Lazo Place Contact: PAT  WIDLOWSKI Address: 44 Excelso Way Right-to-Life Disseminates Pro-Life information to parishioners. Annual, promoted events include the Right-to-Life March and Hold-the-Hands events, both in Little Rock. The ministry also encourages participating in the Right-to-Life booths at both the state and county fairs. Contact: ROSEMARY MONARQUE Address: 10 Adoracion HSV Interfaith Council Meets monthly as representatives from Village churches to discuss issues of mutual interest; and, to coordinate programs and charitable activities.  These volunteers organize Village ecumenical services for Thanksgiving, Good Friday and Easter Sunrise. Contact: DEACON BERNIE BAUER Address: 6 Balenciaga Way   Habitat for Humanity - Garland County Offers affordable housing to low-income families. Parishioners donate useable items to The Habitat Restore located on Central Avenue in Hot Springs. Telephone is 501-321-4241. No experience is required to volunteer to help build homes. Volunteers gather Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Contact: DAVE WITCHGER Address: 46 Hartura Way Village Interfaith Council Provide financial and consultative assistance to needy individuals and families in the Fountain Lake, Jessieville and Mountain Pine school districts that have been recommended by the pastors of Village churches.  Cash assistance is available in the case of a house fire, and a food pantry is maintained for immediate assistance.  Also, a shoe ministry and holiday food baskets are provided for needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  This organization operates under the supervision of James Pike with the guidance of a board of nine volunteers from Village churches. Contact: ED KEEARNS Address: 4 Llana Place