Before introducing our VIPs (Very Important Parishioners) for the month of February and giving glory to God for them (see Matthew 5:13), I would like to invite you to nominate an individual or couple for this recognition through the forms that are available on the credenza in the hallway leading from the narthex to the administration/education wing of our parish building. While I believe the members of our parish commissions have already presented many good choices for this recognition (people who let the light of Christ shine through them) the parish council wants to give all parishioners the opportunity to do this. You are asked to not only give us names to consider, but also information about this person's demeanor and actions that clearly indicate that they go far beyond regular and active participation at Mass, in their ministries and activities in the parish and, where applicable, in the community at large. This month's VIPs are Mike and Ann Webster, who are the last of the "Webster Clan" (Sylvia and Nancy Webster, Karen Feckler, Linda Cox and Marian LaVelle) to join our parish in 2015. Though both still worked when they came to Hot Springs Village (Mike for 2 years and Annie for 7 years) they almost immediately took on the ministries of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and lector at Mass (Mike is now the head of the lector ministry). In time, they chose to get involved in many activities and ministries of this wonderful parish. Annie was a regular helper at the parking lot Masses during COVID. She has helped in various ways to support Knight's and Men's Club functions and fundraisers and has been a volunteer for Special Olympics in Arkansas. Mike joined the Knights of Columbus and became active in its many functions and recently completed 4 years as manager of the refreshment center for the Knight's activities. He attained 4th degree status in the Knights and is serving as a 4th Degree Honor Guard. He's been a member of the Men's Club for the past 6 years and is in his second year as Men's Club President. He's been active in the set up and take down of the crosses for life, delivered meals for meals on wheels, delivered Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to needy families and has volunteered for Special Olympics of Arkansas. He has been a vital part of the team that solicited donations for the ST John's School fundraising golf tournament and was one of the coordinators for the statewide Catholic Charities golf tournament that was held at Granada Golf Course this past year. He was one of the volunteers in the parking lot Masses (directing and parking of cars and as an E.M.). Mike and Annie are not only a blessing to the Webster family, but also to their faith family of Sacred Heart Parish. I offer them words of thanks and gratitude here and hopefully in person and I invite you to do the same when you see them!