Offertory envelopes are being mailed bi-monthly to the homes of parish families wishing to use "hard copy" offertory envelopes in 2020. The first mailing of these envelopes went out the week of December 22nd. The front office has been working diligently to update their records but understand changes and updates will continue to exist. If you do not receive your envelopes in the mail, please contact the front office at 922-2062, ext. 10 so we may make an update for you. Also, please update the front office if you DO NOT want "hard copy" offertory envelopes in the mail. It is easy to make changes, please give us a call. Offerings may be given via online electronic giving. This is a simple process by by accessing the parish website homepage, www.hsvsacredheart.com and clicking the "GIVE ONLINE" link. You may contact the front office for an easy to follow instruction sheet or for any additional assistance. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Please remember to return your recommitment statements and updated volunteer information sheets, if you have not already done so. These were due on March 6, 2020. We are so grateful for the prompt and heartwarming response so far! Thank you for your past, present and continuing service to our parishioners in need. Anyone wishing to become a new Helping Hands Volunteer, please call either Cathy Wedwick at 915-8456 or Pat Widlowski at 922-1395, Helping Hands Coordinators. 
The next Men's Club meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall has been cancelled. 
On Sunday, March 8, the Knights of Columbus woud like to invite everyone to a Parish Breakfast. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, hash browns and juice, coffee or milk. This breakfast is being underwritten by Jack and Jean Eatinger, as well as, Rose and Bud Campbell. Breakfast is only $6.00 a plate and as always children 12 and under are free. All breakfast proceeds are used to help fund the Knight's charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated. See you there! 
Because of the generosity of our parishioners, Sacred Heart will be delivering food baskets of meat, fresh produce and dairy products to provide the Easter dinner for needy families again this year. We need volunteers to deliver the baskets. Information will be mailed to the home address of each volunteer on March 27. The volunteer will contact the famly to set up delivery, shop for food and deliver a food basket to provide the meal at Easter. The food should be delivered between March 29 and Easter, April 12. The receipts from the purchases must be mailed to the Sacred Heart Basket Committee for reimbursement. If you can help with this project, please contact Marvin Young at 501-915-8028 or by e-mail, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
LOSH General Meeting will meet this Monday, March 9 after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, in the Lower Hall. Guest speaker is Toni Hobbs with the Muses Project. The Muses 2020 season begins with "Celtic Spring," March 13, 7:00 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium. March 14/15 in Hot Springs. Much in the style of "Celtic Women," this show features five professional female lead voices, talented young singers, professional instrumentalists featuring Irish harp and flutes, and dancers, in a magical, joyful, musical celebration, just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Tickets are $35, students are FREE. We will receive a performance by their Irish harpist, flutist as well as a soprano performance. Also included is a wonderful brunch served by Guild 7.
We invite more men of Sacred Heart to join us for breakfast! The group was started to get men of the parish together and also to meet others. Come on Monday, March 9 at 7:30 a.m. at Debra's Restaurant, 198 Carmona Road, HSV. If you need a ride, please call Bob Bowman at 922-6619 or Randy Schnoeblen 501-204-9178. 
Don't miss this wonderful Lenten spiritual event.When: March 9 - 12, Monday 3:00 p.m. to Thursday noon.
Where: Fletcher Hall, St. John's Catholic Center, Little Rock
What: Masses, Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross, Retreat Sessions, personal spiritual development, fellowship, and social time. Your enrollment includes three nights of private room accommodations, eight meals, and a wonderful Retreat experience.
We are blessed that our retreat will be led by the Rev. Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, the newly appointed Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Little Rock; Director of the Diocese Faith Formation Office, Director of Diocese Clergy Education and Director of Diocese Diaconate Formation.
Please sign-up now by providing your name, phone number and email address. Please mail your check for $200 (includes all retreat costs) to Tom Donnelly, 20 Zarina Lane, HSV as soon as possible to confirm your reservation. Further information will be provided to all men with confirmed reservations. You may contact Tom at 501-915-0880 with any questions.
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by the Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, is 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Previous donors with e-mail addresses have been sent an e-mail reminder. New donors can contact Tina at 501-352-5491. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your "gift of life." 
The Baby Shower campaign kicked off on December 28 and ran through January 13, 2020. There were several people that signed up for the committee to sort the incoming baby items and bring the baby goods from the crib in the nartex to the Upper Hall. Some of the things that were accomplished by this wonderful group was the planning for the shower itself, informing the congregation about the details and creating the lovely poster displayed in the narthex. This committee also sorted, packed and delivered the bountiful supply of baby goods to the pregnancy centers. These wonderful parishioners who gave of their time to volunteer for this project (without them the shower would not have been a success): Edie Gray, Mary Costello, Sandra Stevenson, Linda Durrett, Bobbie Rhodea, Deb Sprecher, Nancy Webster and Joe & Terry Sczerzen. The people of Sacred Heart in their generosity donated $1024.00, which is at least $400 more than last year. Also, from what I heard the money is still coming in. Boy we sure love those babies! 
KofC Council 10208 General Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 3. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary, followed by a social, dinner and then our meeting. The menu will include Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cob and Dessert. In order to assure adequate quantities, we need your RSVP no later than Sunday, March 1. Email reservations to Art Morissette, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you may phone Art at 501-915-8021. Deadline to reply, once again, is Sunday, March 1.
Arkansas Catholic is now offering the digital version of the weekly newspaper for FREE, thanks to donations from Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal. It is the page-for-page replica of the print edition you can read anywhere you have the internet access. Every page, every story! Sign up for a FREE account at digital.arkansas-catholic.org. The printed copy of the newspaper is still available for a small fee, which covers the postage and printing costs. For more information, visit www.arkansas-catholic.org or call 501-664-0125. Enjoy this awesome opportunity. 
Sacred Heart will once again offer evening Mass on the Wednesdays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. with an opportunity to share in a light meal and short video afterwards. The video series titled, "Restored Stories of Encounter," presents the stories of ordinary people whose lives have been radically moved by Jesus Christ. Each video lasts about 25 minutes. The light meals will be prepared by various groups of the Parish Life Commission and will begin on Wednesday, March 4. The Singles group will be hosting the first meal: Chili with a vegetarian option being offered. Sign-ups for those planning to join us for the first light meal will be in the narthex this weekend, February 22/23. It is necessary to sign up for planning purposes. Thank you to all who supported the basket program during the 2019 calendar year with donations of time and resources. We provided help to families in the Fountain Lake, Jessieville and Mt. Pine school districts. During the year we delivered 33 baskets for Easter, 31 for the Summer Program, 60 for Thanksgiving and 54 for Christmas; that is a total of 178 families helped. There are 509 children in those families. The amount spent on food given was approximately $16,500. At Christmas, 111 children were given 4 presents each with an approximate value of $9,000 along with a certificate for a pair of shoes with a value of over $4000. The total value of our parish's help to those families is over $35,000! Our parish continues to lead the way in helping those less fortunate. All of those who helped are truly doing God's work! 
- SEPT. 22-25: 4 days and 3 nights trip to Branson, MO. Details available now in the Single's area of the Narthex.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is happy to announce its newly formed Wellness Ministry. The Wellness Ministry falls under the Parish Life Commission and focuses on the prevention of illness and injury, as well as the promotion of wellness within the mind, body and spirit. Although this is a newly formed ministry, there are a couple programs currently in action.Fitness for ALL: Offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Upper Hall of the parish. This long running group is for all activity levels and is led by an Audio Prompt encouraging participants to keep their body in motion by offering low impact and light strength conditioning exercises. Come try it out. ALL are welcome. Bring a mat.
Fit n' Balanced: This core stability and chair structured class focuses on maintaining balance, conditioning and toning. Linda Broome instructs this class, bringing fun and excitement to each class. She makes a personal goal to see that everyone enjoys her class. Offered on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Lower Hall. Feel free to bring your own light hand weights. Limited supply.
Pilates Mat: Cathy Spell, certified Pilates Instructor, will be instructing a Pilates Strength class on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Hall starting February 11. This class will focus on core strength, balance and coordination. This class is designed for participants comfortable getting up and down from the floor. Please bring you own fitness mat and be ready to have a great class.
Sacred Heart of Jesus has partnered with Oaklawn Center on Aging to offer evidence-based programs which parallel with the Wellness Ministry's focus. These programs are: Ageless Grace, A Matter of Balance and Diabetic Empowerment Education Program (D.E.E.P.). The dates of offering will be announced shortly. Stay tuned.
Please contact Cathy Silk, 922-2062. ext. 17 with questions and for more information.
Pilates Mat: Cathy Spell, certified Pilates Instructor, will be instructing a Pilates Strength class on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Hall starting February 11. This class will focus on core strength, balance and coordination. This class is designed for participants comfortable getting up and down from the floor. Please bring you own fitness mat and be ready to have a great class.
Sacred Heart of Jesus has partnered with Oaklawn Center on Aging to offer evidence-based programs which parallel with the Wellness Ministry's focus. These programs are: Ageless Grace, A Matter of Balance and Diabetic Empowerment Education Program (D.E.E.P.). The dates of offering will be announced shortly. Stay tuned.
Please contact Cathy Silk, 922-2062. ext. 17 with questions and for more information.