Fr. Declan Gibson of the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist will present our Eucharistic parish Mission on Monday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 pm each evening.
He will celebrate morning Mass on Monday & Tuesday at 9:00 am and offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation after the morning Masses and both evenings after the mission. Adoration & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be highpoints of the Mission as we all seek to deepen our awareness and appreciation of the Holy Eucharist.
Please come!!
He will celebrate morning Mass on Monday & Tuesday at 9:00 am and offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation after the morning Masses and both evenings after the mission. Adoration & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be highpoints of the Mission as we all seek to deepen our awareness and appreciation of the Holy Eucharist.
Please come!!
Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Chairman of USCCB, on Evangelization and Catechesis, notes that to ensure a real encounter with Jesus 4 things will occur. Today we share #3:
A realization that I am infinitely loved by God despite my sinfulness.
Romans 8:37-39 (Nothing can separate us from the love of God through Christ Jesus.)
Few encounters of God's infinite love and forgiveness are as intimate as hours spent in Adoration. Come closer to our Dear Lord by adoring for an hour in our Chapel. Contact Ann Bowman at 501-922-6619 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with inquiries.
For wonderful opportunities to support our SHJ Eucharitic Revival go to the website www.eucharisticrevival.org. The revival begins with each individual and his/her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
First and foremost, pray for God to revive our spark and desire to know Jesus. With quesitons, contact Deb Troxel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 515-314-6955. Peace to you.
The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to renew the church by enkinkling a living relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. FORMED has many offerings for adults and children to assist you in participating in this revival. Click on "Programs" at the top of the site and then the heading "Eucharistic Revival".
One topic, "The Biblical Roots of the Eucharist" addreses Jewish Passover since it is very significant in understanding the sacrifice of Jesus Christ". Go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free subscription.
One topic, "The Biblical Roots of the Eucharist" addreses Jewish Passover since it is very significant in understanding the sacrifice of Jesus Christ". Go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free subscription.
Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Chairman of USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catchesis, notes that to ensure a real encounter with Jesus four things occur. We're exploring these four things over four weeks. Today we share #2:
Realization of our own sinfulness.
Luke 1:8. (In humility, Peter recognizes and acknowledges his sinfulness.)
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
How will you experience Eucharistic Revival over the next year? If you've never visited our Adoration Chapel, are you being called to humbly seek what adoration is all about? Come to the chapel at any time and sign in on the i-pad as a 'visitor.' Regular adorers are praying for your encounter with Jesus!Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Chariman of USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, notes that to ensure a real encounter with Jesus four things occur. We'll explore these things over the next four weeks. Today we share #1:
Realization that Jesus is God--recognizing his divinity.
Luke 1:1-9 (There is a God, and I am not Him)
For wonderful opportunities to support our SHJ Eucharistic Revival, go to the wegbsite www.eucharisticrevival.org. The revival begins with each individual and his/her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
First and foremost, pray for God to revive our spark and desire to know Jesus. With questions or for more information, contact Deb Troxel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 515-314-6955. Peace for your journey.
Each year at Christmas the HSV Village Outreach program provides approximately 500 certificates for a pair of shoes to children in the Jessieville, Fountain Lake and Mountain Pine school districts. The certificates are funded by donations from many churches, individuals and organizations. Every year a decorated "shoebox" is placed in the hallway between the Narthex and the A & E area for donations. If you would like to make a donation, please place your cash or check in the box. Checks are made payable to Sacred Heart with "Shoe fund" on the memo line. Children tend to grow out of/wear out shoes quickly. Please be generous.
Visit www.eucharistic.revival.org to learn more about how revival begins with each individual's personal relationship with Jesus Christ. First & foremost, pray for God to revive the spark of our desire to know Jesus. Contact Deb Troxel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 515-314-6955 with questions.
Peace for your journey.
Adorers needed:
Peace for your journey.
Adorers needed:
- Sunday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
- Friday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
- Friday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- Saturday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
- Saturday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Our Sociable Six will return for the months of January, February, and March 2024. Three couples will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a simple brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes each month. Participants will enjoy getting to know their fellow parishioners in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with members of our parish family. To sign up, call Nancy or Howard Emery at 815-861-0820 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. Final sign up is December 28. You will receive a letter with the three couples in your group the first week of January.
The Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign has ended and we would like to thank all parishioners who donated. The follwing organizations will be the recipients of your generosity: Change Point Pregnancy Resource Center in Hot Springs, New Beginings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, Arkansas, Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock. If you still have one of the 26 bottles that have not been returned, please return it to the church with or without a donation. There is a basket in the Narthex for them.
Just in time for Eucharistic Revival, Formed has announced the launch of a brand video series called "Bread of Life: the Eucharist in Galilee." You can join Dr Tim Gray for this exciting 5 part series about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist. Formed will assist you and your small study groups by providing discussion questions to guide you.
If you have not yet signed up for Formed go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free parish subscription.
If you have not yet signed up for Formed go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free parish subscription.
A very special thanks to the many people who helped with the organizing and execution of the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration's 10th anniversary celebration. Bishop Taylor's presence (thanks to Fr Bill) was a great blessing. The participation of the Knights, Men's Club, LOSH, and too many more to mention, added up to a successful event and I am humbled by the compliments I have received.
Elsa Naeger
Elsa Naeger
The Caregiver Support Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month in Classroom D from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. You are welcome to attend even if you do not have the care receiver living in your home. We also have trained men and women from our parish who will come to your home in order for you to attend the meeting. Call Evelyn at 501-204-4134 or Maureen at 228-342-0491 for more information.We are blessed once again to have Chef Johnna Westerman prepare and serve, on site, a delicious Christmas meal in our Lower Hall on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. with the following dishes:
Garden salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries & pecans with champagne vinaigrette, dried fruit stuffed pork loin with cider au jus, parmesan & chive scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus and rolls with butter. Dessert will be Christmas cookies with Fr Bill's ice cream. This meal is open to parishioners, their families and others in the community who would like a great meanl and fellowship on Christmas Day. Seating is limited so sign up in the Narthex and pay your $15 at that time or call the Church office at 501-922-2062 ext. 10 to reserve your meal(s) and send a check to the office. Deadline for signing up is December 21.
Garden salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries & pecans with champagne vinaigrette, dried fruit stuffed pork loin with cider au jus, parmesan & chive scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus and rolls with butter. Dessert will be Christmas cookies with Fr Bill's ice cream. This meal is open to parishioners, their families and others in the community who would like a great meanl and fellowship on Christmas Day. Seating is limited so sign up in the Narthex and pay your $15 at that time or call the Church office at 501-922-2062 ext. 10 to reserve your meal(s) and send a check to the office. Deadline for signing up is December 21.
There are many ways to help out your parish! If you are interested in being a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher, helping out with the Funeral Ministry, Sacristan, singing in the choir or bringing up the gifts, please consider helping out your parish by signing up, there are books in the Narthex or refer to page 4 of our bulleting for contact information, to do one or more of these ministries!!
Men's Club members will be available at the Lower Hall entrance area 1-3:00 p.m. December 9 & 10 to assist in loading the Christmas Food Basket items and presents into your vehicle. Otherwise, pick up any time after Monday, December 11. Please leave large empty boxes at church for next year.
Our parish reconciliation service with the opportunity for individual reception of the Sacrament will be this Thursday, December 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Church. We will have a least 8 priests who will be present to reconcile us to God and the community of believers as we prepare the way for the Lord in our hearts for Christmas and the Christmas season.