The Ladies of Sacred Heart (LOSH) will hold their next general meeting on April 12, 2021, in the Lower Hall, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Mask and social distancing will be required. Our speaker will be Jim Perry, Director of Faith Fellowship Church Food Pantry. What to bring (besides your smile)?* Your appetite! Hooray!! - While COVID precautions of wearing masks and social distancing are still being observed, Guild 7 WILL serve snacks!
* Cash! We will be selling raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) for two baskets of goodies. These two will be even 'bigger and better' (more booty!) than in previous months, as they are the last of the baskets left before the really big ones in the Wine and Cheese Raffle. And of course of course, we'll pass the Blessing Basket. (Did you know that we forward 1/3 of that income each month to Village Outreach)?
* Cash or checkbook for your Wine and Cheese Ticket ($10/pp, and raffle tickets - $10 each, or 3 for $25; preference for raffle tickets will be given to those purchasing Wine and Cheese Tasting tickets, until all Wine and Cheese tickets are sold).
We hope to see you there!
The next meeting of the Sacred Heart Men's Club is on Tuesday, April 13, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the Church. To attend you must have had your Covid19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the meeting, or you will be required to wear a mask and social distance. At 5:00 p.m., you may join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in the Lower Hall is from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m. The dinner for the evening will be pulled pork sandwiches and sides (supplied by Clampits), and ice cream for dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10, which pays for the dinner and helps fund our annual donations to local charities. There will be a presentation about medicinal CBD Products by Lisa Blevins, BSN, RN. Her comments will cover Zilis Ultracell: "The gold standard CBD/CBG, not all CBDs are equal!" Lisa will also talk briefly about her work at the Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center. There will be a short business meeting after her presentation. We need volunteers to step forward and be a Men's Club Officer next year. Details of jobs that need to be filled will be discussed at the meeting. Any man who is a member of Sacred Heart or whose wife is a member of Sacred Heart, even though he is not a member, is invited to attend. new members eat free by paying the $15 membership fee. Anyone attending and eating dinner, whether a member or visitor, will need to make a reservation by contacting Bill Patterson at 922-6965 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11.
Some facts about the parking lot Mass which is now celebrated every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and fulfills your Sunday Obligation:- It is a way to attend and participate in Mass AND receive Holy Communion without leaving your car.
- If you stay in your car, you can hear and hopefully see the Mass no matter when you are in the parking lot. Just leave your ignition on and tune to FM 88.1.
- You can park in a way that is comfortable for you to get your car in and out. Parking attendants will help.
- When Fr. Bill or the E.M. comes to your window for Holy Communion, put your cupped hands close to the window or just outside the window.
- Bulletins are passed out as you enter the parking lot and attendants will accept your stewardship offering in a large basket.
It takes a number of parishioners to put this together so that you can feel safe coming to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. We are in need of a few more parishioners to help with the parking lot Mass. There are several positions needed: setting up the altar, bulletin ladies, parking attendants, lectors, and EM's. If you would be willing to help out with any of these positions, please contact Marian LaVelle at 922-2062, extension 10 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Our Parish Reconciliation Service for Lent will take place on Thursday, March 25 starting at 6:00 p.m. We are scheduled to have a total of 10 priests here to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with those who wish to receive it. A few priests will locate in the parking lot for those who wish to receive the sacrament from their cars. Social distancing and masks will be required of those receiving the sacrament in church. Priests will be available at least until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. so please come as you will during this time period. (Please note, St. Mary's in Hot springs is having their Reconciliation Service at 6:00 p.m. on March 18). 
The March 24 Lenten event has been cancelled due to unavailability of the Lower Hall so they can set up for the COVID shots taking place there on March 25. We will resume for the final session on Wednesday, March 31. 
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines.The wars, unrest and instability have been expecially hard on Christians. In these time of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday.
We are looking for someone with a basic understanding of Windows 10 to be trained to assist as needed or scheduled in the livestreaming of our 4:00 p.m. Mass to those who are not attending Mass at Sacred Heart Church in these COVID times. Call Bill Lefler at 501-915-3417 for more information. 
THANK YOU!! The annual Parish Baby Shower was an outstanding success for 2021. Even with the challenges our world is facing in these unusual times, our three chosen charities, Catholic Charities Adoption Agency in Little Rock, Changepoint in Hot Springs and New Beginnings in Benton each received a pretty full carload of clothing, diapers, wipes, blankets, toy, etc delivered by Rebecca Huber, Barb Potter and Linda Durrett. Once it was all counted, each charity also received a generous and much needed cash donation of $415.00. Of course this cold not have been accomplished without all of YOU extremely generous parishioners as well as the team of volunteers who made it happen. Thank you all for the many blessings you shared with those in need. 
Join our faith community and more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Please pick up your families CRS Rice Bowl from the basket on the table in the Narthex or by the church office in the A & E Building. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition affect our human family, and on the need to take action to end this global injustice. Poor nutrition can lead to devastation long-term consequences for individuals, communities and entire countried. That's why communities must work together to ensure that all children have access to better food and nutrition. New planting and cooking techniques are helpoing many communities in Madagascar improve the health and sellbeing of their children. How does your community work togheter for the good of others? Visit www.crsricebowl.org to learn more.
FRIDAY LENTEN RECIPE
Vary Amin'Anana Recipe- Madagascar (Greens with rice)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh giner, minced
3 cups packed collard greens or kale
1 cup rice
2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in medium size pot. Add onion, tomato, garlic and ginger and saute' until tender. Add greens or kale and stir 1 minute. Add rice, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on medium. heat for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Enjoy!!
Vary Amin'Anana Recipe- Madagascar (Greens with rice)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh giner, minced
3 cups packed collard greens or kale
1 cup rice
2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in medium size pot. Add onion, tomato, garlic and ginger and saute' until tender. Add greens or kale and stir 1 minute. Add rice, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on medium. heat for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed. Enjoy!!
Guild 2 will be holding a Bake Sale on Saturday, March 27 before and after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, March 28 before and after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. There will be lots of goodies, so please stop by and check it out!! 
As most of you know by now, SHJ offers FIT 'N BALANCED classes every Tuesday and Thursday in the Lower Hall. Scheduled times are: 10:00-11:00 a.m; 11:30-12:30 p.m; and 1:00-2:00 p.m. Every Wednesday we now offer two additional classes. YOGA/STRETCH from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and the widely popular CHAIR YOGA from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You may ask yourself, can I do YOGA? The answer is "YES YOU CAN!" CHAIR YOGA is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits by using a chair. Staying seated means that even frail seniors or those who are not as flexile can safely do the exercises. Yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation and concentration. The YOGA/STRETCH class is basically the same with the exception that ALL poses are performed on a Yoga Mat. This is an advanced class. If you have never taken a Yoga Class do not be afraid. It is a wonderful way to improve your posture, your flexibility, your mind, your body and spirit. Plus, it will put a SMILE on your face. If you are interested, and want to sign up, please email Linda Broome at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you may call her at 870-995-2797. COVID protocols are followed.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a Take-out Catfish Dinner on Friday, March 26 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Hall of the Church. Come enjoy a Catfish dinner prepared by Chef Ken Silvers and crew for only $12.00 with net proceeds benefiting local charities. This is TAKE OUT ONLY.There will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex for planning purposes or contact Russell Tessier at 225-955-4596 and register for this delicious meal including Fried Catfish, Baked Potato and Cole Slaw. There will be over 200 hundred meals prepared.
Please pick-up your order anytime between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Patrons should enter the parking lot of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church by turning off Balearic onto Ponderosa Lane where attendants will direct you to pick up your meals. Please pull up to the door and receive your meal(s) in exchange for your check payable to the Knights of Columbus or cash in ithe exact amount of your order.
The 43rd Annual March for Life will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Little Rock at 2:00 p.m. The observance is a peaceful and prayerful event that attracts thousands of Arkansans from across the state including churches and families to remember the estimated 60+ million unborn children who have been killed by legal abortion.This event, sponsored by Arkansas Right to Life, will remember the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United State on January 22, 1973. Staging begins at 1:30 p.m. between Battery and Wolfe Streets on West Capitol Avenue behind the Arkansas State Capitol. At 2:00 p.m. President Andy Mayberry will lead the marchers along with elected officials, invited dignitaries and others special guests to the steps of the State Capitol for a brief program.
Arkansas Right to Life, the state's oldest and largest pro-life organization, is an affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, the leading voice of the voiceless dedicated to protecting all human beings threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Bowman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501-922-6619.
Please join our Lenten Wednesday event Wednesday, March 17, starting with Mass at 5:00 p.m. then we'll assemble in the lower hall to enjoy a light meal of taco soup and pimento cheese sandwich prepared and served by the Sacred Heart Men's Club. Due to COVID protocols we have limited seating in the hall so please make sure you reserve your spot no later than Sunday evening, March 14 by either using the sign-up sheet in the Narthex OR send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR call Bonnie Blue at 501-922-1844.After the meal, around 6:00 p.m. we will watch a video from the "SEARCH" series by Augustine Institution. It's goal is to "reignite the fire in those who need a primer on the foundational questions of our faith such as, Who am I?, What am I searching for?, Who is Jesus?, Why do we need a church? and Is there a God?" These videos will run for the duration of our weekly Lenten Wednesday Event through March 31. Each video has someting to offer on its own, so it is not vital that you attend all the sessions. And, the series, in its entirety, can be found and watched through our parish subscription on www.FORMED.ORG.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR NEXT WEEK:
The March 24 Lenten event has been cancelled due to unavailability of the lower hall so they can set up for the COVID shots taking place on March 25.
The Sacred Heart Men's Retreat that was to take place in March has been postponed due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases and will be rescheduled to 2022. Father Jeff Hebert has agreed to lead us next year. All reservation pre-payments will be refunded in the next week to 10 days. For further information, contact Ed Doyle at 501-922-5771. 
There is a sign up sheet on the credenza in the Narthex for those who would like to have a contribution statement for the year 2020. They will be available by early February 2021. We would prefer to email them to you, but if that is not an option, then we will mail them or you can pick them up at the church office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. daily.