The donation per square is $20 with payout as follows: 1st Quarter $200, 2nd Quarter $250, 3rd Quarter $200, Final score $350. You may purchase a total of 8 squares per person, 4 per board. Family members, neighbors are permitted to participate. If there are squares remaining the final week of January, they will then be available to purchase. This is a Men's Club fundraiser enabling us to make donations to selected charities or in-house projects deemed worthy. Checks made out to Sacred Heart Church with "50/50 squares" on the memo line. Drop off payment to my mailroom folder or mail to:
Mike Webster, 323 Alteza Dr, HSV, AR 71909 in December and January. No entries after January 31. Numbers will be drawn by Men's Club board members January 29. Completed boards to Club Repps on February 1.
Mike Webster, 323 Alteza Dr, HSV, AR 71909 in December and January. No entries after January 31. Numbers will be drawn by Men's Club board members January 29. Completed boards to Club Repps on February 1.
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the K of C and hosted by Village United Methiodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd, is 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024. There is an urgent need for blood at this time. Previous donors with emails have been sent an email reminder. New donors may contact Connie at 501-922-4891. Thank you in advance for your "gift of life."
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.
The babies we spiritually adopted this year are due to be born in January. To welcome them, we are planning our annual parish baby shower. All are invited to participate. The crib will be set up in the Narthex from January 6- 14. Please drop your unwrapped gift in the crib or, if you prefer, use the envelope marked "baby shower" hanging in the crib and give the gift of money (checks payable to Sacred Heart.)
Specific needs include diapers in all sizes, fragrance free baby wipes, 0-3 month clothing. Similac Advance or Enfamil formula. All money and items will be delivered to three local charities: Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, Change Point and New Beginnings. LOSH members: you may bring your gift to the meeting on January 8.
Specific needs include diapers in all sizes, fragrance free baby wipes, 0-3 month clothing. Similac Advance or Enfamil formula. All money and items will be delivered to three local charities: Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, Change Point and New Beginnings. LOSH members: you may bring your gift to the meeting on January 8.
I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.--John 6:51
Beginning next week, sign up for the small group study, Jesus & the Eucharist, February 7 - March 25. Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. (then Mass) and Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A Lenten meal will be served between Mass and the evening session.
Holy Hour resumes at 3:00 p.m. this week. Come, and invite others to join in silent prayer & reflection; adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation.
Beginning next week, sign up for the small group study, Jesus & the Eucharist, February 7 - March 25. Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. (then Mass) and Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A Lenten meal will be served between Mass and the evening session.
Holy Hour resumes at 3:00 p.m. this week. Come, and invite others to join in silent prayer & reflection; adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation.
Are you aware that Sacred Heart Church provides a free subscription to all parishioners for "Formed." You sign up by going to www.FORMED.org and register as a member of our parish. The site offers a large variety of audio presentations, books, movies and programs for your family members at no cost to you. Especially valuable to those temporarily homebound, parishioners of any age can enrich their spiritual lives with the site's offerings. You can join a bible study, book club or study a sacrament at your convenience. Various children's programs will help your children/grandchildren grow in their faith. Don't miss out! Sign up today.
Fr Bill offers sincere thanks to all who extended Christmas greeting and kind words to him through cards and those who generously blessed him with monetary gifts or restaurant gift cards to enjoy meals away from the rectory. He also thanks those who have taken him out for a meal or provided food and fellowship in their homes. God bless you all!!
Some parishioners have inquired as to why we have a monthly Building & Maintenance envelope. Below is a small list of "one time" expenses that occurred during 2022-2023:
The revenue received from these collections totaled $108,617.00 over the same period. Building and Maintenance collections funded a mafor portion of these expenses. We appreciate your continued support of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church!
- Narthex restrooms upgrade $22,000.00
- Lower Hall stairs recovered $10,152.00
- Lower Hall kitchen upgrade $21,330.00
- Repair parking lot lights $ 9,200.00
- Replaced Chapel A/C $10,162.00
- Replaced A & E A/C (1 of 4) $ 7,939.00
- Replaced Chapel flooring $ 5,200.00
- Upper Hall flooring $16,187.00
- Filled parking lot cracks $15,440.00
- Various other expenses $ 8,680.00
The revenue received from these collections totaled $108,617.00 over the same period. Building and Maintenance collections funded a mafor portion of these expenses. We appreciate your continued support of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church!
The January meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. All men or spouses of a parish member are welcome to attend. Dues remain $15 and new name badges are available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place at 5:00 p.m. followed by social time. The Refreshment Center will open upon the Chpalet's completion. The 6:00 p.m. dinner by Home Plate is Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice pilaf, green beans almondine and assorted cookies for dessert. The meal cost is $15. The program will be "How I decided to become a Priest" and "A day in the life of a Parish Priest" personal reflections from Fr Bill. Please call 501-922-1767 or email your meal reservation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7. If you cancel after the meal reservation deadline you are still responsible for the cost.
They say, "it takes a village," but in this case, it took our Parish! Many thanks to those who helped in the Christmas effort made by the Food Basket Committee. Special thanks to Susan Harrell and Sharon Osterhout for their tireless efforst, Rick Darnell for his computer skills, Russ Harrison and the Men's Club for their efforts with non-perishable food and loading cars with food & gifts, LOSH members for coordinating the Angel Tree from beginning to end (including Patty Doublin's last minute shopping), Ed and Claudia Keearns shoe certificates and finally ALL of our volunteers who delivered the food and presents to 52 area families. Also, I didn't forget those who gave generous donations so that these less fortunate families received help. This was truly and entire parish effort and I am certain there are 120 happy children!!
For Income Tax purposes, your donations MUST be received by December 31 for them to be included in the Year End Contribution Statement. If you make donations from your IRA, it is best to make the check payable to Sacred Heart Church but mailed to your home. You can then explain how you would like the money distributed and mail to the church. Your generosity is appreciated!
The 2024 church calendars are available to parishioners this weekend in the Narthex after all Masses. Please take one per family. Cedarvale Funeral Home has once again generously donated our calendars.
Do you enjoy viewing and discussing art? If so, don't miss the series of video episodes on FORMED that discuss Sacred Art. The format is that Dr Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different peices of Sacred Art and discuss a different piece each episode. You will learn the theological meaning of how Art can speak to us today. Look for two painting in the series that are perfect to view for the Christmas season: "Adoration of the Sheperds" and "Our Lady of Guadalupe." Register for a free subscription by going to www.FORMED.org and signing up as a Sacred Heart parishioner.
The tradition of a Holy Hour goes back to 1674 when Jesus appeared to St Margaret Mary Alacoque and instructed her to spend an hour weekly meditating on his sufferings in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The normal Sunday Eucharistic Holy Hour will not take place on December 31 3:00 p.m. Holy Hour resumes January 7. Begin the New Year with weekly prayer with others in silence before the Blessed Sacrament.
Sign ups will take place on the second & third weekends in January for the small group study Jesus and the Eucharist to be held February 7-March 25. The study will be offered Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 (followed by 4:00 p.m. Mass) and Wednesday 6:30-8:30 P.M. A Lenten meal will be served between Wednesday Mass and the group session.
Perpetual Adoration
Discover the joy of Jesus patiently waiting for you in the earliest hour of a new day! We have an unfulfilled slot Fridays 2:20-4:00 A.M. weekly. Back-up adorers are needed with the suggestion from our bishops for 2 adorers hourly in the event of an emergency.
The shepards went in haste,
And found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger
Luke 2:16
The normal Sunday Eucharistic Holy Hour will not take place on December 31 3:00 p.m. Holy Hour resumes January 7. Begin the New Year with weekly prayer with others in silence before the Blessed Sacrament.
Sign ups will take place on the second & third weekends in January for the small group study Jesus and the Eucharist to be held February 7-March 25. The study will be offered Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 (followed by 4:00 p.m. Mass) and Wednesday 6:30-8:30 P.M. A Lenten meal will be served between Wednesday Mass and the group session.
Perpetual Adoration
Discover the joy of Jesus patiently waiting for you in the earliest hour of a new day! We have an unfulfilled slot Fridays 2:20-4:00 A.M. weekly. Back-up adorers are needed with the suggestion from our bishops for 2 adorers hourly in the event of an emergency.
The shepards went in haste,
And found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger
Luke 2:16
Our Health Ministry will host "Music & Memories" January 3, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in Classrooms A & B at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Speaker is Brittani Ray, MPD, EDAGE UAMS.
This year the church strongly encourages, but does not oblige, all Catholics to participate in a Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1. We will offer one Mass at 10:00 a.m. this Monday. Please come to this Mass for the Solemnity as well as to begin the new calendar year with the blessings of God through this Eucharistic celebration.