The Knights of Columbus Council has earned a reputation for hosting one of the best New Year's Eve parties in the Village, and the recent festivity was no exception. The doors to the Lower Hall opened at 6:00 pm for six hours of partying with dining at 7:00, dancing to Blue Velvet at 8:00, enjoying dessert at 10:30, welcoming the new year with champagne at 11:00 (New York ball drop), and wrapping up by midnight.
Twenty-four tables accommodated 191 revelers, not all of whom were knights or Sacred Heart parishioners. A bar with set-ups was provided for BYOB, and there was champagne at each table. The menu prepared and served by the Home Plate included: shrimp cocktail; Ceasar salad; New York strip steak; green beans almondine; potatoes au gratin; and, dessert (choice from four kinds of cheesecakes).
Co-chairs Russ Harrison and Ron Cuba cordinated the event with hall decorating assistance from Brent Hummel, Terry and JoAnn O'Brien, Jim Passe, John Purcell, and Tom Yerina. It is estimated that this fundraiser will net over $2,000 for the council's charititable causes from the $37.50 per person fee.
In addition to the good food and many people dancing, one of the highlights of the evening occurred when Russ proposed a toast to co-chair Ron and his wife, Pat, who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, having been married on December 31, 1960, at St John the Baptist Church in Plymouth WI.
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| Dancers Tom and Cathy Ament |
Twenty-four tables accommodated 191 revelers, not all of whom were knights or Sacred Heart parishioners. A bar with set-ups was provided for BYOB, and there was champagne at each table. The menu prepared and served by the Home Plate included: shrimp cocktail; Ceasar salad; New York strip steak; green beans almondine; potatoes au gratin; and, dessert (choice from four kinds of cheesecakes).
Co-chairs Russ Harrison and Ron Cuba cordinated the event with hall decorating assistance from Brent Hummel, Terry and JoAnn O'Brien, Jim Passe, John Purcell, and Tom Yerina. It is estimated that this fundraiser will net over $2,000 for the council's charititable causes from the $37.50 per person fee.
In addition to the good food and many people dancing, one of the highlights of the evening occurred when Russ proposed a toast to co-chair Ron and his wife, Pat, who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, having been married on December 31, 1960, at St John the Baptist Church in Plymouth WI.
Dick Hill, representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Men's Club, presents a donation from the club to Jan Laggan, Executive Director, Samaritan Ministries of Hot Springs. Dick serves as a volunteer at the mission which provides shelter and programs to homeless men. Over the past three years the mission has served over 780 men in a variety of ways from providing food and shelter to job counseling. The Sacred Heart Men's Club raises funds throughout the year from a variety of fund raising activities and distributes the proceeds to various community charities at year end. |
| Tim Keating (right), President of the Men's Club, presented a cash donation to Jackson House. Receiving the donation were Janie Woodall Smith (left), Executive Director, and Joe Pollard (center), Treasurer. |
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| Fr. Bill Elser visits with party guests. |
The party was catered by Home Plate with guest being offered a choice of beef, pork or turkey for dinner. Music for dancing and listening was provided by the Blue Velvet Band. All were in agreement that the party was a great beginning to the holiday season.
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| Fr. Vic (l), Monsignor Malone (c) and Fr. Bill (r) discuss their meal selections prior to dinner. |
The Hot Springs Village Knights of Columbus recently donated $4,200 to First Step in Hot Springs.
This represented a portion of the more that $7,000 raised through the Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Campaign of which the Tootsie Roll drive was a significant fund raiser event.
The balance of the net proceeds from this campaign was given to two other organizations: $1,000 to the Blind Camp for Children and $500 to Special Olympics.
This represented a portion of the more that $7,000 raised through the Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Campaign of which the Tootsie Roll drive was a significant fund raiser event.
The balance of the net proceeds from this campaign was given to two other organizations: $1,000 to the Blind Camp for Children and $500 to Special Olympics.
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| Ray Bertrand, a Sacred Heart volunteer, picks up his Angel Food box from Ed Keearns at Cedar Creek Church. |
In most cases, volunteers from the two organizations go to Cedar Creek Church to pick up Angel Food boxes that they had purchased. From the church they go to buy additional fresh foods which are then combined with the Angel Food boxes and then delivered. In some cases, Ladies Guild volunteers go to the grocery store and purchase all the food for a meal and deliver it directly from the store.
Ed Keearns coordinates the program for Sacred Heart, supplying the names of families in need compiled by the Village Outreach mission. The deliveries are made during the week prior to Thanksgiving to insure that a holiday meal is available on Thanksgiving Day. The volunteers that make the deliveries report that the families receiving the food baskets are all very thankful.
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| Carl and Marlene Smigel, assisted by Jack Timmons, put up some football decorations at their table. |
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| Many of the parishioners came in dress to support their favorite football team. |
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| Pictured in front are (l-r) Elizabeth Schackelford, Father Michael Bass, Father William Elser, Father Joseph Ejimofor, and Jan Cash; in back are Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer and John Bodensteiner |
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| Near exit 118 on I-30 in Benton |
As a bonus for a nonproft client, the Knights of Columbus was given a second billboard by Lamar without charge at a location of its own choosing.
Also, Council 10208 invited Benton Council 1987 to participate financially in the project, since one billboard is located in its city, and it would help the Council's visibility within its own community.
The billboard on I-30 will have an exposure to 35,000 vehicles daily, while the one on Hwy 5 will reach 13,000 each day. The billboards are contracted to remain through the end of December.
We are still in need of people who are willing to run for the parish council under the areas of liturgy, social justice and charitable outreach, education and parish life. The parish council is a consultive body of people to the pastor. Each of the areas of ministry mentioned here (and also finance and administration) meets as a committee to discuss matters pertaining to that area of ministry (usually with the pastor present). It would be wonderful to see more parishioners coming to these committee meetings. Ideally, it would be from the membership of these committees that potential parish council members would surface. If you have any questions or want to know more, please call Fr. Bill Elser, 922-4024, or one of the current parish council members. This is a great way to get to know more people and be active in the workings of the parish at Mass and in other venues.  |
| Kathleen Geske, Sheila Harrison, Marilyn Shulte and Joyce Field |
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will offer a program this fall to study the Catholic faith for those who are interested in learning more.
The program is commonly called R.C.I.A., the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
The program is designed to meet the needs of both Catholic and non-Catholics.
Non-Catholics who are interested in learning more about Catholic Christianity are encourage to participate.
Participation in the R.C.I.A program comes without any obligation to join the Catholic church or to participate in any church activities.
Catholics who haven't been active in the church recently and wish to explore returning to active participation will find the program helpful in examining the current teachings of the faith.
Currently active and participating Catholics are encouraged to participate as a way to learn more and to more deeply understand their faith. Through individual readings, Bible study and weekly group discussions the participants will focus on the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and Prayer.
The program takes place here at the church, 295 Balearlic Rd., each Thursday (except for holidays) until Easter. There is no cost or obligation involved in participation. Those interested in learning more about the program or would like to register should call Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer at 922-3283.
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The program is commonly called R.C.I.A., the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
The program is designed to meet the needs of both Catholic and non-Catholics.
Non-Catholics who are interested in learning more about Catholic Christianity are encourage to participate.
Participation in the R.C.I.A program comes without any obligation to join the Catholic church or to participate in any church activities.
Catholics who haven't been active in the church recently and wish to explore returning to active participation will find the program helpful in examining the current teachings of the faith.
Currently active and participating Catholics are encouraged to participate as a way to learn more and to more deeply understand their faith. Through individual readings, Bible study and weekly group discussions the participants will focus on the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments and Prayer.
The program takes place here at the church, 295 Balearlic Rd., each Thursday (except for holidays) until Easter. There is no cost or obligation involved in participation. Those interested in learning more about the program or would like to register should call Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer at 922-3283.
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A prayer vigil will be held daily, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Little Rock Family Planning Services building at 4 Office Park Drive, from March 9 through April 17. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/littlerock for contact information or to sign-up for a prayer hour. Sacred Heart of Jesus has been assigned Thursday, March 31 as our day of prayer. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for available prayer time slots either here in the chapel or in Little Rock. Please take the time to give one hour of prayer to end abortion. For information or questions call Rosemary Monarque at 501-781-6108.