Through prayer and sacrifice, we share in Christ's suffering and prepare for the joy of his resurrection. Your Lenten alms help communities most in need worldwide. Rice bowls are available in the Narthex (to be returned at the end of Lent) or visit www.crsricebowl.org.
Our Sociable Six Program (simple & flexible) returns for the months of April, May and June 2023. Three couples are grouped together and then arrange to share a simple brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes once each month. Participants get to know their fellow parishioners better in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with their parish family! To sign up, call Nancy or Howard Emery at 815-861-0820 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, phone number and email address. This session's final sign up date is March 29. You will receive a letter with your couples the first week of April.
"The Lord's Supper: A Eucharistic REvival" will be hosted by John Michael Talbot at Little Portion Hermitage and Monastery March 24-26, June 2-4 and June 16-18. Guided by his new book, The Lord's Supper ~ A Eucharistic Revival , John Michael will accompnay you through the Mass into a life-changing appreciation of Jesus Christ fully present in every Eucharist. For details and to register visit: http://troubadourforthelord.net/store/ols/categories/little-portion-retreats-with-john-michael-talbot
Due to lack of activity, our library will soon be closing. All of the books and DVDs are to be given away. Feel free to take what remains. The library is located to the left of the chapel. Books and DVDs are through the door off the Deacon's office.
The canceled stamps that we collect as a parish are very much appreciated by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. They wrote "Thank you so much for your in-kind donation of canceled stamps which will benefit our Ministry with the Poor. We are deeply grateful for your remembrance of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the people with whom we minister here at home and abroad. Your gift is important to us. May you have a blessed season of Lent. God Bless." Place your "special" stamps in the small box on the A/E cabinet. No need for regular flag stamps. If you have questions, contact Ann Bowman at 501-226-0209 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A different Stations of the Cross will be prayed in community on every Friday of Lent. Please join us! The first two (February 24 and March 3) are at 4:30 p.m. and the rest (March 10, 17, 24 & 31) will be at 6:00 p.m.
During the season of Lent we are asked to make sacrifices and help those less fortunate. You have an opportunity to do so by shopping for and delivering a food basket of Easter items to our neighbors in need. The Food Basket Committee needs volunteers. Sign ups will be at the upcoming Knights of Columbus and LOSH meetings. You may also volunteer by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Would you like to learn to knit/crochet or pick up those unused needles? Our Prayer Shawl Ministry creates shawls for the needy, sick and those in need of God's warm comfort. Meetings are first Tuesday, May thru September at 1:00 p.m. in one of the classrooms. It is a unique ministry which provides compassion and hope. With questions, contact Dee Kapple at 501-915-9331 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Sacred Heart Men's Club March meeting will be on Tuesday, March 14th at 5:00 pm in the lower hall. All male parishioners or male spouses of parishioners are welcome to attend. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 5:00 pm followed by social time. The refreshment center opens after the Chaplet. Catered by Melinda's, a dinner of chicken and dumpling soup, rolls and cookies will be served at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $15. Guest speakers Tom Heffer and Matt Lewarn from the golf department will provide info fo rht 2023 HSV golf season. You may call your reservation to Russ Harrison at 501-922-1767 or email your reservation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 pm Sunday, March 12.
Prayer Shawl meeting every first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. from September through May in Classroom D.
Beginning Monday, March 6, our new parish office hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
During the season of Lent we are asked to make sacrifices and help those less fortunate. You have an opportunity to do so by shopping for and delivering a food basket of Easter items to our neighbors in need. The Food Basket Committee needs volunteers. Sign ups will be at the upcoming Knights of Columbus and LOSH meetings. You may also volunteer by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Sacred Heart Singles will be attending Doug Gabriel at the Woodlands on Thursday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. After the show, we will dine at Granada. You will need to purchase your own ticket, but if you would like to join, please sign the Single's book in the Narthex for reservation purposes. With questions, contact Debbie Doughty at 414-313-0415.
The March 7 meeting will take place in the Lower Hall with the praying of the Rosary starting at 5:00 p.m. There will be a meal served around 5:45 p.m.. The cost is $15 and it includes Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, peas, a roll and a cookie and will be catered by Melinda's. If you are going to attend and have a meal, contact Mike Gonda at 501-226-3102 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than noon, Friday, March 3.
Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well is a new offering of the Augustine Institute on Formed. It is a four ep0isode film series which examines the origin of death, the afterlife and the powerful reality around the sacrament which ushers us into eternal life. This is just one of many offerings through our parish subscription. Register today for free membership at FORMED.org. Click on "sign up as a parishioner", add your zip code and then enter your name and email in the provided box.