The new church calendars for the year 2023 will be available for parishioners the weekend of December 17/18 in the Narthex after all Masses. Please take one per family. Also, note that Cedarvale Funeral Home generously sponsored our calendar for this year.
The usual exercise classes will resume Tuesday, January 3rd. As a reminder, these classes, Fit 'n Balanced are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. The Chair Stretch & Balance and Mat Yoga are offered at 1:00 pm. Please consider starting to participate in these classes in the new year and be blessed physically, mentally and even socially for the time and effort you put forth.
O, Jesus, look graciously upon our family here before you. Once more we consecrate ourselves before you-our trials and joys-that our home may ever be the shrine of peace, purity, love and faith.
O, Mary, loving Mother of Jesus, and our Mother, pray to Jesus for our family, for all the families of the world, to guard the cradle of the newborn, the schools of the young and their vocations.
O, Joseph, holy guardian of Jesus and Mary, assist us by your prayers in all the necessities of life. Be present at the pillow of the sick and dying so that we may all be united to Jesus and Mary and you for all eternity. Amen.
O, Mary, loving Mother of Jesus, and our Mother, pray to Jesus for our family, for all the families of the world, to guard the cradle of the newborn, the schools of the young and their vocations.
O, Joseph, holy guardian of Jesus and Mary, assist us by your prayers in all the necessities of life. Be present at the pillow of the sick and dying so that we may all be united to Jesus and Mary and you for all eternity. Amen.
There is a new Sign-Up book on the credenza in the Narthex. The original was removed and has not been located. Please consider the privilege of signing up to bring up the gifts at whichever Mass you usually attend. This negates the ushers having to pursue gift bearers at the last minute. No special occasion necessary. If you have question, call Marian LaVelle at 501-209-2435.
Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us; and he will be called Wondrous God, Prince of peace, Father of future ages: and his reign will be without end.
--cf. Isiah 9:1, 5; Luke 1:33
--cf. Isiah 9:1, 5; Luke 1:33
Thank you to all participants in the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket Program. Your generous donations of time and money have made this a very successful ministry within our parish. "You must all be reaping the blessing of knowing that you have helped others." Matthew 25:35-36.
Marie Hylden
Food Basket Chair
Marie Hylden
Food Basket Chair
"Advent's intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory. It brings hope."
--Pope Benedict XVI
--Pope Benedict XVI
Celebrate the birth of Christ by enjoying the beauty of Christmas with the Annie Moses Band on Formed. This family ensemble performs stunning arrangements of holiday favorites. Simply use the search on Formed to find "O Holy Night - Christmas with the Annie Moses Band."
Fr Bill, Sacred Heart Family and Prayer Warriors thank you for the prayers, words of comfort and love our family received throughout our son John's illness and passing. God bless you.
--The Stiefvater Family
--The Stiefvater Family
The Caregiver Support Group now meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month in Classroom D from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. You are welcome to attend regardless if you do not have the caregiver 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.
Our Sociable Six program returns for April, May and June. 2023. This program is simple and flexible. Three couples will be grouped together and arrange to share a dinner, lunch or brunch at alternate homes monthly. Participants will enjoy getting to know fellow parishioners in an informal setting. It is a great opportunity for parish newcomers. 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 names, address, phone number and email. The final sign up date is March 29. You will receive a letter with the couples in your group the first week of April.
Each year HSV Village Outreach provides a shoe certificate to children of the families who receive Christmas baskets. Over 500 certificates have been given each year for the past several years. The cost has been over $14,000.00 every year and is covered by donations from our Village churches, organizations and individual donations. If you would like to contribute to this program, please place your donation in the decorated shoe box in the A & E hallway. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart Catholic Church with "shoe fund" on the Memo line. Thanks for past and future donations!
A sister writes: "We remember the many people who believe in the Retirement Fund for Religious, thanking them in prayer for their great generosity and compassion." God bless you for donating to last week's second collection. Visit www.retiredreligious.org to learn how your gift supports all elderly religious.
For the December 24/25 bulletin, the deadline for article submission is Wednesday, December 14. For the December 31/January 1 bulletin, deadline for article submission is Monday, December 19.
"...in solitude God will speak to us-not as a magical voice but as knowledge that grows gradually over the years. And in that word from God, we will find the inner place from which we live our lives. Solitude is where Jesus listened to God. It is where we listen to God. Solitude is where community begins."
Additional infromation on Perpetual Eucharistic Adorations is available from Kathy Clark, Coordinator at 203-816-7737 or one of the division leaders listed on the home page of the PEA website www.shjea.com.
Additional infromation on Perpetual Eucharistic Adorations is available from Kathy Clark, Coordinator at 203-816-7737 or one of the division leaders listed on the home page of the PEA website www.shjea.com.
The Knights of Columbus Council 10208 has completed our 2022 Baby Bottle Campaign and we'd like to thank all parishioners for taking and retrurning a baby bottle. YOur generosity will be appreciated by all groups receiving funs from this campaign. If you still have one of the bottles, please return it to the church and place it in the basket in the Narthex (with or without a donation.) There are 47 remaining bottles still not returned.