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.
As you begin to plan your 2023 schedule, all men of our parish should reserve Monday, February 27 through Thursday, March 2 for our annual Parish Men's Retreat at the St John's Center in Little Rock. This year's leader will be Fr Stephen Gadberry. He is a dynamic speaker who happens to be an Arkansas native with a truly interesting journey to the priesthood. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your relationship with the Lord. You may contact Ed Doyle at 501-922-5771 with questions.
As we approach the end of 2022, we ask all event planners to review our Parish Calendar on www.hsvsacredheart.com to ensure that your events are listed appropriately. This parish has MANY ongoing/recurring events and we strive to make certain rooms are reserved to accommodate all groups in our parish. Please utilize the Room Reservation Form located in the A & E hallway cubbie or print a copy from the website. You'll find the form under the Parish Information tab, the last sub-tab is Forms. Once completed, drop at the Parish office or scan/email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you.
There will be a second collection for the Retured Religious this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 3/4. Senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests have devoted their lives to prayer, service and works of mercy. Most ministered for little or no pay. Today, their religious communities do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your donation helps provide medications, nursing care along with basic necessities. Lighten the load. Thanks you for your generous donation.
Baby bottles can be returned to the church at any time on or before Sunday, November 13 and placed in the crib in the Narthex. If you have not picked up a bottle, there are additional empty bottles on top of the cabinets in the Narthex hallway. This year's goal is to continue to provide funds to three area pregnancy resource centers and the Arkansas Right to Life organization in Little Rock. The New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, Changepoint Pregnancy Center in Hot Springs and the Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock all do amazing work caring for new mothers and their babies and couseling young women who require guidance before and after their pregnancies. What a great feeling to know that you have helped save and nurture a life! Please open your heart and generously give for these beautiful unborn children of God.
If you haven't already signed up for Advent Daily Reflections there is still time. This Advent make a point to dive deeper into the joys and mysteries of the Incarnation and enjoy the richness of the Christmas season as never before. Within your FORMED account sign up for daily reflections with your email address at www.daily.formed.org.
You are invited to join the Stretch and Balance Class led by Linda Broome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the lower hall. No matter your fitness level, this class is sure to help stretch out and strengthen muscles through a routine that is safe and done at your own pace. Regardless if you want to stay seated or stand, the routine will surely help with your flexibility and balance. Come stretch your way to better health!!
In addition to this website and standard hard copy, there is another option available for our parishioners to view the Sacred Heart of Jesus weekly bulletin. By visiting DiscoverMass.com just enter our church and zip code and view the current bulletin in its entirety. Also, available on the same page is an option to receive our weeklly bulletin directly to your personal email. There are many ways/options to stay current with our numerous Sacred Heart events!
Sacred Heart of Jesus is in need of a part-time (8 hours a week total, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays).
We are looking for a person with clerical skills for our church office. Duties include greeting and assisting people who come to the church office, scheduling of parish facilities, and managing and updating our parish website.
To apply please forward your resume'to Dave Witchger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 501-922-9058 with questions you may have or to express interest in the position.
We are looking for a person with clerical skills for our church office. Duties include greeting and assisting people who come to the church office, scheduling of parish facilities, and managing and updating our parish website.
To apply please forward your resume'to Dave Witchger at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 501-922-9058 with questions you may have or to express interest in the position.