Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Eucharistic AdorationJesus is patiently waiting for you in our chapel. Here are ways you can experience His love in Eucharistic Adoration:
  • Substitute Adorer (contact Kathy Clark at 203-816-7737. If you are already a sub, watch for emails with opportunities to sub.
  • Prayer partner- be the second adorer during an hour where there is currently one adorer. Two adorers can be each other's back up when one adorer can't make it. That way, the hour doesn't go unfilled. Contact Ann Bowman at 501-922-6619.
  • Ready to commit to a regular hour? The following hours are unfilled:
    • Wednesday, midnight to 1:00 a.m. (Wednesday night/Thursday morning). Friday midnight to 1:00 a.m. (Friday night/Saturday morning). Contact Lorie Vincent at 337-654-2871.
    • Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Contact Ken Raney at 832-922-2383.
Questions? Contact Kathy Clark, Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator at 203-816-7737.


gangster museumLet's be a tourist by seeing someting in our own backyard Friday, June 17, meet at church at 11:30 a.m. to tour the Gangster Museum in Hot Springs.  We will have our own special tour and then eat in town.  If it's your 1st or 20th time, The Gansger Museum never disappoints.  Sign the red single's book on the credenza or call Debbie Doughty at 414-313-0415.  Let's see what the area was like before our beloved village was built.
Yoga stretchYou're 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!!!
LOSH LOGO COLORThe Ladies of the Sacred Heart would like to thank everyone who participated in our first golf tournament.  Whether you played in the tournament, volunteered for the event or donated items for the raffle or goodie bags it was a tremendous success raising $8,739.12 for the 15 local charities of women and children that we support.  We also want to thank our many hole sponsors and vendors who donated to our tournament.  A very special shout out to Glenn Champeaux, Eyecare Specialties, Chick-fil-A in Bryant and a special Lady of the Sacred Heart (you know who you are), for your generous donations.  A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus, the Citizens Police Alumni Academy Association and the Men's Club for allowing us to borrow some "signs."  It made a difference!!

                                               The Golf Committee:  Liz Edwards and Sara Pilgrim
                                               Co-Chairs:  Cathy Ament, Paula Doyle, Lori Rockers
Please take a moment to review the various advertisers on the back of the bulletin.The generosity of these sponsors allow for the quality printing that J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. provides to us. Please frequent these vendors when you might require their particular service. For information on becomng an advertiser, contact J.S. Paluch at 1-800-833-5941.
Around the first of the month you will find the Church Monthly calendar and Parishioner Birthday list available in the Narthex for you to take home. We also keep copies in the cubbies on both credenzas. For the most current, updated list of the weekly parish events, check the calendar outside the office door.
Video MinistryWe are looking for help to assist in managing our audio and video church systems.  If you have some electronic and-or audio/visual experience, we need you!  Some of the duties would include sitting with the control iPad during Mass and adjusting indiviual speakers volumes as needed.  Learning the AV system in the upper and lower halls to run an occasional movie, CD or set up a guest speaker to use the PA system.  In general, it's learning and understanding all of our church audio and video systems and then being available to help operate them.  Contact Rick Darnell for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501-725-1296.
french toastOn Sunday, June 5, 2022 the Knights of Columbus would like to invite everyone to a Parish Breakfast.  The menu includes French toast, hash browns, link sausages, orange and tomato juice, and coffee.  Breakfast is only $7.00 a plate.  All breakfast proceeds are used to help fund Knight charitable activites throughout the year.  Your support is greatly appreciated.
dolr14The Diocese of Little Rock welcomes you to join them for the Ordination of Permanent Deacons on June 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul in Rogers, AR.  Or, you can watch this historic event via livestream on the Diocesan Homepage channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/cdolr.
Pastoral CouncilThe Pastoral Council will meet on Friday, June 24.  They will have representatives in the Narthex before and after Masses the weekend of June 18/19.  You may stop by and ask questions or give them suggestions or comments to put before the Council at their meeting.  You can also email your questions, suggestions or comments to them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or drop them by the church office anytime before the June 24 meeting.
casalogo08Last weekend the "Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal" began in all the Catholic Churches in our state.  This appeal is by far the most important one that we have in our state each year.  It ensures that needed ministries and activities continue to happen and even grow in scope and effectiveness throughout the year.  As we hear about the good results that are happening in many diverse ways, let us pray that generous hearts will respond in a thoughful way to this appeal.  Just so you know, our monetary goal (set by the diocese) is $83,900 this year.  Our participation goal is 100% of the families in our parish!!
NewcomerIf you enjoy meeting new people, have a love for Sacred Heart Parish and desire to inform newcomers of the variety of activities and ministries that are available to them as a member of Sacred Heart Parish, we ask you to prayerfully consider joining our welcoming committee.  The commtitee is open to individuals and couples who will be prepared to meet with new parishioners to provide information and accept questions that they have about our wonderful parish.  Please reach out to Debbie and Dwayne Garrett who head up the committee for more information and/or to sign up.  You can contact them at 512-460-9903 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Mother MaryA group of parishioners invites you to join 'The Mother Mary Prayer Group' meeting every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in classrooms A&B for about an hour.  They pray the rosary, individual intentions, the Dvine Mercy and other prayers.  Questions, call Deacon Larry at 501-922-3283 or Jim Goodson at 501-204-2494.
l-r: Gary Wolfer, Pat Kalisz, Russ Harrison, Rick Martinek, Bill Patterson (missing)Cemetery Committee members Gary Wolfer, Pat Kalisz, Russ Harrison, Rick Martinek and Bill Patterson (missing in picture), performed work to clean up the Cemetery and Garden on June 11th.  The annual cleaning of the fountain and Pond, the 4 Columbaria, the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue and power washing the sidewalks was completed.

Please consider Sacred Heart's Cemetery as the final resting place for you and your family.  The Memorial Garden and Columbaria are on Church grounds and are a beautiful and peaceful place to vist and pray.

PLEASE NOTE:  DUE TO SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES IN THE COST OF PLAQUES FOR THE NICHES, THE CEMETERY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AND FR. BILL APPROVED AN INCREASE OF $200 IN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A NICHE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING PURCHASING A NICHE, CONTACT GARY WOLFER 501-204-1192 OR LARRY LIPSMEYER 501-922-3283 BEFORE JULY 1ST.
Board GamesDo you have a board or card game you miss playing?  Well, dust it off and bring it to the Upper Hall every second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m (May 11) for our new "Game Day."  Also, don't forget we play "Hand & Foot" the first and third Wednesday's of the month.  If you have any questions about this or the Single's group, contact Debbie Doughty at 414-313-0415.
AR Charismatic Conference DoveSAVE THE DATE!  The Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service invites EVERYONE to the Catholic Charismatic Conference to be held July 22-24, 2022 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.  Speakers will be Fr. Patrick Gonyeau of "Encounter Ministries" and Mrs. Barbara Heil, founder of "From His Heart" ministry.  The conference will open Friday evening with Mass.  Closing will be with Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m.  Other weekend activities will be a youth track, praise and worship, children's ministry, book store and prayer teams.  Registration/information can be found at www.arkcc.org.  Call Marion at 479-692-1937 if you have questions.