Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Seven Sisters ApostolateThe Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for a specific priest or bishop for his growth in conformity to Christ.  This has been approved for our parish, so at this time we are looking for 6 women to join with the Anchoress (leader) Kateri Amrhein of our parish to participate in this ministry to pray for Fr. Bill.  Call Kateri at 302-841-2042 if you want to commit to this group of "sisters" or meet with Kateri after one of next weekend Masses to ask questions and/or sign up.
GrandparentsSunday, July 25, 2021 has been designated by Pope Francis, as the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (Ord Time 17).  It coincides with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, on July 26.  Occurring in the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family 2021-22 with the theme, 'I am with you always,' the day draws attention to the vital role grandparents and the elderly play in our communities and in the mission of the Church. 

For more information, visit https://cathfamily.org/world-day-for-grandparent.

Our Lady Help ofPersecuted IconOn August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Mass, the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the Marian Prayer Program.  The centerpiece of this service is the image of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians.  This prayer service is intended to spread devotion to Our Lady and raise awareness for the plight of Christians persecuted for their faith and to stand in prayerful solidarity with them.  A reception will follow in the Lower Hall.
2021 Voices Rising HSVVoices Rising will present "A Summer Celebration" Sunday, August 1, 3:00 p.m. at Village Bible Church.  This concert features sacred and spiritual selections from gospel to Godspell, and jazz/pop/show pieces from Showboat to Secret Love to Chicago.  If you've seen a Voices Rising show, you know there will be some surprises in store too!  This is a free concert with a love offering taken at the end.  Voices Rising has performed at Sacred Heart for the Twelfth Night celebration and on other occasions.  Bill Lamoureux and Maureen Morgan are members of this ensemble.
formed logo semiboldFormed has many talks, videos, classes and books that would appeal to parishioners of all ages.  One interesting talk that might interest our parishioners is "The Last Four Things:  Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell" by Michael Schmitz.  Father Mike, a leading Catholic Speaker in the Church, tackles four difficult topics.  Try listening to this talk during your daily meditation period and begin to answer the question "What happens when I die?"  Please go to www.FORMED.ORG to subscribe.
Yoga stretchEffective immediately, Linda Broome has cancelled her Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fit & Balance class.  If you were going to this class, please contact Linda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 870-995-2797 and she will place you in one of the othere classes.
Kairos MinistryThose interested to learn more about Kairos Prison Ministry will have a 2-hour Coffee and Donuts get together on Saturday morning, August 7, starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 a.m. at the Nazarene Church downtown Hot Springs.  Due to Covid we had to stop our prison ministry at the Malvern State Prison.  We have been authorized to gradually resume our prison ministry work at the Malvern facility in September.  The purpose of this Coffee and Donuts is for our members to reconnect and share our experiences with those people interested in the Kairos Prison Ministry and would like to learn more.  If you have any questions, please call parishioner Pietro Tomassi 501-282-4427.  Thank you and God Bless.
Folk GroupOn Wednesday's at 11:15 a.m. (immediately following Sunday Choir practice), anyone who plays an instrument (drums, guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, flute, or any other instrument not mentioned), is invited to come together to meet and discuss starting a "folk group" to play at Mass once a month.  Being able to "read" music is a plus but not mandatory.  Please call Lynne Border at the office 501-922-2062, ext. 13 or call her cell phone 231-881-4472 if you have any questions.  Don't forget to bring your instruments!
food basketIn 2021, with more and more vaccinated individuals, we would like to resume the personal delivery of the Summer Food Baskets.  Sacred Heart parishioners will be delivering baskets to needy families that have school aged children home for the summer.  It is an extra burden on some families when their children are home during the summer and do not get breakfast and lunch at the schools.  The baskets will be paid for by the Sacred Heart Basket Fund and wil be delivered between July 17 and July 24.  If you can deliver a basket to a family please contact Ed Keearns at 501-922-3832 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
AR Charismatic Conference DoveArkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference
Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, North Little Rock
July 23-25, 2021

Speakers:  Fr. Phillip Scott, Fr. Jose Maria and Johnette Benkovic Williams

Youth Track-Children's Ministry- Praise and Worship

Registration/information:  www.arkcc.org or call Marian (479) 692-1937
3rd Degree KofC LogoThe Taste of Faith Dinner is on June 25, 2021.  Since attendance at the dinner is limited by space, we will be livestreaming the event and inviting everyone to make a donation to the Seminarian Fund through our Knights of Columbus (Council10208).

On June 15th Fr. Jeffrey Hebert became the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Little Rock.  Fr. Jeff will be in attendance at the SHJ Taste of Faith Dinner and will be the keynote speaker.  More information about the seminarian program can be found on the DOLR website at https://www.dolr.org.  

Please consider making a generous donation to support our seminarians.  Checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus, with Seminarian Support in the memo line.  Your check can be mailed to Rick Phillips, Financial Secretary, 11 Vuelta Lane, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.  Alternatively, you can drop your donation check in an offertory basket at Mass.
Thomas Sinclair jrThomas Sinclair, Jr., son of Peggy and Thomas Sinclair Sr. and our youngest pianist.  Thomas plays on the first Sunday of each month before the 10:00 a.m. Mass.  He has had quite a year accomplishing the following awards/achievements:

1.   Won the ASMTA (Arkansas State Music Teachers Association) piano competition for his Division, Level 6.
2.   All A's Honor Roll for the year.
3.   Outstanding 6th grade Math Student of the year.
4.   Outstanding 6th grade Science Student for the year.
5.   Outstanding First Chair Percussion in Band for the year.
6.   He was top in the State for spelling in 2020, and 2nd place in spelling 2021.
7.   He won UCA (University Central Arkansas) O. Samuel Driggers Piano Festival Competition 3 years in a row for his Division.
8.   He will be attending the virtual Young Pianist Summer Piano Academy full time from June 19-July 10 via Indiana University Jacob School of Music.
9.   He will also be attending the Community School of the Arts (CSA) State Jazz Camp in Ft. Smith in July sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education.

Thomas will be playing at the Entertainment Night on July 26, 2021 at the Coronado Center, managed by Mr. Don Valdez.  

Congratulations, Thomas, on all of your accomplishments for the past year and for the coming summer.  Sacred Heart is very proud of you!


Tase of FaithThe Taste of Faith Gala was a tremendous success.  There were 171 in attendance, including Bishop Taylor, Fr. Jeff Hebert (our new vocations Director and 12 Seminarians.  Bryce Raney entertained the crowd with his talents on the piano during the reception.  During the evening 5 lucky raffle winners each took home a gallon of Fr. Bill's homemade ice cream.  The audience heard inspriations talks from Fr. Jeff, Dcn. Jose Jaime and Fr. Bill.  Nearly $38,000 was raised for the Seminarian Education Fund.  The Knights of Columbus thank you for your generous support of our seminarians.
2021 FEAST of Sacred Heart ArtworkOn Friday, June 11, 2021 please join the celebration with Mass at 5:00 p.m. then dinner immediately following in the Lower Hall.  The meal will be Herb Chicken, Rice Pilaf and English Peas catered by Home Plate Cafe and Desserts by LOSH.  Your Parish Life team is planning the evening to include a special recognition of Father Bill's 35th Year of Ordination.  You can sign up by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.., or call Bonnie Blue at 501-922-1844, or use the sign-up sheets in the Narthex from May 29th thru June 6th.  Space is limited so register now for this event and plan on a great evening of delicious food and fellowship while we celebrate The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
4th of JulyThe annual parish Independence Day Cookout (and eat in) gathering will happen this year on Monday, July 5, 2021 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass.  We will pray the patriotic rosary before Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Church.  The Knights of Columbus will be preparing hamburgers, hot dogs and side dishes for this event and Fr. Bill will offer his delicious homemade ice cream.  Please sign up in the Narthex, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call Tom Donnelly at 501-915-0880.  Please specify hamburger or hot dog for yourself and your parish family members that are coming.  Donations to defray the cost of the food will be accepted.
Dear Brother Knight,

Your immediate action is necessary to prevent taxpayer funding from being used to pay for abortion.

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on several government funding bills that remove long-standing, bi-partisan provisions, such as the Hyde Amendment, which prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortion. The Hyde Amendment has been passed every year since it was first introduced in 1976 by the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois, a brother Knight. Over the last 45 years, this important provision has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million children!

I urge you to take action today by calling your elected representatives in Congress and asking them to preserve the Hyde Amendment.

Our 2021 Knights of Columbus/Marist Polling found that 58% of Americans oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion domestically, and that 77% oppose paying for abortions abroad. 

Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Action Center TODAY to contact your elected representatives and remind them that Americans do not want their taxpayer dollars to be used in the killing of innocent, unborn life.

Thank you for taking action now to build a culture of life in America!

Fraternally,

Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight

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