Our library is open. It is located to the left of the chapel doors. There is a new book shelf with new books and dvds. Please check all items out before removing from the library. Items are on loan for 14 days. Legibly write your name and the due date on the check-out card and place in the box on the new book shelf. Please NO donations. 
Please look for more in Fr. Bill's column next week about the Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer Warrior Ministry. For this week we are putting out a simple and heartfelt plea for more of our parishioners to consider becoming a part of this wonderfully rewarding and very impactful ministry of praying for people who have a serious and immediate need for prayer for themselves or a loved one who is ill. Please call Marvin Young, the current Adminstrator of this ministry at 915-8028 to find out what is involved in being a Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer Warrior. With COVID restrictions keeping many at home, this perhaps is the time to answer the call to do the Lord's work for people in need from the safety of your home. Please consider responding! 
In "7 Secrets of Confession," an inspiring presentation by popular speaker Vinny Flynn explores the "hidden" truths of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, presenting what to many will be a whole new way of approaching Confession. He invites you to begin an exciting personal journey to healing and holiness. If you do not yet look forward to Confession in the same way you look forward to Communion, this will change your life. 
During the 2020 calendar year Sacred Heart delivered food baskets to 172 families which included 542 children. This was due to the generosity of time, talent and resources of our very giving, supportive parish. These baskets have been a real blessing for many families during this time of economic problems due to the COVID pandemic. Please continue to support our efforts, starting with Easter of this year, as we hopefully see a end to these difficult economic times.Sacred Heart Basket Committee
The SHJC Support Group for women and men survivors of all sorts and people who have faced huge challenges. If you have experienced events in your life that have shaken your ground: such as the death of a loved one, serious illness, divorce or whatever has made you see life differently, the SHJC Bereavement support group is for you, a safe space where we all grow and learn together.We are grateful you have survived, and would like to know how you did it. We will assist you in claiming your life back, increased happiness once again, and get inspired to become the person you were born to be. Join us, so your story may inspire others!
This group will be meeting on Tuesdays, after morning Mass, in the A&E classrooms A & B, February 16 thru March 23, 2021, for six weeks, between 10-111:30 a.m. To register contact Ken Gordon, Director of SHJC Bereavement Ministry, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cell phone is 719-310-1686.
Come join us as we begin a new Walking with Purpose Bible Study for women this January. The 6 week course is titled "Fearless and Free" and is being offered both in the classroom and on Zoom. Classroom groups will follow COVID guidelines: limited class size, masks, and social distancing. Or you can choose to join our virtual study on-line via Zoom. All women of the parish are invited. The cost is $20 from www.walkingwithpurpose.com. Check out the webpage and if you're interested, contact Paula Doyle at 922-5771 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ASAP! 
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by the Village United Methodist Chuch, 200 Carmona Road, is 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. There will be a Blood Mobile available for those giving blood and extra precautions will be taken to ensure everyone's safety. ABI is requesting that appointments be made for this drive, and patience is also requested during this trying time. Please note there is an urgent need of blood at this time! Previous donors with email addresses have been sent an email reminder. New donors can contact Connie at 501-922-4891. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your "gift of life." 
The Ladies of Sacred Heart (LOSH) will hold their next general meeting on March 8, 2021, in the Lower Hall, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Mask and social distancing will be required. No food or drinks will be provided. Our speaker for the meeting will be Ashley Thompson from Ouachita Children, Youth and Family Services. What to bring (besides your smile)?* It will be Undie Monday! Bring NEW underwear (Ladies sizes 6-7-8, and Men's Med and Large) to benefit Jackson House.
* Cash! We will be selling raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) for four baskets of goodies. And of course, we'll pass the Blessing Basket.
* Cash or checkbook for your Wine and Cheese Ticket ($10/pp, and raffle tickets - $10 each, or 3 for $25; preference for raffle tickets will be given to those purchasing Wine and Cheese Tasting tickets, until all Wine and Cheese tickets are sold. Tasting and Raffle to be held April 16).
* You are free to bring a drink and any food (not to be shared) that you would like to consume at the meeting.
We hope to see you there!
Thomas Sinclair, Jr., son of Thomas Sr. and Peggy Sinclair, will play preludes before Mass this weekend, February 7, before the 10:00 a.m. Mass. He is enrolled with the Jessieville School District. Thank you, Thomas, for sharing your gift of music! 
The Pastoral Council recommended that stryofoam containers and plasticware not be used in the Lower Hall. Fr. Bill endorsed this recommendation. All organizations can use existing supplies, but after that, please order cardboard containers, not styrofoam. This would be primarily for to-go orders. Also, use of plasticware is strongly discouraged since we have dishes and silverware available. The council feels that we can't simply talk about being good stewards of the earth, we have to take actions that are in harmony with that goal. 
WE BAKE EM! YOU TAKE EM!The Sacred Heart Men's Club is preparing to have its annual Fish Bake this year on Friday, March 5. The meals will be prepared for take-out only due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The meal will consist of Tortilla Crusted Tilapia, Roasted Potato Wedges, Specialty Green Beans, roll, and for dessert, a large brownie, supplied by the Ladies of Sacred Heart. Cost of the meal is $15. As an option, Men's Club members will deliver to your location, for a fee of $10 per delivery, two or more dinners. Have a neighborhood social distance party and we deliver the meals.
There will be three-time frames in which to pick up your dinners. 4:30-5:00 pm, 5:00-5:30 pm, and 5:30-6 pm. Delivery of meals to your location will be on a similar time frame. Everyone, not just Sacred Heart Members, are welcome to purchase a meal and pick it up or have it delivered.
There will be a signup sheet in the narthex starting on February 6 to reserve your meals. You may pay for the meals by leaving your check in the basket next to the signup sheet. You may also call Bob Bowman at 501-922-6619, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your reservation and send payments for your meals to him at 16 Isabella Way, HSV, AR 71909.
Please consider helping the Men's Club support their local charities by participating in this year's Fish Bake, one of only two fund raisers for the year.
The Officers of the Men's Club have decided to cancel the Men's Club Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, due to the surge in COVID cases in Arkansas. We are planning to hold our "WE BAKE EM - YOU TAKE EM" Fish Bake on Friday, February 19. If a member can help with this major fundraising event, contact Mike Webster at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 501-209-5476. Ladies of Sacred Heart (LOSH) will hold their next general meeting on February 8, 2021, in the Lower Hall, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Mask and social distancing will be required. No food or drinks will be provided. Our program for the meeting will be "Postcards from the Past, the History and Collecting of Post Cards," presented by or own Judy Gallagher. Having inherited a large collection of post cards from her ancestors, Judy shares her extensive research on postcards. What to bring (besides your smile)? Cash! We will be selling raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) for four baskets of goodies. And of course, we'll pass the Blessing Basket. You are free to bring a drink and any food (not to be shared) that you would like to consume at the meeting. We hope to see you there! My Dear Brothers in Christ,
The 11th annual Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference will be held this year on "Super Bowl" Saturday, February 6, 2021. The theme for this year's conference will be "Are you man enough to be like Jesus?" A theme that will call all men to become the father, husband, son and brother that God wants us to be! Our speakers this year will be Father Stephen Gadberry, Father Mauricio Carrasco and Deacon Danny Hartenedy.
Due to the continued threat of COVID-19, this year's conference will be virtual. A link for the conference will go live at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Despite not being able to meet in person, I'm confident that as in years past, this will be an exceptional conference that will not only challange the men of our Diocese but will also inspire and equip them with insights, perspectives and tools to become the Godly men our families and our society needs today.
Since the conference will be virtual this year, perhaps you could encourage watch parties in homes or in the Parish Hall. Please be mindful of the CDC and our Diocesan guidelines with respect to Social Distancing and masks due to COVID-19.
Each year, the Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference has been a wonderful event for men across our Diocese to kick off the new year inspired to grow in their faith. Please encourage the men of your Parish to register today at www.arcatholicmen.com, follow us @ArCatholicMen1facebook.com/ArkansasCatholicMensConference and participate in this years conference.
In this year that we celebrate Saint Joseph, faithful husband of Mary and courageous foster father of Jesus, let's ask his intercession for us and for this conference.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
The 11th annual Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference will be held this year on "Super Bowl" Saturday, February 6, 2021. The theme for this year's conference will be "Are you man enough to be like Jesus?" A theme that will call all men to become the father, husband, son and brother that God wants us to be! Our speakers this year will be Father Stephen Gadberry, Father Mauricio Carrasco and Deacon Danny Hartenedy.
Due to the continued threat of COVID-19, this year's conference will be virtual. A link for the conference will go live at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Despite not being able to meet in person, I'm confident that as in years past, this will be an exceptional conference that will not only challange the men of our Diocese but will also inspire and equip them with insights, perspectives and tools to become the Godly men our families and our society needs today.
Since the conference will be virtual this year, perhaps you could encourage watch parties in homes or in the Parish Hall. Please be mindful of the CDC and our Diocesan guidelines with respect to Social Distancing and masks due to COVID-19.
Each year, the Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference has been a wonderful event for men across our Diocese to kick off the new year inspired to grow in their faith. Please encourage the men of your Parish to register today at www.arcatholicmen.com, follow us @ArCatholicMen1facebook.com/ArkansasCatholicMensConference and participate in this years conference.
In this year that we celebrate Saint Joseph, faithful husband of Mary and courageous foster father of Jesus, let's ask his intercession for us and for this conference.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a Take-Out Catfish Dinner on Friday, March 12 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Hall of the Church. Come enjoy a Catfish dinner prepared by Chef Ken Silvers and crew for only $12.00 with net proceeds benefiting local charities. This is TAKE OUT ONLY. There will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex for planning purposes or contact Russell Tessier at 225-955-4596 and register for this delicious meal including Fried Catfish, Baked Potato and Cole Slaw. There will be over 200 hundred meals prepared.Please pick-up your order anytime between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Patrons should enter the parking lot of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church by turning off Balearic onto Ponderosa Lane where attendants will direct you to pick up your meals. Please pull up to the door and receive your meal(s) in exchange for your check payable to the Knights of Columbus or cash in the exact amount of your order.
If you perused the calendar, "Devotions to our Lady" that our parish distributed to us for 2021, you realized it holds valuable information on the rosary. Would you now like to go to another level of praying the rosary?Dr. Edward Siri, a Catholic speaker and author of the book, "The New Rosary in Scripture" has a video on FORMED that is just over an hour long titled, "Praying the Rosary Like Never Before." In his lecture Dr. Siri provides biblical insights on praying the twenty mysteries. He also shares Pope St. John Paul's practical strategies for better praying the rosary so you can encounter Jesus more deeply in prayer. Go to the subtitle "Prayer at Home: on www.FORMED.org to obtain this video.