Please help your pew sanitizers by putting your kneeler down after the Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass and the 8:00 a.m. Mass. This allows us to know which pews need to be cleaned. Thank you! 
So far Sacred Heart parishioners in total have donated $6,555.00 to this fund, which will greatly assist some of our neediest families in providing a Catholic School Education for their child or children. Thank you from the Bishop, Superintendent, myself and all those who will reap the benefits for a lifetime (and really for an eternity). It's NOT too late to give. Send donations to:Office of Catholic Schools:
Diocese of Little Rock
2500 North Tyler Street
Little Rock, AR 72207
Please put scholarship fund on the memo line of your check.
Diocese of Little Rock
2500 North Tyler Street
Little Rock, AR 72207
Please put scholarship fund on the memo line of your check.
BUY TWO GET ONE FREE!! Give a print subscription to Arkansas Catholic, mailed with faith and love all year long. We'll send a card to the recipients telling them of your gift starting in December, and they'll get their first issue soon after. For more information or free digital subscriptions, call 501-664-0125 or vist www.arkansas-catholic.org/subscriptions. This offer expires December 31,2020. You can even start or renew your own subscription in this special offer. Send your order to: Arkansas Catholic Gift Subsriptions, P.O. Box 7869, Little ROck, AR 72217. 
The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular of the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, our Knights of Columbus Council 10208 is sponsoring a Nine day Novena for Life from January 19, 2021 through January 27, 2021. All parishioners and Knights are invited to participate in the Novena.
The Novena plans for each day of the Novena and the "Gospel of Life" prayer written by Saint John Paul II have been added to Sacred Heart's website for access by all parishioners.
Helping Hands Ministry recognizes that at sometime everyone needs help coping with sudden illnesses or unforeseen circumstances. Our volunteers realize that our prayers, care and support for those in need make a big difference in outcomes. We stand ready, willing and eager to assist registered parishioners at turning points or emergency situations, providing help until problems are resolved or until other solutions are found. If you are a parishioner who needs assistance from Helping Hands.....- We can not help you if we do not know who you are or that you need help.
- We can not help you if you do not call us.
- We will do our very best to serve you safely and confidentially.
The diocesan initiative One Church invests each year in a small mission church in our diocese that needs a leg up to become a thriving community. The 2020-2021 partner is St. Bartholomew Church in Little Rock. All funds donated to One Church for the next 12 months will help the parish build a new Parish Life Center, which they currently don't have. Please pray for this project and give today. To give or for more information: www.dolr.org/one-church. 
Would you be willing to help sanitize pews after the Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass or the Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass? Three helpers are needed per Mass and it will take 10 - 15 minutes. We would like to sign up enough volunteers for you to be assigned only once or twice per month. For more info or to volunteer, please contact Linda Durrett at 972-768-1574 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
When the New Year arrives, it usually results in many individuals trying to improve their lives by making resolutions. They seek to make changes in hopes it will increase their happiness. If you are interested in personal growth, search on FORMED.ORG under audios and explore the faith for an inspirational talk by Robert Spitzer, SJ, a renowned phiosopher. His practical discussion in "Four Levels of Happiness" provides the keys to achieving the happiness that is given to every person by God. You may also wish to listen to "The Truth" by Fr. Larry Richards. In his audio about the meaning of life, he tackles life's biggest question with "straightforward, timeless and often jolting answers." Father Richards "unlocks the mysteries of our existence and opens our hearts and souls to the meaning of life." Listening to "The Truth" will provide concrete answers on how to live your life. 
There will be homemade, decorative, crocheted crosses made by one of our parishioners available in the Narthex after Masses this weekend. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 per cross, with the proceeds going to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church General Fund. There are many beautiful colors to choose from. 
The genereal meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021 has been canceled due to the governor's most recent requests with respect to large gatherings.Our panelists, who were scheduled to address Spirituality in the New Year and in the Time of COVID will prepare their remarks, as well as responses to any member's questions that have been sent by email, in writing. Those remarks will be distributed to the membership - by one method or another! - as an encouragement to persevere in prayer in these challenging times! Please watch your email for notices and encouragement.
You may bring your Filly Feed bag and your Baby Shower items to the narthex over the weekend of January 9th and 10th. We'll continue to stay in touch by LOSH email! Please stay safe, careful, and healthy.
The officers of the Men's Club have decided to cancel the Men's Club Meeting that was scheduled for January 12 due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Arkansas. Hopefully we will be able to meet in February and also hopefully be able to put on our "Fish Bake and Take" fund raiser on February 19, the first Friday of Lent. 
On Sunday, January 17, 2021 Bishop Taylor will preside at our annual diocesan Mass for Life. The Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 12:05 p.m. This Mass will also be live streamed on the Diocese of Little Rock You Tube channel (www.DOLR.org) to allow anyone to watch online. Unfortunately, because of Corona virus, there will not be a Eucharistic Procession for Life or a Hearts for Life Conference in 2021. Arkansas Right to Life, March For Life has been postponed for Sunday, January 17th. Please contact the Respect Life Office (501-664-0340 extension 326) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a Take Out Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, January 15, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Hall of the Church. Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner prepared by Chef Ken Silvers and crew for only $10.00 with net proceeds benefiting local charities. THIS IS TAKE OUT ONLY.There sign-up sheets in the Narthex for planning purposes or contact Russell Tessier at 225-955-4596 and register for this delicious meal including a generous protion of spaghetti, meatballs, homemade sauce with tossed salad, and garlic bread. There will be over 200 meals prepared.
Please picki-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 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.
Some facts about the parking lot Mass which is now celebrated every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and fulfills your Sunday Obligation:- It is a way to attend and participate in Mass AND receive Holy Communion without leaving your car.
- If you stay in your car, you can hear and hopefully see the Mass no matter when you are in the parking lot. Just leave your ignition on and tune to FM 88.1.
- You can park in a way that is comfortable for you to get your car in and out. Parking attendants will help.
- When Fr. Bill or the E.M. comes to your window for Holy Communion, put your cupped hands close to the window or just outside the window.
- Bulletins are passed out as you enter the parking lot and attendants will accept your stewardship offering in a large basket.
It takes a number of parishioners to put this together so that you can feel safe coming to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. We are in need of a few more parishioners to help with the parking lot Mass. There are several positions needed: setting up the altar, bulletin ladies, parking attendants, lectors, and EM's. If you would be willing to help out with any of these positions, please contact Marian LaVelle at 922-2062, extension 10 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Sacred Heart Men's Retreat that was to take place on Monday afternoon, March 1 through noon on Thursday, March 4, has been postponed due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases and will be rescheduled at a later date. 
It's the first of the year again, the time when everyone is looking for that New Year's resolution to improve their health! You might want ot consider our free exercise classes we offer right here at Sacred Heart. Linda Broome holds Fit 'n Balance Classes every Tuesday and Thursday. The classes address endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. We now have available slots open from 10:00-11:00; 11:30-12:30 and 1:00-2:00. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the maximum amount of people that can attend is 28 per class. We are taking every precaution to ensure that when attending the classes, everyone is in a safe environment.In addition to the Fit 'n Blanace Classes, Linda is alo offering two additional classes on Wednesdays. Yoga/Stretch from 1 pm - 2 pm and the widely popular Chair Yoga from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. You may ask yourself, can I do YOGA? The answer is "YES YOU CAN!" What is the difference between the two classes? Well, it is pretty straightforward, Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits by using a chair. Staying seated means that even frail seniors or those who are not as flexible can safely do the exercises. Yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation and concentration. The YOGA/STRETCH class is basically the same with the exception that ALL poses are performed on a Yoga Mat. This is an advanced class.
If you are interested in attending, please either email or call me. Come and see what it is all about. Everything we do in the classes can be modified to suit your personal needs. Looking forward to seeing your very soon.
Linda Broome
870-995-2797
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