Our Health and Wellness ministry along with Oakland Center on Aging and McAuley Senior Center will be offering a free Family Caregiver workshops on April 29 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with lunch provided. These workshops will focus on empowering those who care for people with dementia and other health issues. Information will include an overview of dementia and Alzheimer's disease and provide caregiving tips in order to maintain dignity, respect and quality of life for those living with these afflictions. Additional information will address techniques and tips for caring for your person while caring for yourself. Make your reservation by calling Evelyn Garrison 501 762-5317 or Kathy Packard (Oakland Center on Aging) 501 623-0020 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If your loved one is enrolled at the Caring Place in Hot Springs, respite care will be provided.
St. Faustina lamented not always having a spiritual director: "Oh, if only I had had a spiritual director from the beginning, then I would not have wasted so many of God's graces." She identified some of the benefits of having a spiritual director: "Oh, how great a grace it is to have a spiritual director! One makes more rapid progress in virtue, sees the will of God more clearly, fulfills it more faithfully and follows a road that is sure and free of dangers. The director knows how to avoid the rocks against which the soul could be shattered. The Lord gave me this grace rather late, to be sure, but I rejoice in it greatly."
A spiritual director can help God to be more tangibly present. Sometimes we simply cannot put it all together and it takes another person to listen to our story and also listen to the Holy Spirit to spot gaps and help us to connect the dots. Our parish has two certified spiritual directors who see male and female directees ranging in age from 30-80+. Anytime is the right time to seek spiritual direction. To take the first step contact Deb Troxel 515 314-6955 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Cherry Schwulst 309 831-7230 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A spiritual director can help God to be more tangibly present. Sometimes we simply cannot put it all together and it takes another person to listen to our story and also listen to the Holy Spirit to spot gaps and help us to connect the dots. Our parish has two certified spiritual directors who see male and female directees ranging in age from 30-80+. Anytime is the right time to seek spiritual direction. To take the first step contact Deb Troxel 515 314-6955 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Cherry Schwulst 309 831-7230 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
As we get closer to this charity golf event on June 15 we are hoping for more parishioners to be sponsors/donors. We currently provide financial tuition assistance to 34 children that would be unable to attend St. John's School (Hot Springs) without our help. With the substantial cost increases in tournament expenses, we truly need more sponsor/donor help. We are asking the all parishioners prayerfully consider donating knowing that you will be helping children that would not normally have the opportunity to receive such a high quality Catholic education. For information on sponsorship levels please contact Scott Krantz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 512 626-7711.
What an honor to carry the wine, hosts, and offerings at Mass for consecration. Gift Bearers actively participate in the celebration of the Mass by presenting the gifts of Bread and Wine at the Offertory. No special skill or permanent ministerial duty required. It enables us to appreciate how God invites man to participate in bringing to fulfilment his handiwork. Sign up in the white binder in the Narthex to be a part of this beautiful and significant part of Mass.
The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, not Tuesday, as mentioned in last week's Pastor's Column.
Did you enjoy the Jesus in the Eucharist study? Watch your email and help the NER Core team by providing feedback in a brief survey.
Holy Hour of Adoration in the church continues on Wednesdays, now at 4:00 pm prior to 5:00 pm Mass. Come be blessed by an Easter gift of quiet prayer with the Risen Eucharistic Lord and other parishioners.
PEA:
Jesus is waiting for you to receive the gift of himself in the following hours:
Sunday 1-3 am contact Lori Vincent 337 654-2871
Friday 9-10 pm contact Mike Ritch 832 231-7469
Saturday 6-7 am contact Debbie Garett 512 460-9903
Holy Hour of Adoration in the church continues on Wednesdays, now at 4:00 pm prior to 5:00 pm Mass. Come be blessed by an Easter gift of quiet prayer with the Risen Eucharistic Lord and other parishioners.
PEA:
Jesus is waiting for you to receive the gift of himself in the following hours:
Sunday 1-3 am contact Lori Vincent 337 654-2871
Friday 9-10 pm contact Mike Ritch 832 231-7469
Saturday 6-7 am contact Debbie Garett 512 460-9903
There are usually many of our family members visiting the village during spring and summer vacations. Don't forget that FORMED, which our parish provides free of charge to Sacred Heart households, has a number of informative videos for children of all ages. For instance, ":Brother Francis" videos are a popular animated series which instruct as well as capture the interest of the young. Be prepared to access this benefit and sign up at FORMED.org to register for your subscription.
O my God,
I am sorry and repent with all my heart
for all the wrong I have done and for the good I have failed to do, because by sinning I have offended you, who are all good and worthy to be loved above all things.
I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid the occasions of sin.
Through the merits of the Passion of our Savior Jesus Christ, Lord have mercy.
I am sorry and repent with all my heart
for all the wrong I have done and for the good I have failed to do, because by sinning I have offended you, who are all good and worthy to be loved above all things.
I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid the occasions of sin.
Through the merits of the Passion of our Savior Jesus Christ, Lord have mercy.
The Arkansas Right to Life HSV Pro-life Celebration "Every Life is a Gift" is on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Balboa Outreach Center from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. There will be a presentation by Rose Mimms, Executive Director of ARTL, dinner & silent auction plus a baby shower for Change Point and New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Centers. Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Leslie Rutledge will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at ARTL.org or call 501 663-4237 or Bob Bowman 501 226-0209 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ed & Paula Doyle
Celebrating 52 years on April 22
Troy & Theresa Vrenon
Celebrating 5 years on April 23
Charles & Lorraine Nork
Celebrating 59 years on April 24
Frank & Lucy Klier
Celebrating 42 years on April 24
Al & Madelyn Higby
Celebrating 48 years on April 24
Pat & Bea McGannon
Celebrating 37 years on April 24
Walter & Susie Chance
Celebrating 9 years on April 24
* Call the church office if you didn't recently sign up and provide your anniversary date
Celebrating 52 years on April 22
Troy & Theresa Vrenon
Celebrating 5 years on April 23
Charles & Lorraine Nork
Celebrating 59 years on April 24
Frank & Lucy Klier
Celebrating 42 years on April 24
Al & Madelyn Higby
Celebrating 48 years on April 24
Pat & Bea McGannon
Celebrating 37 years on April 24
Walter & Susie Chance
Celebrating 9 years on April 24
* Call the church office if you didn't recently sign up and provide your anniversary date
Bereavement Support Gary Christoff 573-645-6814
Caregiver Support Evelyn Garrison 501-204-4134
Maureen Halloran 228-342-0491
Columbarium Gary Wolfer 501-204-1192
Eucharist: Homebound Rose Farrell 860-208-9813
Helping Hands Cathy Wedwick 501-915-8456
Pat Widlowski 501-922-1395
Perpetual Adoration Kathy Clark 203-816-7737
Youth Faith Formation Lou Ann Kemper 469-323-2505
Caregiver Support Evelyn Garrison 501-204-4134
Maureen Halloran 228-342-0491
Columbarium Gary Wolfer 501-204-1192
Eucharist: Homebound Rose Farrell 860-208-9813
Helping Hands Cathy Wedwick 501-915-8456
Pat Widlowski 501-922-1395
Perpetual Adoration Kathy Clark 203-816-7737
Youth Faith Formation Lou Ann Kemper 469-323-2505
The Health Ministry will sponsor a representative from UAMS geriatrics, Brittani Ray, to speak with us on Disaster Preparedness. Join us April 17, 2024 at 3:30 pm in Classroom D.
You're invited to join the Stretch and Balance Class led by Linda Broome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 - 12:30 pm 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 you own pace. Regardless if you prefer to stay seat-ed or stand, the routine will surely help with your flexibility and balance. Come stretch your way to better health!!!
Has your address, email or phone number changed? Please inform the church office if your contact information has changed. Change of Information forms are located in the Narthex or call the office at 501 922-2062 ext. 10.
Lectio's "Salvation: New Life in Christ" is a ten part video series on Formed that features popular Catholic speaker Dr. Michael Barber. In this series, Dr. Barber provides a deeply Catholic and Biblical answer to the question, "What does Salvation mean?" Perfect for the Easter season, the first episode titled, "Not Self Help", is a thirty minute video. It explores why you as a Catholic should understand the importance of salvation. Try the first video and you will want to complete the entire series. There are study aids available for you on the site to assist your understanding. Register for your free subscription at www.FORMED.org.