Bryce Raney, son of Ken and Cathy Raney and new parishioners, will play the prelude before Mass on Saturday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. Thank you Bryce for sharing your musical talents with Sacred Heart! 
In private revelation of St. Maria Faustina, Jesus asked that a Feast of the Divine Mercy be celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter. He told her: "On that day, all the divine flood gates through which graces flow are opened. The soul who will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment." We are currently doing the nine day Divine Mercy Novena which willl culminate with Divine Mercy Sunday, next Sunday, April 11th with our special Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The Novena started on Good Friday, but those who didn't start then, can still participate in the rest of the Novena (at home and/or at church after daily Mass) or begin the nine days on your own and finish it in the days following Divine Mercy Sunday. Use the red pamphlet that was an insert in the bulletin on Passion/Palm Sunday. I will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 2:30 to 3:00 and 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. before and after our Divine Mercy Holy Hour. If you went to Reconciliation at our Communal Reconciliation (March 25th), that suffices for the Confession part of receiving the indulgence. 
Thomas Sinclair, Jr., son of Thomas and Peggy Sinclair will be playing preludes before the 10:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday, May 2, 2021. Thomas is enrolled with the Jessieville School District and with our Religious Education program at Sacred Heart. Thank you Thomas for blessing us with your beautiful piano playing. 
We prayed, fasted and gave alms-and-now we rejoice because Christ is risen! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we begin the Easter season to share the joy of having a loving God that is alive and accompanies us always. Let's do the same by being present to our global family by caring for their material and spiritual needs. Don't forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl if you have not already done so, or donate online at www.crsricebowl.org/give. 
Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock proudly continues its tradition of honoring Mercy-inspired leadership and its impact with this year's Mercy & Me Online Auction and Celebration, livestreamed from the school at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. Emceed by nationally recognized and Emmy Award-winning auctioneer, Mark Schroeder, the event will feature appearances by Sr. Deborah Troillett '73 and other special guests as well as a silent and live online auction and the presentation of the 2021 Women's Leadership Award to Heather Ferra Reynolds '97. There is no ticket fee for this year's virtual Mercy & Me event. However, you must preregister online at www.mtstmary.edu/mercyandme to receive the link to access the livestream of the celebration and the auction site. 
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a TAKE OUT Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 23 between 4:30 amd 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 are 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 portion of spaghetti, meatballs, homemade sauce with tossed salad, and garlic bread. There will be over 200 meals prepared.
Please pick-up your order anytime between 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Patrons should enter the parking lot of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church by turning off Balearlic 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.
Hope and Healing, a 12-week online Bible study just for women who have been wounded by abortion, will begin in April. This new opportunity offered through Project Rachel Ministry will explore the impact of past abortion decisions on our lives and discover what we need to do to heal from these traumatic experiences.On this journey of self-discovery and empowerment we will meet 12 amazing women who, just like us, are wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends. We will learn together how these women faced the same struggles and challenges that we face and through their example gain insight into what we can do to make changes in our own lives so that we can move forward from lingering grief, shame, guilt, fear and pain to acceptance, forgiveness, trust, peace, love and joy. Any woman, anywhere, can participate from the comfort of her own space, either anonymously or with a virtual group of soon-to-be friends. Call or text our CONFIDENTIAL direct phone line 501-663-0996 for more information. Registration is required by March 29.
On Thursday, March 25 starting at 6:00 p.m. our parish will have an additional opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We can start to prepare for this evening by accessing some of the entries of www.FORMED.org, dealing with forgiveness of our sins. "FORGIVEN: The Transforming Power of Confessions" is a study that explores the grace and healing offered in confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and mercy of God's love. There are nine, approximatedly 30 minute episodes that you an watch and listen to at your convenience. In "The Sacrament of Penance" Father William Casey speaks on reconciliation in an audio lasting about an hour. "Confession" is a popular talk, lasting less than an hour, given by Fr. Larry Richards, that provides listerers with hope to strive for a closer, healing relationship ith Jesus Christ. 
Samaritan Ministries, the Homeless Shelter for Men in Hot Springs has a Woodworkers Store where handcrafted items are made by men in the workshop on site. You are invited to visit the store as they have beautiful crosses for Lent. The Shelter has been in existence for 13 years: 131 Sanford Street, Hot Springs. Monetary donations are accepted by mail or on the website: www.samaritanhs.org. Contributions go directly to provide men with a shower, meals and a comfortable bed. As a Christian homeless shelter, the men that come are offered a program for turning their lives around through the saving power of Jesus Christ. 
LOSH will be selling tickets for the Spring Raffle after all Masses the weekends of March 27-28 and April 10-11. Drawing will be held Friday, April 16 at the "Wine & Cheese Social." Winner need not be present to win. Summary of items can be viewed at hsvlosh.com. Tickets are $10 for one or $25.00 for three.
As we enter Holy Week and celebrate Palm Sunday, let's reflect on how our Lord suffered from our indifference: those who proclaimed him king of Jerusalem were the same who called to crucify him. We recognize we are all one human family. Are we contributing to the suffering of our sisters and brothers with our indifference to their realities? How does our faith inspire us to care for them and share the gifts that God has bestowed on us? Visit www.crsricebowl.org to learn more.FRIDAY LENTEN RECIPE
From Sierra Leone in West Africa
Ground Nut Stew
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
4 tomatoes, diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 chili pepper, diced
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups water or vegetable broth, plus more if needed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups white rice
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute' onion and garlic until brown. Add red pepper, tomatoes, carrots, chili pepper, spices and water/broth. Bring to boil, then cover and cook on low until veggies are soft. Stir in peanut butter until evenly mixed. Serve over rice.
There are a number of on-line, daily reflections that can come to your email address each day of the upcoming Lenten Season. Dynamic Catholic has reflections on prayer from Matthew Kelly which come from his book "I Heard God Laugh" which was offered as a gift to our parishioners at Christmas. Go to www.BestLentEver.com to sign up. Another option is from the Augustine Institute by scripture scholar, Dr. Tim Gray, using the readings from daily Mass during Lent. Sign up for this one at www.FORMED.ORG/Lent. Either or both can help make your Lenten Season a time of growth in the Lord! 
Bishop Taylor has granted permission due to COVID for a priest to schedule more than one weekday Mass to spread out and keep safe those who are coming to Mass. Fr. Bill will begin offering a second weekday Mass on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. starting January 27 and 28, 2021. Weekday Masses are generally 20 to 25 minutes in length and have no singing. Fr. Bill hopes these Masses though open to all, will attract those who have not received Holy Communion in a long time. Attendance over a month's time will determine whether these Masses stay on the schedule or not. Funeral Masses may be scheduled at these time and if so, notice of that reality will be communicated by a robo call from Fr. Bill. 
God is telling the story. Arkansas Catholic is here to share it with you. Pope Francis has called for a missionary transformation of the Church so the Diocese of Little Rock made a decision last year to make the digital version of Arkansas Catholic free for everyone in our diocese thanks in part to your support of the Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal. The award-winning weekly newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock offers complete print and digital subscriptions.* The print edition is delivered to your mailbox every week. Subscriptions are only $30 a year ($28 for seniors). Pick up a subscription envelope in the narthex or call 501-664-0125.
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Please join our final Lenten Wednesday event, March 31st starting with Mass at 5:00 p.m., then a light meal of beef barley soup and sliders prepared and served by the Sacred Heart Parish Life. Due to COVID protocols we have limited seating in the hall so please make sure you reserve your spot no later than Sunday evening, March 28th by either using the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or send 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. After the meal, at around 6:00 p.m. we will watch a video from the "SEARCH" series by Augustine Institution. It's goal is to "reignite the fire in those who need a primer on the foundational questions of our faith such as, WHo am I?, What am I searching for?, Who is Jesus?, Why do we need a church?, and Is there a God?" These videos will run for the duration of our weekly Lenten Wednesday Event through March 31st. Each video has something to offer on its own, so it is not vital that you attend all the sessions. And, the series, in its entirety, can be found and watched through our parish subscription on www.FORMED.ORG.
Please join our final Lenten Wednesday event, March 31st starting with Mass at 5:00 p.m., then a light meal of beef barley soup and sliders prepared and served by the Sacred Heart Parish Life. Due to COVID protocols we have limited seating in the hall so please make sure you reserve your spot no later than Sunday evening, March 28th by either using the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or send 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. After the meal, at around 6:00 p.m. we will watch a video from the "SEARCH" series by Augustine Institution. It's goal is to "reignite the fire in those who need a primer on the foundational questions of our faith such as, Who am I?, What am I searching for?, Who is Jesus?, Why do we need a church?, and Is there a God?" These videos will run for the duration of our weekly Lenten Wednesday Event through March 31st. Each video has something to offer on its own, so it is not vital that you attend all the sessions. And, the series, in its entirety, can be found and watched through our parish subscription on www.FORMED.ORG.