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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Our spiritually adopted babies, due to be born this month, will be showered in gifts from our very generous parishioners. The crib in the Narthex has been overflowing and we thank you for your participation. This week, the gifts will be sorted and delivered to our three chosen charities: Catholic Charities Adoption Agency in Little Rock, Changepoint in Hot Springs and New Beginnings in Benton. If you still want to donate, please place your unwrapped gift in the crib no later than Sunday, January 10th. Of course, any gift is welcome however there are specific needs for: diapers in all sizes; fragrance free baby wipes, clothing for baby boys and girls; short and long-sleeved onesies; soft baby blankets; BPA free baby bottles. Again, many thanks for your generous contributions.
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by the Village United Methodist CHurch, 200 Carmona Road, is 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 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." 
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. Also, we have Christmas and children's dvds. Possible items of interest for Advent are Christmas (B08), Jesus (B18), Mary (B22), angels (B35), spirituality (B36). 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. As most of you know by now, SHJ offers 
FIT ' BALANCED classes every Tuesday and Thursday in the Lower Hall. Scheduled times are 10:00-11:00, 11:30-12:30, and 1:00-2:00. Every Wednesday beginning December 2 we will be offering two additional classes. Yoga/Stretch, from 1:00-2:00, and the widely popular CHAIR YOGA FROM 2:30-3:30. So now you 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 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 have never taken a Yoga Class do not be afraid. It is a wonderful way to improve your posture, your flexibility, your mind, your body and spirit. Plus, it will put a smile on your face. Come to class and see what Yoga is all about. You will not regret it. Maximum number of slots available is 28 for each session. COVID protocols will be followed. If you are interested, and want to sign up, please email Linda Broome at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 870-995-2797.
There were two open positions on the pastoral council, one for Social Justice and Charitable Outreach, and one for Parish Life. No elections were held as there were not any contested positions. We are happy to introduce two wonderful new members to the council: karen Feckler on Social Justice and Bonnie Blue for Parish Life.Karen Feckler:
My name is Karen Feckler and I have been a member of Sacred Heart since moving to the Village a little over 6 years ago. I am a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Cantor. In the past, I served on the Liturgy Commission for two years. I was president of LOSH in 2018 and have chaired several of the style show fund raisers for LOSH as well as helping with other endeavors. I have many blessings in my life and believe it is important to give back, in whatever capacity you can.
Bonnie Blue:
Tom and I moved to the Village in 2007 from Highland Village, Texas. I have been a member of St. Anthony Guild for 11 years. I have enjoyed being a co-captain and co-social chairman and have really enjoyed my time volunteering and working with my wonderful guild members. I became a Catholic in 2010 on Easter Sunday at Sacred Heart and feel blessed to have found such a wonderful church.
Advent rosaries will once again be available FREE of charge in the Narthex and in the hallway going into the A&E building. These beautiful rosaries were handcrafted by the Sacred Heart Rosary Makers. The idea of these rosaries is you pick someone special to pray for each day during Advent. Then at Christmas, you make that person a gift of the rosary. What could be better than the THE GIFT OF PRAYER! Supplies are limited, so pick yours up early. 
The Village Outreach Christmas Basket program provides a certificate for a pair of shoes to every child in families receiving a Christmas basket. That's over 450 children in the Jessieville, Fountain Lake and Mountain Pine schools. The cost of this program is approximately $17,000.If you would like to contribute to this program please put your donation in the "shoe box" on the cabinet in the hallway to the A & E building. If you choose to donate by check please make the check to Sacred Heart with Shoe Fund on the memo line.
Thank you for your continued help!
If you or someone you know is interested in possibily becoming a Catholic and fully a member of Sacred Heart Church, Fr. Bill invites you (or them) to call him at 501-209-2502 to find out more information and perhaps to meet with him. There is a possibility of group preparation for reception of the sacraments of initiation, or it can be done individually with consideration being given to each person's background in faith, current situation and needs. PLEASE don't hesitate to inquire! 
Daily, weekly and throughout the year, one thanks God for the bountiful blessings he sends our way. We, Jeff and Cathy Silk, thank God for the many opportunities that have been shared with each of you. We have both been blessed by having the privilege of being Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church parishioners. This parish is very special and has touched both of our hearts in a very humbling way much like an extended family. We depart Hot Springs Village early December to travel east bound but promise to return to this special parish very soon for many wonderful visits. 
We received a very special letter from Sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, IN: "Thank you! We deeply appreciate your donation of stamps which will benefit our Ministry With the Poor Fund. I wish you could see for yourself what your gift means to us, and the difference it makes to those who are in need. Thank you for being part of our Holy Cross family. We love having you on our team! You are in our hearts and our prayers." 
Food insecurity does not mean that a family has to make some difficult decisions. "Can I pick up that prescription at the pharmacy today, and still put food on the table for dinner?" "Can I fill up the gas tank so I can get to work all next week, or do I spend money on groceries so we can all eat through the week-end?" The answer to these questions are made easier by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Food Basket Program. By providing a family basic non-perishable food stuff, the family can meet some of their other obligations with money from their own pockets. Parishioners' generosity in the Thanksgiving/Christmas Food Baskets special collection continues to be collected and will help to make it possible to help families in the Jessieville, Fountain Lake and Mountain Pine school districts. Please return the special marked envelope in the monthly offering envelope pack or mark the reference line on the check as "Food Basket Program." 
Please take a moment and review the various advertisers on the bak of our weekly bulletin. The generosity of these sponsors allow for the quality printing that J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. provides to us. Please frequent these vendors when requiring any of their needs or services. Thank you for your service. For information on being an advertiser, please contact J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. at 1-800-833-5941.