The next meeting of the 2019-2020 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, January 14, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the church. At 5:00 p.m. you may join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in the Lower Hall is from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m. After dinner, we will have a short business meeting. Remember to sign up with Danny Murphy at the meeting to participate in our "Meals on Wheels" program during the month of February. The dinner for the evening will be Pork Loin with Sangria Sauce, salad, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and will be catered by employees of Chef Johnna. Any man who is member of Sacred Heart Church or any non-Catholic husband of a wife who is a member of Sacred Heart Church, is invited to attend. New members eat free by paying the $15 membership fee. Contact Bill Patterson by phone at 922-8631 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, if you plan on attending and eating with us.
The Knight's of Columbus Council 10208 invite all parishioner's and friends to their New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance on Tuesday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. A fully catered holiday meal will be prepared and served by "The Home Plate Restaurant." Shrimp cocktail, Ambrosia Salad, 10 oz. Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Dinner Rolls, Dessert, condiments and coffee will be served at 5:45 p.m. The Refreshment Center will be open all evening and generous donations will be appreciated. Tickets are $75 for two (single $38). Table of 8 is $300. On-call reservations are encouraged. Call 501-404-5195. Ticket pickup and sales arranged before and after weekend Masses, December 21/22 and 28/29. 
An updated list of activities planned throughout the end of the year is now in the SINGLES notebook. Activities now open for registration are:December 17: Singles Christmas Brunch at DeSoto Club. Cost is $15 per person and includes everything but adult beverages. Menu is the Sunday buffet: made-to-order omelette and waffle stations, eggs, bacon, sausage, plus a small salad bar and two soups. Adult beverages will be available with two drink specials for our group. Tickets must be purchased no later than December 16.
March 19, 2020: Save the Date. The Cancer Research Day at the Races. More details will be forthcoming in January.
Parish Life is sponsoring a Christmas dinner prepared by Chef Johnna on Christmas Day, December 25, at 12 noon. If you are interested in enjoying a delicious meal, sharing in good fellowship (maybe even some songs) and celebrating Christ's birth with our parish family, please sign-up in the narthex. The menu includes a Spring salad mix with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, bacon and a citrus dressing; Rolled stuffed pork loin with dried fruit, sweet Italian sausage and topped with a Sangria au jus; Scalloped potatoes; Roasted asparagus along with a roll and butter. Dessert will include a fudge brownie topped with Fr. Bill's famous candy cane, peppermint ice cream. Donations will be accepted to help off set the cost of the meal. Last day to sign up is Monday, December 23. Any questions, please contact Cindy Lefler at 915-0127
The area around the statue of our Blessed Mother has be beautifully landscaped and is being cared for by thoughtful parishioners, Karen and Rick Meyers. Please thank them for their efforts when you see them. God bless you, Karen and Rick! 
The boxes of Christmas presents and food are in the upper hall and ready for the parish volunteers to pick-up and deliver to their designated families. PLEASE match the alphabet designation for the family to the boxes that are picked up for delivery. There will be at least one box of wrapped gifts and one, maybe more, boxes of non-perishable food for the volunteer to deliver. The receipt for purchase of meat and perishables should be turned in to Carol Barrett per the instructions in the letter volunteers received. A big "Thank You" to all the people who took angels from our Giving Tree and returned the respective wrapped gifts in a timely manner. Thank you ALL! 
Keeping our bodies healthy by participating in fitness classes, especially at this time of year, aides our body in fighting off nasty germs which may be lurking. Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners have been blessed by the Wellness opportunities presented by offering fitness classes and an opportunity to receive flu vaccinations. Receiving our flu vaccine is another way to deter germs from catching hold. Prevention is key. There are numerous fitness classes for all levels offered at Sacred Heart. All classes are held in either the Upper or Lower Halls.| All Level Fitness Class | Mon, Wed, Fri. | 8:00-8:45 a.m. | Upper Hall | |
| Fit 'n Balanced (low impact) | Mon, Wed. | 3:15-4:00 p.m. | Linda Broome | Lower Hall |
| Fit 'n Fabulous (advanced level) | Mon, Wed. | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Linda Broome | Lower Hall |
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| SH Singles at Sight and Sound Theater, Branson |
December 17: Singles Christmas Brunch at DeSoto Club. Cost is $15 per person and includes everything but adult beverages. Menu is the Sunday buffet: made-to-order omelette and waffle stations, eggs, bacon, sausage, plus a small salad bar and two soups. Adult beverages will be available with two drink specials for our group. Tickets will be available before and after Mass December 7/8. Tickets must be purchased no later than December 8.
March 19, 2020: Save the Date. The Cancer Research Day at the Races. More details will be forthcoming in January.
March 19, 2020: Save the Date. The Cancer Research Day at the Races. More details will be forthcoming in January.
Please circle your calendar for Tuesday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. for our Parish Reconciliation Service. We expect to have more than a few priests availabe for individual reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
The Knights of Columbus, Council 10208, invite you to attend their Feast of St. Nicholas Dinner and Dance, on Friday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. The dinner will be a Holiday Ham Dinner catered by Home Plate Restaurant. The "Blue Velvet Band" will provide music to dance to or just sit and listen. Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale after Masses on November 30/December 1 or call the ticket hotline at 501-404-5195. 
Thanks to everyone who donates 'Pull Tabs' as we continue to collect them. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital so that parents with a child receiving treatment there may have accommodations at the Hospital's Ronald McDonald House. Any soda or beer cans, pet food cans, vegetable, fruit and soup cans all may have the 'Pull Tabs.' There is a box on the credenza wall, as well as, in the cabinets of the A&E Hallway for you to place your collected tabs. This effort is sponsored by LOSH and they greatly appreciate your continued support. Point of contact is Ann Bowman, 922-6619. Thank you! 
The Annual Parish Mass of Remembrance at which we acknowledge and pray for family members of Sacred Heart who have died this year will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 9:00 a.m. If you have a relative who died anywhere this past year, we ask that you put their name and your name on a sign-up sheet in the Narthex and indicate whether you will be able to attend the Mass and the reception that will follow in the Lower Hall. If you are able to come, a candle will be available for you to light and put on a table up front which signifies your loved one and the prayers we offer for them at this Mass, as well as prayers for the bereaved. Parishioners, come join us and support those who have lost loved ones this year. 
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!This year's collection added more than $6,000 to the Food Basket account! This generosity allows the Food Basket program the opportunity to provide more food to more families in the surrounding school districts. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the committee requires additional volunteers to shop, as well as, deliver the additional food baskets. If you are able to help with this part of the program, please call Ed Keearns, 922-3832.
Christmas food baskets will be delivered between December 14 and December 22. Schools will be out of session for the holiday season, so volunteers must contact their recipient familiies before December 20. Questions may also be presented to Sheila Harrison, 922-1767.
The December meeting of the Sacred Heart Men's Club is a "Holiday Meeting with Wives or Date," and will be held on Tuesday, December 10. At 5:00 p.m., you may join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in the Lower Hall is from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m. The program for the evening will be a special surprise hosted by Buddy Dixon. Dress for the dinner is evening casual. The dinner for the evening, prepared and served by Chef Johnna, will consist of the following...Your choice of three entrees: Prime Rib, Citrus Salmon or Herb Grilled Chicken. The entree will be served with a green salad, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, asparagus, rolls, and cheesecake for dessert. The cost of the meal is $22.00 per person. Please send your check, with the entree you have chosen indicated on the check, payable to the Sacred Heart Men's Club, to Bill Patterson, 7 Doscientos Lane, HSV, 71909. Your check must be received by Saturday, December 7th. It is very important to include your choice of entree on your check.
You may reserve a table of 8 with a payment of $176. If you have questions, you may contact Bill Patterson at 922-8631 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We are needing a few more couples to sign up so there will be enough players to get the game going for 2020. The fun and social game of Hand and Foot is planning to resume from January thru May. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS DECEMBER 8TH! Hand and Foot is is a very simple card game consisting of 6 people (3 couples - married or single). The game is hosted at one of the couple's home each month OR may even be played here at church, as an option. This is an extremely easy game to learn. Regular and substitute players welcome! Please contact Ann Krawczynski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 501-915-9629. You won't want to miss out on the fun! 
Retired Old Men Eating Out "ROMEO" Men's Breakfast Group. Please join other men of the parish for breakfast and camaraderie on Monday, December 9, at 7:30 a.m. at Debra's Restaurant in the Village (Carmona). Great food, good conversation and fellowship. If you need a ride, please call Bob Bowman at 501-922-6619 or Randy Schnoeblen at 501-204-9486.