Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
pull tabThanks 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!
Funeral In memoryThe 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.
food basketTHANK 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.
Mens Club LogoThe 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..
handandfootWe 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!
Romeo ClubRetired 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.
cookiesLadies of the Sacred Heart will have their annual Christmas Cookie Sale after all Masses next weekend (December 14/15). All plates, with a variety of cookies on them, will be sold for $4.00 each.  Proceeds go to the Ladies Community Outreach Program.  Please lend your support.
Harveys ChapelDonations for Harvey's Chapel, Mountain Pine.  Used clothing, linens, towels, bedding, kitchen items.  Label and place in the closet to the left of the front entrance of our church.  Pick up and delivery every Monday.  Questions?  Contact, Linda or Tom Luyet at 501-472-0690.
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5 month fetus in wombYou may begin to feel your baby move, since he or she is developing muscles and exercising them.  This first movement is called quickening.  Hair begins to grow on baby's head.  Your baby's shoulders, back, and temples are covered by a soft fine hair called lanugo.  This hair protects your baby and is usually shed at the end of the baby's first week of life.  The baby's skin is covered with a whitish coating called vernix caseosa.  This "cheesy" substance is thought to protect baby's skin from the long exposure to the amniotic fluid.  This coating is shed just before birth.  By the end of the fifth month, your baby is about 10 inches long and weighs from 1/2 to 1 pound.
Pastoral CouncilThe following parishioners have generously volunteered to serve on the Pastoral Council for a 2 year term:  Barb Potter (Social Justice), Jo Ann Arnold (Liturgy), Linda Durrett (Education), and Gerald Krawczynski (Parish Life).  Their terms begin January 2020.  We still require additional parishioners for each of the commissions themselves.  For example, you might want to get more active in the Liturgy Commission (altar servers, lectors, ushers) or in Social Justice (Respect Life, Helping Hands).  Please contact Rebecca Huber at 501-844-7656 if you would like to volunteer or for more information.
Offering EnvelopesFor year 2020, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will have offertory envelopes mailed bimonthly to the homes of parish families wishing to use "hard copy" offertory envelopes for their tithing.  It is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE that we have your current mailing address.  Please contact the front office if in doubt of us having your correct mailing address.  Also, PLEASE update the front office if you DO NOT want "hard copy" offertory envelopes.  Offerings may be given via online electronic giving.  This is a simple process.  You may contact the front office for any easy to follow instruction sheet or for any additional assistance.
Wedding BellsParishioners, Brett George and Nancy Olivier, were joined together in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Friday, November 8, 2019.

May God's Blessings be with this new couple as they proceed together in life's journey of God's love and happiness forever.

God is love, and those who remain in love remain in God and God remains in them.  ~1 John 4:16~
Pastoral CouncilParish Council Elections are just around the corner.  We are looking for candidates interested in any of the commissions:  Liturgy, Education, Social Justice/Charitable Outreach and Parish Life.  Please call me for an explanation of what is involved in being on the council, and to find out more about the focus of the various commissions.  This is a two year term.  There is no obligation when you call to find out about these opportunities.  This is a great way to be involved in the parish!  Rebecca Huber, 501-844-7656 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
4thDegreelogoPlease remember to join us for our next Assembly Membership Meeting.  Our 4th Degree members will meet on Tuesday, November 26, in the Lower Hall.  The meeting will begin with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m., followed by a social, dinner and meeting.  This meeting will be of special interest to all Sir Knights who have joined the Assembly in the past 18 months.  Our theme for this meeting will be our Assembly's namesake, Fr. Victor Bieberle.  Join us as we review his life, love for the Knights and passion to bring Christ's word to his flock.  For planning purposes, please e-mail me This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call me 501-204-1192 if you intend to be there.  If you have already advised me, no need to do so again.
baby bottleKofC 10208 is conducting our annual Baby Bottle Campaign beginning October 5 and ending on Sunday, November 3.  Baby bottles were distributed at the 5:00 Mass on October 5 and on Sunday, October 6 at both Masses.  The goal this year is to continue to fund the use of an ultrasound machine at the New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center, provide financial support to Change Point Pregnancy Center, provide financial support to Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center, and provide financial support to Arkansas Right to Life organization.  What a great feeling it is when you know that you have helped save a life!  Please return the baby bottle with your generous donation to the playpen in the Narthex during weekend Mass times or the church office on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon.  We ask you to open your heart and be generous for thse beautiful unborn children of God.  Thank you for your continued generosity.