Fr. Victor A. Bieberle, Assembly 2316, will conduct its first Membership Meeting of the new fraternal year on Tuesday, September 24th. The evening will begin with a rosary, followed by dinner and then our meeting. Cost of attendance will be $5.00. Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. If you have not already done so, please advise Faithful Navigator, Gary Wolfer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501-204-1192, if you plan to attend. 
Fr. Bill would like to offer the opportunity for those who are NOT Catholic to come to one of two gatherings that are being held on Thursday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to find out more about the Catholic faith and the process of how one is prepared to be baptized and/or make a profession of faith and live in full communion with the Catholic faith and our parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus. If you are interested, please call Fr. Bill at 501-209-2502 so he will kinow who is coming and at what time. Also, call Fr. Bill if you can't make either time on September 5 and he will meet with you at a mutually agreed day and time. 
Walk for Cancer Research event takes place Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine at the Balboa Pavilion. Walk all 5 miles or none at all - join in on the fun. Registration fee is $35. Event proceeds go to the "Seeds of Science" program at Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, UAMS. Registration forms are located on the wall rack in the hall leading to the A&E building. Contact Lynne Border at 501-922-2062, ext. 13 for more information. 
Our Sacred Heart of Jesus Music Ministry provides beauty, joy, comfort and inspiration for our liturgies and festive parish celebrations through the musical gifts, generosity and commitment of our members. Our Music Ministry Outreach included singing for the HSV Interfaith Council Community Thanksgiving Service. If you can carry a tune, want to learn, and have a desire to sing with us, please call Lynne Border at 501-922-2062, extension 13. Choir practice for our Sunday Mixed Choir will begin on Wednesday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m. in the choir area of the church. 
Samaritan Ministries provides food, shelter and faith for homeless men and is a non-profit Christian-based program. Their annual Fundraising Dinner is Saturday, September 21 at 6 p.m. at Samaritan Ministries on Sanford Street in Hot Springs. Rib steak, chicken, potatoes, veggies, roll, salad and delicious desserts will be served buffet style. The event is casual and you may tour the facilities. Tickets are $50 each and the need is great as they continue to help those less fortunate. For tickets, please contact Jan Laggan, 501-321-2888 or Bob or Ann Bowman for more information, 501-922-6619. 
October is RESPECT LIFE Month. We will again be participating in "Life Chain" on Respect Life Sunday, October 6, 2019, on Central Avenue in Hot Springs between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to express our Support for Life in Silent Prayer. It would be wonderful to have both sides of Central Avenue lined with people in silent prayer. We will meet at Hill Wheatley Plaza Parking Lot between 12:30 - 1:00 to hand out signs. We are normally stationed directly behind the fountain. We are able to walk up and down the sidewalk on the National Park side of the street but we are unable to stand in one place other than a limited number of people are able to stand on the corner of Reserve and Central by the National Park Office. If you have any quesitons or need further information, please feel free to call Becky Antoine, Respect Life Coordinator for St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church, at 501-622-0125. 
Men's Breakfast Group, ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out), will be gathering for their second time at Debra's Restaurance, 198 Carmona Road, September 9, 2019 (second Monday of the month) at 7:30 a.m. for conversation and tummy filling. Please sign up in the Narthex. Contact Randy Schnoebelen, 501-204-9486 with any questions or if a ride is needed to attend. 
Ladies of the Sacred Heart General Meeting will meet on Monday, September 9, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for our first meeting of the 2019-2020 year in the Lower Hall. We invite any new ladies of the parish who would like to come and discover the rewarding benefits of being part of LOSH. A light luncheon will be served. There will be no speaker this month as it is time to catch up with your friends. We will be collecting school supplies for teachers and students of the Mountain Pine school district. Please contact Liz Edwards if you have any questions at 832-236-3350. 
Singles will attend the Ceilidh Dah' (pronounced kay-lee gay) Scottish Festival that benefits the Ouachita Children's Center, October 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coronado Center. Join for a fun evening of bagpipes and Scottish music, traditional Scottish foods, Scottish lore and legends. Ticket price is $40 per person. Price includes dinner, two drink tickets (yes adult beverages) and entertainment. Make checks payable to the HSV POA and give to Debbie or Susan or place in the Singles folder in the rolling cabinet located in the old copier room in the A&E hall. Sign-up sheet will be in the Singles book in the narthex. Payment will be due by September 15th.You're a Good Man Charlie Brown-Revised, HSV Players: November 2. Sign up and pay by September 30, $17.
Branson trip for Christmas season shows, November 19-22. Limited seats are still available. As a reminder, payment in FULL is due no later than September 15. If interested in attending, email Susan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hand and Foot is played every first and third Wednesday in the Upper Hall. Via e-mail, contact singles, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Knights and spouses are invited to attend a retreat as presented by Cackie Upchurch at Subiaco Abbey on September 13, 14 and 15. Please join us to hear her powerful message!Cost is $200 for a SIngle and $300 for a Couple. To make reservations or for more information, please contact Randy Schnoebelen, State Council Faith Director, at 501-204-9486.
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. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. Previous donors with email addressed have been sent an email reminder. New donors can contact Tina at 501-352-5491. Thank you in advance for sharing your "gift of life" and for your donation, pick up a Go Hog Wild Razorback tee shirt. 
The first meeting of the 2019-2020 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, September 10 starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. This is a meeting where the members, their wives or dates, and widows of deceased members, are invited to attend. 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. Our entertainment for the evening will be music played by Dave Capella on his accordion. Dance or listen as you prefer. The dinner for the evening will be Beef Tips and gravy on buttered noodles, and includes a salad, mixed vegetables, rolls, and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and will be catered by Johnna. This being the first meeting of our year, $12 annual dues will be collected at the meeting. If you know someone who is not a member, invite him and his wife/date to come and payment of his dues will get him a free dinner.Also, the Chicken Bake will be held on Friday, September 27, so be ready to sign up to help at this event, one of our two major fundraisers for the year.
Contact Bill Patterson at 922-6965 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your reservations or for more information about the Men's Club.
Tuesday, August 27 is the last day our produce truck will be here for the season. Please thank our farmer family, Tom and Jamie and family, for driving their produce truck to Sacred Heart. Be sure to stop and shop one last time for the season. The produce truck will be in the lower church parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
What follows are descriptions of the various commissions within the parish. Please consider your area of interest and contact Rebecca Huber if you wish to serve in some capacity. Her email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or her cell is 501-844-7656.PARISH LIFE: This commission has as its mission to live and nurture our faith through parish-wide social activities. A Parish Life coordinator supports each of the 11 committees within the commission: Ladies of the Sacred Heart, Knights of Columbus, Men's Club, Spades and Table Games, Singles, Bowling, Health and Wellness, Communications, Sociable Six, Newcomers, along with Hand and Foot. The commission is also responsible for various meals in the parish hall. The commission meeting is held on the first Wednesday evening of even months.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH: This commission decides on the contributions to be made by the parish and monitors the various charitable organizations that receive those contributions. The commission has several specific committees: Helping Hands, the Rosary Makers, Shawl Ministry, Respect Life and Family Assistance. The commission meets on the fourth Friday of odd months after morning Mass.
LITURGY COMMISSION: This commission oversees all the people and activities surrounding the liturgy. The various ministries include: extraordinary ministers for both the Mass and for the home-bound; music ministry, lectors, sacristans, servers and ushers. The commission meets on the second Friday of even months after morning Mass.
EDUCATION COMMISSION: This commission focuses on coordination, development, promotion and evaluation of parish-related education and formation programs. The specific committees within this commission are: adult education, perpetual adoration, religious eduation for youth, and the library. The commission meets on the first Thursday of even months after morning Mass.
Attention: Newly Registered Members between January-July 2019. You are invited to join us for a Get Acquainted Gathering after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 24 in the Upper Hall. A homemade Lasagna dinner awaits you. Please call Debbie Garrett by Saturday, August 17 to reserve your seat at 512-460-9903. 
On Sunday, September 15, the KofC would like to invite everyone to a Parish Breakifast. The menu will consist of sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash browns, juice, milk and coffee. This breakfast is being underwritten by Bill and Mary Lou George along with Mike and Ruth Kerwin. Breakfast is only $6.00 with children under 12 being free. All proceeds help fund Knights charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated. See you there.