We will celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation this coming Monday, March 25, with Mass at 9:00 a.m. followed immediately by a rosary procession to the monument of the Unborn Child (off from our side parking lot). Please consider joining your fellow parishioners as we remember the appearance of the Angel Gabriel to Mary. 
Members of All Saints Guild of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart will be hosting their annual Bake Sale on Palm Sunday after both Masses. Don't miss out on delicious home-baked goods of all kinds . . . cakes, pies, breads, coffee cakes and even a few cookies! 
Our Card Party this year is called "Cabin Fever" and will be held on Monday, March 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you have not, as yet, purchased tickets but would like to get a group together to play cards, please call Carol Barrettat 922-0071. Tickets are $7.00 each. This card party will be held in both halls, and has been a sell-out for the past few years! Doors open at 12:00 p.m. for the silent auction; and, there will be a 50/50 raffle with multiple winners. Our famous gift baskets will again be offered as door prizes along with many other prizes. Please join us and call Carol for tickets today.Detailed information on the request for items for the Silent Auction will be printed next week. Barb Potter is our chair for the auction and can be reached at 226-3246 or 501-762-3103.
A green key ring with three keys attached was found on the pavement near the Columbarium. Contact the Office Staff for more information.A black leather jacket was taken from the Mardi Gras Party in the Lower Hall on Saturday, March 2. Please check your closet to see if you have this item. The black leather jacket that is yours is here at the church. Also here at the church, is a white Air Force man's jacket in a large size. It is hanging near the main entry to the church.
Please note the following offerings for this upcoming Lenten Season.Mass on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. starting March 13, followed by meal (monetary donations accepted) and sections of video, "The Mass" by Father Robert Barron. No 9:00 a.m. Mass on those Lenten Wednesdays.
Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Movies at 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall; April 7, "Power in My Hands."
Lenten Study on "The Greatest Lie in the History of Christianity," Tuesday & Thursdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Lenten Study on "The Greatest Lie in the History of Christianity," Tuesday & Thursdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Do you have fond memories of watcing Bishop Fulton J. Sheen on television?FORMED.org lets you watch the bishop again with a compilation of three episodes from his classic television program, "Life is Worth Living." Bishop Sheen delivers his thoughts on various elements of the Catholic Faith with his ever-present humor, animated presentation, and captivating mode of speaking. In the first segment, "Angels," he explicates the nature of angels and the meaningful role they play in our world. For those who have never heard Bishop Sheen speak, this is your chance!
The fourth Wednesday evening Lenten Mass series will be this Wednesday, April 3. The soup and sandwich menu includes Tomato Basil Soup, served with a Grilled Cheese sandwich. This deliciously light meal will be crafted by Parish Life. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. for Mass and will conclude in the Lower Hall with our soup/sandwich and the fourth section of Bishop Barron's video, "The Mass." Please sign-up in the narthex this weekend if you plan to attend the meals as we need an accurate count (monetary donations accepted). Contact Cathy Silk at 501-922-2062, extension 17. 
Open to all Knights, Knights and spouses, Father Alejandra Puello will present "Fighting like hell to love each other." Join us for this powerful message on March 22, 23, 24, 2019. Cost is $200 per Single and $300 per Couple. Your Friday evening and Sunday noon meals are included. Without these meals included, the cost drops to $182 per Single and $264 per Couple. Make your reservations now as ony 26 rooms are available. Contact Randy Schnoebelen, Faith Director, Arkansas State Council at 501-204-9486 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
We will celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph Tuesday, March 19, 2019 with Mass at 9:00 a.m. After Mass our Saint Joseph Bake Table will be held in the Upper Hall where Father BIll will bless the Bake Table before we join in fellowship. Please bring your bake goods to the hall before Mass, and thank you! Call Don Ritter at 224-659-5001 with questions. 
All parish men are invited to attend a Parish Retreat at Fletcher Hall in St. John's Center at the Diocese of Little Rock from March 25-28, beginning Monday at 3:00 p.m. and ending Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Father Mauricio Carrasco will lead the retreat which includes Masses, Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross, personal spiritual development, fellowship and social time. The cost is $200 which includes three nights' accomodations, eight meals, and a wonderful Retreat experience. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Please sign-up as soon as possible. 
For those members who used collection envelopes, please pick-up your 2018 contribution statement from the table in the hallway to the Administration and Education Building. Look for your name in alphabetical order, and contact office personnel with questions. 
Serving as a caregiver can be overwhelming and exhausting. Join Cathy Silk on Wednesday, March 27, as we attend a support group sponsored by Oaklawn Center on Aging at the Good Samaritan Campus. You can go on your own or meet in the narthex of the church at 10:30 a.m. and travel as a group for the 11:00 a.m. class. This class is free, and is held in a judgment-free environment to gain advice and insight. Contact Cathy Silk to register, 501-922-2062, extension 17. 
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. At 5:00 p.m. we can join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Social gathering follows in the Lower Hall from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m. After dinner, David Longinotti, a representative from Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, will make a special presentation about the plans and current events at their facilities in Hot Springs. After David's presentation, we will have a short business meeting.Our club needs to have some members step forward to serve as an officer for the coming year. Several positions will be vacated after the May meeting, and we need your cooperation to continue our efforts to pursue our goals of fellowship and charitable donations. Consider helping by contacting President Oliver Field at 501-226-5084 or transmit an e-mail message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The dinner for the evening will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, salad with crackers, rolls, and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12.00 per person and will be catered by Chef Johnna.
If you have not already done so, sign-up at the meeting to help at the Fish Bake on March 15. Contact Bill Patterson at 922-6965 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if ou plan on eating with us.
The third Wednesday evening Lenten Mass series will be this Wednesday, March 27. The soup and sandwich menu includes Red Beans and Rice, served with French bread. This deliciously light meal will be crafted by Pamela Cox. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. for Mass and will conclude in the Lower Hall with our soup/sandwich and the third section of Bishop Barron's video, "The Mass." Please sign-up in the narthex this weekend if you plan to attend the meal as we need an accurate count (monetary donations accepted). Contact Cathy Silk at 501-922-2062, extension 17, for any comments or questions. 
Race day for the Cancer Institute is March 21 at Oaklawn; cost is $50 per person. They need a headcount for the reservation by March 1; and require payment in advance and will need to be received by March 3. Checks should be made payable to the Cancer Institute, as all proceeds are used by them. For questions, contact Susan Harrell at 501-226-8546 or Debbie Doughty at 414-313-0415. You can also contact by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Do you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life Office, through Project Rachel, is starting support groups beginning in March. The spiritual journey lasts eight weeks with small groups meeting once per week. Groups will be formed in different locations throughout Arkansas. All names and meeting places are held strictly confinentially. For details, call 501-663-0996 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please inquire soon; groups are forming now.