The 2019 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Taste of Faith Dinner is scheduled for the evening of June 8, 2019. Proceeds and donations from this event support the seminarians in our diocese. Please put this event on your calendar now. You don't want to miss it! 
The Annual Helping Hands Appreciation Dinner and Annual Meeting will be held in the Lower Hall on Thursday, May 2, 2019. We will meet at 5:00 p.m. Dinner, catered by Home Plate, will be served promptly at 5:30 p.m.This dinner invitation is extended to ALL Helping Hands volunteers and their spouses and guests. A special invitation is extended to any parishioners who are interested in becoming part of this rewarding ministry. Helping Hands volunteers provide transportation to Mass, medical appointments and treatments, assist with errands and escort shopping, provide respite care for family caregivers, phone those on the bulletin Prayer List and send Sunshine Cards to them on a regular basis. Helping Hands volunteers also visit the homebound and those in residence at Good Samaritan Campus, Mount Carmel Community and Village Springs Health and Rehabilitation. We invite YOU to join us in caring for each other and extending a helping hand to those in need!
SIGN-UP SHEETS are in the narthex, and we must have an accurate count NO LATER THAN THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019. If you have questions, call Cathy Wedwick at 915-8456 and Pat Widlowski at 922-1395. We want to celebrate all the good things that you do to assist our parishioners who request help, even if that is simply being willing to wait for the call. PLEASE COME!
Do you sometimes wish for help in understanding what you have read in the Bible? "Journey through Scripture" is the St. Paul Center dynamic Bible study program designed to help Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. You can find it at formed.org. Also, among the presentations offered is "The Bible and the Virgin Mary," a twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of God's plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. Please check with formed.org for many enriching experiences. 
Given the fact that we are having a Mission which starts Sunday evening, April 28, at 7:00 p.m., we not be having a Divine Mercy Holy Hour this year. Father BIll will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 7:15-7:45 a.m. and 10:15-10:45 a.m. tht day.We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Novena this week after the daily Masses and on the weekend 15 minutes before each Mass.
The Sacred Heart Lenten Reconciliation Service with priests available for individual reception of the Sacrament will take place on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:00 p.m. (Please note that the two Catholic Churches in Hot Springs will offer the same opportunity at a combined service at St. John's at 589 West Grand on Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.)Please be reconciled with God and His Church and receive the graces that flow from God's mercy.
The quarterly Anointing of the Sick will be offered at the FIrst Friday Mass this Friday, April 5, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Those with chronic or serious illnesses of mind, body and /or spirit, as well as those elderly whose health is compromised due to age, are eligible to receive the healing, comforting touch of the Lord in and through this Sacrament. 
On Sunday, March 17, the Knights of Columbus will prepare a Parish Breakfast and invite all to attend. This breakfast is being underwritten by Chuck and Norma Schumacher. The menu will include French Toast, Link Sausage, Hash Browns, and juice, coffee or milk. This delicious serving is still only $6.00 a plate; and, as always, children under 12 years of age eat at no cost.All breakfast proceeds are used to help fund Knights of Columbus charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated. See you there!
Barb Potter, chair for our Card Party Silent Auction, is asking for new or gently-used items for the Card Party. Things that sell the best are home decor, unique serving dishes, art, hand-crafted items and jewelry. We could also use empty jewery boxes. Please call Barb at 226-3256 ot 501-762-3103 to make arrangements for delivery. All proceeds from this event will be distributed to local charities in May, along with other monies collected. 
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, April 12 at 4:30 p.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.
St. Mary's Parish invites women from Sacred Heart Parish and St. John's Parish to be enriched by the teachings of presenter, Debbie McCullough on Saturday, April 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., lunch included. McCullough will speak on The Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ." Please bring your bible, notebook and your spiritual curiosity. If interested, plesae text Peggy at 501-520-7730 with your name and parish. Susan Harrell is also arranging carpooling from Sacred Heart to St. Mary's. Please call Susan if you need a ride or wish to offer a ride, 501-226-8546. 
The Lenten Rosaries are now available in the narthex, provided at no charge by the Rosary Makers. Please take one and pray it each day of Lent for someone special or someone needing prayers in his or her life. Give the gift of prayer. 
Followed by Fit 'n Fabulous.Due to the overwhelming attendance at our first "Fit 'n Balanced" excercise class at 3:30 p.m. last week, an additional exercise class, "Fit 'n Fabulous" will follow on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. - except this week when both sessions will happen on Monday, April 22, at the times noted. This new, hour-long class will focus on higher energy exercises to groove and pump our mind, body and spirit. Linda Broome, certified fitness instructor, will continue to lead "Fit 'n Balanced" participants at 3:30 p.m. in core strengthening, balancing, toning and coordination exercises. A chair is available to assist all levels of participants. This is a 30-minute class to begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. Please bring lighter-pound hand weights, if available. Please call Cathy SIlk at 501-922-2062, extension 17 or Linda Broome at 870-995-2797 for more information. See you Monday, April 22!
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 29, in the Lower Hall beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale before and after Masses March 16/17 and March 23/24. This is some of the best catfish you can find anywhere for only $10.00 - served with a baked potato and cole slaw. Proceeds will benefit the various charities the Knights of Columbus chooses during our fraternal year. Only 240 tickiets will be sold; so, be sure to get yours early! 
A Spaghetti Dinner will be held in the Lower Hall on Saturday, April 13, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Come and enjoy a delicious dinner served family stype - only $9.00. Tickets will be on sale March 30/31 and April 6/7. Announcing an exciting addition to our already existing M-W-F (8am) exercise class.Linda Broome, a fellow parishioner, will be leading registered participants on Monday, April 1st (Lower Hall) in a strengthing and conditioning class called, "Fit n' Balanced." Much of Linda's instruction will be focused on balance, eye/hand coordination, strengthening and toning. Linda's positive spirit and enthusiasm is pronounced by the classical upbeat music she plays.
Linda has been leading fitness classes for over 25 years; a true servant of God seeking balance of Mind, Body and Spirit. Although Linda is Silver Sneakers certified, this is not a Silver Sneakers class. There is no fee for this class; however, it will be necessary to sign a waiver on the first day. If there is a positive turn out of fitness enthusiasts, the class will be offered every Monday at 3:30 p.m. and may even extend beyond the initial 30 minutes of scheduled time. This class is appropriate for ALL fitness levels. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Equipment available for use; chair, resistance ball and low lb. dumbbell weights. *Weights are in low supply - please bring your own, if available, for personal use.*
Don't be a FOOL on April 1st. Join in on this exciting opportunity to be Fit n' Balanced.
Please sign-up in the narthex so we may be able to plan accordingly. Questions: please call Cathy Silk, 922-2062, ext. 17.
Don't be a FOOL on April 1st. Join in on this exciting opportunity to be Fit n' Balanced.
Please sign-up in the narthex so we may be able to plan accordingly. Questions: please call Cathy Silk, 922-2062, ext. 17.
The final Wednesday evening Lenten Mass series will be this Wednesday, April 10. The soup/sandwich menu includes Hamburger Vegetable Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwich. This deliciously light meal will be crafted by Ken Silvers. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. for Mass and will conclude in the Lower Hall with soup/sandwich and the fifth and final section of Bishop Barron's video, "The Mass." No need to sign-up as we will approximate relative to previous number of attendees. Monetary donations accepted. Contact Cathy Silk at 501-922-2062, extension 17, for comments or questions.