A huge shouted thank you to all the folks that bought Pot of Gold tickets and supported the Ladies of the Sacred Heart function in one way or the other. Our charities that are geared toward helping women and children will benefit from your outstanding generosity. Special thanks go to the following who helped underwrite the event: JoAnn and Terry O'Brien, Pam Cox, Patty Doublin, and Tom Donnelly. Each guild gave time and energy to make this event happen by supplying at least three people to work and others to make pies. Karen Meyers headed the deco team to brighten the tables. I appreciate the crew that assisted in the kitchen, made the music happen and those who operated the dishwasher. Members of the Sacred Heart say "thanks" - we couldn't do it without each of you.- Chairperson Mary Lou George
Thank you to all who supported the basket program during the calendar year 2018 with donations of time and resources. We provided help to needy families in the Fountain Lake, Jessieville and Mountain Pine school districts. During the year we delivered 32 baskets for Easter, 25 for the Summer Program, 48 for Thanksgiving and 61 for Christmas; that's a total of 166 families helped. There are 436 children in those families.The value of the food given was approximately $22,700. At Christmas 132 children were given four gifts with an approximate value of $8,000 and a certificate for a pair of shoes valued at approximately $4,600. The total of our parishes' help to these families is over $35,000.
Our parish continues to lead the way in helping those less fortunate. You are truly doing God's work! "He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." (Proverbs 19:16)
Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, the Ladies of the Sacred Heart will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 11, in the Lower Hall. Featured speaker will be fellow parishioner Paula Doyle. She is a certified spiritual director, and will offer tips for our Lenten journey. Our "something extra" is "undies" for Jackson House. Under clothes for men, women and children will be collected. All women of the parish are welcome to attend. 
Join us five Wednesday evenings for a DVD study series titled, "The Mass," by Bishop Robert Barron. Program will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the church for Mass and will conclude in the Lower Hall for Soup and Sandwich and Bishop Barron's Video. Dates are: March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 10.Sign-up sheets for Soup and Sandwich will be placed in the narthex the weekend prior to the Wednesday program for an accurate count. Please consider attending this enlightening experience.
Yes, it is that time of year for the Knights of Columbus (Council 10208) sponsored, Mardi Gras party on Saturday, March 2. The time is 5:00 p.m. for cocktails and then we'll serve Shrimp Creole, Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, with Red Velvet cheese Cake for dessert at 6:00 p.m. Music and dancing follows at 7:00 p.m.Cost is $20 per person. Contact Danny Murphy for tickets and table reservations at 501-984-1936 or mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All proceeds go to the benefit of Knights of Columbus charities.
Sign-up for the Fish Friday sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on February 22, 2019. Cost, for some of the greatest catfish anywhere, is only $9.00 per person. If you're planning on attending, please check-in with one of the sign-up tables at the church entrances this weekend before and after Mass. 
On Sunday, February 24, the Knights of Columbus will present a Parish Breakfast and invite all to attend. The menu includes sausage and eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash browns, juice, coffee or milk. This breakfast is being underwritten by John Sagan.Breakfast is only $6.00 a plate, and, as always, children 12 years and under, eat free. All breakfast proceeds are used to help fund Knight charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated. See you there!
Think about joining your friends and neighbors for Bingo at St. John's Catholic School every last Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. A $10 entry fee includes a game card for all eight games and a dauber. Snacks will be available, so join us for the first month session on February 24, 2019. 
One Hundred Thousand (100,000) rosaries have been shipped! The Sacred Heart Rosary Makers have made it their goal this year to send out a box with our last rosary to equal 100,000. We called our mission "Happy Birthday Jesus!"Our rosaries are shipped in boxes of 300 to third world countries, orphanages, hospitals, prisons, schools, the military, other churches and to Catholic Charities. The rosaries are sent free-of-charge to any group that requests them. We have also been supplying green, red and gold Advent, and purple and black Lenten rosaries, to our parish and to St. Marys in Hot Springs. The Holy Mother truly works miracles. Without her help, this mission would not have been possible.
We are a small, dedicated and prolific group. We meet every Thursday after Mass. If you would like to join us please contact Marge Newburn at 922-9047.
A comprehensive heart screening program in Little Rock at the Heart Hospital Clinic is available to all residents between the ages of 40 through 75. For only $100 there are multiple tests administered and blood drawn for cholesterol screening. Coupons are available in the nartex for $25 off the already-low cost. Call 501-219-7283 to make an appointment. Surprisingly, to Father BIll, anyway, who did the screening), it doesn't take that long, from start to finish! 
All adult singles are invited to attend a Pizza and Salad Dinner as sponsored by Parish Life on February 26, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex through February 24 as we need a head count to order food. We will play Bingo after dinner, so please bring eight (8) quarters for winnings. Sign-up to attend and fellowship with one another. We will also discuss upcoming activities. Contact Debbie Doughty at 414-313-0415 or Susan Harrell at 501-226-8546 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass Monday, February 11, members will hold their monthly meeting in the Lower Hall. All women of the parish are welcome! Our featured speaker this month is Rebecca Cargile from Catholic Charities in Little Rock. She is the Coordinator/Liaison for Catholic Relief Services. We look forward to hearing about information regarding the many ways Catholic Charities reaches needy individuals - not only in our state, but the world. 
A Welcome Dinner for those who joined our parish since August, 2018 will be held February 16, 2019 at 5:15 p.m., after Saturday Mass, in the Upper Hall. Leaders of various parish commissions have also been invited. Come and meet fellow parishioners and learn more about our parish. Please respond to Art or marna Morissette at 501-915-9021 no later than February 9. We look forward to meeting you! 
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We are working to re-energize the Singles group. Please plan to attend a first meeting on Wednesday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. in the Upper Hall after the Singles Hand and Foot games. MEN and WOMEN are urged to come and share thoughts on activities, times, etc. If you are unable to attend but want to send some thoughts, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also reach our representatives by phone: Debbie Dought at 414-313-0415 or Susan Harrell at 501-226-8546. 
The next meeting of the new year will be held Tuesday, February 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the church. At 5:00 we will join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and personal intentions. A social gathering will follow in the Lower Hall until 5:45 p.m., and dinner will be available before 6:00. After dinner, John Froning, current chairman fo the HSV Architectural Control Committee (ACC), will review the duties and working of this important committee for the Village. After dinner and the presentation of our speaker, there will be a short business meeting. There will be an opportunity at the meeting to sign-up to help at our annual Fish Bake which will be held Friday, March 15.The dinner for the evening will be salad with crackers, Beef Tips in gravy with buttered noodles, green beans, rolls, and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person, and will be catered by employees of Chef Johnna.
Contact Bill Patterson at 922-6965 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, if you plan on attending and eating with us.