We all experience suffering at some time in our lives. Our tribulations range from small disappointments to serious tragedies. Listen as Scripture scholar and lay theologian, Dr. Scott Hahn, make sense out of suffering by drawing from the wisdom and insight of God's Word. He helps us find the meaning of our suffering by showing us how to unite it to the suffering of Christ on the Cross. Listen to the 56 minute tape, Sense Out of Suffering. Just go to formed.org and click on Audio Dramas. Then scroll down to Talks and then Cathoic Life. It will give you the answers and encouragement you are looking for. Contact Parishioner Janet Liszka with questions by calling 922-0103 or transmit an e-mail message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This weekend the 2019 Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal will begin. There are many ministries and activities in our diocese that depend, in part (and some in large part), on the generosity of Catholics throughout the state. Our parish goal is very close to what it was last year ($58,232.82). Please be prepared to make a pedge that can be paid out over the next 10 months or give a one-time donation. Thank you! 
We all need a prayer warrior in times of crisis - a critical situation that needs serious attention, including emergencies, surgery, imminent death or the loss of a loved one. Our Parish Prayer warriors are ready to help. Some ninety prayer warriors in our Sacred Heart Parish are prepared to offer intercessory prayers to God for you and for your loved ones at these and other critical times. All you need to do is call someone listed below to get these prayers started:| Sharon Board | 922-6995 | Jim McDade | 915-0730 |
| Martha Dixon | 922-2811 | Martha Rogers | 580-1750 |
| Jim Goodson | 204-2494 | Chris Stein | 226-5015 |
Your baby will continue to mature and develop reserves of body fat. His hearing is fully developed and he changes position frequently. At the end of the seventh month, your baby is about 14 inches long and weighs from two to four pounds. If born prematurely, he would be likely to survive. 
Your parish appreciates your donations of flowers for the altar. Soon again we will be able to sign-up to donate altar flowers. Please check the white binder in the narthex.When you locate the binder, sign your name and list your telephone number in the space provided for your preferred weekend. Remember to circle your response to all three questions: (1) choose one or two bouquets, (2) choose your preferred arrangement price: $65, $75 or $85, and (3) choose whether you will order or you prefer to have the parish sacristan order the arrangement. You can also list the reason for the donations (anniversary, in memory, in appreciation) and any special considerations. Then, sometime before the weekend that your flowers will be on the altar, make payment to the Office Staff. Checks can be made payable to Sacred Heart Church.
This flower sign-up proess is coordinated by Mark Lukasavige, Head Sacristan. His telephone number is 314-443-9257 should you have questions.
All men of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Catholic Men's Conference next Saturday, February 2, at Christ the King Parish in Little Rock. The speakers for this year's conference are some of our newly-ordained priests, Father Joseph de Orbegozo, Father Patrick Friend, and Father Stephen Elser who will all talk on "Priestly Voices on Christian Manhood."The conference begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. The early registration cost of $25 includes breakfast and lunch. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Taylor at 7:50 a.m. Check out website: www.arcatholicmen for more information and/or to register.
Looking to start a Christian book club among friends? FORMED offers hundreds of e-books and audio books from many authors across difference churches. You and your friends can carry on a faith-based book club with Catholic and Protestants. There is a diversity of topics to pick from. Examples include "Did Adam Really Exist?" and "Catholics and Protestants: What can we learn from them?" Password: CNT7WK 
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. 
In addition to Friday, February 1, being First Friday with mass at 9:00 a.m. and devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus afterward, Saturday, February 2, is First Saturday and Candelmas Day (The Feast of the Presentation of The Lord). Candles will be blessed in the narthex at the start of Mass and a procession with lighted candles will follow into the body of the church. If you have candles to be blessed, please bring them before Mass begins or you can purchase blessed candles after Mass. 
Next weekend, please welcome Reverend Jerry Morgan who will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Unbound, a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 18 developing countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or visit Unbound online at www.unbound.org. 
The babies we spiritually adopted in April are due to be born in January, 2019. To welcome them into the world we are planning a Parish Baby Shower. All parishioners are invited to participate. A baby crib will be set-up in the narthex on January 5 through January 20. The gifts can be left in and around the crib or taken down to the Lower Hall. If they so choose, the Ladies of the Sacred Heart can bring their unwrapped gifts to the January 13 meeting for the Ladies.Items specifically requested are: preemie, new born, and 3 through 18-month clothing, scent-free diapers of all sizes (newborn through 3, 4 and 5, additive-free baby wipes, crib sheets, blankets, bath items, diaper bags (many mothers like back packs) and there is a great need for formula. All items collected will be divided between Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, New Beginnings in Benton, and Change Pointe in Hot Springs. Thank you for contributing! Please remember that all gifts are to be unwrapped.
To our Sacred Heart Church Family: It was our honor and pleasure to present our "12th Day of Christmas" concert on January 6. Your warm reception and generosity touched us all. And to be invited to the crock pot supper and bingo afterwards was really appreciated. We hope we will be invited again, to share our love of music and harmony with you all.- The Singers and Musicians of Voices Rising
Have you ever wished you were more informed about your faith? Your parish has provided a great solution for you. As a member of the parish, you have free access to the course on formed.org. The ten-session course, Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, explains the essentials of the Catholic Faith in a way that will inform your mind and inspire your heart. With this course through formed.org, you are in control of the timing of your sessions so there is no pressure involved. 
On Sunday, January 27, the Knights of Columbus invite everyone to a Parish Breakfast. This breakfast is being underwritten by Jim and Joann Arnold in celebration of their 34th wedding anniversary. The menu includes French Toast, link sausage, hash browns, juice, coffee or milk.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 charitable activities for the Knights of Columbus throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Have you said to yourself, or others, "I'm doing pretty well, I think. Learning how to adjust." While that may be the way you're feeling after the loss of a loved one, you might be able to help others who are grieving by sharing what has worked for you and what you still struggle with. There is a safe place for just that . . . as we begin another Grief Support Group here at Sacred Heart.Our group for those grieving will meet Tuesday mornings beginning January 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the church library. There will be six weekly sessions facilitated by Deacon John and Bob Hofmann. Each session will last one and a half hours. If you know people who could benefit from these meetings - anyone, as it is not necessary to be a member of Sacred Heart, please invite them to attend. The size of the group is limited, so if you wish to attend, please make a reservation by calling or texting Deacon John at 226-9035 or by sending an e-mail to him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The first Spaghetti Dinner of the new year will be in the Lower Hall Saturday, January 19, after the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Enjoy one of Tom Donnelly's famous spaghetti dinners served family style - only $9.00.Dinner costs are being underwritten by Tom and Evelyn Donnelly so 100% of proceeds will go to charity. Tickets will be sold at the door with seating limited to 216 diners. Sorry - no take-away service. Take-away will only be available on a "By-exception" and prearranged basis.