Next weekend, November 16/17, is the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Through this appeal, you help people living in poverty and struggling on the margins of society by giving them a hand. One fourth (25%) of the funds received remain with Catholic Charities of Arkansas to assist our poor and vulnerable. Thank you, in advance, for your generous response.
The sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana, would like to thank you. We appreciate your in-kind donations of cancelled US and foreign stamps. Your donation makes a world of difference! Thank you for support of our ministry. You are in our prayers. God Bless!
Eucharistic Adoration offers a sacred time of stillness. By spending time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, it allows us to step away from the noise and busyness of daily life. It provides an opportunity to lay burdens before God, pray for loved ones and seek guidance. In this quiet space, hearts are open to a deeper awareness of God's presence and love. This stillness provides peace to the heart, calms anxieties and bring clarity to the mind. Eucharistic Adoration is a gift that invites us to pause, reflect and engage in a deep personal connection through prayer and reflection. Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469
Dr. Tim Gray wrote a book that delves into the biblical origins for each of the sacraments. Gray helps readers understand that Christ's deliberate acts were to inaugu-rate these sacred signs. He does this by guiding his readers through the Gospels. Go to "Sacraments in Scripture" by Tim Gray on your subscription to Formed to obtain this book. If you haven't signed up for your free parish subscription to Formed, go to www.FORMED.org and register.
This special collection is taken up in all parishes nationwide Nov. 30/Dec. 1. Thousands of elderly sisters, brothers and religious order priests have spent years working in Catholic schools, hospitals, parishes and agencies, often for little pay. Their sacrifices leave their communities without adequate savings for elder care or retirement. Your gift provides for those who have given their entire life. For more information call 501 664-0340.
Wanted: One or two parishioners to assist with live streaming Sunday Mass and funerals on a rotating
basis. With one or two additional volunteers, the responsibility may be only one weekend a month. Funerals vary as family requests are made for this service. Training and a detailed step - by - step "User Guide" will be provided. Contact Shawn Clark at 713-419-4353 with interest. Thank you for your help!
basis. With one or two additional volunteers, the responsibility may be only one weekend a month. Funerals vary as family requests are made for this service. Training and a detailed step - by - step "User Guide" will be provided. Contact Shawn Clark at 713-419-4353 with interest. Thank you for your help!
The Angel Tree is up in the Narthex. Volunteers will be available this weekend to help you sign out your Angel(s). Return the wrapped gift to the tree with the Angel tag taped to the box with the information showing. Another label will be placed over the original to conceal the package contents.
Deadline for returning all gifts is Sunday, Dec. 8.
This date is firm to allow our volunteers time to inventory all returned gifts and to shop for unclaimed Angles or unreturned gifts.
Deadline for returning all gifts is Sunday, Dec. 8.
This date is firm to allow our volunteers time to inventory all returned gifts and to shop for unclaimed Angles or unreturned gifts.
Keith & Patricia Faust, 25 years on Nov. 25
Ron & Carol Ostendorf, 58 years on Nov. 26
Don & Ann Dierks, 64 years on Nov. 26
Tom & Evelyn Donnelly, 59 years on Nov. 27
Mark & Rebecca Hittner, 42 years on Nov. 27
Butch & Deb Grigone, 10 years on Nov. 28
Steve & JoAnn Frazier, 34 years on Dec. 1
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Ron & Carol Ostendorf, 58 years on Nov. 26
Don & Ann Dierks, 64 years on Nov. 26
Tom & Evelyn Donnelly, 59 years on Nov. 27
Mark & Rebecca Hittner, 42 years on Nov. 27
Butch & Deb Grigone, 10 years on Nov. 28
Steve & JoAnn Frazier, 34 years on Dec. 1
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Sign up in the Singles Book and join us for lunch at the Sunset Grill at 11:30 December 13: Muses Voices of Angels, cost is $25. Checks made payable to Susan Harrell no later than December 9. Last chance to enjoy the Muses with our group discount. Sign up in the Singles Book to join for dinner at 4:00 pm at Granada Mexican Grill.
December 17: Singles Christmas party at The DeSoto Club 2 - 5:00 pm. Cost is $20 per person. Contact Debbie or Susan before December 10 or email singles.hsvsacredheart@gmail.com.
December 17: Singles Christmas party at The DeSoto Club 2 - 5:00 pm. Cost is $20 per person. Contact Debbie or Susan before December 10 or email singles.hsvsacredheart@gmail.com.
The Knights of Columbus 2024 Baby Bottle Campaign has ended. We would lke to thank all parishioners who donated. The following organizations are the recipients of your generosity: Change Point Pregnancy Center in Hot Springs, New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock and Arkansas Right to Life in Little Rock. If you have a bottle that you have not returned, please bring it back to the church with or without a donation. There will be a basket in the Narthex.
The Angel Tree will be in the Narthex on November 16. We are assisting 140 children from 51 families this year. Each child has 4 Angels on the tree with suggested gift items to purchase along with their sizes. Online registration helps our volunteers track down any unreturned gifts. When you select your Angels from the tree before or after Mess, volunteers will be available to help sign out your Angel. If you select an Angel when volunteers aren't present, you can access the online form or there will be paper forms available for you to register your Angel(s).
Online Registration:
Access the form via the URL link or QR code that
will be posted by the tree
Enter your first and last name and phone number
Enter the family letter, child number and gift
number from your Angel tag
If you select 2 Angels, enter the tag information
for both on one form
If you select 3 or more Angels, you will need to
fill out a second form
This can be done on a smart phone, laptop or tablet
Return the wrapped gift to the tree with the Angel tag taped to the top and the Angel information showing. A label will hide the package contents.
Online Registration:
Access the form via the URL link or QR code that
will be posted by the tree
Enter your first and last name and phone number
Enter the family letter, child number and gift
number from your Angel tag
If you select 2 Angels, enter the tag information
for both on one form
If you select 3 or more Angels, you will need to
fill out a second form
This can be done on a smart phone, laptop or tablet
Return the wrapped gift to the tree with the Angel tag taped to the top and the Angel information showing. A label will hide the package contents.
The Fall Fest Chili Dinner and Auction will be Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm in the Lower Hall. Bob Kulas will again make his famous chili with all the fixins. The meal will be complete with delicious homemade desserts. There will be a silent auction which will include gift certificates from many local restaurants and businesses as well as other donated items. The proceeds of the auction go to CIPD Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a good-will offering meal with baskets at each table and there will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex after all Masses November 9/10 and 16/17 prior to the event so that we will know how much food to prepare. Let's fill the Lower Hall for this worthy cause!
At this time we have the following hours unfilled. These hours need at least one adorer assigned:
Sunday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday 2:30 am - 4:00 am
Wednesday 2:30 am - 4:00 am
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469
Sunday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday 2:30 am - 4:00 am
Wednesday 2:30 am - 4:00 am
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469
This year the November 21 feast, "The Presentation of the Blessed Mary" occurs on a Thursday. Father will offer Mass that day to celebrate Mary's parents taking her to the temple in Jerusalem to consecrate her to God. She remained there until Joseph was appointed as her spouse and guardian. Formed offers life changing bible study from Dr. Scott Hahn which unveils the mystery of Mary woven into Sacred Scrip-ture. The study is called "The Bible and the Virgin Mary" and will help you to better understand the greatest woman who ever lived. Visit www.FORMED.org and sign up for our free parish subscription.
Grief is harder around the holidays. Village Bible Church, 100 Ponderosa Way, will be conducting a holiday ministry seminar for those who are grieving. This 2 hour "Surviving the Holiday" event on Sunday, November 24, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Gathering Hall will prepare you to navigate the season's changes. Register now at 501 922-0404. You will find comfort and connection in knowing that you are not alone this season.
Randy & Terrie Reed, 53 years on Nov. 19
Dick & Betty Hoepner, 60 years on Nov. 20
Al & Iliana Pineda, 25 years on Nov. 20
Tom & Evelyn Donnelly, 59 years on Nov. 21
Ron & Debbie Greiner, 44 years on Nov. 22
Bob & Betty Mierzwiak, 68 years on Nov. 24
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Dick & Betty Hoepner, 60 years on Nov. 20
Al & Iliana Pineda, 25 years on Nov. 20
Tom & Evelyn Donnelly, 59 years on Nov. 21
Ron & Debbie Greiner, 44 years on Nov. 22
Bob & Betty Mierzwiak, 68 years on Nov. 24
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.