Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Farmers Market3Tom and Jamie Henry, farmers from Guy, Arkansas and their helpers will be here every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  They will be in the lower parking lot, under the trees, with all kinds of fresh home-grown fruits and vegetables, including their own Arkansas peaches, tomatoes, squash, corn and cantaloupe.  Come and enjoy the best of the growing season in Arkansas!
Bowling FriendsThe Sacred Heart Bowling League for the new season will begin on Thursday, September 13!  We bowl each Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Bowl.  Sign-up sheets for both regular and substitute bowlers are in the narthex.  Any questions, call Bob or Ann Bowman at 922-6619.
Prayer WarriorsWe all need a prayer warrior in times of crisis - a critical or dangerous 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 your loved ones at these and other critical times.  All you need to is call someone listed below to get these prayers started.


Sharon Board 922-6995
Martha Dixon 922-2811
Jim Goodson 226-5312
Jim McDade 915-0730
Martha Rogers 580-1750
Chris Stein 226-5105


If you are interested in becoming a member of our Parish Prayer Warriors, call any of the members listed above.
I Can Only ImagineOur August movie is I Can Only Imagine.  This is a true story behind Bart Milard of the group MercyMe, who turned to music to escape a troubled home life.

Movie Night is Thursday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m.  Popcorn and soda will be available.  Invite your friends and neighbors to our free movie as they won't want to miss this inspirational movie!
Spiritual DirectionPaula Doyle, a certified spiritual director since 2001 and Sacred Heart parishioner, is again offering to accompany you on your spiritual journey, now in a private practice from her home.  There is no charge for the first visit, and subsequent sessions are subject to a nominal fee.  If you are interested or have questions, please call Paula at 922-5771 or transmit to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
St. Ignatius LoyolaJuly 31 is the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus and one of the most important figures of the Catholic Reformation.  FORMED.org in its online library offers two audio programs that serve as introductions to the life and spirituality of St. Ignatius.  In "Heroes of the Cathoic Reformation," Dr. Tim Gray looks at the lives and influence of St. Ignatius and St. Teresa of Avila, among others.  In Episodes 1 and 2 of "Discernment of Spirits," Fr. Timothy Gallagher introduces his listeners to the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius as a means to achieve a deepening of faith.  The exercises themselves are available in an ebook under the title The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.


If you have registered as a FORMED user, you can access these resources in the search bar on the homepage by entering the appropriate title.  If you haven't registered yet, just type FORMED.org into your browser, enter the parish's code - CNT7WK - on the FORMED homepage, and create a password for your continued use of the website.
Spaghetti DinnerPlease come to a Spaghetti Dinner served family-style after the Saturday evening Mass on August 11.  For only $9.00 per person, you can enjoy a menu of salad, Pasta with marinara Sauce, garlic bread, condiments, dessert and coffee.  A donation Refreshment Center will also be available with wine, beer, soda and other drinks.  So, meet us with your friends at 6:00 p.m. for a great dinner and enjoy the camaraderie of parishioners.  Sign-up is required for planning, and profits go entirely to charity.
JewelryAs you know, the biennial Treasure Sale is coming up in September.  Please go through your jewelry boxes and see what you can live without.  We are collecting jewelry early so it can be carded, priced, etc.  We also need small boxes, bags and jewelry boxes.  Call Claudia Keearns at 922-3832 or Mary Anne Honzik at 922-2702.  We will make arrangements to get these items from you.  We appreciate your help!
Get Rid of StuffNo, not money - household treasures!  Do you have something tucked away that is nice, useful but unused, or something that simply is no longer needed?  Please donate these "treasures" to the 2018 Sacred Heart Treasure Sale.  We will be collecting items in the lower hall of the church on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, September 17, 18 & 19) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Thursday, September 20, from 9:00 to noon.

We cannot accept:  large appliances, bedding, pillows or mattresses, Christmas trees or stands, clothing, shoes, purses, computers or computer equipment.  tube-type TVs, hide-a-beds, luggage, rehabilitation equipment, treadmills and other exercise equipment, golf equipment, single glasses, single mugs, single coffee cups and the like - sets only, books, VHS tapes, LP records.

Volunteers needed!  Please give us a hand.  Sign-up sheets located in the hallway between the narthex and A & E building.  Call Frank Cox with questions.
food basketBecause of the generousity of Sacred Heart parishioners, the Food Basket Committee have enough funds for approximately 25 summer food baskets.

These baskets will be delivered to families with children who are home for the summer break and therefore - not getting breakfast or lunch at school.  If you can help with a donation of money or time, contact Ed Keearns at 922-3832.  Baskets will be delivered between July 16 - 26, 2018.
2 monthsYou baby's facial features continue to develop.  Each ear begins as a little fold of skin at the side of his head.  Tiny buds that eventually grow into arms and legs are forming.  The brain, spinal cord and other tissues in the central nervous system are well formed.  And, bone starts to replace cartilage.  By the end of the second month, your baby is about one inch long and weighs about 1/30 of an ounce.

Please continue to pray for your unborn child and his mother.
Arkansas Charismatic Conference logoThis conference will be held at a new location this year - at the Parish Center of St. Joseph's Church in Conway.  The annual event will take place on the weekend of July 27-29, 2018, featuring Encounter Ministries Senior Leader Father Mathias Thelen and Patrick Treis, Coordinator and School Director.  Father Thelen, who holds a licentiate degree of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University in Rome is a faculty member of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  His main passion is to equip Catholics to walk in the power and love of the Holy Spirit.  Many miraculous healings are seen at his events and in those who attend.  Many are brought into the Kingdom by his display of Jesus' power to heal.  You can register online at www.arkcc.org.
PIZZAThe Knights of Columbus have joined with our local Domino's Pizza in a fund-raising promotion.

Purchase a "Slice the Price" card for $10 this weekend July 28/29 before or after Mass.  When you do, you'll realize a no cost, a "free" pizza when you purchase one pizza - small, medium or large - at full prize.  With your "Slice the Price" card, for example, you can purchase a large (14 inch) pizza at regular price, and realize a large "free" pizza at no additional cost.  Or, buy a medium pizza at regular price, realize an additional medium "free" pizza at no cost.  You win!  You can use your "Slice the Price" card as many times as you'd like until June 30, 2019.  What a great deal!

Purchase your card this weekend (or during the next two weekends) from the Knights of Columbus.  Pay with cash or check. Checks can be made payable to the Knights of Columbus.  Your actual card(s) will be available the weekend of August 18/19.  You can then start saving on your pizza purchases!  Think Pizza Party - buy 5 pizzas and get 5 pizzas free.  This "Slice the Price promotion is a great deal.
Social SixOur Fall Sociable Six program will take place the months of September, October and November.  The program is very simple and flexible.  Three couples will be grouped together, and then will arrange among themselves to share a simple dinner, lunch or brunch at alternate homes - once each month.

We need both new members and many long-time parishioners to sign-up.  Participants have enjoyed getting to know their fellow parishioners better in an informal setting!  To sign-up, call Dotti or Dennis Kessen at 501-226-5090 or transmit an e-mail to Dotti at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Final sign-up date is August 5.
3rd Degree KofC LogoKofC Council 10208 General Meeting will meet Tuesday, August 7, in the Lower Hall with recitation of the rosary at 5:00 p.m., then it's to dinner around 5:45 p.m.  Dinner includes Fried Catfish, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw and dessert.  Reservations will not be required unless you have invited guests.  Please provide names of guests to Warden Ron Cuba at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 922-6037 so that name tags can be prepared.  Hope to see you there!
Catholic SchoolsSt. John's Catholic School welcomes Brenda Sanders as the new Second Grade teacher and Christine McDonald, a Sacred Heart parishioner, as the new Third Grade teacher.  The staff at St. John's is excited to have both women join their school family!