The Arkansas Catholic is looking for nominations of business professionals in Arkansas who stand out for their faith-driven leadership at their business or non-profit organization. The newspaper will highlight Catholic leaders whose business practices reflect the teachings of Christ and His Church. The "Leading in Faith" profiles will appear in the October 13, 2018 issue. Visit arkansas-catholic.org/contact/leader-faith for more information and fill out a nomination form. The dealine is August 3. 
The Knights of Columbus will continue to recite the Rosary on the fifth weekend of the month before all Masses on July 28/29. All parishioners are invited to come to mass 25 minutes early and join us as we use the power of prayer to request Mary's intervention with our intentions. 
St. John's Catholic School welcomes Janet Edgar as the new principal. Ms. Edgar has been the second grade teacher at St. John's for the past ten years. Her husband, Will, and two daughters, Georgie and Gracie are active members of St. John's Catholic Church. We look forward to new and exciting things happening at the school this year! 
Please mark your calendar for the evening of Friday, July 27. Our annual Seminarian Endowment Fundraiser will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. This will be a gala evening! Father Patrick Friend, newly-ordained priest and Chaplain at Catholic High School in Little Rock, will speak on the importance of the laity in fostering vocations. Bishop Taylor, Monsignor Scott Friend, Father Gregory Luyet (House of Formation Prefect), Deacon Chuck Ashburn and several seminarians will also be in attendance. Dinner will include garden salad, choice of London Broil or Roasted Chicken, baked potato, candied baby carrots, dinner rolls and Father Bill's ice cream. Donation refreshment center will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale before and afer Masses the weekend of July 14/15 and July 21/22. Tables of eight are available with advanced payment and dinner choices.
Entertainment will be provided by Larry Womack, formerly of "Jackie B and Me." Dress code is "dressy casual." Donations for the Seminarian Fund will be taken up at the dinner, but can be given at any time before or after the event as well. Please make your donation check to the "Knights of Columbus" and place "Seminarian Education" in the memo line.
You don't want to miss this memorable event! Reservations and ticket sales will be handled by Bob Bowman at 922-6619 or transmit an e-mail message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A devastating fire destroyed the Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center, a non-profit organization that provides expert pregnancy options counseling while empowering individuals and families to make life-affirming choices. As a result, an "Out of Ashes" rebuilding campaign has begun. Please consider helping by making a fully tax deductible donation by check and send to Out of Ashes Fund, Post Office Box 25413, Little Rock, AR 72221; or, donate with a credit card, www.pregnancylittlerock.com/donate. Please help if you can. 
Join us on Thursday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall to view the movie, "Paul, Apostle of Christ." You will really enjoy this five-star movie: authentic looking scenery, beautiful photography and well-acted cast. It begins with Paul the Apostle who is jailed in Rome, and Christians that are being persecuted. Apostle Luke, at his own peril, comes to Rome to be with Paul. Interesting flash-backs of Paul's life follow.Invite your neighbors to enjoy this movie with you! Popcorn, drinks and other snacks make for a grand evening. So, mark your calendars for Thursday, July 19, to meet in the Lower Hall.
St. Cecilia, one of the most famous of the early Roman martyrs and the patroness of musicians, is the focus of a dramatic audio produced by the Augustine Institute. The audio details the life of this virgin martyr whose faith and dedication to the teachings of Jesus have inspired generations of Christians who have found in her an example of remarkable courage and fidelity. The Augustine Institute describes the Ode to St. Cecilia as a "celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God;" at the same time, it is a reenactment of "the great sacrifice of her martyrdom." The audio is 128 minutes long and can be downlodaded for listening over several days.If you have registered as a FORMED user, you can access this program in the search bar on the FORMED homepage by entering its 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.
Please call Rebecca Huber at 501-844-7657 or e-mail her at rebagolf@sbcglobal if you can help by recording the minutes for the Liturgy Commission held every other month at 9:45 a.m. 
Parish Life will sponsor a Donut Social this Sunday, July 15, 2018 after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Donuts and coffee will be served. Please join us for some wonderful fellowship and delicious treats! See you there! 
On May 27, Deacon Bill Friedman will celebrate 40 years since his ordination to the Diaconate in Dallas, Texas. Deacon Bill has also been a hospital chaplain for 40 years and currently is head of the Pastoral Care department at CHI St. Vincent - Hot Springs and seved for many years here at Sacred Heart of Jesus.Good and Gracious God, we thank you for the gift of Deacon Bill. You called him 40 years ago to serve you as a minister of the Word, Liturgy and Charity. We pray that God will continue to bless you and Carol who has supported you in your ministry. May God fill you with his Holy Spirit, a spirit of love and service so that he may bring to completion in you the good work he has begun. Amen.
On May 31 Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer will celebrate 20 years since his ordination to the Diaconate in Little Rock. Since the day of his ordination, Deacon Larry has faithfully served the people of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, his only assignment since ordination. When you see Deacon Larry, congratulate him and thank him for his years of service to our parish.Good and Gracious God, we thak you for the gift of Deacon Larry. You called him 20 years ago to serve you as a minister of the Lord, Liturgy and Charity. We ask you to continue to bless him and Jan, as she has faithfully supported him in his ministry. Loving Father, fill Deacon Larry with your Holy Spirit, a spirit of love and service so that he may bring to completion the good work You have begun in him. Amen.
Registrations are now being accepted for our Catholic Charities Summer Institute, July 8-13, 2018. This is a five-day program open to high school age youth (grades 9-12) designed to learn about Catholic social teachings and how to put them into action. This year we will be cooking out for the homeless and working at several worksites in the Little Rock area. This week also includes an optional overnight experience at the Heifer Global Gateway Village. The fees are listed in the registration brochure. If you have questions, you can contact Trish Gentry, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the Diocese of Little Rock Youth Ministry Office, 501-664-0340, extension 418. Scholarships are available for those in need. 
The first ever diocesan Leaders for Life youth conference will be held July 13-14 at St. John Center in Little Rock. Through presentations, activities, and hands-on workshops, participants will engage in the pro-life work of the Church and discover how to boldly proclaim respect for the inherent dignity of all human life. For more information or to register, please visit dolr.org/events/leaders-for-life-youth-conference or call the Respect Life Office at 501-664-0340, extension 325. 
FORMED.org offers a wealth of materials on three saints who lives are remembered in liturgies near the end of June: the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 24 and the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29. In his homilies on June 2-3, Father Bill reminded us of the desirability of our participation in these Solemnities. To come to a better understanding of the role of these three saints in Christian and salvation history, we might want to check out some of FORMED's resources: for Saint John the Baptist, look at Segment 3 in the Wild Goose series, "Baptism in the Holy Spirit and FIre." For Saints Peter and Paul, the series Footprints of God has two relevant programs, "Peter: Keeper of the Keys" and "Paul: Contending for the Faith."If you have registered as a FORMED uses, you can access these programs in the search bar on the homepage by entering the title you want. If you have not registered yet, typed FORMED.org into our browser, enter the parish
s code - CNT7WK - on the FORMED homepage, and create a password for your continued use of the website.
Members of St. Francis of Little Italy will be selling raffle tickets the weekend of July 14/15 at all Masses. Their 91st annual Italian Festival and Bazaar is scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2018. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. 
There are two new DVDs: (1) Ladies of the Sacred Heart donated The Shack, their April movie of the month, and (2) The Knights of Columbus donated two copies of the book The First American Martyr, the life of Blessed Stanley Francis Rother. The books are on the new book shelf in the library.