Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Exercise Would you like to have stronger bones and muscles?  Join the exercise class here at Sacred Heart of Jesus that meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:50 a.m. in the Upper Hall.  For information, call Eileen Woods at 922-0436 or Mary Parks at 922-3311.
Church Library NewsOur library has many books for your Lenten reading.  Check the featured book shelf on the free-standing book case for the books on Lent.  In addition to those, browse the sections on biographies of the saints (B05), Jesus (B18), meditation (B25), prayer (BG30) and spirituality (B3).  Please check out these items or any other items before removing from the library.
Morning LightA Walt Disney True-Life Documentary titled, "Morning Light," will be shown on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall.  The Parish Life Commission will be sponsoring this monthly parish event offering the typical movie snacks - along with a few not-so-typical movie snacks.

Experience a riveting and inspiring true-life adventure aboard the high-tech sloop, Morning Light. Fifteen rookie sailors have one goal in mind - to be part of her crew, racing in the most revered sailing competition on Earth, the Transpac Yacht Race. Only 11 will survive to be part of the grueling 2,225 mile race.  They race, matching wits and skill against experienced professionals and the unforgiving Pacific Ocean.
Spaghetti DinnerA final Spaghetti Dinner for the Spring of 2017 will be offered by the Knights of Columbus on Saturday, May 6, immediately after the 5:00 p.m. Mass (served at 6:15).  The menu includes salad, pasta with bolognaise meat sauce, a dessert, condiments, coffee and a donation refreshment center with wine, soda, beer, and other beverages for your pleasure.  Tickets will be sold before and after the Masses on the weekend of April 29/30.  Tickets cost $8 each. Only 200 tickets are available, so please get yours ASAP!  All revenues over cost go to faith-based charities, and your support this past year has been tremendous!  God bless all, and we hope to see you there.
First CommunionPlease pray for the following three children of our parish who will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 7, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.  Adrian and Natalia Pineda (children of Christian and Ileana Pineda) and Samantha Stoffel (daughter of Josephine Stoffel).
Rosary and Blessed MotherThe Ladies of the Sacred Heart will have their annual "Living Rosary" after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Monday, May 8, in the church.  All parishioners are invited to attend.
Rosary3The Knights of Columbus will continue to recite the Rosary on the fifth Sunday of the month before all Masses on April 29/30. 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.
HolyFamilyIconThe Knights of Columbus will have the Holy Family Icon at our parish from April 23 through April 27.  The Icon is moving throughout the state during April, and we are fortunate to have it within our parish for nine days.  A special Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, in the Main Church.  Following Mass the Holy Family Icon will be in the Chapel for those wishing to petition the Holy Family in prayer.  Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Right To LifeLieutenant Governor Tim Griffin will speak at the Village DeSoto Club on Thursday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m. about the significant contribution Arkansas Right to Life has made in the protection of the vulnerable unborn, disabled, ill and elderly.  There is no charge to attend, but a collection will be taken as it is a fundraising event.  Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served; seating is limited.  Contact Marinanne Linane Johnson at 501-442-5773 or e-mail a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a reservation.
helpinghandsWe are inviting all interested parishioners, as well as our dedicated Helping Hands volunteers, to attend our Appreciation and Information Dinner on Thursday, April 27, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall.  Plan on joining us for a delicious dinner of garden mix salad, tri-tip tenderloin, twice baked potato, green beans and fresh strawberry shortcake.

There is no greater ministry than to fulfill Christ's command, "Love Your Neighbor."  Helping Hands has as its mission:  "Caring for each other and extending a helping hand for the moment when a helping hand is needed."  Opportunities abound for our volunteers to offer a helping hand and to perform works of mercy here at Sacred Heart.  Whether you have done many jobs during the past year, or whether you simply served by waiting for the call, please plan to attend!

If you are considering volunteering and need more information, we invite you to join us for dinner and our celebration of all the good we do for our parish family, a family united in Christ's love by caring for each other.  As always, your spouse or special guest is also welcome.  Sign-up sheets for the Appreciation Dinner are in the narthex.  Please sign-up by April 24.
Fly Away HomeSacred Heart Monthly Movie Night will be on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. The movie that will be shown is "Fly Away Home," hosted by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart.  After Amy (Anna Paquin) loses her mother in a car accident, she must uproot her life and move to Canada to live with her father, Thomas (Jeff Daniels), an oddball inventor with whom she has no relationship.  She initially struggles to find her place in her new home, but things change when she stumbles upon a collection of abandoned goose eggs.  When the eggs hatch, Amy and her dad work together teaching the motherless birds to fly south for the winter, and also, on their blossoming relationship.
VeteransMy name is Becca Effrein and I am writing to reach out to your church.  I am a nurse practitioner with the Veterans Administration (VA) hospital out of Little Rock.  I work for Home Based Primary Care and I cover the Hot Springs Village area.

A little about our program.  We bring a primary care provider to the vereran instead of the veteran having to travel to the VA clinic for primary care services.  We are like a mobile clinic on wheels and include a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, social workers, occupational therapist, registered dietician, psychologist and pharmacist.  If you know of a veteran who would benefit from this service, please don't hesitate to reach out.  Our social worker can provide information and answer any questions.  Contact Becca Effrein at 1400 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, AR 71909, Office Telephone: 501-624-0700, Cell Phone: 501-412-0124, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ping PongYes, ping pong is now available to be played at Sacred Heart in the Lower Hall on Game Day, each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 3:00 p.m.  The Parish Life Committee purchased two ping pong tables as well as paddles and balls for use by those interested.  Ping Pong is now open on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (in the Lower Hall) with the exception of Movie Night (every 4th Wednesday).  Come join in the fun!
Divine MercyIn private revelation to St. Maria Faustina, Jesus asked that a Feast of the Divine Mercy be celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter.  He told her: "On that day, all the divine flood gates through which graces flow are opened.  The soul who will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment."

Here at Sacred Heart, we will have a Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Sunday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m. with song, veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered throughout the Holy Hour.  Those who wish to receive the graces attached to Divine Mercy Sunday (see above) can go to Confession anytime within a week or two before or after Divine Mercy Sunday.

In addition to joining us for the Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m., we invite and encourage all parishioners to pray at home or at church, the nine-day Divine Mercy Novena starting on Good Friday at church at 5:30 p.m. and continuing on Holy Saturday at church at 5:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday at church at 5:30 p.m.
BabyOnce again, the Respect Life committee is inviting you to participate in the Spiritual Adoption Program.  You are asked to pledge to pray daily for nine months for a baby in danger of abortion.  While this child will remain unknown to his or her "spiritual parents," many people have found that by naming "their child" helps to keep them focused on the reality that their prayers are helping to save the baby (and the mother) from the harm of abortion.

Everyone benefits from the Spiritual Adoption Program.  While it is not always possible to see the particular effects of prayer, we know through Scripture and by faith, that God wants us to pray-in this case for babies and their families, and we know that He answers all prayers.  You will pray daily for this baby-that he or she will be carried to term and experience the fullness of life-a life that our Heavenly Father gave him or her.

At the end of the nine-month prayer program, a baby shower is held and participants bring new baby items such as disposable diapers, formula, clothes, layette items, and other baby articles.  These items are then donated to a local pregnancy center to help mothers in need. So, aside from the spiritual benefits, the Spiritual Adoption Program helps in a tangible way as well.

The program begins April 30.  Beautiful prayer cards with a simple ten-second prayer will be available in the narthex. Please place them on your refrigerator to remind you to pray for your "spiritual child."
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.