Gene Matthews has given his notice of retirement as of June 30, 2015 after ten years of faithful and dedicated service to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Gene has served us as the Lower and Upper Hall Custodian, and with over 27 years of plumbing experience, has been an invaluable resource in solving plumbing and sewer problems. While Gene is not a member of our church, after ten years of setting up for many different church and Knights of Columbus functions, he has become a valued member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church family. Please join us in thanking Gene for his service. The Sacred Heart Rosary Makers are off for the summer months of June, July and August. We will begin our fall meetings on Thursday, September 10, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
We have had another great year, sending out a total of 33 boxes to the missions. The total rosaries sent this year came to over 7,890. This brings our grand total, since we began making rosaries, to 70,180.
Copies of letters we receive from the missions can be read in our folder by our rosary tree. Rosaries on the tree are for anyone wishing to use a rosary, and they are also there for you to keep if you need one.
As busy as we are making rosaries, we never have enough to fill all of our requests, and we are always looking for new members to join our fun group of making rosaries. For more information about the Rosary Makers or to join us, call Delores Griffin at 226-5647.
We have had another great year, sending out a total of 33 boxes to the missions. The total rosaries sent this year came to over 7,890. This brings our grand total, since we began making rosaries, to 70,180.Copies of letters we receive from the missions can be read in our folder by our rosary tree. Rosaries on the tree are for anyone wishing to use a rosary, and they are also there for you to keep if you need one.
As busy as we are making rosaries, we never have enough to fill all of our requests, and we are always looking for new members to join our fun group of making rosaries. For more information about the Rosary Makers or to join us, call Delores Griffin at 226-5647.
Contact Dee Kapple at 915-9331 or Tillie Tylka at 922-4190 if you need a shawl. Either woman will be happy to help you and answer your questions. 
At four months in utero, the baby's brain has begun maturing - a process that will continue until she is about 14 years old. Her eyelids are now sealed shut and will re-open at seven months. Her taste buds are now working. Nutrients consumed by her mother are passed on to her within an hour or two. Three hundred quarts of fluid a day are sent to the baby via the umbilical chord. Fine hair begins to grow on head, eyebrows and eyelashes. Facial expressions similiar to the baby's parents can be seen at this time. This month REMs (rapid eye movements) have been recorded - a sign of dreaming. 
Our parish, the Village Bible Church and Faith Lutheran Church are again co-sponsoring the Crosses for Life Memorial in the Village this year. All three churches will be displaying the crosses for the month of September.The Memorial is a statewide outreach project of Arkansas Right to Life, and has been displayed in various locations throughout the state of Arkansas since January 2000. These white crosses represent approximately 3700 pre-born children who die each day in the United States as a result of induced abortion.
A brief Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, August 30, at 2:00 p.m. here at Sacred Heart under the portico in front of church, followed immediately by a reception in the Upper Hall. Members of all three churches are invited to participate in this event. This is a great opportunity for us, as Catholics, to socialize with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please join us.
Volunteers will be erecting the crosses Friday, August 28. For information call Bob Bowman at 922-6619.
The date is August 27, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., for the next Driver Safety class as sponsored by the American Association for Retired Persons. Sign-up sheets are in the hallway. Class will be held in the Upper Hall. Bring your driver's license and AARP card, along with a check made payable to AARP fo $15 if you are an AARP member and $20 if you are not a member. Call Gene Widlowski at 922-5170 if you have questions.  |
| Fr. Vic Bieberle |
This will be the final week for Farmer Tom, the Guy, AR, produce man and his helpers. They will be parked under the portico, in front of church, on Tuesday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Don't hesitate to tell your friends and neighbors (whether they are Catholic or not). See you there! 
Walking Toward Eternity is a program that involves participants in the use of the Bible in prayer and meditation. It will begin the week of September 14 and extend for eight weeks, ending in the week of November 2. There will be one 90-minute session each week that will include a video presentation and discussion of biblical texts selected for that week. There will be three groups, each with its own facilitator: Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. (Tom Canavan), Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. (Paula Doyle), and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (Dave Johnston). All meetings will be at Sacred Heart.
Each participant will need to have a Bible and purchase a $15 journal that will serve as a guide throughout the Walking Toward Eternity Program. The journal directs the participant to specific Scripture passages and includes questions designed to facilitate prayerful meditation on the Word of God. Sign-up sheets will be in the narthex through September 6. Those who participated in the Oremus Program in earlier years are encouraged to join one of the groups and to deepen their experience in the practice of scriptural reading, prayer and meditation.
Get your old cards and dessert recipes out because it's a new Hand and Foot season. Easy to play, easy to learn and always fun. See old friends, meet new people, enjoy the fellowship and refreshments. Players need not be just married couples - can be single women or men who team up with a partner. Play begins in September, and we need your commitment by August 17. Call Cathy or Jerry Bertrand at 204-9088 for more information about this activity. 
Farmer Tom, the Guy, AR. produce man and his helpers have returned to provide excellent produce for us during the growing season. Right now Arkansas peaches are plentiful and last week he brought green beans, squash, tomatoes, blackberries and grapes. They will be parked under the portico, in front of church, every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Don't hesitate to tell your friends and neighbors (whether they are Catholic or not). See you there!
The new Paschal (Easter) Candle has been donated by the family of Deacon Bernie and Marilyn Bauer in their honor. We thank the family for their gift, and thank God for the gift of Bernie and Marilyn to this parish, and to so many in the parish. 
On Wednesday, August 12, we invite Brother and Sir Knights, wives, and any prospective new members or guests, to attend a Special Mass celebrating the 163rd birthday of our founder, the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. The Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. There will be a short fim honoring the life of Father McGivney that will be shown in the Lower Hall immediately following Mass. Pizza, along with tea and soft drinks, will be served afterwards. Please make arrangements to be at this very special Mass and honor the memory of this great priest. 
As the summer moves on, we are looking toward the start of our Religious Education offerings for our adults and youth. Right now we are in need of a Confirmation teacher to prepare three of our students for that Sacrament every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. starting in September. Teaching experience is desired, but not necessary.Please contact Father Bill at 209-2502 if you are interested.
Your baby will be completely formed by the end of this third month. He may have begun moving his hands, legs, and head - and opening his mouth. Your baby's fingers and toes are now more distinct and have soft nails. Hair has started to form on his head, and his head is quite large compared to the rest of his body. By the end of the month, the unbilical cord, which carries nutrients to your baby and takes waste away, will be fully formed. Please continue to pray for this special child of God. 
The Sacred Heart Youth sincerely thank all parishioners for their help in funding our upcoming trip to the Steubenville Conference in Springfield, Missouri. The Conference will bring young Catholics from all over mid-America to join together in praise and worhip, and in kindling the fire of the Holy Spirit in their hearts. We are very grateful for your support of the Bake Sale and the Car Wash, and for your generous donations.