Sacred Heart Singles, along with St. Mary's Guild #3, have scheduled a barge trip on scenic Lake Quachita for Friday, October 11, at 4:30 p.m. We will stop at an island to have a barbeque dinner (catered by Smokin' in Style). After dinner, a forest ranger will give the history of Lake Quachita. It is recommended that you bring beverages of your choice and a light snack for the boat ride. We will return to the boat dock between 6:45-7:00 p.m.We will meet at the Village Hardware/Alco parking lot at 4:00 p.m., and will carpool to the lake. Cost is $22 per person. Make your check payable to Eileen Boecher and mail to her at 20 Vilafranca Lane, HSV. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Space is limited, so sign-up today. Call Ann at 922-6963 or Eileen at 915-9229 with questions.
NOTE: The island is not accessible as determined by American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We would like to invite all parishioners to a night at the movies here at Sacred Heart once a month (on the second Friday). Our next parish movie is coming up on October 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall and is entitled "October Baby". The main character, Hannah, finds out that she was adopted after a failed abortion attempt, and embarks on an incredible journey to discover her hidden past. It is the perfect movie for "Respect Life Month". Refreshments will be served. 
Forty Days for Life is a focused pro-Life campaign with a vision to access God's power through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to end abortion. This campaign has the purpose of repentance, to seek God's favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion. The fall 2013 campaign will be held from September 25 through November 3. There will be opportunities for private prayer and fasting, and our parish is again adopting the half-day of prayer at the abortion clinic in Little Rock. More information will be available in the bulletin next week. Please support this worldwide movement to protect mothers and babies. Call Mary Ellen Costello at 922-3915 for information. 
Fall VIRTUS training sessions will be offered on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the A & E classroom area. The dates are October 7, November 18 or December 16.If you are a new volunteer minister and have not attended a previous training session, you are required to attend to meet the bishop's directive that all volunteer ministers be in compliance with ths diocesan program. To register online, go to www.virtus.org, select "registration", then "Little Rock Diocese" and "Sacred Heart of Jesus at Hot Springs Village". Select the date and follow instructions. Any questions, call Russ Harrison at 922-1767.
Learn how to use the Bible for prayer. Over this eight-week course you will discover how God speaks to you in the Scriptures and how to use the Scriptures to develope a personal relationship with God.Beginning October 1, classes will meet weekly (60 to 90 minutes). Choice of class times are: Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex through September 22. If you are unable to attend classes, you can still participate in this program by using the Student Workbook at home.
The Oremus Student Workbook and a Bible are required. Please order the workbook by September 23. Order at www.AscensionPress.com or call 1-800-376-0520. Call Marcia at 922-9190 with questions.
We will offer the Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m. under the covered area in front of the main church doors. All animals should be either in a cage or on a leash. Please bring your pet and let it be blessed and helped through the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi. 
The Knights of Columbus Council will be conducting its annual campaign with Tootsie Rolls at Hot Springs Village West Gate, East Gate, at Cranford's and Walmart beginning Friday, October 4 and 5. The Knights will also be available this weekend after all Masses to accept donations. If you choose to help, checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus. Net proceeds will be divided among First Step, Abilities Unlimited in Hot Springs, Special Olympics of Arkansas and Camps for the Blind. The remaing 15% will go to the State Council for its charity, The Arc, in Little Rock. All of the donations will stay in Arkansas. A complete financial report of the campaign will be shared with parishioners. Thanks for helping.  |
| Approximately 50 parishioners braved the 7:15 a.m. picture call! |
There were approximately 625 registered walkers that were signed up to walk. An approximate amount of money, $35,195, has been raised to date. Claire McNeill, Co-Chair for the Village Walk For Cancer Research, said that these numbers are not final. Additional monies come in after the Walk and will do so until the end of the year.
Thanks to all who participated in the walk, volunteered to work or who donated items to help make this Village Walk For Cancer Research a success!
Please click here for additional photos of the Walk.
You could just talk with someone about your loss? Or that there was a safe place to be with others who had suffered the loss of a loved one and just share what worked for you and what you still struggle with? There is such a place! We will begin a Grief Support Group here at Sacred Heart in the library on Thursday mornings, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass beginnning September 26. There will be six sessions facilitated by Deacon John and each one will last approximately one and a half hours. The size of the group is limited, so if you wish to attend, please make a reservation by calling Deacon John at 226-5506 or 226-9035.  |
| (l-r) Brenda Sallee, Cathy Ament, Rebecca Huber, Fr. Bill and Sherrie Nichols |
Eight teams from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, including two teams from the Knights of Columbus, participated in the tournament. The first morning flight had Deacon Bill Friedman, Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer, John Behling and Rob Bowers taking second place. The first afternoon flight had Larry Stein, Rick Meyers, Don Levac and Don Glinka representing the Knights of Columbus taking third place.
There was only one all ladies team from Sacred Heart, pictured above. The other five teams were made up of men and women parishioners from Sacred Heart Church. They are Ed Miller, Danny Murphy, Bill Patterson, Scott Krantz; Dennis VanLeeuwen, Fr. Bill Elser, Tom Ament, Phil Stephenson; Milt Spaniel, Bill Roe, Mike Welsh, Gary Wolfer; Ralph Melenson, Gene Widlowski, David Witchger, Ed Calhoun; Jim and JoAnn Arnold, Richard and Marilyn Allen.
Rebecca Huber posted the longest drive of the day for women.
All parishioners are invited to nominate one or more parishioners for election to the Pastoral Council Commissions: Education, Liturgy, Parish Life and Social Justice and Charitable Outreach. Self nominations are also encouraged. Nominations will be open from September 21 to September 29. The election will take place on the weekend of November 9-10.Each elected parishioner will serve for two years and serve as liaison between his/her Commission and the Pastoral Council. Normally the Commissions and the Pastoral Council meet six times a year.
Nomination forms and a ballot box are in the narthex. Questions about the nomination/election process and the responsibilities of the members of the Pastoral Council can be directed to any member of the Election Committee: Tom Canavan at 922-1822, Mary Ellen Costello at 922-3915 or Marvin Young at 915-8028.
We all need a prayer warrior in times of crisis, emergencies, surgery, immminent death or the loss of a loved one. Our Parish Prayer Warriors are ready to help.Fifty-one 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 do is call Kathy Oesterle at 922-3553, Suzy Gieringer at 915-9777, Marcia Bresnahan at 922-9190, or Marilyn Burke at 915-8833 to get these intercessory prayers started. They will continue for 60 days, unless cancelled by you, and may be continued by request.
You too can become a member of our Parish Prayer Warriors by calling Kathy, Suzy, Marcia or Marilyn.
The current selection, starting Thursday, September 19, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the A & E Building, is by Scott Hahn. His simple and straightforward style explains why we, as Catholics, have good reasons to love and honor our Blessed Mother. HAIL, HOLY QUEEN is a "must read" for all of us. The price of the book is less than $12.00. Call Georgia Janush at 922-5770 or e-mail her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Join us on Saturday, September 28, in the Walk to support cancer research through UAMS within the State of Arkansas. Make a donation of $30 and register to walk the Hernando Trail, starting at the Cortez Pavilion at 7:30 a.m. Free fruit, coffee and water will be available before the walk and free hamburgers and hot dogs after the walk. Please take a yellow brochure from the table in the narthex to register. Come join our Sacred Heart Team. For more information or questions, call Jane Kearby at 922-2338. 
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Men's Club is sponsoring their annual Chicken Bake to be held on September 27 in the Lower Hall. This dinner is one of two main fund raisers for the Men's Club charities for the year. The menu will include mixed greens garden salad, Creamed Breast of Chicken, green beans almandine, baked potato, coffee, and other beverages will be available at the donation refreshment center. As a special treat, there will be a selection of Father Bill's homemade ice cream for dessert.There will be two seatings; 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Take-outs will also be available. Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance and $11 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Men's CLub after weekend Masses or by calling Bill Patterson at 922-6965. Don't be disappointed; get your tickets early as seating is limited. Come enjoy a great meal and good fellowship while helping the Men's Club in their support of local charities.
The Crosses for Life are displayed on the campuses of the Village Bible Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church through the month of September. The crosses will then be moved to Faith Lutheran Church on DeSoto Boulevard where they will be displayed for the month of October. For information, contact Mary Costello (922-3915) or Bob Bowman (922-6619).