Our Sociable Six will return for the months of January, February, and March 2024. Three couples will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a simple brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes each month. Participants will enjoy getting to know their fellow parishioners in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with members of our parish family. To sign up, call Nancy or Howard Emery at 815-861-0820 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. Final sign up is December 28. You will receive a letter with the three couples in your group the first week of January.
The Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign has ended and we would like to thank all parishioners who donated. The follwing organizations will be the recipients of your generosity: Change Point Pregnancy Resource Center in Hot Springs, New Beginings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, Arkansas, Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock. If you still have one of the 26 bottles that have not been returned, please return it to the church with or without a donation. There is a basket in the Narthex for them.
Just in time for Eucharistic Revival, Formed has announced the launch of a brand video series called "Bread of Life: the Eucharist in Galilee." You can join Dr Tim Gray for this exciting 5 part series about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist. Formed will assist you and your small study groups by providing discussion questions to guide you.
If you have not yet signed up for Formed go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free parish subscription.
If you have not yet signed up for Formed go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free parish subscription.
A very special thanks to the many people who helped with the organizing and execution of the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration's 10th anniversary celebration. Bishop Taylor's presence (thanks to Fr Bill) was a great blessing. The participation of the Knights, Men's Club, LOSH, and too many more to mention, added up to a successful event and I am humbled by the compliments I have received.
Elsa Naeger
Elsa Naeger
The Caregiver Support Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month in Classroom D from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. You are welcome to attend even if you do not have the care receiver living in your home. We also have trained men and women from our parish who will come to your home in order for you to attend the meeting. Call Evelyn at 501-204-4134 or Maureen at 228-342-0491 for more information.We are blessed once again to have Chef Johnna Westerman prepare and serve, on site, a delicious Christmas meal in our Lower Hall on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. with the following dishes:
Garden salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries & pecans with champagne vinaigrette, dried fruit stuffed pork loin with cider au jus, parmesan & chive scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus and rolls with butter. Dessert will be Christmas cookies with Fr Bill's ice cream. This meal is open to parishioners, their families and others in the community who would like a great meanl and fellowship on Christmas Day. Seating is limited so sign up in the Narthex and pay your $15 at that time or call the Church office at 501-922-2062 ext. 10 to reserve your meal(s) and send a check to the office. Deadline for signing up is December 21.
Garden salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries & pecans with champagne vinaigrette, dried fruit stuffed pork loin with cider au jus, parmesan & chive scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus and rolls with butter. Dessert will be Christmas cookies with Fr Bill's ice cream. This meal is open to parishioners, their families and others in the community who would like a great meanl and fellowship on Christmas Day. Seating is limited so sign up in the Narthex and pay your $15 at that time or call the Church office at 501-922-2062 ext. 10 to reserve your meal(s) and send a check to the office. Deadline for signing up is December 21.
There are many ways to help out your parish! If you are interested in being a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher, helping out with the Funeral Ministry, Sacristan, singing in the choir or bringing up the gifts, please consider helping out your parish by signing up, there are books in the Narthex or refer to page 4 of our bulleting for contact information, to do one or more of these ministries!!
Men's Club members will be available at the Lower Hall entrance area 1-3:00 p.m. December 9 & 10 to assist in loading the Christmas Food Basket items and presents into your vehicle. Otherwise, pick up any time after Monday, December 11. Please leave large empty boxes at church for next year.
Our parish reconciliation service with the opportunity for individual reception of the Sacrament will be this Thursday, December 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Church. We will have a least 8 priests who will be present to reconcile us to God and the community of believers as we prepare the way for the Lord in our hearts for Christmas and the Christmas season.
Our women & men religious offer gratitude. A sister shares "I thank the Lord for all who give, I don't think we would make it without them." Your gift makes a difference. Visit www.retiredreligious.org.
The LOSH Christmas Bake Sale will be held this weekend beginning Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WE will also be selling our goodies before and after all Masses until sold out. Please stop by the classrooms to purchase and thank you very much for supporting our fundraising endeavors.
"Religious are blessed to serve," says Dominican Father Bertrand Ebben, 90. Please donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious next week. Your gift provides essential care for nearly 25,000 sisters, brothers and priests who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Let us show our gratitude for their service by giving.
The parish Mass of Remembrance for family & friends of our parishioners, as well as, parishioners who died in 2023, will be celebrated Wednesday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to bring a framed picture of your loved one(s) and/or put their name(s) in a binder that will be on a table in the front of the church. Come early to place your loved one's picture on the table and light a small candle that will be in front of the picture. ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to participate in this Mass.
--The annual parish Memorial Mass for all our loved ones who died this past year will be on Wednesday, December 13 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
--Our Advent Reconciliation service with priests available for reception of the sacrament will be on Thursday, December 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
--Our annual Christmas Dinner (open to parishioners and guests) will be on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Menu and cost will be available soon.
--Our Advent Reconciliation service with priests available for reception of the sacrament will be on Thursday, December 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
--Our annual Christmas Dinner (open to parishioners and guests) will be on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Menu and cost will be available soon.
The December meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Members wives or invited guests are welcome to attend. Dues remain $15 and new name badges are available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall followed by social time. The Refreshment Center will open upon the Chaplet's completion. The 6:00 p.m. dinner, by Chef Johnna, is Beef Bourguignon, smashed potatoes, roasted asparagus w/lemon butter, steamed broccoli, salad w/champaign vinaigrette, rolls and for dessert Red Velvet Cake w/chocolate mousse and Chantilly mint cream parfait. The meal cost is $20. The program for the night will be guest speaker Kathy Sanders who will share her Oklahoma experience, and our famous chorus of the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Please call 501-922-1767 or email your meal reservation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10. If you cancel after the meal reservation deadline you are still responsible for the cost.
How do you "show up" at Mass? Ponder your appreciation, reverence, openness to grace vulnerability and attentiveness. Each of us has work to do to fully participate! Bring your whole self, fully committed and participating. Place your whole life on the altar as Christ gave his whole self for us.
Holy Hour resumes this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Invite a friend or neighbor and join us in prayer and reconciliation during this hour of Divine Mercy.
"It (the Eucharist) is the center of existence for me, all the rest of life is expendable." Flannery O'Connor, american Author, 1925-1964.
Thanks be to God and to those who answered the call that allows us to return to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! We will continue to need subs over the Christmas holidays. Please check the calendar if you are able to help.
Holy Hour resumes this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Invite a friend or neighbor and join us in prayer and reconciliation during this hour of Divine Mercy.
"It (the Eucharist) is the center of existence for me, all the rest of life is expendable." Flannery O'Connor, american Author, 1925-1964.
Thanks be to God and to those who answered the call that allows us to return to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! We will continue to need subs over the Christmas holidays. Please check the calendar if you are able to help.