Do most of the saints you have learned about seem to have lived long ago? Do you think you would be able to identify more with a saint of the21st century? Go to FORMED and click on "Home" at the top of the page. Scroll down under "subjects" and you will find a number of offerings about St John Paul II. Watch a video or listen to a discussion in the comfort of your own home. Your free parish subscription can be obtained by going to www.FORMED.org and registering with your name, zip code and email.
The special collection for theFood Basket Committee will take place the weekend of October 28/29. These donations help us to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families identified by Jessievill and Fountain Lake school districts. Please be as generous as possible and write "Food Basket" on the memo line of your checks. "Charity begins at home."
The Solemnity of All Saints is this Wednesday, November 1 and IS a holyday that obliges Catholics under pain of mortal sin to come and participate in Mass. Our Masses will be at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Come to celebrate all the saints who are in heaven interceding for us in our pilgrim journey to heaven.
Your baby's skin is reddish in color with visible veins through truaslucent skin. Baby's finger and tow prints are visible and eyelids begin to part and open. There is response to sound by movement or increased pulse. You may notice motion if your baby hiccups. If born prematurely, your baby may survive after the 23rd week with intensive care. By six months your baby is about 12 inches long and should weigh around 2 pounds.
There seems to be some confusion regarding the "Give Us This Day" and "Word Among Us" books. If you did not sign up and pay in August (the new subscription year has already begun) to receive either of these books, and your name is not on the sheet on the table in from of the books, PLEASE do not take a book. People have been adding their names to the list and taking a book, which means there are not enough books for those that signed up and paid for one. If you don't see your name on the list and you think you paid, please talk to someone in the office. Thank you!
The Knights of Columbus are howting our annual dinner for the widows of past Knights on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The event will begin with Mass at 4:00 p.m. Our Assembly Color Corps will help to honor SHJ Knights who have passed. Following Mass, the Council will have a meal catered by Home Plate featuring Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy, rosemary roasted potatoes, asparagus and fresh baked yeast roll. There will be Fr Bill's delicious ice cream for deset. Invitations to widows have been sent but if we missed anyone, please call Gary Wolfer at 501-204-1192 ASAP so that we may include you in this meaningful Mass and dinner.
If you were unable to have your photo taken last month, now is your chance! There is 1 final session date before publising the new directory. The company will not accept previous directory or personal photos. Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 26 from 1 - 7:00 p.m.
ONLINE SCHEDULING
You will receive an email reminder the day prior to your appt. Kateri Amrhein 302-841-2042 with questions.
ONLINE SCHEDULING
- Universal Church Directory website www.ucdir.com
- Click on "photography appointment scheduling" login
- Enter church code ar127 (lower case)
- Enter church password - photos
- Click Enter
- Click on October 31
- Click on Reserve Time button at bottom of screen
- Enter appropriate info in all required fields (indicated by *) Please add email
- Click on Schedule Appointment Button
- More than 6 family members requires 2 slots
You will receive an email reminder the day prior to your appt. Kateri Amrhein 302-841-2042 with questions.
You are invited to bring framed pictures of deceased loved ones to the church. You may either drop them off at the office or place them on the designated table in the Narthex. They will be relocated to a special table in front of the church for All Souls Day where they will remain during the month of November. Please put your name and phone number Securely on teh back of the photo. With questions, call Sandy Darnell, 602-418-3414.
The USCCB (United States Catholic Conference of Bishops) is launching a Eucharistic Revival beginning with the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 18 and 19, 2022 and it will conclude with the Solemnity of Pentecost 2025. It will be a time of grace to teach, worship and embrace the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Church. To begin this revival, Bishop Taylor will have a Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on June 18 at 4:30 p.m. The homily from that Mass will be shared as the homily at all the Catholic Churches of Arkansas, including of course Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church June 18 and 19. If you posted a loved one's card on the Military Prayer Board in the Narthex and that loved one is no longer serving, please remove their card in order to make room for those that currently serve. With questions contact Bill Taylor 309-630-6360.
Are there any computer geeks in the parish? If so, go to FORMED and read the action packed comic featuring "Blerssed Carlo Acutis" final years of life. You will learn how to become a digital disciple and create a dynamis website. This website taught others about the many remarkable Eucharistic miracles around the world. On FORMED under "saints". Consider providing FORMED your input. Go to www.FORMED.org for your free subscription.
There will be an opportunity for all Catholics to deepen their relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist at Christ the King Church in Little Rock (4000 N Rodney Parham Rd) on Saturday, June 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Talks, breakout sessions and prayer (including Mass at 4:00 p.m. with Bishop Taylor as the main celebrant) will make this a memorable and blessed day for all who participate. Go to www.dolr.org and look for the Eucharistic Revival tab and get registered. There is no cost and you are responsible for your own lunch.
The Ladies of Sacred Heart are excited to be hosting their "Fall Into Fun" card party on Monday, November 6, in the Lower Hall. Grab your friends, men or women, and organize your table for cards, mahjong, UNO, Poker (no gambling please) or whatever game you enjoy to play! Game play will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; doors open at 12:30 p.m. Red and white "adult beverages" will available for a cash donation. Other refreshments to be served free of charge. a 50/50 raffle, themed baskets, silent auction items and door prizes add to the fun and help LOSH support several local charities. Individual tickets are $12, table for 4 is $48, table for 6 is $72 and table for 8 is $96. Contact Jane Brandon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for tickets or to reserve a full table. Our parishioners are invited to come the day of the card party to purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. The auction closes at 3:30 p.m.
In anticipation of All Souls Day (Thursday, November 2) and the month of All Souls, please remember to use the envelope (and drop it in the collection basket by Nov 1) in yout stewardship mailing to list the names of your deceased loved ones that you would like remembered in all November Masses. Any donation you choose to give will support the "One Church" initiative to help the Blessed Stanley Rother mission parish in Decatur, AR. All Souls Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. prayers will be offered at our Columbarium following the 9:00 a.m. Mass and at
Cedarvale Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. that day.
Cedarvale Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. that day.
Helping Hands Ministry is proud to have been part of the solution for our parishioners in need since the 1980s. Part of the mission of Helping Hands Ministry is to provide transportation to Mass, medical appointments and escort shopping for necessities to registered parishioners who are either temporarily or permanently unable to drive themselves. We have a special ongoing need for drivers, particularly for transport to medical treatments, appointments and day surgeries. If you would like to become a Helping Hands volunteer, applications are always available at our station in the Narthes. You may call a coordinator for more details or if you have questions. TO BECOME THE ANSWER TO SOMEONE'S PRAYER CALL Cathy Wedwick at 501-915-8456 or Pat Widowski at 501-922-1395.
If you are an Adorer or substitute, please save the date, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. and join us as we celebrate 10 years of Perpetual Adoration.
Galations 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up".
Galations 6:9 "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up".