In recent Masses we have sung "the Lord hears the cry of the poor." Believe it or not, within and especially outside the village, families struggle to put food on the table. The Food Basket Committee, a ministry of Sacred Heart, coordinates the delivery of food to families designated in the area, school districts at Thanksgiving, Christmas & Easter (including presents for children) as well as non-perishable foods. We rely on the generosity of our parishioners time and especially monies. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to volunteer.
The Sacred Heart Singles Ministry is available to all who are alone. Sign up in the Narthex in the SINGLES book on the cabinet by the server's room for any of the following activities:
Social Sunday on the 2nd Sunday of the month. 3:00 p.m. in the Upper Hall.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to add your name for upcoming events or with questions.
- October 28: Bus trip up HWY 7 to Jasper Cliff House for lunch to view fall foliage. 20 seats.
- November 19: Attend HSV Players performance of "White Christmas" and dinner at Grenada Mexican Grill. Purchase tickets at www.HSVticketsales.com.
- December 9: Christmas lights bust trip to Garvin Gardens. 4:00 p.m. dinner at Dolce Vida or just meet at 5:15 p.m. for bus departure in the church parking lot. Seating on the bus is limited to 20.
- December 14: Singles Christmas Party-Save the date.
Social Sunday on the 2nd Sunday of the month. 3:00 p.m. in the Upper Hall.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to add your name for upcoming events or with questions.
Please mark your calendars and plan to participate in our upcoming parish Eucharistic Mission on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Fr Declan Gibson of the Missionaries of the Holy Eucharist will preside and preach at all Masses October 28/29 to encourage participation in the mission.
Have you sampled any of the documentaries featured on FORMED? "Coaching of Christ" is a perfect documentary for football season. It is the story of an aspiring football coach who, on retirement, becomes the Executive Director of the CYO in the archdiocese of Indianapolis. Bruce Scifres believes coaches can be a significant key to the development of our youth. His mantra "A good coach improves a player's game, a great coach improves and player's life."
Go to FORMED.org and sign up as a Sacred Heart parishioner for our free subscription.
Go to FORMED.org and sign up as a Sacred Heart parishioner for our free subscription.
The Knights of Columbus Council #6419 will host its Fall Upscale Resale at 3045 Spring St in Hot Springs, October 13/14 and 20/21, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shop four buildings filled with furniture, seasonal and decorator items, kitchenware, bedding, jewelry, books, toys, tools, electronices, crafts, lamps, pictures and picture frames, morrors and a specific Christmas room. All proceeds benefit local charities.
The Knights of Columbus Fall Fest , helping people with special needs, will be Saturday, October 21 at 6:15 pm. in the Lower Hall. Join us for Bob Kulas's special chili, cornbread and desserts provided by LOSH. There will be live and silent auctions to benefit CPID. Tickets are $10 and include entry into a $100 raffle. Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex or you may pay at the door. With questions, call Pat McGannon at 281-785-5073.
Do you love the Bible? Our Faith Formation asks that you spread the love? We invite you to donate a St May's Press Catholic Youth Bible to one of the following:
The children, parents and committed leaders would be able to keep their Bibles. Having the same Bible helps tremendously in sahring faith. Inaddition, you are invited to be a prayer partner for the recipient of your Bible. He/she will also pray for you with an eventual meeting at a later date. Please contact Lou Ann Kemper This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with inquiries or interest. Your generosity is appreciated!
- A child or teen (10 registered)
- A parent/guardian (one pre couple-5 (families)
- A Faith Formation Leader (3 permanent) or substitute (2 subs)
- Extras to keep on hand for those who are new or help
The children, parents and committed leaders would be able to keep their Bibles. Having the same Bible helps tremendously in sahring faith. Inaddition, you are invited to be a prayer partner for the recipient of your Bible. He/she will also pray for you with an eventual meeting at a later date. Please contact Lou Ann Kemper This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with inquiries or interest. Your generosity is appreciated!
The World Mission Sunday collection is taken up the weekend of October 21/22. This collection is 91% to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. Please consider a donation.
LOSH St. Mary's Guild will be collecting hygiene items for school children over the next two weeks, prior to the October 9 general meeting. Please drop items in the playpen in the Narthex.
Items needed include: Hair ties, burshes & combs, hand sanitizer, tissues, small towels & wash clothes, feminine products, large baggies and travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothburshes, dental floss, deodorant and dryer sheets.
Items needed include: Hair ties, burshes & combs, hand sanitizer, tissues, small towels & wash clothes, feminine products, large baggies and travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothburshes, dental floss, deodorant and dryer sheets.
The Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine (Super Senior) will be administered by health care professionsl October 7/8 before and after all Masses. Bring a photo ID and Medicare/Insurance card. Clothing should allow for easy access for injection. With questions, contact Bill Nosek at 501-915-9000.
When making contributions of K of C charities or commissions, please be sure to make the check payable to Knights of Columbus not to Sacred Heart Church.
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.
The Sacred Heart Men's Club will meet Tuesday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower hall. All male parishioners or male spouses of parishioners are welcome. Dues remain at $15 with new name tags available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 5:00 p.m. followed by social time. The refreshment center opens upon the Chaplet's completion. The dinner, chicken and dressing with gravy, mashed sweet potato, bacon green beans and a brownie, catered by Melinda's will be served by 6:00 p.m. Cost is $15. Come see Mark Hittner, retired NFL referee, on what it's like to be on the field with the world's largest, fastest athletes. Call 501-922-1767 or email russharrison68@gmail.com to reserve by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8.
The Sacred Heart Grief Support Group is for those who have faced or are facing challenges in their lives, perhaps the death of fa loved one, a spouse, sibling, or child. There may be other events in your life that have shaken your ground such as serious illness, fivorce or something that has made you view life differently. The SHJCC Bereavement MInistry's Grief Support Group is a safe space where we can learn and grow together. We are grateful you have survived and will assist in helping you reclaim your life, increase happiness and be inspired to be the person you were born to be. The Support Group will meet each Monday, October 2 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. We will use a program titled Grieving with Great Hope produced by the Good Mourning Ministry. It comes to us via FORMED; a free subscription to us as SHJ parishioners. To register, contact the SHJCC Bereavement Ministry Deacon Gary Christoff, email goforit542@gnauk,cin ir ogibe 573-645-6814 or Bob Hoffman 501-922-3611. You may also register by callling the Parish Office at 501-922-2062.
We will be scheduling for 1 additional day in October for those who were out of town or unable to have their pictures taken. This date is only available for those who did not previously have a photo taken. Please email or call Kateri Amrhein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 302-841-2042 if you would like to schedule.
Are you looking for a film to watch on your home movie night? You can use your free parish FORMED subscription to choose one. There are a variety of films designed for children, teens and adults from which to choose. Sign up on www.FORMED.org and register as a Sacred Heart parishioner if you'd like to use our parish subscription.