"Religion is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world." (James 1:27, NAB) The Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal 2025 kicks off next weekend, February 1 & 2. A portion of your CASA gift goes to Catholic Charities here in Arkansas. Help reach your world with the love of Christ. Please return our CASA gift/pledge in the envelopes that were sent to your home or those provided at the church.

Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469

Christ the King Church in Little Rock will host this one day retreat from 8:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday, February 1. "Women of Hope, A Day Retreat" provides a simple and sacred day of retreat in which women can be filled with Jesus, the author of hope. The day will fill your souls and transform your heart. All women in the Diocese of Little Rock are invited. Lisa Cotter is the feature speaker. Franchelle Jaeger will be retreat guide and Sarah Kroger is to lead praise and worship. The event will include Mass with Bishop Taylor, reconciliation, adoration, presentations, music and lunch. An evening preparation will be offered from 5:15 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, January 31. It will include quiet meditation, reconciliation, guided reflection, adoration and benediction. The cost is $70per person. Register at www.womenofhopear.org.

As you begin planning your 2025 activities, all men of the parish should set aside March 17 - 20. These are the dates of our annual Sacred Heart Men's Retreat at the St. John's Center in Little Rock. Back by popular demand, our retreat leader will be Fr. Stephen Gadberry. You won't want to miss these spiritually uplifting presentations from this dynamic young priest. With questions, please call Ed Doyle at 501 922-5771.

The 50/50 will work like your typical super bowl squares. The per square donation is $20 and payout is as follows:

1st quarter: $200, 2nd quarter: $250
3rd quarter: $200 and final score: $350

You are allowed a max of 5 squares per person. Family members/relatives can participate. Our goal is to fill two boards (200 squares). If squares remain the final week in January, then you may purchase additional.

This Men's Club fundraiser is to increase our financial donations to our selected charities.
Checks made payable to Sacred Heart Church, memo line: 50/50 raffle squares. Please indicate name and how many squares for each person. All checks mailed to: David Banaszynski 22 Fachado Way HSV, AR 71909 prior to the January 25 deadline. Numbers will be drawn by Men's Club Board Officers on January 27. Completed boards with all numbers will be sent to each Club's representative on January 29, 11 days prior to the Super Bowl. If you have any questions please contact Dave Banaszynski at 401-332-5999 or email.

• Due to the January General Meeting cancellation. Lois Oswald from Make-A-Wish is rescheduled for April
• Jan. 27 Guild 2 Hand & Foot 12:30 pm, Upper Hall
• Jan 31 Women of Hope in Little Rock.. Contact Cathy Raney cathy.raney@gmail.com or womenofhopear.org
• Feb. 3 LOSH Board Meeting 9:45 am, Upper Hall
• Feb. 10 General Meeting 9:45 am, Lower Hall. Guest Speaker Kathy Sanders about Oklahoma City bombing, and forgiveness.

Something extra (Feb. 10) fund donations for golf tournament snacks.:

When planning a meeting/event, please review our Parish Calendar on www.hsvsacredheart.com to ensure date availability and that upcoming events are reserved properly. This parish has MANY ongoing/recurring and special events and we strive to make certain rooms or halls are reserved to accommodate and coordinate all parish groups. Please utilize the Room Reservation form available in the office, the A & E hallway or print a copy from the website. You'll find the form under the Parish Information tab. The last sub-tab is Forms. Once completed, drop your request at the office or scan and email to www.hsvsacredheart.com.

This special collection is taken up in all parishes across Arkansas. The support the Dioceses of Little Rock receives from this national collection helps the Diocesan Council for Black Catholics and other ministries, events and formation to encourage the Christian life in culturally appropriate ways. This collection has supported evangelization programs in almost every diocese in the United States for more than 130 years. For additional information, contact the Stewardship and Development Office at 501 664-0340.

Father Bill will be taking some vacation time this week from Tuesday thru Friday. There will be no weekday Masses here on those days. Masses in Hot Springs are 8:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at St. John's and Wednesday at 5:30 pm, Thursday at 8:00 am and Friday at 12:00 pm at St. Mary's.