A parish R.C.I.A. program is the Catholic way of evangelizing and forming people in the Word of God, the traditions of the Catholic Church, and an ongoing and growing relationship with the Lord, thusly preparing a candidate for some or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion). Sacred Heart of Jesus parish is open to assisting people in their faith journey at whatever time they are ready to begin. We are inviting those who are interested to attend, one of our introductory sessions on Thursday, October 7 or Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Classrooms A & B. Please call Cathy Kraus, SHJ Parish DRE at 501-922-2062 ext. 11 or just come that evening with an open and inspiring mind and heart. 
The 2nd meeting of the year for the Men's Club General Membership Meeting will meet Tuesday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. All men of SHJ Parish are welcome to attend. Membership dues remain $15/year. At 5 p.m., join in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in Lower Hall from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner served before 6 p.m. The program for the evening will be a presentation by HSVOPA Board-of Director on the upcoming assessment vote, current spending policies and GM search status. After the program, we will have a short business meeting. Dinner is Brat/Knockwurst, German potato salad, vegetable and apple strudel for dessert. The refreshment center will be open for additional libations. The cost for the dinner is $13.00 per person prepared and served by the staff of Home Plate. Seating will be 4 to a table. Please confirm to Russ Harrison by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 922-1757 by 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10th, to reserve your place at the meeting.
Please visit www.hsvlosh.com for more information.Thank you to all who participated in our LOSH Bake Sale. The ladies collected $2,483.10 which will be appropriated to Charitable programs.
December 6: 9:45 Board Meeting, Lower Hall
December 11 & 12: Cookie Sale following Masses, in Rooms A& B. Fund raiser to benefit Charities. All Guild members may drop off cookies from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 11 in Upper Hall.
December 13: Following Mass-Lower Hall; Annual Christmas Brunch & General Meeting recognizing 20+ year members. Cost is $17.00. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart of Jesus, memo line-Christmas Brunch. Contact Carol Barrett to sign up. 501-922-0071 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
January 28: Save the Date 4:00 - 6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Event.
Aluminum cans are being collected for recycling to benefit LOSH charities. Place in the trailer in church parking lot.
Pull tabs from aluminum cans are being are collected for Little Rock Ronald McDonald House. Place on table in hallway of church. Collecting pull tabs is a great way to help children and their families at Ronald McDonald House across the country. They are able to raise thousands of dollars each year through these simple donations. We collect pull tabs from any soda or beer cans, pet food cans, vegetable, fruit and soup cans.
October 27 Sacred Heart is participating in the 40 Days for Life Vigil at the Planned Parenthood office in Little Rock. If you are still looking at carpooling with other church members or friends please email or text Rebecca Huber to coordinate coverage. Her info is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 501-844-7656. 
Baby bottles can be returned to the Church at any time and placed in the baby crib in the Narthex on or before November 14th. If you did not pick up a baby bottle, there are additional empty bottles in the baby crib. The goal this year is to continue to fund the use of the ultrasound machine at the New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, provide financial support to Change Point Pregnancy Center in Hot Springs, and continue to support the Arkansas Right to Life organization in Little Rock. In addition, we will donate some of the money for another ultrasound machine in Little Rock. Ultrasound machines are saving the lives of babies where they are used and all of the orgaizations continue to provide support to women in crisis. What a great feeling it is when you know that you have helped saved a life! Please open your heart and be generous for these beautiful unborn children of God. Thank you! 
The Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine will be administered by health care professionals on October 16th and 17th before and after all Masses. Please bring a photo ID and Medicare or other Insurance card. Also, be aware of your clothing that day to allow for ease of injection. If you have any questions, please call Bill Nosek at 501-915-9000. 
We Bake It - You Take It Chicken Bake Dinner, Friday, October 14, 2021The menu is Skinless Montreal Style Baked Chicken Breast seasoned with garlic salt, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, green beans, roll and a large brownie (dessert prepared by Ladies of the Sacred Heart). Cost is $15 per meal.
You can make reservations by placing name and number of dinners on the sign-up sheet in the Church Narthex or calling Bob Bowman at 501-922-6619 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All monies must be received by October 10th. Please make check payable to Sacred Heart Church with Men's Club on the memo line and mail to Bob Bowman, 16 Isabella Way, HSV, AR 71909.
Due to current covid-19 variant this is a TAKE-OUT ONLY event. Pickup times are between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. This event is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Men's Club.
Are you interested in praying the Rosary and/or the Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 9:00 a.m. daily Mass? With all that is going on in our world today, let's pray together as a community for healing. We would pray after the 9:00 a.m. daily Mass in the church to allow for social distancing. Please email Linda Durrett at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 972-768-1574 if you would like to join in prayer. 
The Funeral Ministry is looking for a few parishioners to help out when there is a funeral. You would help out setting up photos, putting out the programs, helping with the guest book and be there to greet the family as they enter church. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, call Chris Frantz at 501-922-5877 for more information. 
The picture of the Sacred Heart Cemetery and Memorial Garden is shown after removal of the large bushes fronting the Cemetery that had been severely damaged due to the snow and freezing weather in February of this year. The four columbaria, the fountain, and statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are now more visible, and the Cemetery Committee feels better displays our beautiful facility.Please consider Sacred Heart's Cemetery as the final resting place for you and your family. The Memorial Garden and Columbaria are on Church grounds and are a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and pray. Contact Gary Wolfer (501-922-1192) or Larry Lipsmeyer (501-922-3283) for information on acquiring a Columbarium niche in our Cemetery.
Our Sacred Heart Single's group is starting back up again and we are beginning with cards. Come join the single's every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., with the next date to meet on Wednesday, September 1, to play "Hand and Foot." We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. God bless our group! Ladies of the Sacred Heart will hold a bake sale on Saturday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of church. They will also sale their baked goods before and after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and also on Sunday, October 31 before and after both Masses. Please stop and take a look, then purchase these yummy treats! All proceeds benefit local charities. 
Sacred Heart Bowling League bowls on Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. at Fiesta Bowl. The team format of 3 on each team will continue this year. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex. Regular weekly bowlers and substitute bowlers will be welcome. Also, any and all bowlers: whether you haven't bowled in years, or if you want to ask neighbors and friends to join in the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Bowman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 922-6619, 
We will offer the annual blessing of pets, on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, in the small church parking lot off Ponderosa Street, this Sunday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a carrier for the blessing. 
Your baby's heartbeat may now be audible through an instrument called a doppler. The fingers and toes are well-defined. Eyelids, eyebrows, eyelashes, nails and hair are formed. Teeth and bones become denser. Your baby can even suck his or her thumb, yawn, stretch and make faces. The nervous system is starting to function. The reproductive organs and genitalia are now fully developed and your doctor can see on untrasound if you are having a boy or a girl. By the end of the fourth month, your baby is about 6 inches long and weighs about 4 ounces. 
The Liturgical Environment Ministry will have a planning meeting on Tuesday, September 28th at 9:30 a.m. in Classrooms A & B, to prepare for the Christmas Season. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!! Call Sandy Darnell with any questions, 602-419-3414.