I would like to express my overwhelming, sincere thanks for all this congregation has done for me and my family during the difficult times through Bob's illness, death and funeral. Friends brought food, called to check on me and offered assistance and prayers. From the LOSH ladies of Guild 2 for the wonderful dinner they prepared and served to family and friends after the service to the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, servers, lectors, ushers and Men's Club, I thank you. My church family has been with me every step of the way. I couldn't feel more loved and supported. Father Bill, thank you for always being there with prayers, support and Christian Love. Rick Darnell, thank you for stepping up to do the live streaming for my family and friends unable to attend. Thank you Lynne Border-Koon and the Resurrection Choir. The music was beautiful. Blessings to you all. 

Renee Steinpreis and family

Your 2024 Contribution Statements will be available for pick up at the church office Tuesday through Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. They will be ready by January 31, 2025.  Call the office 501 922-2062 to request your statement be mailed.

"Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may br also. And you know the way where I am going...I will not leave you desolate; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me; because I live, you will live also. In that day you will know that I am my Father, and you in me, and I in you.                                                                                                                              John 14:1-4, 18-20

There is a need for regular Adorers on Sunday at 7 - 8:00 pm and 8 - 9:00 pm
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469.

The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the K of C and hosted by Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd., is 8:00 am -2:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025. There is an urgent need for blood at this time. Previous donors with emails have been sent an email reminder. New donors may contact Debbie at 913 209-8571. Thank you in advance for your "gift of life."

• Jan. 6 LOSH Board meeting, 9:30am , Upper Hall

• Jan. 13 LOSH Rosary and Mass 8:45am, General Meeting, 9:45am, Lower Hall Speaker Lois Oswald from Make-A-Wish Foundation

• Something Extra - Parish Baby Shower items

• Return your Oaklawn Filly bags.

• Jan 31st/Feb 1st Women of Hope Retreat.

Registration is still open at www.womenofhopear.org. 

Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.

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. With questions call Dave Banaszynski 401 332-5999 or email davidbanaszyn-ski@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for your participation!!

 Joseph & Donna Yadron, 63 years on January 6

* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.

The January 7 monthly Knights of Columbus meeting will begin with praying the at 5:00 pm. As of now, there is one candidate to be Exemplified. We may have Tiffany Bishop to speak on CASA. The Granada Grill will cater a delicious meal of a taco bar with beef and chicken, hard and soft shells, rice and beans, lettuce, pico, cheese, onion, tomatoes and salsa. For dessert, Fr. Bill's ice cream. Meal cost is $15.
Please call or email Mark Leslie 501 226-0074 or pops.leslie@verizon.net and let him know if you will be attending and would like a meal. If bringing a guest, please provide their name. Mark will be set up to take dues and hand out 2025 membership cards.

Please join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena, 9 Days for Life, from January 16 through January 24. Get daily intentions, brief reflections and more at www.9daysforlife.com.
On January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance.
For more information: www.respectlife.org/January-22.