What is happening on formed this week?On May 30th we celebrated St. Joan of Arc. On www.formed.org enjoy the movie Joan of Arc; and with children, watch Brother Francis: He Is Risen: The Power of the Resurrection. June 1st we celebrated St. Justin Martyr, philosopher and apologist. Have you noticed now some of the New Atheists don't even bother trying to disprove God's existence? On www.formed.org, watch Why God Still Matters. With children watch Cat. Chat: Building The Kingdom.
Registering for FORMED is easier than ever: Go to www.formed.org/signup; enter (parish zip code) then select your parish from the drop down menu provided; Register with your name and email address; check that email account inbox for a link to begin using FORMED.
Donations are once again being taken for Harvey's Chapel/Mountain Pine. They accept clothes, linens, small household items, small applicances, etc. Donations can be left in the closet to the left of the front entrance. For any questions, please contact Linda Luyet at 501-472-5113. 
Helping Hands Ministry recognizes that at some time everyone needs help coping with sudden illness or unforeseen circumstances. Helping Hands volunteers stand ready, willing and eager to assist registered parishioners at turning points or in emergency situations, providing help until problems are resolved or until permanent solutions are found.We handle requests for transportation to Mass or medical appointments and for information about available resources for those in transition. We can provide a reassuring phone call to those who need a willing listener, and soon we hope to resume in-person homebound visits. Our volunteers realize that our prayers, care and support for those in need make a positive difference in outcomes. CALL US! We are just waiting for the opportunity to assist you!
MOST IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE A PARISHIONER WHO NEED ASSISTANCE FROM HELPING HANDS:
1. We can not help you if we do not know who you are or that you need help.
2. We can not help you if you do not call us.
3. We will do our very best to serve you SAFELY and CONFIDENTIALLY.
4. We can help if you still have not gotten your COVID vaccination, and need a ride to a COVID vaccine site.
Please call a Helping Hands coordinator for assistance or if you have an questions:
CATHY WEDWICK 501-915-8456
PAT WIDLOWSKI 501-922-1395
Volunteers: We are so grateful for your service. Thank you! If you would like to be a volunteer, call a coordinator for details.
During this year dedicated to St. Joseph, Sacred Heart would like to have a Pilgrim (Traveling) statue of St. Joseph visiting the homes of our parishioners. Parishioners would sign up for 1 week to have the statue in their home. The year ends this December 8, 2021. If anyone is willing to LOAN us their statue of St. Joseph to use as a pilgrim state, please call Sharon Board at 501-922-6995. We need 3 statues. Please give prayerful thought about loaning us your statue. Thanks and Blessings. 
MI CASA es tu casa. This Hispanic saying holds a special meaning for us here in Arkansas. CASA, our Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal, is a way for all of us to make a difference right here at home. Not matter your resources, your monthly support can fit your budget, it's not the amount of the gift that is important. As they say, many hands make the work light. If we all give a little, with God's blessing, it will be enough. Become a CASA supporter today, return your CASA/Gift/Pledge in the envelope provided. Extra envelopes are located in the Narthex.
The Annual Eucharistic Procession for Corpus Christi Sunday will be held Sunday, June 6, 2021. It begins at St. John's Church at 4:15 p.m. and will be a 1.25 mile procession through downtown Hot Springs ending with Benediction at St. Mary's. Return transportation provided. Info: facebook@stjohnthebaptisthotsprings or call 501-623-3233 or 501-523-6201 for more information. 
The Church declared this to be the Year of St. Joseph. On the new book shelf on the stand alone bookcase is our featured new book "Consecration of St. Joseph." Learn more about this holy and just man whom God chose as the father of His only Son. It is a fascinating book on St. Joseph. Please remember to fill out the check card before removing it from the library. 
Congratulations to COOPER COX, who made his First Communion on Sunday, May 2, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Cooper is the son of Jim and Catie Cox and the brother of Carson and Callie. 
Hot Village Bowlers will be bowling this summer starting June 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. and will run for 10-12 weeks. Teams will be threesome. You can sign up as a team or a single and we will put you on a team. If you are interested, please sign-up in the Narthex. If you have any questions, call Fiesta Bowl and ask for Susie at 501-321-2200 or call Sherry Nichols at 617-733-1395. 
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Balance classes in addition to strength training and light to moderate aerobic activity classes. Having good balance is an important way to prevent falls, but there are many benefits to regular exercise, especially as we age. Physical activity along with a healthy diet are two of the most important lifestyle factors that determine whether or not we age gracefully. Finding an exercise program that is fun and engaging is essential if we want to create a lasting habit, but there are lots of different types of exercise to choose from. Senior citizens should choose an exercise program that they can continue to do over the course of time as their bodies change.Exercise is not just a way to get into shape or to prevent injurious falls. It can also be a reason to go outside and get fresh air. It can be a reason to socialize and mix with other like-minded individuals of all ages. Through exercise, people tune into their physical bodies and notice what is going right and what is going wrong. Exercise classes are in the Lower Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. and last one hour.
If you have shied away from yoga because you feel intiminated by the postures you see on the cover of magazines, you might be surprised to learn that most if not all poses can be performed in a chair. Chair Yoga has been shown to improve overall health. The mosts common feedback that I have received from students is that they sleep better, drive better...and that they feel they are doing something really good for themselves. They just feel healthier, which attributes to the increase in circulation and stimulation of the lymphatic system. And they find they can relax more than they ever knew possible. With this in mind, it's no surprise that it can therefore lend its benefits to everyone - especially those with mobility issues. I encourage each and everyone of you to come to one of the classes Sacred Heart of Jesus has to offer and try it out for yourselves. I have a chair ready for you. If you need more information, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 870-995-2797. Linda Broome
Donations are once again being taken for Harvey's Chapel/Mountain Pine. They accept clothes, linens, small household items. small applicances, etc. Donations can be left in the closet to the left of the front entrance. For any questions, please contact Linda Luyet at 501-472-5113. 
The Hot Springs Council 6419 Knights of Columbus is planning a limited Charity Rummage Sale through April and May on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till noon. The sale will take place at 3045 Springs Street east of town off Hwy. 70 Business East. (Exit 5 onto Westinghouse Dr., then left onto Spring Street). To shop our merchandise from three buildings, please request an appointment from Jim (501) 282-7027 or Phyllis (501) 231-6040, requesting date and time. At the time of your appointment, please wear a mask. We have continued receiving generous and very nice donations in spite of our having been unable to have our traditional open-to-all spring and fall sales since October 19, 2019. We have "a ton" of good sale items. So please get ready to shop!! 
Join us for the priesthood ordinations at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, at Barton Coliseum on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for parishioners with invitations to guarantee their seating. Anyone without an invitation should arrive after 9:15 a.m. Reserved seating is available for family members, close friends, and Catholic groups. Masks are optional but encouraged. For general parking on the west side, attendees should enter from West Roosevelt Road onto Howard Street. Accessible parking is on the east side. People who need accessible parking should come via South Schiller Street and enter through Gate 7.For people who cannot attend in person, the Mass will be live-streamed on the diocesdan YouTube channel, youtube.com/cdolr.
Thank you for donating "pull tabs." 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 continue to collect them for this charity and we take them directly to the Ronald McDonald house location in Little Rock for their fundraising efforts. Any soda or beer cans, pet food cans, vegetable, fruit and soup cans all may have the "pull tabs." There is a box on the cabinets of the A&E Hallway for you to place your tabs anytime. This effort is sponsored by LOSH and we appreciate your support. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many people's lives. The damage has not only been to our bodies but has also been to our mental state. Mental health problems, however, are not limited to our present crisis. One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness silences many and prevents faith communities from responding compassionately and effectively. "The Sanctuary Course for Catholics" which can be found on Formed addresses this problem by exploring the intersection of Faith and mental health. It is available as a coursebook or audio book. This course for adults has eight sessions and is accompanied by eight films. It is designed for use in small groups and includes interactive discussion questions and group exercises. Families, church groups or individuals can use the search function on formed to locate this course. (click on the three parallel lines in upper left corner of Formed site) You can learn more about this course and Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries at www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/catholics.