Lent has begun with encouragement to "Fast, Pray and Give Alms."  One way to do those very things is to take part in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Easter Food Basket program.  While we are preparing our souls for the Triduum, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is preparing to provide families in need with a joyful Easter meal.  To do this, we are asking for volunteers to shop and deliver the food for a meal of celebration at Easter Time.  Easter falls on Sunday, April 17.  The Food Basket Committee will provide our volunteers with the name and contact information of a family in our service area.  The volunteer contacts the family, does the shopping for the food, including fresh meats and vegetables, and delivers the purchases to the family the week before Easter (April 10 through April 16).  Receipts for the money spent may be sent to Food Basket Committee and the money will be reimbursed from a parish fund managed by the committee.  Parish organizations will be asking for volunteers at their April meetings or interested parties may call Ed Keearns at 501-922-3832.