Give us this day our daily bread. For most of us, this is not our most pressing daily concern. We will not wonder what we will find to eat or where we will sleep tonight. One of the best expressions of gratitude that we can show for all the blessings that we enjoy each day from God's providential hand is to share some of our "bread" with those who don't have enough of their own. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter of the Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal. Together, we can make a difference right here at home. Return your CASA Gift/Pledge in the envelopes provided.
Click here for a Message from Bishop Taylor on the COVID-19 response / 5-4-2020
Bishop: No public Masses through May 18
PUBLISHED: APRIL 15, 2020En Español
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following letter to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock, April 15, 2020, to address further changes to his March 12 mandate suspending all public Masses and non-essential events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I want you to know that I appreciate what a difficult time this has been for all of us, especially the suspension of public Masses and all other public gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I think we have all grown in our love for and longing for the Eucharist. I know this has been very hard for our priests, who miss intensely the joy of celebrating the Eucharist with the community, and even more so for you in the laity who must participate in the Mass through the Internet or on TV, if that.
"And of course, there is everything connected with COVID-19 itself: the illness, the deaths, the loss of jobs and income, the isolation, the closing of schools, etc. I am convinced that the Lord will use this adversity to bring us many blessings, even if we can’t always see it at the time. Hopefully drawing us closer to himself, helping us to see more clearly what is really important and perhaps reassessing our priorities going forward. I hope that the increased time spent together will strengthen the bonds within our families and that time spent in prayer together become a source of spiritual growth. "As I am sure many of you will recall, on March 12 I promulgated required changes for the rest of March and the entire month of April in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the temporary suspension of all public Masses and previously scheduled confirmation ceremonies plus the cancellation or postponement of all non-essential gatherings in your parishes pending further notice. I also indicated that on April 15 I would make a determination regarding activities in the month of May.
"Well, we have now reached April 15 and the COVID-19 cases have not even peaked yet in Arkansas. According to our public health officials, physical separation needs to continue to be maintained for the time being, so I am extending our present suspension of activities (and the corresponding dispensation of the Sunday obligation) to May 18. On April 30 I will make a further determination regarding the remainder of the month of May, including whether an earlier opening date might also be possible if things have changed for the better between now and then. May 31 is Pentecost; let us pray that by then the conditions will be right for us to resume normal activities.
"In the meantime, let us pray for those who are ill and those who have died, for those searching for a cure and for medical caregivers who risk their own health to care for others, for those who are faced with unexpected financial difficulties and for those who due to age or underlying medical problems know themselves to be especially vulnerable.
"Sincerely in Christ,
+Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock"
Sacred Heart Mass on the Wednesdays of Lent at 5:30 p.m. AND Light Lenten meal and video has been CANCELLED. 
Ladies of the Sacred Heart Card Party "Cabin Fever," has been postponed. Check back for a rescheduled date! 
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Men's Club Annual Charities Fish Bake has been cancelled. 
Sacred Heart of Jesus has partnered with Oaklawn Center on Aging to offer three evidence-based programs which are sponsored by Parish Life and Sacred Heart's Wellness Ministry. These programs include:Ageless Grace: Tuesdays and Thursdays, classes have been cancelled.
A Matter of Balance: CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED . Contact Linda Broome, 870-995-2797 or Cathy Silk, 922-2062, x17 for more information.
Diabetic Empowerment Education Program (D.E.E.P.): Sessions have been cancelled.
Please contact Cathy Silk, 922-2062, ext. 17 with any questions or to register for either program: A Matter of Balance or Diabetic D.E.E.P.
Your prayers are needed more then ever! Please pray in solidarity with the 40 Day for Life Campaign in Little Rock, February 26 - April 5.Due to the coronavirus spread our Bishop and our government have asked us not to gather in groups of more than 10 people. So please, don't bring a group out to pray - but please do pray. As the virus continues to spread, we may be asked to shelter in place. If this happens, please stay home. Yes, our presence in front of the abortion facility is important. We know that lives are saved when people are there! But let us place our hope in Christ and trust lives will be saved through our prayers no matter where we pray.
Bishop Taylor has CANCELLED the Stations of the Cross in front of the abortion facility on March 27. End of Life Conferences in LR and NWA have been postponed.
Catholic Relief Service's effort to care for the poor. Sacred Heart continues to collect the Rice Bowls in the narthex through Sunday, April 26, 2020. Frr. Bill would like you to know that if you want to donate and don't want to leave the safety of your home or cannot bring your rice bowl to the church, that you can give online. Please click here for more information. Remember to recognize our parish by entering "HSV Sacred Heart" in the faith community field when prompted. You may mail a check payable to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church indicating in the memo line: Rice Bowl CRS. Your contribution is needed and greatly appreciated! Thank you!! 
Classes have been cancelled. 
A group of parishioners would like to invite any parishioner to join us, "The Mother Mary Prayer Group" who meet each Sunday at the church for one hour, 3:00 p.m. We pray the rosary, for individual intentions, the Divine Mercy and other prayers. If you have any questions please call Deacon Larry Lipsmeyer at 501-922-3283 or Jim Goodson at 501-204-2494. 
Our Church Library is a great resource for Lent!Books on Saints, Books on Reflection, Books on Scripture, Books on the History of the Church, Books on Faith, Books on Prayer, Devotional Books and even Tapes and DVD's available. Books, etc. will be available in the Narthex on Ash Wednesday and before and after Masses during Lent for checking out from the Library. Any parishioner is welcome to go inside the Sacred Heart Church Library to check out materials on their own as well. Is the Lord calling you to take advantage of these resources for your Lenten Journey?
Please click to read directive from Bishop Taylor Required Changes in Response to COVID-19
You may pick up your blessed palms in the Narthex or outside of the church on a table. We have a FREE booklet for you to take home to use during the days of the Easter Triduum. It is our hope that the booklet will make this time more sacred and a blessing for you and your family even if we cannot gather in church to celebrate the liturgies of the Triduum, the great "Three Days." Blessings to you! 
Ash Wednesday is February 26. That is the day to begin praying for a special loved one. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Rosary Makers are once again making the Lenten Rosaries available beginning February 12. One basket will be in the narthex and another in the hallway. These are FREE of charge to anyone who would like them but supplies are limited so get yours early. Join our faith community and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United State in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS (Catholic Relief Service). Pick up your rice bowls from the narthex on Ash Wednesday. During the 40 days of Lent, we will encounter the needs of the world. Don't forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app today!