For those volunteers delivering Christmas Food Baskets, please note that Men's Club members will be available today, December 15, from 1-3:00 pm to load your cars. You will need the letter and number ID of your family. The men will load all presents and non-perishable food into your vehicles. Location is the Lower Hall entrance.
We are blessed to have the following parishioners serving on the Pastoral Council as the result of our recently held election:
Alison Kordsmeier - Liturgy Commission
Larry Helton - Parish Life Commission
Jackie Fox-Tomassi - Social Justice/Charitable Outreach Commission
A big thank you to them and those who ran in the election.
Alison Kordsmeier - Liturgy Commission
Larry Helton - Parish Life Commission
Jackie Fox-Tomassi - Social Justice/Charitable Outreach Commission
A big thank you to them and those who ran in the election.
• Thanks to all for a successful Bake Sale!
• Registration open for Women of Hope Retreat Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Go to womenofhopear.org for more information.
• To help with the Filly Bags for Oaklawn workers, contact Sheila Harrison at arktraveler594@gmail.com. Filled bags must be returned at the Jan. 13 General Meeting.
Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.
• Registration open for Women of Hope Retreat Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Go to womenofhopear.org for more information.
• To help with the Filly Bags for Oaklawn workers, contact Sheila Harrison at arktraveler594@gmail.com. Filled bags must be returned at the Jan. 13 General Meeting.
Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.
Sacred Heart Parish and our Music Ministry invite you to join us in an old fashioned "Christmas Carol Sing" before the Midnight and Christmas Day Masses. We will come together at 11:45 pm on Christmas Eve and 9:45 am on Christmas morning to sing some carols of old in celebration of our Savior's birth.
Kevin & Rose Farrell, 39 years on December 27
Thomas & Peggy Sinclair, 14 years on December 28
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Thomas & Peggy Sinclair, 14 years on December 28
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
ALL classes are cancelled for the following days:
Tuesday, December 24 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Enjoy (in moderation) your holidays and be ready to jump start the new year with classes resuming Thursday, January 2.
Tuesday, December 24 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Enjoy (in moderation) your holidays and be ready to jump start the new year with classes resuming Thursday, January 2.
The Mass of Remembrance for deceased family and friends of our parishioners as well as Sacred Heart parishioners who died in 2024 will be celebrated Wednesday, December 18 at 4:00 pm. You are invited to bring a framed picture of your loved one(s) and/or put their names in a binder that will be on a table in front of the steps leading to the altar area. Come early to place your loved one's picture on the table and light a small candle that will be in front of the photo. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to participate in this Mass.
Based on the parameters set by our bulletin publisher and our own holiday schedule, for the December 28/29 edition, all articles must be to the parish office by 12:00 pm Thursday, December 19. For the January 4/5 edition please have submissions to the office by Monday, December 23 at 12:00 pm. Thank you!
We need the strength and peace that comes from the Holy Eucharist
We live in an age dominated by fear and anxiety and it's destroying us.
Granted, we can't wholly avoid the troubles around us as long as we live in this vale of tears. We shouldn't them consume our lives.
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469
We live in an age dominated by fear and anxiety and it's destroying us.
Granted, we can't wholly avoid the troubles around us as long as we live in this vale of tears. We shouldn't them consume our lives.
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469
This week on Formed start your walk with Dr. Tim Gray on a journey of renewal to ready your heart for the coming of Christ. Dr. Gray unpacks the meaning of the Advent season and its rich traditions. In twenty-four short presentations he also provides for us "Advent with Tim Gray" which is practical advice for making this Advent your best yet! Join your fellow parishioners and register for your free subscription at
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I am very grateful and would like to thank all those who prayed for me, sent cards and called throughout my hospitalization. Jo Ann O'Brien
• Dec. 14/15 LOSH Bake Sale after all Masses in Classrooms A & B
• Registration open for Women of Hope Retreat Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Go to www.womenofhopear.org for more information.
• To help with the Filly Bags for Oaklawn workers, contact Shaila Harrison at arktraveler594@gmail.com. Filled bags must be returned at the Jan. 13 General Meeting.
Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.
• Registration open for Women of Hope Retreat Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Go to www.womenofhopear.org for more information.
• To help with the Filly Bags for Oaklawn workers, contact Shaila Harrison at arktraveler594@gmail.com. Filled bags must be returned at the Jan. 13 General Meeting.
Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.
In case you couldn't make it for Reconciliation on December 13, the following are opportunities to receive the Sacrament before Christmas. On December 17, St. Mary's in downtown Hot Springs (200 Central Avenue) will have a a Reconciliation service at 5:30 pm with individual receipt of the Sacrament In addition, Fr. Bill will offer the Sacrament on Saturday, December 21 from 1 - 2:00 pm and 4 - 4:45 pm. At Sacred Heart, he always offers Reconciliation weekdays (M, T, Th and F) from 8:40 - 8:55 am and on Wednesday from 3:30 - 3:55 pm.
Just for today, help me, God, to remember that my life is a gift, that my health is a blessing, that this new day is filled with awesome potential, that I have the capacity to bring something wholly new and unique and good into this world.
Just for today, help me, God, to remember to be kind and patient to the people who love me and to those who work with me too. Teach me to see all the beauty that I so often ignore and to listen to the silent longing of my own soul.
Just for today, help me, God, to remember You. Let this be a good day, God, full of joy and love. Amen
Just for today, help me, God, to remember to be kind and patient to the people who love me and to those who work with me too. Teach me to see all the beauty that I so often ignore and to listen to the silent longing of my own soul.
Just for today, help me, God, to remember You. Let this be a good day, God, full of joy and love. Amen
Join us on Sunday, December 15, for a Knights of Columbus parish breakfast following both Masses. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, juice, coffee, tea and water. Please provide a good will offering (cash and checks made payable to K of C to be accepted). All proceeds are used to fund Knight charitable events throughout the year. Thank you.
Deadline for returning all gifts is Sunday, Dec. 8.
Return the wrapped gift to the tree with the Angel tag taped to the top and the Angel information showing. Another label will be place over the original to hide the package's contents. Thank you for your support of the Angel Tree program and helping provide gifts for children this Christmas season.
Return the wrapped gift to the tree with the Angel tag taped to the top and the Angel information showing. Another label will be place over the original to hide the package's contents. Thank you for your support of the Angel Tree program and helping provide gifts for children this Christmas season.