Join Us For The 42nd Annual March For LifeThe 42nd Annual March for Life will be held on Sunday, January 19 in Little Rock at 2:00 p.m. The observance is a peaceful and prayerful event that attracts thousands of Arkansans from across the state including churches and families to remember the estimated 60 million unborn children who have been killed by legal abortion. This event, sponsored by Arkansas Right to Life, will remember the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States on January 22, 1973.
Staging begins at 1:30 p.m. between Battery and Wolfe Streets on West Capitol Avenue behind the Arkansas State Capitol. At 2:00 p.m. President Andy Mayberry will lead the marchers along with elected officials, invited dignitaries and other special guests to the steps of the Sate Capitol for a brief program. We are excited to announce that we have invited Ryan Bomberger, the founder of the Radiance Foundation, as our keynote speaker. Find out more about Ryan at www.radiancefoundation.org. Arkansas Right to Life, the state's oldest and largest pro-life organization, is an affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, the leading voice of the voiceless dedicated to protecting all human beings threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia.
Your baby's skin is reddish in color, and veins are visible througn the baby's translucent skin. Baby's fingers and toe prints are visible. The eyelids begin to part and the eyes open. Baby responds to sounds by moving or increasing the pulse. You may notice jerking motions if baby hiccups. If born prematurely, your baby may survive after the 23rd week with intensive care. By the end of the sixth month, your baby is about 12 inches long and weighs about 2 lbs. Bishop Taylor invites all the men of the parish to the upcoming 10th Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Christ the King Parish, Little Rock. This is their 10th conference and each year they get bigger and better. Many men say that this one-day event has helped equip and inspire them to be better fathers, husbands, brothers and sons. This year's conference is only 3 weeks away. If you register by January 26, the early bird registration fee is $25. Registration includes a hearty breakfast from the KofC and a barbeque lunch from Corky's. Rosary at 7:30 a.m., Mass at 7:50 a.m., Conference is from 9:00-2:00 p.m. and Fellowship concluding at 3:30 p.m. Registration and information available at www.arcatholicmen.com. You ay also contact Brian Gilmartin at 501-765-1300 for additional information.
Take a few minutes to watch this video for a special invitation to the Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference from Bishop Taylor.
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supportd by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Previous donors with e-mail addresses have been sent an e-mail reminder. New donors may contact Tina at 501-352-5491 to register. Thank you, in advance for sharing your "gift of life." Besides saving a life, you will also receive an awesome long sleeved t-shirt. 
The 7th Annual Catholic School Scholarship Appeal for the school yeart 2019-2020 is happening now. A total for the 765 students in Catholic Schools is Arkansas qualified for scolarship assistance this year. The need is $1.4 million dollars. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to: "Diocese of Little Rock" and on the memo line write, "Cath. Schools Schol. Appeal (CSSA)." You may also give online at www.dolr.org and select, "online giving." Please give thought and prayer to helping Catholic children of today to receive a good Catholic School education (as may of us did years ago)! 
Ladies of the Sacred Heart General Meeting will be held on Monday, January 13, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the Lower Hall. Our guest speaker is Colleen Angel, Tiny Angel Project. Our something extra this month is an item(s) for the baby shower. Also, if you took a Filly Bag last month, please bring to Monday's meeting as they are being delivered to Oaklawn after the meeting. This bag is to be filled with items for women only. 
Sacred Heart honors couples married 50 years or more, as well as, married 25 years, give or take a few years. This special celebration is scheduled for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2020 with Bishop Taylor celebrating Mass. The Parish Life commission is seeking volunteers to help make this event super special. If you wish to volunteer your time, talents, ideas and suggestions, please attend our first planning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, Classroom D. For questions call Cathy Silk, 501-922-2062, ext. 17. 
The next meeting of the 2019-2020 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, January 14, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the church. At 5:00 p.m. you may join others in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in the Lower Hall is from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m. After dinner, we will have a short business meeting. Remember to sign up with Danny Murphy at the meeting to participate in our "Meals on Wheels" program during the month of February. The dinner for the evening will be Pork Loin with Sangria Sauce, salad, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, rolls and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and will be catered by employees of Chef Johnna. Any man who is member of Sacred Heart Church or any non-Catholic husband of a wife who is a member of Sacred Heart Church, is invited to attend. New members eat free by paying the $15 membership fee. Contact Bill Patterson by phone at 922-8631 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, if you plan on attending and eating with us.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a Spaghetti Dinner on January 18, following the Saturday evening's 4:00 p.m. Mass. Come enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner prepared by Chef Ken Silvers and crew - served family stype - only $9.00. Tickets will be sold at the door but advanced sign up in the Narthex is required for planning. Sign ups begin the weekend of January 4/5. 
The Sacrament of the sick will be offered at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the First Friday of January, Friday, January 3, 2020. This Sacrament of healing and peace is for those with chronic and/or serious health problems, as well as, the elderly whose weakened condition puts them at risk for sudden and even life-threatening illnesses. Come feel the comforting touch of the Lord and the powerful grace of the Holy Spirit! 
Please join us Tuesday, January 28, 2020 for our next assembly membership meeting. Rosary will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by social, dinner and meeting. Please contact Gary Wolfer at 501-204-1192 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Linda Broome invites ALL parishioners to her newly revised Fit 'n Balanced fitness class. This core stability and chair structured class will focus on maintaining balance, conditioning and toning. Fall prevention and strategies for overcoming an unstable gait (ambulation) will be touced upon nearly every class. Linda brings fun and excitement to her classes and makes a personal goal to see that everyone enjoys her class. Come and try it out. This class meets on Tuesday & Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. beginning January 7, 2020. Please feel free to bring your own light hand weights as supply is limited. 
Voices Rising is thrilled to be invited back to Sacred Heart on Sunday, January 5, prior to the Crockpot dinner to present "Rejoice." The ensemble will sing a variety of seasonal music, from the sacred "Hodie Christus Natus Est" to a nostalgic medley of your favorite childhood family Christmas carols. Of course, there will be an opportunity for all the great Sacred Heart singers to sing along on several hymns of the season. Well-known HSV area soloists and members of Voices Rising Marc Bremer, Ruth'e Korelitz and Denise Steinhaus have prepared special solos for this concert. You will not want to miss Sacred Heart's own Bill Lamoureux as "Good King Wenceslas."
The concert will begin at 3:30 p.m.in the Main Church. Whether or not you are staying for the Crockpot dinner, Voices Rising would love to share its love of music with you, especially during this most special season. A good will offering will be taken.
Our Advent Rosaries are again available. Look for them in a basket in the hallway between the A&E Building and the Narthex. The Sacred Heart Rosary Makers make these available FREE of charge. They make beautiful and unusual Christmas gifts. Please help yoursef. 
Our annual Epiphany Crockpot Dinner will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Please sign-up to attend and bring your favorite crock pot meal to share, as well as a serving utensil. Recipes are always welcome to accompany your dish. The sign-ups will begin at the Christmas Masses and end on New Year's Day.We will play, "Secret Santa Bingo" after dinner, so please bring a wrapped gift. If you have questions, please contact Cindy Lefler at 501-915-2761.
The Wednesday Spades group and Singles Hand and Foot players will have their annual Christmas Season party on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. If you want to participate in Dirty Santa, bring a wrapped gift, cost around $10. We will play cards for a hour or so, take a break and have the gift fun. If your turn, bring snacks to share. Then we will finish up with playing cards. We hope all players will plan to join us this afternoon of fun.