The first meeting of the 2019-2020 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, September 10 starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. This is a meeting where the members, their wives or dates, and widows of deceased members, are invited to attend. 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. Our entertainment for the evening will be music played by Dave Capella on his accordion. Dance or listen as you prefer. The dinner for the evening will be Beef Tips and gravy on buttered noodles, and includes a salad, mixed vegetables, rolls, and ice cream for dessert. The cost of the dinner is $12 per person and will be catered by Johnna. This being the first meeting of our year, $12 annual dues will be collected at the meeting. If you know someone who is not a member, invite him and his wife/date to come and payment of his dues will get him a free dinner.Also, the Chicken Bake will be held on Friday, September 27, so be ready to sign up to help at this event, one of our two major fundraisers for the year.
Contact Bill Patterson at 922-6965 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your reservations or for more information about the Men's Club.
Tuesday, August 27 is the last day our produce truck will be here for the season. Please thank our farmer family, Tom and Jamie and family, for driving their produce truck to Sacred Heart. Be sure to stop and shop one last time for the season. The produce truck will be in the lower church parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
What follows are descriptions of the various commissions within the parish. Please consider your area of interest and contact Rebecca Huber if you wish to serve in some capacity. Her email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or her cell is 501-844-7656.PARISH LIFE: This commission has as its mission to live and nurture our faith through parish-wide social activities. A Parish Life coordinator supports each of the 11 committees within the commission: Ladies of the Sacred Heart, Knights of Columbus, Men's Club, Spades and Table Games, Singles, Bowling, Health and Wellness, Communications, Sociable Six, Newcomers, along with Hand and Foot. The commission is also responsible for various meals in the parish hall. The commission meeting is held on the first Wednesday evening of even months.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH: This commission decides on the contributions to be made by the parish and monitors the various charitable organizations that receive those contributions. The commission has several specific committees: Helping Hands, the Rosary Makers, Shawl Ministry, Respect Life and Family Assistance. The commission meets on the fourth Friday of odd months after morning Mass.
LITURGY COMMISSION: This commission oversees all the people and activities surrounding the liturgy. The various ministries include: extraordinary ministers for both the Mass and for the home-bound; music ministry, lectors, sacristans, servers and ushers. The commission meets on the second Friday of even months after morning Mass.
EDUCATION COMMISSION: This commission focuses on coordination, development, promotion and evaluation of parish-related education and formation programs. The specific committees within this commission are: adult education, perpetual adoration, religious eduation for youth, and the library. The commission meets on the first Thursday of even months after morning Mass.
Attention: Newly Registered Members between January-July 2019. You are invited to join us for a Get Acquainted Gathering after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 24 in the Upper Hall. A homemade Lasagna dinner awaits you. Please call Debbie Garrett by Saturday, August 17 to reserve your seat at 512-460-9903. 
On Sunday, September 15, the KofC would like to invite everyone to a Parish Breakifast. The menu will consist of sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash browns, juice, milk and coffee. This breakfast is being underwritten by Bill and Mary Lou George along with Mike and Ruth Kerwin. Breakfast is only $6.00 with children under 12 being free. All proceeds help fund Knights charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated. See you there. 
You are invited to learn about the latest advances in cancer research, treatment and prevention by Dr. Samantha Kendrick, Assistand Professor in the UAMS Collage of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This event will be held at the Diamante Country Club, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE event and LUNCH is provided. Please reply by Wednesday, August 28, 2019 to the Cancer Institute Foundation Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register online at www.giving.uams.edu/walkforcancerhsv. Dr. Kendrick was a co-recipient of the UAMS Cancer Institute's 2019 Seeds of Science grant award and was funded by proceeds from the Village Walk for Cancer Research.The 18th Annual Village Walk for Cancer Research (WFCR) will be held on Saturday, September 28, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Balboa Pavilion, rain or shine. Event proceeds designated for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute (WPRCI) "Conquering Cancer Initiative" and will be given to the "Seeds of Science" program for cancer research. Please join our efforts to help us raise awareness and money for cancer research as we "Walk Away Cancer, One Step at a Time!"
Please come to a Spaghetti Dinner served family-style after the Saturday evening Mass on August 10. For only $9.00 per person, you can enjoy a menu of salad, Pasta with Bolognese meat sauce, garlic bread,condiments, dessert and coffee. A donation Refreshment Center will also be available with wine, beer, soda and other drinks. So, meet us your friends at 6:15 p.m. for a great dinner and enjoy the camaraderie of parishioners. Sign-up in the narthex. Tickets will be available at the door. All profits go entirely to charity. 
Men's Club members and spouses or guest are invited to the first annual "Nine and Dine," four person scramble at Ponce de Leon Golf Course on Sunday, August 11. Not a golfer? Come for dinner.Registration will start at 2:00 p.m. Shot gun start at 3:00 p.m. with dinner to follow at 5:30 p.m. Price for this event is $15 per person. The menu will include homemade chips, salad, chicken strips, pizza and a soft drink. Alcoholic beverages are available but not included in the price. Golf and carts are not included in the price. We will have a closest to the pin for men and women, and awards will be given to first and second place finishers. We have room for 56 golfers, so please register as soon as possible. Your GHIN or your average score for nine holes is needed so that teams can be made as even as possible.
Please register online as soon as you can with Mike Webster at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. And, please make checks payable to Sacred Heart Men's Club. Mail to: Mike Webster, 49 Alteza Drive, 71909. Your payment must be received by Sunday, August 3. Call Mike Webster at 501-209-5476 with questions.
A Men's Breakfast Group is forming as a casual way for Men, single or married, of the Parish to enjoy a good hearty breakfast and the camaraderie of one another. It will kick off on Monday, August 12th, 7:30 a.m. at Debra's Restaurant, 198 Carmona Road, HSV. Sign-ups are in the narthex until Sunday, August 4. Please indicate if you may need assistance arriving at this location OR you may offer this assistance. Please contact Ann Bowman, 501-316-6672 or Randy Schnoebelen, 501-204-9486 with any questions. 
Parish Life invites everyone to join us in the Lower Hall after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday, July 28, for "do-nuts," fruit, juice, coffee and great fellowship. Donations accepted. Transmit an e-mail message to the attention of Cindy Lefler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.with questions. 
KofC Council 10208 September General Membership Meeting will be held in the Lower Hall, September 3. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary, followed by a social, dinner and then our meeting. The evening's meal will be Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll and tropical fruit. Email reservations to Art Morissette at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 915-8021 by Monday, September 2. 
Representatives from Trinity Jr. High School in Ft. Smith will be here this weekend before and after all the Masses to offer you the opportunity to support the school AND have a chance each week of the NFL football season to win some money. The cards are $20.00 a piece and will have three different teams listed each week for you to follow. If you want to know who has won each week, please include your e-mail address and you will be contacted each Tuesday with the results. Good Luck and thank you for your support. 
Attention Knitters and Crocheters: The Shawl Ministry makes Prayer Shawls for shut-ins, cancer patients, or anyone who wishes a shawl to provide warmth, comfort and help them feel loved. The group welcomes anyone wishing to join us on Tuesday, September 3, 1:00 p.m., Classroom D. Please contact Dee Kapple at 501-915-9331 or Tillie Tylka at 501-922-4190 for more information or if you wish to arrange a Prayer Shawl for your loved one. Lovely colors of yarn are provided. Our August Knights of Columbus Council Membership Meeting will be held in the Lower Hall, Tuesday, August 6. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary, followed by a social, dinner and then our meeting. The evening's meal: BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw, roll and dessert. For reservations, please contact Art Morissette at 501-915-8021 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday, August 5. 
Our Fall Sociable Six program will take place the months of September, October and November. The program is very simple and flexible. Three couples will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a simple dinner, lunch or brunch at alternate homes - once each month. We need both new member and many long-time parishioners to sign-up. Participants have enjoyed getting to know their fellow parishioners better in an informal setting! It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with members of their parish family. To sign-up, call Dottie or Dennis Kessen at 501-226-5090 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Final sign-up is August 19. 
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. at the Balboa Pavilion to begin our Walk for Cancer Research - rain or shine. Walk the Balboa and Hernando Trails for a total of five miles or don't walk at all. Just come join in on the fun. After September 1, registration fee is $35. Event proceeds go to the "Seeds of Science" Program at Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. All monies stay in Arkansas. Registration forms are available on the wall rack in the hall leading to the A & E building. Please contact Lynne Border at 501-922-2062, ext 13 for more information.