Just a reminder that Sacred Heart offers Electronic Giving. You can make donations online charging them to a credit card or debiting directly from your bank account. We hope this makes it easier for our parishioners to contribute. Here's how to set it up:
1. Visit the church website at
http://www.hsvsacredheart.com/
2. Locate the Give Online/IRA/Stocks link on the home page, then follow instructions to create your online profile and schedule your recurring contributions. Profile will include setting up a password and the credit card or bank account you prefer to use. After that, you'll just need the password to enter.
3. The next page will include all contributions you may choose to make. You can select monthly, weekly or a one-time contribution. We suggest that your Regular and Building Fund contribu-tions be done monthly on the same date each month, preferably the 5th or the 15th, to make it easier for accounting and to reduce charges to the Church. The envelope contributions will be listed along with the date on the envelope. This will enable you, if you wish, to schedule all of your contributions for the year at one time.
We recommend that you save the Giving Page in your Favorites to make it easier to access. If you need help or have any questions, please contact Larry Stein at 501-226-5105 or 501-204-9074.
1. Visit the church website at
http://www.hsvsacredheart.com/
2. Locate the Give Online/IRA/Stocks link on the home page, then follow instructions to create your online profile and schedule your recurring contributions. Profile will include setting up a password and the credit card or bank account you prefer to use. After that, you'll just need the password to enter.
3. The next page will include all contributions you may choose to make. You can select monthly, weekly or a one-time contribution. We suggest that your Regular and Building Fund contribu-tions be done monthly on the same date each month, preferably the 5th or the 15th, to make it easier for accounting and to reduce charges to the Church. The envelope contributions will be listed along with the date on the envelope. This will enable you, if you wish, to schedule all of your contributions for the year at one time.
We recommend that you save the Giving Page in your Favorites to make it easier to access. If you need help or have any questions, please contact Larry Stein at 501-226-5105 or 501-204-9074.
There will be a Mass of Resurrection
for Joan Hinken
Saturday, May 18 at 2:00pm
Visitation at 1:00 pm
Rosary at 1:30 pm
All are welcome
for Joan Hinken
Saturday, May 18 at 2:00pm
Visitation at 1:00 pm
Rosary at 1:30 pm
All are welcome
The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce the 2024 SHJ Parish Taste of Faith dinner is scheduled for the evening of Friday, August 9. Proceeds and donations for this gala event support the education of Seminarians in our Diocese. Special guests are Bishop Taylor, Fr. Jeff Hebert and several Seminarians.
Next week our special collection supports the Catholic Communications Campaign. This campaign connects Catholics with Christ in the United States and developing countries using the internet, televi-sion, radio and print media. Half of the donations collected remain here in our own diocese in order to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! Learn more at www.usccb.org/ccc.
"Motherhood then becomes a kind of priesthood. She brings God to man by preparing the flesh in which the soul will be implanted; she brings man to god in offering the child back again to the Creator...she is nature's constant challenge to death, the bearer of cosmic plentitude, the herald of eternal realities, god's greatest cooperator." The Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The May meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:00 pm in the Lower Hall. All men or male spouses of a parish member are welcome to attend. Name badges are available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place at 5:00 pm in the Lower Hall followed by social time. The Refreshment Center will open upon the Chaplet's completion. The 6:00 pm dinner, catered by Clampits is beef brisket, pulled chicken, baked potato salad, coleslaw and assort-ed cookies. Cost is $15. The program for the night will be personal reflections of faith experiences from some of our members. Please call 501 922-1767 or email your meal reservation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 pm Sunday, May 12 . If you cancel after the meal reservation deadline you are still responsible for the cost.
Has your address, email or phone number changed? Please inform the church office if your contact information has changed. Change of Information forms are located in the Narthex or call the office at 501 922-2062 ext. 10.
What an honor to carry the wine, hosts, and offerings at Mass for consecration. Gift Bearers actively participate in the celebration of the Mass by presenting the gifts of Bread and Wine at the Offertory. No special skill or permanent ministerial duty required. It enables us to appreciate how God invites man to participate in bringing to fulfilment his handiwork. Sign up in the white binder in the Narthex to be a part of this beautiful and significant part of Mass.
PEA:
"How to make a Holy Hour," a helpful resource as you spend time with the Lord and seek to grow in your relationship with him, can be found in the adoration chapel and on the table in the Narthex. Please pick up a copy!
WE continue to look for one person, or a group of people, wanting to share the hours of 1 - 3 am on Sundays. Get together with another couple or two, alternate/Share and hour and receive the blessings that result.
We continue to need subs for any hours you are able to offer during the summer months. Contact Kathy Clark 203 816-7737 to enroll.
"How to make a Holy Hour," a helpful resource as you spend time with the Lord and seek to grow in your relationship with him, can be found in the adoration chapel and on the table in the Narthex. Please pick up a copy!
WE continue to look for one person, or a group of people, wanting to share the hours of 1 - 3 am on Sundays. Get together with another couple or two, alternate/Share and hour and receive the blessings that result.
We continue to need subs for any hours you are able to offer during the summer months. Contact Kathy Clark 203 816-7737 to enroll.
We the people of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish welcome you to our Catholic, Christian community in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We all believe our mission is to live and nurture our faith by:
Worshipping, Praying,
Serving, Sharing,
Healing, Loving,
Together.
Worshipping, Praying,
Serving, Sharing,
Healing, Loving,
Together.
"What Catholic Believe" is a recently added feature on Formed. It answers some of the internet's most asked questions. This feature has added many more discussions, usually lasting 15 minutes or less. Various church scholars answer questions about the beliefs of the Catholic Church. Examples are: "Are Catholics Cannibals?" and "Do you have to listen to EVERY thing the Pope says?" These short programs will help prepare you when you are asked questions regarding our religion. Go to www.FORMED.org to register as a SHJ parishioner for a free subscription.
Our SHJ "Fit'n Balance" class, every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am in the Lower Hall, focuses on balance, strength & light to moderate aerobic activity. We also offer Chair Stretch & Balance (in the Lower Hall) and Mat Yoga (Upper Hall) on those same days at 11:30 am. Having good balance is an important way to help prevent falls, and there are many benefits to regular exercise, especially as we age. Physical activity along with a healthy diet are two of the most important lifestyle factors that help us age gracefully. Finding an exercise program that is fun and engaging is essential to help create a lasting habit. If you have questions or would like more information, reach out to Linda Broome, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 870-995-2797.
Ralph & Marilyn Stiefvater, 62 years on May 19
Bill & Tina Taylor, 53 years on May 22
Derek & Erin Teter, 25 years on May 22
Dick & Diane Condon, 60 years on May 23
Bill & Marylou Peterson, 61 years on May 25
* Call the church office if you didn't recently sign up and provide your anniversary date
Bill & Tina Taylor, 53 years on May 22
Derek & Erin Teter, 25 years on May 22
Dick & Diane Condon, 60 years on May 23
Bill & Marylou Peterson, 61 years on May 25
* Call the church office if you didn't recently sign up and provide your anniversary date
Mark your calendars on Friday, June 21, for an AARP Safe Driving class opportunity. More details to come closer to the event.
Sacred Heart of Jesus will be hosting a Parish Mission to close out the Eucharistic Revival year. The mission leader is Fr. John Marconi. Session one "The Passover - Prefigures the Eucharist" will be Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm. Session two "The Last Supper - Eucharist" will be Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm. The final session "The Mass - Eucharist Celebration will be Friday, May 10 at 6:00 pm. All sessions will be held in the church. Please consider joining Fr. Marconi for all or any of these mission sessions.
The May 7 meeting will be in the Lower Hall with the praying of the Rosary at 5:00 pm. Our guest speaker, Nina Alter, Director, The Caring Place of Hot Springs, will share details of their Adult Day Care and Respite Program. Our caterer, Great Wall, will provide broccoli beef, General Tso's chicken, fried rice and a shrimp dish for $15. If you have not registered online, contact Gary Wolfer 501 204-1192 no later than noon on Monday, May 6.