Your baby is growing muscle and getting stronger every day. He may have some hair on his head, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Your baby sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his thumb, and he weighs roughly 11 ounces. This is a period of tremendous growth. Please continue to pray for this special child of God. 
OREMUS is a program that teaches participants the use of the Bible in prayer which will begin during the week of September 29 at Sacred Heart and extend for eight weeks, ending the week of November 17. There will be one 60-90 minute meeting each week that will include a video presentation and discussion of the biblical texts selected for the week. There will be four groups gathering, each with its own facilitator. All meetings are held at Sacred Heart. These groups include:| Paula Doyle | Mondays | 2:00 p.m. |
| Karen Ruebush | Tuesdays | 9:45 a.m. |
| Tom Canavan | Wednesdays | 6:00 p.m. |
| Don Ritter | Thursdays | 9:45 a.m. |
Each participant will need a Bible and the OREMUS workbook; the workbooks cost $15 and will be distributed at the first meeting. Sign-up sheets will be in the narthex through September 21. Those who participated in the OREMUS last year are encouraged to repeat and deepen their experience of the program this fall. The workbook will be the same as the one used in 2013 when OREMUS was first offered. Those signing up for OREMUS for the first time should indicate on the sign-up sheet that they will need a workbook.
Have you discovered our library? We are always adding to our collection of books, tapes, DVDs and pamphlets. We have something for everyone. Whether you need children's stories or fiction/non-fiction for grownups, we have it. Large print books are also available. Stop in to see us, and sign-out whatever material is of interest to you. 
Ummmm Good! Plan on attending this year's Fall Fest and Concert, Friday, October 17. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Dinner will include salad, thick-sliced Petit Jean smoked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans and marble rye bread. There will be a variety of delicious homemade desserts prepared by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart. The dinner will be followed by fabulous entertainment featuring the Village Big Band.Tickets are $15 per person, and will be sold before and after weekend Masses, September 13 through October 12. You can also opt to call ticket chairman Bob Bowman at 922-6619.
Doors will open in Sacred Heart's Lower Hall for social time at 5:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:45 p.m. Bring your appetite for good food, delightful music and lots of fun. See you there!
The Knights of Columbus Council will conduct its annual campaign with Tootsie Rolls given as a 'thank you" at the five Village gates, Cranford's and Walmart on Friday, October 10, and at the gates only on Saturday morning, October 11. To save parishioners a special trip to one of these locations to donate, Knights will also be available at weekend Masses, October 11/12. Checks should be made payable to Knights of Columbus.The Caring Place in Hot Springs, for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, has been added as a beneficiary this year with 85% of the net proceeds divided among it and First Step, Abilities Unlimited, Special Olympics of Arkansas and Camps for the Blind. Fifteen percent of funds donated does go to the State Council for its charity, The Arc Arkansas in Little Rock. All of the money will stay in Arkansas. A complete financial report of the campaign will be shared with parishioners in late October. Thanks for helping to make this campaign a success.
Please plan to join us in prayer on October 11 at 12:00 noon at the grassy field behind Murphy's Gas Station in from of Walmart on Highway 7 as we pray the Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima for the intention of our country, our Religious Freedom and the Culture of Life. Bring your Rosary, chair, umbrella (for the sun), water and your friends. Join with over 12,000 other gatherings worldwide as we life each other up in prayer to Mother Mary. 
Members of the Sacred Heart Men's Club are sponsoring their annual Chicken Bake to be held on October 3, 2014 in the Lower Hall. The menu includes mixed green garden salad, creamed Breast of Chicken, green beans almandine, baked potato, rolls and coffee. Other beverages will also be available at the donation refreshment center. There will be a selection of Father Bill's homemade ice cream available for dessert.There will be two seating for serving, 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Take-outs will also be available. Reservations for tables of eight can be made, and tickets can be purchased from members of the Men's Club for $10 a plate; and, $11 a plate at the door. In addition, tickets can be purchased after weekend Masses on September 20/21 and 27/28. If you prefer, call Joe Lemmler at 915-0511 for tickets anytime.
Don't be disappointed; get your tickets early as seating is limited. Come enjoy a great meal and good fellowship while helping the Men's Club in their support of local charities.
Mark your calendars! For your convenience, there will be both flu and pneumonia vaccines available in the Sacred Heart of Jesus A & E classrooms before and after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 4, and before and after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday. October 5. The staff will also be available during the Masses. This year, the Quadravalant flu vaccine will be offered. If you are thinking about getting the pneumonia vaccine, the staff will want to know when you last received one.Medicare pays 100% for both vaccines. Medicare recipients must show their Medicare card. Although not required, a driver's license would be helpful for completing the required forms. Individuals who do not have Medicare can purchase the vaccines with their insurance cards.
These arrangements have been made for you by the Knights of Columbus in cooperation with the Village HealthMarts. Contact Pharmacist Bill Nosek, if you have any questions at 915-9000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We will offer a pet blessing in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. under the portico in front of church. Please have your pets in a cage, on a leash, or in your grasp when you bring them in. 
Join us for October 7-16, 2014, as a few reservations are available. Father Bill will host this unique pilgrimage that includes Sicily, the lower Italy mainland, and stopping in Matera, the ancient cave city where the Passion of Christ was filmed. See many relics including the cross at which the stigmata was received. Optional time is offered for the city of Rome. Contact Father Bill at 501-209-2502 for a brochure or Fran Boudreaux, Planner, at 501-984-1519 or 888-948-3837.Click here for a detailed brochure with pricing and enrollment form.
The 27th annual Life Chain will take place in Hot Springs on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This national event is a peaceful witness of Americans standing for 60-90 minutes in the public right-of-way, praying for our nation and an end to abortion. Invite friends to carpool, bring water and lawn chairs to gather at Hill Wheatly Plaza. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. Sign-up in the narthex. 
The 40 Days for Life campaign began September 24 and continues until November 2. During this time, parishioners will have an opportunity to participate in activities which promote respect for life. Prayerfully consider what God is calling you to do: say a prayer daily for an unborn child, wear a pro-life button; donate weekly to Jackson House; seek out someone who is grieving, sick or lonely. Stop by the Respect Life display table in the narthex for more information. 
This tournament, to benefit Catholic Charities, is looking for players on September 29 at a morning (8:00) or afternoon (1:30) tee time at Maumelle Country Club in Maumelle, Arkansas. A continental breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided along with first, second and third prizes in a number of flights and contests for prizes on the course. The individual cost is $75; the other half of the cost will be paid for by our parish Social Outreach budget. Get applications for teams or individual players at the information center in the hallway of the church or from the Office staff. Please sign-up soon.As applications are completed, please return them to the box provided in the information center in the hallway leading to the A & E bulding or the office.
The bieenial Sacred Heart of Jesus Treasure Sale will be held this Friday, September 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall.Many, many parish households have assisted with donations, as well as their participation in the various Treasue Sale committee activities. The 2014 Treasure Sale is promising to be another resounding success.
For those who picked up their T-shirts, we have added a "red ribbon", to wear the day of the walk, to their package. We will also have them available before the Walk. Renee Steinpreis, a parishioner, is taking a "group picture." We will meet Renee close to the bridge, before the walk. This year our Walk honors Graham Williamson, a parishioner, as our cancer survivor. Join us in the Walk to support cancer research through the Medical Sciences of the University of Arkansas. Make a donation of $35, and register to walk the Hernando Trail, starting at the Cortez Pavilion at 7:30 a.m. on September 27. No distance is required. Free fruit, coffee and water will be available before the walk and free hamburgers and hot dogs after the walk. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale.
Please take a yellow brochure found in the narthex to register. Come join the Sacred Heart Team. If you have questions, call Jane Kearby at 922-2338.
Your baby is in its fourth month and measures nearly five inches from head to buttocks and has learned to breathe. This is apparent from the regular movements of his chest, inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid. These actions help the lungs to develop and grow. More developed facial muscles may lead to various expressions, such as squinting and frowning. The baby hears external voices, sleeps and dreams, can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersaults. Please continue to pray for this special child of God.