Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church in Mountain Pine is accepting donations of clothing, linens, small kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils and books. Please place your donations in the closet to the left of the church front doors. Deliveries to the church are made by Tom & Linda Luyett every Monday. If you are unable to deliver to church or have a larger donation or with questions please call Linda at 501-472-5113.
Are you part of a small group of family, friends or Sacred Heart parishioners that is looking for a study to prepare for Lent? Now is the time to check out FORMED's "Forgiven: the Transforming Power of Confessions". This three session study of the sacrament reveals God's love and mercy for us. It explores the healing offered to us in Confession and offers additional videos to maximize our understanding of the sacrament. If you haven't registered for our free parish subscription, go to www.FORMED.org and sign up.
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, Bishop Anthony Taylor will preside at our annual diocesan Mass for Life. The Mass will be celebrated at noon at the Cathedral of St Andrew, 617 Louisiana St, Little Rock. Join us at this Mass as we pray especially for an end to abortion and for the legal protection of unborn children. You may contact theRespect Life office at 501-664-2340 x 326 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.
On behalf of Arkansas Right to life, the Respect Life office invites everyone to participate on the 46th annual March for Life beginning at 2:00 p.m. following the Mass for Life. Join hundreds of Catholics and people of goodwill as we give public witness to our firm belief in the sacredness of life from the very first moment of conception. This year the march is along Capitol Ave, beginning at State Street. Contact Arkansas Right to Life at 501-663-4237 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
The donation per square is $20 with payout as follows: 1st Quarter $200, 2nd Quarter $250, 3rd Quarter $200, Final score $350. You may purchase a total of 8 squares per person, 4 per board. Family members, neighbors are permitted to participate. If there are squares remaining the final week of January, they will then be available to purchase. This is a Men's Club fundraiser enabling us to make donations to selected charities or in-house projects deemed worthy. Checks made out to Sacred Heart Church with "50/50 squares" on the memo line. Drop off payment to my mailroom folder or mail to:
Mike Webster, 323 Alteza Dr, HSV, AR 71909 in December and January. No entries after January 31. Numbers will be drawn by Men's Club board members January 29. Completed boards to Club Repps on February 1.
Mike Webster, 323 Alteza Dr, HSV, AR 71909 in December and January. No entries after January 31. Numbers will be drawn by Men's Club board members January 29. Completed boards to Club Repps on February 1.
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the K of C and hosted by Village United Methiodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd, is 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024. There is an urgent need for blood at this time. Previous donors with emails have been sent an email reminder. New donors may contact Connie at 501-922-4891. Thank you in advance for your "gift of life."
The Caregiver Support Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month in Classroom D from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. You are welcome to attend even if you do not have the care receiver living in your home. We also have trained men and women from our parish who will come to your home in order for you to attend the meeting. Call Evelyn at 501-204-4134 or Maureen at 228-342-0491 for more information.
The babies we spiritually adopted this year are due to be born in January. To welcome them, we are planning our annual parish baby shower. All are invited to participate. The crib will be set up in the Narthex from January 6- 14. Please drop your unwrapped gift in the crib or, if you prefer, use the envelope marked "baby shower" hanging in the crib and give the gift of money (checks payable to Sacred Heart.)
Specific needs include diapers in all sizes, fragrance free baby wipes, 0-3 month clothing. Similac Advance or Enfamil formula. All money and items will be delivered to three local charities: Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, Change Point and New Beginnings. LOSH members: you may bring your gift to the meeting on January 8.
Specific needs include diapers in all sizes, fragrance free baby wipes, 0-3 month clothing. Similac Advance or Enfamil formula. All money and items will be delivered to three local charities: Catholic Charities Adoption Agency, Change Point and New Beginnings. LOSH members: you may bring your gift to the meeting on January 8.
I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.--John 6:51
Beginning next week, sign up for the small group study, Jesus & the Eucharist, February 7 - March 25. Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. (then Mass) and Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A Lenten meal will be served between Mass and the evening session.
Holy Hour resumes at 3:00 p.m. this week. Come, and invite others to join in silent prayer & reflection; adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation.
Beginning next week, sign up for the small group study, Jesus & the Eucharist, February 7 - March 25. Mondays 1-3 p.m., Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. (then Mass) and Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A Lenten meal will be served between Mass and the evening session.
Holy Hour resumes at 3:00 p.m. this week. Come, and invite others to join in silent prayer & reflection; adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation.
Are you aware that Sacred Heart Church provides a free subscription to all parishioners for "Formed." You sign up by going to www.FORMED.org and register as a member of our parish. The site offers a large variety of audio presentations, books, movies and programs for your family members at no cost to you. Especially valuable to those temporarily homebound, parishioners of any age can enrich their spiritual lives with the site's offerings. You can join a bible study, book club or study a sacrament at your convenience. Various children's programs will help your children/grandchildren grow in their faith. Don't miss out! Sign up today.
Fr Bill offers sincere thanks to all who extended Christmas greeting and kind words to him through cards and those who generously blessed him with monetary gifts or restaurant gift cards to enjoy meals away from the rectory. He also thanks those who have taken him out for a meal or provided food and fellowship in their homes. God bless you all!!
Some parishioners have inquired as to why we have a monthly Building & Maintenance envelope. Below is a small list of "one time" expenses that occurred during 2022-2023:
The revenue received from these collections totaled $108,617.00 over the same period. Building and Maintenance collections funded a mafor portion of these expenses. We appreciate your continued support of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church!
- Narthex restrooms upgrade $22,000.00
- Lower Hall stairs recovered $10,152.00
- Lower Hall kitchen upgrade $21,330.00
- Repair parking lot lights $ 9,200.00
- Replaced Chapel A/C $10,162.00
- Replaced A & E A/C (1 of 4) $ 7,939.00
- Replaced Chapel flooring $ 5,200.00
- Upper Hall flooring $16,187.00
- Filled parking lot cracks $15,440.00
- Various other expenses $ 8,680.00
The revenue received from these collections totaled $108,617.00 over the same period. Building and Maintenance collections funded a mafor portion of these expenses. We appreciate your continued support of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church!
The January meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. All men or spouses of a parish member are welcome to attend. Dues remain $15 and new name badges are available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place at 5:00 p.m. followed by social time. The Refreshment Center will open upon the Chpalet's completion. The 6:00 p.m. dinner by Home Plate is Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice pilaf, green beans almondine and assorted cookies for dessert. The meal cost is $15. The program will be "How I decided to become a Priest" and "A day in the life of a Parish Priest" personal reflections from Fr Bill. 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 p.m. Sunday, January 7. If you cancel after the meal reservation deadline you are still responsible for the cost.
They say, "it takes a village," but in this case, it took our Parish! Many thanks to those who helped in the Christmas effort made by the Food Basket Committee. Special thanks to Susan Harrell and Sharon Osterhout for their tireless efforst, Rick Darnell for his computer skills, Russ Harrison and the Men's Club for their efforts with non-perishable food and loading cars with food & gifts, LOSH members for coordinating the Angel Tree from beginning to end (including Patty Doublin's last minute shopping), Ed and Claudia Keearns shoe certificates and finally ALL of our volunteers who delivered the food and presents to 52 area families. Also, I didn't forget those who gave generous donations so that these less fortunate families received help. This was truly and entire parish effort and I am certain there are 120 happy children!!
For Income Tax purposes, your donations MUST be received by December 31 for them to be included in the Year End Contribution Statement. If you make donations from your IRA, it is best to make the check payable to Sacred Heart Church but mailed to your home. You can then explain how you would like the money distributed and mail to the church. Your generosity is appreciated!
The 2024 church calendars are available to parishioners this weekend in the Narthex after all Masses. Please take one per family. Cedarvale Funeral Home has once again generously donated our calendars.