The annual pet blessing will take place this Friday, October 4 at 1:00 pm in the small church parking lot off Ponderosa. Please have your dogs on a leash and cats in a cage as we pray for the intercession of St. Francis for our pets. Invite your non-Catholic friends to join us with their pets too.
EXPERIENCE THE BLESSINGS OF OUR DAY OF EUCHARISTIC REFLECTION
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lower Hall
We are grateful to have Stephen Binz, award winning author, biblical scholar and sought-after speaker for this special day. His ministry seeks to build bridges between the ancient world and contemporary life, sacred Scripture and personal spirituality with all its current challenges. Join us as we reflect on three messages:Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lower Hall
• A Biblical Understanding of the Eucharist
• The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist
• Becoming a Eucharistic Disciple of Jesus
Lunch provided by Chef Johnna will be butternut squash soup and apple cranberry chicken salad with Fr. Bill's ice cream for dessert. Donations to help cover the food cost are accepted and appreciated. Binz's many books will be available for purchase. Sign up in the Narthex between September 28 and October 6 or call the church office at 501 922-2062.
Randy & Lori Bussone, 57 years on Sept. 30
Jess & Mary lou Hamill, 59 years on Oct. 2nd
Paul & Colleen Dimitry, 53 years on Oct. 2nd
John & Diane Holtz, 45 years on Oct. 6th
Gary & Ruth Wolfer, 12 years on Oct. 6
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Jess & Mary lou Hamill, 59 years on Oct. 2nd
Paul & Colleen Dimitry, 53 years on Oct. 2nd
John & Diane Holtz, 45 years on Oct. 6th
Gary & Ruth Wolfer, 12 years on Oct. 6
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
O Lord, have mercy on our great nation. Fill all citizens with clear direction in their civic duty. Help all who lead to bring forth Your Kingdom. This day, dear Lord, we join the Commission of Saints in prayers for the United States. May your will and Your will alone be done in our November elections. May You and You alone guide the legislators and those in executive office. May Your Truth and Your Truth alone guide our judges. May You and You alone guide every voter.
Mother Mary, take up your Queenship in our lives and in our country. St. Joseph, be our protector now and always. Angels of God, guard us against all evil.
Mother Mary, take up your Queenship in our lives and in our country. St. Joseph, be our protector now and always. Angels of God, guard us against all evil.
The Singles Ministry welcomes all single members of SHJ to join us for our planned activities. We provide a socialization opportunity for you to meet other singles. Contact Debbie or Susan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
October 13 Social Sunday 2:00 pm at Café Isabella. On the patio (weather permitting.) Join us for drinks, food and fellowship.
• Oct. 4 Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair;
Carpool to GCFG
• Oct. 15 Gangster Museum, Hot Springs Trolley
and lunch at Diablos
• Oct. 30 Murry's Dinner Theatre Matinee;
Murder on the Nile
• Nov. 24 HSV Players present: A Christmas Carol, the Musical at The Woodlands. Lunch reservations at the Sunset Grille for 11:30 am.
Additional details and instructions are in the Red Singles Book located across from the elevator in the Narthex.
October 13 Social Sunday 2:00 pm at Café Isabella. On the patio (weather permitting.) Join us for drinks, food and fellowship.
• Oct. 4 Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair;
Carpool to GCFG
• Oct. 15 Gangster Museum, Hot Springs Trolley
and lunch at Diablos
• Oct. 30 Murry's Dinner Theatre Matinee;
Murder on the Nile
• Nov. 24 HSV Players present: A Christmas Carol, the Musical at The Woodlands. Lunch reservations at the Sunset Grille for 11:30 am.
Additional details and instructions are in the Red Singles Book located across from the elevator in the Narthex.
There has been a recent increase in reports of fraudulent email and text solicitations for financial support, usually in the form of gift cards. These requests present themselves as if they are Fr. Bill and some of these fake addresses appear quite realistic. To minimize fraudulent impact, this is a reminder that our church/priest will NEVER make such appeals to our parish community. Delete these requests immediately without opening or responding. You may also report to the church office at 501 922-2062.
The 30th annual Red Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Christ the King Church, 4000 N Rodney Parham Rd. in Little Rock. We will pray for our judicial system, bench, bar, law professors and students, civic and public officials. A luncheon honoring Reginald Rogers will follow in the CTK Ministries Building. Tickets are $25. For reservations mail checks to St. Thomas More Society of AR, PO Box 1426, North Little Rock 72115-1426. For more information contact Connie Brown Phillips at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501 680-6919.
The Sacred Heart Grief Support Group is for those who have faced or are facing challenges in their lives, perhaps the death of a loved one, a spouse, sibling, or child. If you have experienced other events in your life that have shaken your ground such as serious illness, divorce or something that has made you view life differently, the SHJCC Bereave-ment Ministry's Grief Support Group is a safe space where we can learn and grow together. We are grateful you have survived and will assist in helping you reclaim your life, increase happiness and be inspired to be the person you were born to be.
This Fall 2024 our Grief Support Group will meet on September 30 and the Mondays of October between 9:30 and 11:30 pm in Classroom D. We will use a program titled Grieving with Great Hope produced by the Good Mourning Ministry. It comes to us via FORMED; a free subscription to us as SHJ parishioners. To register, contact the SHJCC Bereave-ment Ministry Deacon Gary Christoff via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 573-645-6814 or Bob Hoffmann This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501-922-3611. You may also register by calling the Parish office 501-922-2062
This Fall 2024 our Grief Support Group will meet on September 30 and the Mondays of October between 9:30 and 11:30 pm in Classroom D. We will use a program titled Grieving with Great Hope produced by the Good Mourning Ministry. It comes to us via FORMED; a free subscription to us as SHJ parishioners. To register, contact the SHJCC Bereave-ment Ministry Deacon Gary Christoff via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 573-645-6814 or Bob Hoffmann This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 501-922-3611. You may also register by calling the Parish office 501-922-2062
In the library is a marked basket to bring good Catholic magazines you receive and may like to share. Bring yours in and take one you would like to read. This is an "exchange/share" not an opportunity to dispose of unwanted periodicals. The goal is quality literature for our parishioners. Please no Give Us This Day or The Word Among Us.
If you haven't already done so, make plans to attend and experience blessings that come from a day of Eucharistic recollection and reflection on Saturday, October 12. Our presenter will be Stephen Binz, a Catholic scripture scholar who once led the Little Rock Scripture Study program, is a popular speaker and is the author of over two dozen books. He has led pilgrimages to biblical sites and sacred places through-out the world. The day will begin with 9:00 am Mass and include three talks from Steve, time for reflection and lunch. Our time together will conclude by 3:00 pm.
At this time we have the following hours unfilled, that need at least one adorer assigned:
Mon. 2:30 am - 4:00 am Lori Vincent
337-654-2871
Mon. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jerry/Alison Kordsmeyer 463-8325 or 282-2030
Thur. 9:00 am - 10:00 am Debbie Garrett
512-460-9903
Mon. 2:30 am - 4:00 am Lori Vincent
337-654-2871
Mon. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jerry/Alison Kordsmeyer 463-8325 or 282-2030
Thur. 9:00 am - 10:00 am Debbie Garrett
512-460-9903
If you haven't yet taken a journey to the Holy Land with Dr. tim Gray on the Formed series, "Bread of Life" now is the time for you to spend les than ten minutes watching an episode of this informative series. The episodes will enhance your understanding of Jesus" teaching on the Eucharist. Contemplate what it means that Jesus is fully present in the Eucharist in this exciting series. Get your free subscription to Formed by gong to www.FORMED.org to register as a parishioner.
Mass presided by Bishop Taylor will be Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1:00 pm at the Shrine of Divine Mercy/St. Edward Church, 801 Sherman St. Little Rock. Eucharistic Adoration and confessions from 11:20 - 11:50 am at the Cathedral and from 3 - 4:00 pm at the Shrine. "Tacos for Respect Life" in the St. Edward parish center after Mass.
Terry & Kathy Schlimgen, 54 years on Sept. 24th
Larry & Mary Wand, 48 years on Sept. 25th
Patrick & Priscilla O'Malley, 5 years on Sept. 25th
Wally & Marge Newburn, 59 years on Sept. 25th
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
Larry & Mary Wand, 48 years on Sept. 25th
Patrick & Priscilla O'Malley, 5 years on Sept. 25th
Wally & Marge Newburn, 59 years on Sept. 25th
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
As you begin planning your 2025 activities, all men of the parish should set aside March 17 - 20. These are the dates of our annual Sacred Heart Men's Retreat at the St. John's Center in Little Rock. Back by popular demand, our retreat leader will be Fr. Stephen Gadberry. You won't want to miss these spiritually uplifting presentations from this dynamic young priest. With questions, please call Ed Doyle at 501 922-5771.
Our Sociable Six program will return for the months of October, November and December 2024. This 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. Participants will enjoy getting to know their fellow parishioners better in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with the members of their parish family. To sign up or is you have ques-tions call Nancy or Howard Emery at 815-861-0820 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your names, address, phone number and email address. Final signup date for this season is Sept. 29th. You will receive a letter/email with the three couples in your group the first week of October.