In order to keep our Military Prayer Bulletin Board in the Narthex up to date, we need to periodically determine if those individuals whose names are on the board still are in a stiuation that need our prayers. If you have requested a name be place on the board, but they are no longer in need, please remove the card from the board and leave it in the tray. If any parishioner has a near relative in the service who is in a position exposing them to personal danger just fill out the request card, which can be found in the tray below the board, and we will add a card with their name and include them in our prayers. 
The third meeting of the 2021-2022 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the Church. All men of SHJ parish are welcome to attend. Membership dues remain at $15/year payable by December 30.At 5:00 p.m., you may join others inthe 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. Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m.
The program for the evening will be a talk by Greg Jones of Xplore restaurants on what's happening with the restaurants and their future plans. After the program, we will have a short business meeting. The dinner for the evening will be ham, scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob, roll & butter with cobbler for dessert. The refreshment center will be open for additional libations. The cost of the dinner is $13.00 per person prepared and served by the staff of Home Plate. Seating will be 6 to a table. Please confirm to Russ Harrison by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 501-922-1767 by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, to reserve your place at the meeting.
Disposable masks are again available if needed. We encourage everyone to consider wearing a mask when entering and leaving church and at Communion time. Please obtain a mask at one of the entrances to church for weekend Masses or in the Narthex prior to the start of daily Mass for $1.00 each. Let's all do our part to be safe!! 
Far from being "direction," spiritual direction is a process in which a person is companioned and encouraged on his/her journey with God. We are ALL called to grow in our relationship with God. With a director, it is safe to explore what that means for you, perhaps sharing joys, struggles, pain and questions in non-judgmental conversations. The goal is to develop a mature and deepening relationship with God in your life. A spiritual director is a trained and certified professional requiring years of intense study and practice. Even with all the wonderful church resources (sacrament, liturgy, adult study and prayer groups) questions may linger. It is important to understand: it is not the director's role to have the answers to these questions. However, spiritual direction may help you discern as you search for understanding. It's necessary to have a comfortable "fit" between the director and directee. Both usually meet on a regular basis, often once a month for an hour. A directee is encouraged to exhibit an open, honest and committed effort toward his/her journey, with the assurance the director will keep it confidential.Sacred Heart has a quiet room available (afternoons) for spiritual direction. We are not able to place a value on the significance of a spiritual direction, but a moderate fee is asked based on one's ability to pay. For more information please contact Deb Troxel at 501-204-4480, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Paula Doyle at 501-922-5771, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
There is still time to get your registration in!! This year's annual golf tournament, the main fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Arkansas, will take place for the first time at Diamante Country Club, Hot Springs Village. Make your calendar for Monday, October 18th and get a team - four person scramble, together, or sign up as an individual and we'll hope to get you on a team. Our parish will subsidize the entry fee for golfers who are Sacred Heart parishioners (up to a certain number) with your cost being $85.00. Nonparishioners see the registration form in the Narthex or download at https://www.bit.ly/cca-golf for entry fees. please fill out and return it to our parish office, (DO NOT MAIL IT TO THE ADDRESS GIVEN ON THE FORM) with a check made out to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church with "Bishop McDonald Classic" on the memo line. 
On All Souls' Day (Tuesday, November 2nd), we will offer prayers for our deceased loved ones at the Sacred Heart Columbarium immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and at CedarVale Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Please join us at one of the places and times and participate in this tradition of praying for our deceased loved ones. 
The next Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by the Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, is 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The blood drive will take place in the Fellowship Hall. To schedule an appointment, www.arkbi.org and click Give Blood or text Tina at 501-352-5491, Walk-ins are welcome. Please note: There is an urgent need of blood at this time. Previous donors with email addresses have been sent an email reminder. New donors can contact Connie at 501-922-4891. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your "gift of life." 
Ladies of the Sacred Heart will host a High Tea & Fashion Show on Thursday, November 4 in the Lower Hall of the church. Tickets are $20. For questions contact Kacky Leslie at 501-226-0074 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Grief Support Group is for women and men survivors and others who have faced huge challenges in their lives. If you have experienced events in your life that have shaken your ground, or know of someone within or outside of SHJC: such as the death of a loved one, serious illness, divorce or whatever has made you see life differently, the SHJC Bereavement Ministry's Grief Support Group is a safe space where we all grow and learn together.We will assist you in helping claim your life back, increase happiness, and get inspired to become the person God calls you to be at his new stage in your life.
This Grief Support Group will be meeting on Tuesdays, after morning Mass, in an A&E classroom once the group size is finalized. The group will meet October 5th, thru November 2, 2021, for five weeks, between 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. A luncheon group setting will be announced and follow the 5th session.
To Register: Contact one of the SHJC co-facilitators, in person, or by phone:
Bob Hoffmann - 501-922-3511, or
Ann Bowman - 501-922-6619, or
Ken Gordon - 501-226-0175
With questions, contact: Ken Gordon, Director of SHJC Bereavement Ministr,
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Phone: 501-226-0175
A parish R.C.I.A. program is the Catholic way of evangelizing and forming people in the Word of God, the traditions of the Catholic Church, and an ongoing and growing relationship with the Lord, thusly preparing a candidate for some or all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion). Sacred Heart of Jesus parish is open to assisting people in their faith journey at whatever time they are ready to begin. We are inviting those who are interested to attend, one of our introductory sessions on Thursday, October 7 or Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Classrooms A & B. Please call Cathy Kraus, SHJ Parish DRE at 501-922-2062 ext. 11 or just come that evening with an open and inspiring mind and heart. The 2nd meeting of the year for the Men's Club General Membership Meeting will meet Tuesday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. All men of SHJ Parish are welcome to attend. Membership dues remain $15/year. At 5 p.m., join in the Upper Hall to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for family, Church, our nation, world peace, and your personal intentions. Social gathering in Lower Hall from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Dinner served before 6 p.m. The program for the evening will be a presentation by HSVOPA Board-of Director on the upcoming assessment vote, current spending policies and GM search status. After the program, we will have a short business meeting. Dinner is Brat/Knockwurst, German potato salad, vegetable and apple strudel for dessert. The refreshment center will be open for additional libations. The cost for the dinner is $13.00 per person prepared and served by the staff of Home Plate. Seating will be 4 to a table. Please confirm to Russ Harrison by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 922-1757 by 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10th, to reserve your place at the meeting.
Please visit www.hsvlosh.com for more information.Thank you to all who participated in our LOSH Bake Sale. The ladies collected $2,483.10 which will be appropriated to Charitable programs.
December 6: 9:45 Board Meeting, Lower Hall
December 11 & 12: Cookie Sale following Masses, in Rooms A& B. Fund raiser to benefit Charities. All Guild members may drop off cookies from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, December 11 in Upper Hall.
December 13: Following Mass-Lower Hall; Annual Christmas Brunch & General Meeting recognizing 20+ year members. Cost is $17.00. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart of Jesus, memo line-Christmas Brunch. Contact Carol Barrett to sign up. 501-922-0071 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
January 28: Save the Date 4:00 - 6:00 pm Wine and Cheese Event.
Aluminum cans are being collected for recycling to benefit LOSH charities. Place in the trailer in church parking lot.
Pull tabs from aluminum cans are being are collected for Little Rock Ronald McDonald House. Place on table in hallway of church. Collecting pull tabs is a great way to help children and their families at Ronald McDonald House across the country. They are able to raise thousands of dollars each year through these simple donations. We collect pull tabs from any soda or beer cans, pet food cans, vegetable, fruit and soup cans.
October 27 Sacred Heart is participating in the 40 Days for Life Vigil at the Planned Parenthood office in Little Rock. If you are still looking at carpooling with other church members or friends please email or text Rebecca Huber to coordinate coverage. Her info is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 501-844-7656. 
Baby bottles can be returned to the Church at any time and placed in the baby crib in the Narthex on or before November 14th. If you did not pick up a baby bottle, there are additional empty bottles in the baby crib. The goal this year is to continue to fund the use of the ultrasound machine at the New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, provide financial support to Change Point Pregnancy Center in Hot Springs, and continue to support the Arkansas Right to Life organization in Little Rock. In addition, we will donate some of the money for another ultrasound machine in Little Rock. Ultrasound machines are saving the lives of babies where they are used and all of the orgaizations continue to provide support to women in crisis. What a great feeling it is when you know that you have helped saved a life! Please open your heart and be generous for these beautiful unborn children of God. Thank you! 
The Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine will be administered by health care professionals on October 16th and 17th before and after all Masses. Please bring a photo ID and Medicare or other Insurance card. Also, be aware of your clothing that day to allow for ease of injection. If you have any questions, please call Bill Nosek at 501-915-9000. 
We Bake It - You Take It Chicken Bake Dinner, Friday, October 14, 2021The menu is Skinless Montreal Style Baked Chicken Breast seasoned with garlic salt, mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, green beans, roll and a large brownie (dessert prepared by Ladies of the Sacred Heart). Cost is $15 per meal.
You can make reservations by placing name and number of dinners on the sign-up sheet in the Church Narthex or calling Bob Bowman at 501-922-6619 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All monies must be received by October 10th. Please make check payable to Sacred Heart Church with Men's Club on the memo line and mail to Bob Bowman, 16 Isabella Way, HSV, AR 71909.
Due to current covid-19 variant this is a TAKE-OUT ONLY event. Pickup times are between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. This event is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Men's Club.