The parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church express a most sincere Thank You to our pastor, Wililam Elser, for his outstanding pastoral service, especially during this Coronavirus pandemic.  His boundless energy, compassion and ingenuity is truly appreciated.  We also want to wish him a very Happy Birthday to be celebrated on Friday, October 2.

The Bowling League for the new season 2020/2021 plans to begin on Thursday, September 10.  We plan to bowl on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. at Fiesta Bowl, N. Hwy 7.  It is a fun time and we welcome both parishioners and others who may be interested in joining.  If interested, there is a list in the narthex to palce your name.  We are recruiting both regulars and subs.  COVID precautions will be taken:  face masks worn, if social distancing cannot be adhered to, along with sanitizing before and after play.  Any questions, please call Bob or Ann Bowman at 501-922-6619.

The Respect Life Committee needs a chairperson.  This committee, which is part of the Social Justice and Charitable Outreach Commission, oversees all aspects of respecting life, from the death penalty to abortion.  While the work is important, the duties of the chairman are already outlined and will be more rewarding than challenging.  If you would like to hear more about this position, please call or text me at 501-844-7656.  Thanks!  

                                                  ~ Rebecca Huber ~

It's been a very trying year and many events have been cancelled including our Fish Bake which was one of our two fund raisers for the year.  I'm happy to announce we are going to have our annual nine and dine tournament this year.  We are limited to only 48 people, whether you are golfing or just coming for dinner.

*Date:  Sunday, August 30, 2020 POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE
*Place:  Desoto Golf Course
*Format:  4 person scramble
*TIme:  1st tee time is 2:00 p.m. (no shot gun start due to the COVID).
*Cost:  $25 per person is for prizes and your dinner: bowl of hot chips as our appetizer; dinner is salad, chicken tenders, French fries.  Everyone will be served per plate.  Bar is open but cash for all drinks.  Golfers are responsible for their green fees and cart.  Again, this is our first fund raiser and I only have room for a total of 48 people.  If you want to golf and your spouse/friend doesn't, please indicate that when you email me your reservation.  This is what I need from all golfers/participants:

1)  Your POA #(golfers only)
2)  Your average for 9 holes
3)  Anyone you would like included in your foursome (I'll do the best I can to accommodate all requests)
4)  A check made out to SH Men's Club
5)  All monies must be received by August 22
6)  Reservations please email Mike Webster: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 501-209-5476
7)  Checks mailed to:  M.Webster, 32 Alteza Dr. HSV, AR 71909

The first meeting of the 2020-2021 year for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall of the Church.  (Because of the COVID-19 problem, this meeting will not be with wives as we normally do with the first meeting of the year).  Masks will be required, temperatures will be checked before entering, and social distancing required during the meeting.  The Refreshment Center will be open and volunteers will serve all drinks, including wine and beer.

At 5:00 p.m., you may join others in the 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 p.m.  Dinner will be served before 6:00 p.m.  The dinner for the evening will be Subway sandwiches served in separate containers.  Cost for the dinner is $10.  Also, since this is the first meeting of the year, we will be collecting the annual dues of $15.  Please contact Bill Patterson by phone at 922-6965 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, if you plan on attending and eating with us.

After dinner there will be a short business meeting.  There will an opportunity at the meeting to sign up to help at our annual Chicken Bake, "We Bake It - You Take It," which will be held this year on Friday, September 25.

Men's Club Annual Chicken Bake will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Meal includes baked chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll and for dessert, a large brownie, supplied by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart.  This year all dinners will be picked up or you can have it delivered!  Only $15.00 per meal.  Make this a must for the neighborhood.  Get your friends together and have your meals delivered for $10.00 (minimum 2 meals).  Three pick up times available for your convenience in the Lower Hall:

A: 4:30-5:00 p.m.
B: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
C: 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Delivery of meals to your location will be on a similar time frame.

Everyone, not just Sacred Heart Members, are welcome to purchase a meal and pick it up or have it delivered.  There will be a sign-up sheet after all Masses starting on September 12 to reserve your meals.  Deadline to sign up is this Sunday, September 20.  You may call in your reservations to Bob Bowman at 922-6619, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail your reservation with payment to him at 16 Isabella Way, HSV.   Please consider helping the Men's Club support their local charities by participating in this year's Chicken Bake, one of only two fund raisers for the year.