Next weekend the Catholic Communication Campaign will be collected. Half of the collection remains in the Diocese of Little Rock to support the communications ministries, including the newspaper and website. Your donation enables us to provide 7,900 free Arkansas Catholic digital subscriptions to our readers. Please give generously. Thank you.
The May meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday May 13 at 5:00 pm in the Lower Hall. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 5:00 pm. The 5:45 pm dinner, catered by Chef Johnna, will be pork roast with braised apples mashed potatoes & gravy, lemon butter broccoli, mixed berry shortcake for dessert. Meal cost is $15. The guest speaker will be Bee Keeper, Dwight Cox, from Hot Springs. He will discuss keeping the bees and harvesting the honey. Meal reservations can be made by calling Russ Harrison at 501 922-1767 or email russharrison68@gmail.com by 5:00 pm Sunday, May 11. If you cancel or no show after the deadline you are still responsible for the meal cost.
Our Sociable Six program will return for the months of June, July and August 2025. This program is very simple and flexible. Three couple will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes once a 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 member of their parish family. To sign up call Nancy or Howard Emory at 815 861-0820 or email emeryfam@hotmail.com. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email. Final sign up date for this session is May 28. You will receive a letter/email with the three couples in your group the first week of June.
Join us to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Evening Mass followed with a dinner catered by Corky's BBQ. This year's theme is "Fun in the 50's."
Could spiritual direction be a part of your Eastertide Season?
The Lenten season was meant to move us more deeply into conversion and revive our spirits for the Easter season and the rest of our lives. We moved through the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord and now we are called to a mission. Remem-bering all our Lord did for us out of love, we ask Him what He would have us do for Him--how best to know, love and serve Him and others. This can be an excellent time to meet with a spiritual director to prayerfully ponder these questions and seek God's plan for you now.
Our certified Spiritual Director, Cherry Schwulst, has availability for a few new directees. If you feel God moving you to take that step, contact her at cherryjoschwulst@gmail.com or 309 831-7230. Cherry's website is www.cherryonline.org.
The Lenten season was meant to move us more deeply into conversion and revive our spirits for the Easter season and the rest of our lives. We moved through the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord and now we are called to a mission. Remem-bering all our Lord did for us out of love, we ask Him what He would have us do for Him--how best to know, love and serve Him and others. This can be an excellent time to meet with a spiritual director to prayerfully ponder these questions and seek God's plan for you now.
Our certified Spiritual Director, Cherry Schwulst, has availability for a few new directees. If you feel God moving you to take that step, contact her at cherryjoschwulst@gmail.com or 309 831-7230. Cherry's website is www.cherryonline.org.
The Knights of Columbus would like to invite everyone to a Parish Breakfast on Sunday, May 18 after both Masses. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, biscuits & gravy juice, coffee and water. The cost of the breakfast is a good will offering. CASH AND CHECKS will be accepted. There will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex for planning purposes. All breakfast proceeds are used to help fund K of C charitable activities throughout the year. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Adorers needed for the following days/hours:
Monday 5- 6:00 pm
Saturday 6-7:00 pm and 7-8:00 pm
Contact Mike Ritch 832 231-7469 or mike74_ritch@yahoo.com regarding PEA participation.
Plan to join on Sunday, June 8, to CELEBRATE Fr. Bill's 39 years as a priest and 15 years as pastor at SHJ. Details to come!
Formed has a variety of presentations for you to access during the Easter season. A three part series for Easter titled "Easter in Art" is one that many parishioners find uplifting. Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp will guide you through this sacred art that features depictions of the Resurrection. Visit www.FORMED.org and view this art after signing up for your free parish subscription.
Father in Heaven,
May the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds trans-form within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To your God, eternally blessed, be the glory and praise for ever.
Amen
Mike & Linda Gonda, 52 years on May 12
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.
The Singles Ministry welcomes all single members of SHJ (unmarried, widowed, divorced) to join us for our planned activities. Contact Debbie or Susan at singles.hsvsacredheart@gmail.com or call the church office for more details. Scheduled activities below; in addition to weekly Wednesday card games in the Upper Hall. Sign up for events in the Singles Book on the cabinet across from the elevator.
• May 15 The Imperials gospel group at the Woodlands 7:00 pm. 4:00 pm dinner at Sunset Grill.
• May 31 Deadline to reserve your spot for "FROZEN" at Murry's Dinner Theater November 12. Not a commitment, just a count for the group reservation.
• June 8 2:00 pm Pocket Theater "Barefoot in the Park". Purchase your tickets directly from the Pocket website. Lunch at Purple Cow. Leaving the church parking lot following 10:00 am Mass.
• June 13 Muses present Disney Cabaret. 7:00 pm at the Woodlands. Purchase tickets at the door with cash or check for $35 or online at HSVtick-etsales.com with a credit card. Dinner at Granada Mexican Grill.
• June 14 Royal Hounds Rock Porch at Grove Park. No sign up. Presented by HSV POA Parks & Rec.
• June 29 HSV Players present a radio theater version of William Shakespeare's" Great Adven-ture of the Hundred Years' War, Henry V". 2:00 pm at Coronado Center. HSVtisketsales.com or at the box office. Lunch TBD,
• May 15 The Imperials gospel group at the Woodlands 7:00 pm. 4:00 pm dinner at Sunset Grill.
• May 31 Deadline to reserve your spot for "FROZEN" at Murry's Dinner Theater November 12. Not a commitment, just a count for the group reservation.
• June 8 2:00 pm Pocket Theater "Barefoot in the Park". Purchase your tickets directly from the Pocket website. Lunch at Purple Cow. Leaving the church parking lot following 10:00 am Mass.
• June 13 Muses present Disney Cabaret. 7:00 pm at the Woodlands. Purchase tickets at the door with cash or check for $35 or online at HSVtick-etsales.com with a credit card. Dinner at Granada Mexican Grill.
• June 14 Royal Hounds Rock Porch at Grove Park. No sign up. Presented by HSV POA Parks & Rec.
• June 29 HSV Players present a radio theater version of William Shakespeare's" Great Adven-ture of the Hundred Years' War, Henry V". 2:00 pm at Coronado Center. HSVtisketsales.com or at the box office. Lunch TBD,
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Rd., is 8:00 am -2:00 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2025. There is an urgent need for blood at this time. Previous donors with emails have been sent an email reminder. New donors may contact Dr. Drinnon Hand at 802 440-6862. Thank you in advance for your "gift of life."
The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Wednesday monthly 11:00 am-12:30 pm in Classroom D. Lunch is served. We are blessed to have Kathy Packard, executive director at Oakland Center on Aging, as a facilitator. If you are caring for a loved one, this is an opportuni-ty for growth and learning in caregiver skills. Receive invaluable tips on how to, as well as, dos and don'ts. Consider joining for the opportunity to expand your knowledge in caregiving. Contact Maureen Morley 228 342-0491 or Evelyn Garrison 501 762-5317.
The May meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday May 13 at 5:00 pm in the Lower Hall. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 5:00 pm. The 5:45 pm dinner, catered by Chef John-na, will be pork roast with braised apples mashed potatoes & gravy, lemon butter broccoli, mixed berry shortcake for dessert. Meal cost is $15. The guest speaker will be Bee Keeper, Dwight Cox, from Hot Springs. He will discuss keeping the bees and harvesting the honey. Meal reservations can be made by calling Russ Harrison at 501 922-1767 or email russharrison68@gmail.com by 5:00 pm Sunday, May 11. If you cancel or no show after the deadline you are still responsible for the meal cost.
The May 6 meeting will be in the Lower Hall with praying the Divine Chaplet of Mercy at 5:00 pm. Our guest speakers will be Ofc. Brad Whiley, Operational Administrator and CID Det. Mike Kliewer who will speak on the HSV PD perspective on village law en-forcement. Please call 501 226-0074 or email pops.leslie@verizon.net Mark Leslie and let him know if you will be attending and would like a meal no later than Sunday, May 4 at 5:00 pm. Will you bring a guest? If so, please provide their name. The meal cost is $15.