Dear Brother Knight,
Your immediate action is necessary to prevent taxpayer funding from being used to pay for abortion.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on several government funding bills that remove long-standing, bi-partisan provisions, such as the Hyde Amendment, which prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortion. The Hyde Amendment has been passed every year since it was first introduced in 1976 by the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois, a brother Knight. Over the last 45 years, this important provision has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million children!
I urge you to take action today by calling your elected representatives in Congress and asking them to preserve the Hyde Amendment.
Our 2021 Knights of Columbus/Marist Polling found that 58% of Americans oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion domestically, and that 77% oppose paying for abortions abroad.
Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Action Center TODAY to contact your elected representatives and remind them that Americans do not want their taxpayer dollars to be used in the killing of innocent, unborn life.
Thank you for taking action now to build a culture of life in America!
Fraternally,
Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight
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Your immediate action is necessary to prevent taxpayer funding from being used to pay for abortion.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on several government funding bills that remove long-standing, bi-partisan provisions, such as the Hyde Amendment, which prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for abortion. The Hyde Amendment has been passed every year since it was first introduced in 1976 by the late U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois, a brother Knight. Over the last 45 years, this important provision has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million children!
I urge you to take action today by calling your elected representatives in Congress and asking them to preserve the Hyde Amendment.
Our 2021 Knights of Columbus/Marist Polling found that 58% of Americans oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion domestically, and that 77% oppose paying for abortions abroad.
Visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Action Center TODAY to contact your elected representatives and remind them that Americans do not want their taxpayer dollars to be used in the killing of innocent, unborn life.
Thank you for taking action now to build a culture of life in America!
Fraternally,
Patrick E. Kelly
Supreme Knight
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Take Action TodayTake Action Today
Take Action Today
Our farm family, the Henry's and helpers, are here every Tuesday in the Lower Parking Lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will have Arkansas strawberries and other fresh produce. Please stop by and get the freshest fruit and vegetables available! The Farmer's Market will take place RAIN or SHINE! 
The next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Drive supported by the Knights of Columbus and hosted by the Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, is 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the Fellowship Hall (same as pre-pandemic)! Please note there is an urgent need for blood at this time! Previous donors with email addresses have been sent an email reminder or schedule an appointment at www.arkbi.org. New donors can contact Connie at 501-922-4891. Thank you in advance, for sharing your "gift of life." 
The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce the Taste of Faith, our annual event to support the seminarians in the Diocese, is back for 2021! This gala event is scheduled for June 25, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Bishop Taylor, Fr. Hebert, Vocations Director as well as seminarians will be joining us from our diocese.Our very own Bryce Raney will provide pre-dinner entertainment on the piano. The dinner, catered by Home Plate, will be chicken oscar, rosemary roasted potatoes and green beans amandine. Fr. Bill will provide his homemade ice cream for dessert.
Tickets will be available before and after all Masses on the weekends of June 13 and June 20. We are keeping the price of the tickets at only $20 as we are confident attendees will donate generously at the event to support our seminarians. Tickets can be reserved by contacting Walter Free at 922-9480 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Due to the number of people who have now been vaccinated against the coronavirus (especially in Hot Springs Village) and the dropping of the mask mandate recently by Bishop Taylor (though he encourages continued mask wearing by those with chronic health issues) Fr. Bill has decided to no longer offer a special 6:30 p.m. Saturday Mass in the parking lot or in church. If you have issues with being in Mass at our normal times, then you are encouraged to come at least once a week to a daily Mass with or without a mask given the reality of a relatively small number of people who come to these Masses and the large amount of space for social distancing. Also, keep in mind the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Masses is by far our least attended Mass.
If you haven't already "heard," Bishop Taylor has recently lifted the "mask mandate" for people who attend Mass and other activities at parish churches and other parish facilities throughout Arkansas. He still recommends masks be worn by those who have not yet been vaccinated and those who are most vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus. Fr. Bill will try offering a 6:30 p.m. Saturday Mass IN THE CHURCH for all who wish to wear a mask and social distance in church. Those who choose to continue wearing a mask may also come to one of the other regular Masses and sit if they want in the right side of the church where the organ is located. 
Announcing the 13th annual St. John's School Scholarship Fund Charity Golf Tournament to be hosted by the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village Knight's of Columbus. This tournament is scheduled to take place on August 28, 2021 at the Magellan Golf Course. Cost is $85 per player. That covers coffee and doughnuts for breakfast and a catered lunch following play. There will additionally be games on the course and flight prizes. It will be a 4 person team scramble with a shotgun start beginning at 9:00 a.m. Teams can be all male, all female or a combination of both. Entry deadline is August 15, 2021. Entry forms can be obtained from the Sacred Heart website at www.hsvsacredheart.com or the HSV KofC website at https://hsvkofc.org. The tournament can't be successful without the wonderful business and individual hole sponsor support. If you are interested in being a hole sponsor, the sponsorships begin as low as $100. For any tournament, sponsor or entry information please contact Scott Krantz at 781-6493 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries, and studies... there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church.Registering on FORMED is easier than ever!
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The fellowship of parishioners and guests was very evident as we gathered in the Lower Hall after a beautiful 5:00 p.m. Mass on Friday, June 11th. The Feast of the Sacred Heart, coupled with the recognition of our Pastor Fr. Bill Elser's 35th Anniversary of Ordination was our reason for gathering over 200 people. The evenings events provided an informative history of our Parish as well as Fr. Bill's journey...and then there was song. Our fabulous choir performed a personalized rendition of "He's Been Everywhere, Man" that had everyone singing, swaying and smiling. The socialization was off the charts as we gratefully enjoyed the company of many, including 7 of Father's siblings as well as his mom...we savored a delicious meal and sweet, sweet cupcakes for dessert. Special thanks to our Parish Life Comittee Bonnie Blue, Gerald Krawczynski and Debbi Passaglia as organizers of the event. Shoutouts to Janet Liszka, Maureen Morgan, Lynne Border and the Choir, the Knights refreshment center Rick Hylden and Gilbert Duran. Slide show presentation by Rick Darnell. Room set up by Danny Elser, decorations provided by Karen Feckler and the Webster clan. Photographer and Videographer Rennee Steinpreis, LOSH Kathy Clark for desserts and cake for Fr. Bill as well as Parish Finance Council Dave Witchger and ALL the people who made the evening special.
There is now a specific link on our parish website www.hsvsacredheart.com if you want to view the program including a special song that was sung.
What is happening on formed this week?On May 30th we celebrated St. Joan of Arc. On www.formed.org enjoy the movie Joan of Arc; and with children, watch Brother Francis: He Is Risen: The Power of the Resurrection. June 1st we celebrated St. Justin Martyr, philosopher and apologist. Have you noticed now some of the New Atheists don't even bother trying to disprove God's existence? On www.formed.org, watch Why God Still Matters. With children watch Cat. Chat: Building The Kingdom.
Registering for FORMED is easier than ever: Go to www.formed.org/signup; enter (parish zip code) then select your parish from the drop down menu provided; Register with your name and email address; check that email account inbox for a link to begin using FORMED.
Donations are once again being taken for Harvey's Chapel/Mountain Pine. They accept clothes, linens, small household items, small applicances, etc. Donations can be left in the closet to the left of the front entrance. For any questions, please contact Linda Luyet at 501-472-5113. 
Helping Hands Ministry recognizes that at some time everyone needs help coping with sudden illness or unforeseen circumstances. Helping Hands volunteers stand ready, willing and eager to assist registered parishioners at turning points or in emergency situations, providing help until problems are resolved or until permanent solutions are found.We handle requests for transportation to Mass or medical appointments and for information about available resources for those in transition. We can provide a reassuring phone call to those who need a willing listener, and soon we hope to resume in-person homebound visits. Our volunteers realize that our prayers, care and support for those in need make a positive difference in outcomes. CALL US! We are just waiting for the opportunity to assist you!
MOST IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE A PARISHIONER WHO NEED ASSISTANCE FROM HELPING HANDS:
1. We can not help you if we do not know who you are or that you need help.
2. We can not help you if you do not call us.
3. We will do our very best to serve you SAFELY and CONFIDENTIALLY.
4. We can help if you still have not gotten your COVID vaccination, and need a ride to a COVID vaccine site.
Please call a Helping Hands coordinator for assistance or if you have an questions:
CATHY WEDWICK 501-915-8456
PAT WIDLOWSKI 501-922-1395
Volunteers: We are so grateful for your service. Thank you! If you would like to be a volunteer, call a coordinator for details.
During this year dedicated to St. Joseph, Sacred Heart would like to have a Pilgrim (Traveling) statue of St. Joseph visiting the homes of our parishioners. Parishioners would sign up for 1 week to have the statue in their home. The year ends this December 8, 2021. If anyone is willing to LOAN us their statue of St. Joseph to use as a pilgrim state, please call Sharon Board at 501-922-6995. We need 3 statues. Please give prayerful thought about loaning us your statue. Thanks and Blessings. 
MI CASA es tu casa. This Hispanic saying holds a special meaning for us here in Arkansas. CASA, our Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal, is a way for all of us to make a difference right here at home. Not matter your resources, your monthly support can fit your budget, it's not the amount of the gift that is important. As they say, many hands make the work light. If we all give a little, with God's blessing, it will be enough. Become a CASA supporter today, return your CASA/Gift/Pledge in the envelope provided. Extra envelopes are located in the Narthex.
The Annual Eucharistic Procession for Corpus Christi Sunday will be held Sunday, June 6, 2021. It begins at St. John's Church at 4:15 p.m. and will be a 1.25 mile procession through downtown Hot Springs ending with Benediction at St. Mary's. Return transportation provided. Info: facebook@stjohnthebaptisthotsprings or call 501-623-3233 or 501-523-6201 for more information. 
The Church declared this to be the Year of St. Joseph. On the new book shelf on the stand alone bookcase is our featured new book "Consecration of St. Joseph." Learn more about this holy and just man whom God chose as the father of His only Son. It is a fascinating book on St. Joseph. Please remember to fill out the check card before removing it from the library.