Members of the Sacred Heart Men's Club are sponsoring their annual Chicken Bake to be held on October 3, 2014 in the Lower Hall. The menu includes mixed green garden salad, creamed Breast of Chicken, green beans almandine, baked potato, rolls and coffee. Other beverages will also be available at the donation refreshment center. There will be a selection of Father Bill's homemade ice cream available for dessert.There will be two seating for serving, 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Take-outs will also be available. Reservations for tables of eight can be made, and tickets can be purchased from members of the Men's Club for $10 a plate; and, $11 a plate at the door. In addition, tickets can be purchased after weekend Masses on September 20/21 and 27/28. If you prefer, call Joe Lemmler at 915-0511 for tickets anytime.
Don't be disappointed; get your tickets early as seating is limited. Come enjoy a great meal and good fellowship while helping the Men's Club in their support of local charities.
Mark your calendars! For your convenience, there will be both flu and pneumonia vaccines available in the Sacred Heart of Jesus A & E classrooms before and after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 4, and before and after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday. October 5. The staff will also be available during the Masses. This year, the Quadravalant flu vaccine will be offered. If you are thinking about getting the pneumonia vaccine, the staff will want to know when you last received one.Medicare pays 100% for both vaccines. Medicare recipients must show their Medicare card. Although not required, a driver's license would be helpful for completing the required forms. Individuals who do not have Medicare can purchase the vaccines with their insurance cards.
These arrangements have been made for you by the Knights of Columbus in cooperation with the Village HealthMarts. Contact Pharmacist Bill Nosek, if you have any questions at 915-9000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We will offer a pet blessing in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. under the portico in front of church. Please have your pets in a cage, on a leash, or in your grasp when you bring them in. 
Join us for October 7-16, 2014, as a few reservations are available. Father Bill will host this unique pilgrimage that includes Sicily, the lower Italy mainland, and stopping in Matera, the ancient cave city where the Passion of Christ was filmed. See many relics including the cross at which the stigmata was received. Optional time is offered for the city of Rome. Contact Father Bill at 501-209-2502 for a brochure or Fran Boudreaux, Planner, at 501-984-1519 or 888-948-3837.Click here for a detailed brochure with pricing and enrollment form.
The 27th annual Life Chain will take place in Hot Springs on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This national event is a peaceful witness of Americans standing for 60-90 minutes in the public right-of-way, praying for our nation and an end to abortion. Invite friends to carpool, bring water and lawn chairs to gather at Hill Wheatly Plaza. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. Sign-up in the narthex. 
The 40 Days for Life campaign began September 24 and continues until November 2. During this time, parishioners will have an opportunity to participate in activities which promote respect for life. Prayerfully consider what God is calling you to do: say a prayer daily for an unborn child, wear a pro-life button; donate weekly to Jackson House; seek out someone who is grieving, sick or lonely. Stop by the Respect Life display table in the narthex for more information. 
This tournament, to benefit Catholic Charities, is looking for players on September 29 at a morning (8:00) or afternoon (1:30) tee time at Maumelle Country Club in Maumelle, Arkansas. A continental breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided along with first, second and third prizes in a number of flights and contests for prizes on the course. The individual cost is $75; the other half of the cost will be paid for by our parish Social Outreach budget. Get applications for teams or individual players at the information center in the hallway of the church or from the Office staff. Please sign-up soon.As applications are completed, please return them to the box provided in the information center in the hallway leading to the A & E bulding or the office.
The bieenial Sacred Heart of Jesus Treasure Sale will be held this Friday, September 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall.Many, many parish households have assisted with donations, as well as their participation in the various Treasue Sale committee activities. The 2014 Treasure Sale is promising to be another resounding success.
For those who picked up their T-shirts, we have added a "red ribbon", to wear the day of the walk, to their package. We will also have them available before the Walk. Renee Steinpreis, a parishioner, is taking a "group picture." We will meet Renee close to the bridge, before the walk. This year our Walk honors Graham Williamson, a parishioner, as our cancer survivor. Join us in the Walk to support cancer research through the Medical Sciences of the University of Arkansas. Make a donation of $35, and register to walk the Hernando Trail, starting at the Cortez Pavilion at 7:30 a.m. on September 27. No distance is required. Free fruit, coffee and water will be available before the walk and free hamburgers and hot dogs after the walk. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale.
Please take a yellow brochure found in the narthex to register. Come join the Sacred Heart Team. If you have questions, call Jane Kearby at 922-2338.
Your baby is in its fourth month and measures nearly five inches from head to buttocks and has learned to breathe. This is apparent from the regular movements of his chest, inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid. These actions help the lungs to develop and grow. More developed facial muscles may lead to various expressions, such as squinting and frowning. The baby hears external voices, sleeps and dreams, can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersaults. Please continue to pray for this special child of God. 
Would you like to meet more of your fellow parishioners? Join Sociable Six for an opportunity to get to know other members of Sacred Heart.Groups are formed of three couples (or two couples and one single) who take turns hosting a simple dinner for their group once a month. Call Jan Winters at 922-0526 or transmit an e-mail to her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up or get more information. This is a great way to meet people and make terrific friends!
The first inquiry session for those interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith will take place on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom C of the Education wing of our church building. This session is open to those who are not of the Catholic faith, but who are open to the possibility of becoming Catholic, as well as Catholics who want to renew and/or grow in their understanding and appreciation of the faith. Refreshments will be provided. 
Enjoy fun and fellowship with the Parish Bowling League! Sign-up sheets are on the table in the narthex. We bowl Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Bowl, and start on September 11. Teams and/or individuals can sign-up as well as parishioners who would like to sub. Any questions, contact Ann Bowman at 922-6619 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Fall VIRTUS training sessions will be held on Monday evenings, September 15 and October 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the classroom area. If you are a new volunteer minister and have not attended a previous training session, you are required to attend to meet the bishop's directive. To register online, go to www.virtus.org, select "Registration," then "Little Rock DIocese," and lastly, "Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church." Call Russ at 922-1767 with questions.
The Knights of Columbus will again be serving breakfast on Sunday, September 14. New parish members are special guests. All parishioners, friends and neighbors are invited. The menu includes biscuits and gravy with sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns and juice, coffee or milk. We'll be ready to serve you after each of the two Sunday Masses. Breakfast is still $6.00 a plate and kids eat free. All proceeds are used to fund Knights charitable activities throughout the year. 
The collection dates for this month are Saturday, September 13, Wednesday, September 17 and Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Your donations are welcome and appreciated. Call Chris & Mike Frantz at 922-5877 for special pick-up or Lucy & Marvin Young at 915-8028.