Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Men's Club is sponsoring their annual Chicken Bake to be held on September 27 in the Lower Hall. This dinner is one of two main fund raisers for the Men's Club charities for the year. The menu will include mixed greens garden salad, Creamed Breast of Chicken, green beans almandine, baked potato, coffee, and other beverages will be available at the donation refreshment center. As a special treat, there will be a selection of Father Bill's homemade ice cream for dessert.There will be two seatings; 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. Take-outs will also be available. Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance and $11 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from members of the Men's CLub after weekend Masses or by calling Bill Patterson at 922-6965. 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.
The Crosses for Life are displayed on the campuses of the Village Bible Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church through the month of September. The crosses will then be moved to Faith Lutheran Church on DeSoto Boulevard where they will be displayed for the month of October. For information, contact Mary Costello (922-3915) or Bob Bowman (922-6619). 
You may have noticed that after more than 20 years we have a new sign in front of the church. Recently Seiz Sign installed a sign that incorporates a new Sacred Heart logo which Renee Steinpreis of our parish designed. Deacon John, Renee and the design people at Seiz Signs worked on the overall layout of the sign, type and size of lettering, and color. The goal was to fit the name of the church on one line and have Catholic Church stand out prominently on the second line. Hopefully you agree the goals were met! Make sure you take notice the next time you are on Balearic. 
Enjoy fun and fellowship with the Parish Bowling League! Sign-up sheets are on the table in the narthex. Bowling is on Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. at the Fiesta Bowl and will start on September 12. Teams or individuals can sign-up as well as parishioners who would like to sub. Any questions, contact Ann Bowman at 922-6619 or transmit an e-mail to robowman1@yahoo.com. 
The Sacred Heart Singles will meet on Saturday, September 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Charlie's Pizza on Hwy. 7 for lunch, dutch treat. There will be a round of miniature golf (at Charlie's) following lunch. Bring your sense of humor and join in on the fun with lots of laughs and a chance to win a prize! Sign-up in the narthex. Call Ann at 922-6963 or Eileen at 915-9229 with questions. 
The next Red Cross 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., Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Donors with email addresses who have given previously at this location will be sent an email reminder. New donors can go to www.redcrossblood.org or contact John Bodensteiner with questions at 915-0339 or jbodie65@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for sharing your "gift of life." 
The Knights of Columbus will, once again, be serving breakfast for the parish. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 15, as all parishioners, friends/neighbors are invited. The menu includes biscuits and gravy with sausage and scrambled egss, hash browns, juice, coffee or milk. Come join us for a delicious breakfast with good friends, good food, and great conversation. We'll be ready to serve you after each of the two Sunday Masses. Breakfast is still $6 a plate and, as always, children are free. Proceeds help fund the many charitable activities. 
Students and families attending the Parish Religious Education for Youth classes are invited to a Back-to-School party on Sunday, September 8, at Cortez Beach at 4:30 p.m. A picnic dinner will be served, and lemonade will be provided. If soft drinks or water are preferred, families should bring them. Families are also asked to bring water toys and any other games they might enjoy. We hope to see you there. Please note, in case of rain, picnic will be held in the Upper Hall. 
September 3, 2013 is the date of the Fall meeting, and every first Tuesday of the month thereafter. Welcome back to all and especially new members. We meet in the A & E Building at 1:00 p.m. Please bring shawls you have finished so they can be prepared for the Ladies of Sacred Heart meeting. 
Our Sunday Mixed Choir will begin choir practice on Wednesday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the main church. All voices are welcome. Our men would really appreciate some additional help! There are no auditions! You do not have to be able to read music! Just come with a willingness to make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Please call Lynne Border at 922-2062, extension 13, with questions. 
It is time to sign-up for the fall Sociable Six. This is a way to meet new and old friends for a pleasant get-together. A brunch or simple meal is all that a host needs to plan. Three couples will meet three times, taking turns hosting for the evening. Call Jan Winters at 922-0526 to join or get more information. You can also e-mail her at winters@suddenlink.net. Your group listings and any other pertinent information will be given to you early in September. 
All parishioners who would like to meet once a month for a fun evening of cards while meeting other members, should call Ed Harrigan at 915-0314. Better yet, transmit a e-mail to him at hopharrigan@sbcglobal.net for more information. Current members can use these same communication channels to advise of their e-mail addresses. This will help streamline information sharing. We will play starting in September and through the month of May. So, your membership must be set by August 20, 2013 so that the schedule can be made for the season. 
Our parish is blessed to have a small, but eager, group of young people who participate in the Parish Religious Education Program. These students are excited to learn more about the Word of God and we are looking for more adults to help them grow in their faith. Our goal is to have two teachers for each age group who will work together to plan and teach the class. Several dedicated parishioners have already committed to this ministry, but we still need more. Do you have a love and rapport with youths who range in age from Kindergarten to High School? Would you consider volunteering one hour a week, or every two weeks, to teach them about the Catholic faith? If you are interested in learning more about this important service to our Church, please call Terry Poldrack at 922-6095 or 501-960-6095. 
By popular request, we will be continuing the Parish Book Club throughout the year. We believe that before we can effectively evangelize others, we need to know more about our faith. Books that bolster our spirits and renew our pride in this wonderful Church will be selected. Come join us! If travel, doctor and dentist appointments, out-of-town visitors, etc. keep you from attending a meeting, come when you can. We meet every Thursday at 9:45 a.m. (after Mass) in the A&E Building. Contact our Librarian, Georgia Janush, at 2georgia2@sbcglobal.net or 922-5770. 
On, Tuesday, August 27, the Sacred Heart Singles will be visiting the Little Rock Art Center to see the special exhibit of such famous artists as Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough, etc. There will be 48 masterpieces on display. Admission is $10. After exploring the exhibit, we will have lunch at the Art Center's restaurant, dutch treat. Of course, there will be time to visit the gift shop.Be in the church parking lot by 9:30 a.m. and we will carpool to Little Rock. Any questions, call Ann at 922-6963 or Eileen at 915-9229. Please remember to sign-up in the narthex.
Some of you may have received a letter from Parish Pay about using your credit card or to set up direct deposits from your bank account for your monthly donations to Sacred Heart.We have had several announcements in the Bulletin over the past several weeks and it has also been mentioned on the Parish website.
If you have not received a letter, and are interested in considering this option, we will have reply cards that will make it easy to call or mail your information to Parish Pay. You do not need a card to apply.
Several parishioners have already signed up and found it very easy and self explanatory. If you have a computer, go to the Parish Pay website: www.parishpay.com You can also call them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-727-4741. This information is on several signs posted on the doors and in the narthex.
Next weekend, after all the Masses, there will be some one in an A & E classroom to answer questions. If you have questions now, you can call Larry Stein at 501-226-5105 or David Witchger at 501-922-9058.
This option may not be for everyone, but it does make sense if you contribute weekly or monthly to consider using Parish Pay. Please note there is a $20 minimum. As you know, there are fees and charges involved when using a credit card and in this case, the Church is bearing the fees. With this in mind, you encouraged to consider making your monthly donation a few dollars more to help cover this cost.