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Disaster Response TeamThe Disaster Response Team (DRT) operates under the umbrella of the Diocese of Little Rock's Catholic Charities of Arkansas to provide aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. While its efforts will be focused primarily in the immediate service area, the DRT may assist as needed throughout Arkansas as resources and personnel permit. Team members include case managers, first responders, and clean-up crews. |
Gary Wolfer 501-204-1192 |
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| Family Assistance The Mission of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Family Assistance is to provide help to those in need within our community, and to serve our Lord Jesus Christ by proclaiming His Good News through these acts of assistance. We help utilize community resources and provide direct aid whenever possible. |
Priscilla O'Malley 214-695-0575 |
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| Habitat for Humanity-Garland County | David Witchger 501-922-9058 |
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Helping HandsHelping Hand Ministry is comprised of about one hundred parishioners who volunteer their time, treasure and talents to assist members of our parish family in emergency situations and during unforeseen circumstances, providing temporary assistance until permanent solutions can be found. Volunteers regularly call, visit and send greeting cards to parishioners who are homebound or in residence at care facilities in and around the Village. Helping Hands provides transportation to Mass, to medical appointments and treatments, and for local shopping and errands for those who are no longer able to drive. Helping Hands provides respite sitters for family caregivers, and secures information on resources and services available when professional assistance is required. Any person who is a registered parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church may request and receive assistance. To volunteer for the Helping Hands Ministry or to request assistance, call Coordinators Cathy Wedwick or Pat Widlowski. |
Cathy Wedwick 501-915-8456 Pat Widlowski 501-922-1395 |
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HSV Interfaith CouncilMeets monthly as representatives from Village churches to discuss issues of mutual interest; and, to coordinate programs and charitable activities. These volunteers organize Village ecumenical services for Thanksgiving, Good Friday and Easter Sunrise. |
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| Prayer Warriors | Marvin Young 501-915-8028 |
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Respect LifeProclaiming life is a gift from God from conception to natural death.The mission of the Respect Life ministry is to encourage parishioners to participate in Pro-Life activities. We disseminate information provided to us by the US Catholic Bishops and the Diocese of Little Rock Respect Life Office. We participate in the annual Arkansas March for Life in January; the 40 Days for Life campaign in the spring and fall; the National Life Chain and "Rosary in the Public Square" in October, which is Respect Life month. We sponsor a "Spiritual Adoption" program, encouraging parishioners to say a short prayer each day for 9 months for an unborn baby which culminates with a baby shower. Donated items are distributed to Catholic Adoption Services in Little Rock, and pregnancy help centers in Benton and Hot Springs. |
Rebecca Huber 501-844-7656 Bob Bowman 501-922-6619 |
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Rosary MakersWe are a small but prolific group of rosary makers. We make and ship rosaries, free of charge, nationally and internationally, to any group that requests them. To date, we have sent out well over 100,000 rosaries. We make the basic plastic rosaries to ship, but we also make red, green and gold rosaries for Advent and purple and black for Lent with prayer instructions in both English and Spanish. All white chaplets for prisons, and black for our military and special requests for Bible studies. We meet all year long after Thursday morning Mass. |
Marge Newburn 501-922-9047 |
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Shawl MinistryProvides the infirmed, those hospitalized, and residents of nursing homes with hand knit/crocheted shawls. Members meet monthly. |
Dee Kapple 501-915-9331 |
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| Village Outreach Provide annual donations to over thirty different service organizations and charities under the headings of "Food, Shelter, Clothing;" "Children's Needs;" "Health Care;" and "Pro-Life Agencies." These cover the Hot Springs, Benton and Little Rock areas, as well as national and international efforts. Donations are made twice a year in December and June, or as needed. Parishioners also put in many volunteer hours each year at a number of the charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Jackson House and Village Outreach. |
Ed Keearns 501-922-3832 |