Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Chariman of USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, notes that to ensure a real encounter with Jesus four things occur. We'll explore these things over the next four weeks. Today we share #1:

Realization that Jesus is God--recognizing his divinity.

Luke 1:1-9 (There is a God, and I am not Him)


Come, recognize Jesus as God in the Real Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Please continue to pray for adorers for the hours of 1 to 4 a.m. so we return to Perpetual Adoration. Kathy Clark 203-816-7737 with questions.

For wonderful opportunities to support our SHJ Eucharistic Revival, go to the wegbsite www.eucharisticrevival.org. The revival begins with each individual and his/her personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

First and foremost, pray for God to revive our spark and desire to know Jesus. With questions or for more information, contact Deb Troxel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 515-314-6955. Peace for your journey.
Each year at Christmas the HSV Village Outreach program provides approximately 500 certificates for a pair of shoes to children in the Jessieville, Fountain Lake and Mountain Pine school districts. The certificates are funded by donations from many churches, individuals and organizations. Every year a decorated "shoebox" is placed in the hallway between the Narthex and the A & E area for donations. If you would like to make a donation, please place your cash or check in the box. Checks are made payable to Sacred Heart with "Shoe fund" on the memo line. Children tend to grow out of/wear out shoes quickly. Please be generous.
Visit www.eucharistic.revival.org to learn more about how revival begins with each individual's personal relationship with Jesus Christ. First & foremost, pray for God to revive the spark of our desire to know Jesus. Contact Deb Troxel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 515-314-6955 with questions.

Peace for your journey.

Adorers needed:
  • Sunday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
  • Friday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
  • Friday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
  • Saturday 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
  • Saturday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
  • Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Our Sociable Six will return for the months of January, February, and March 2024. Three couples will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a simple brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes each month. Participants will enjoy getting to know their fellow parishioners in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with members of our parish family. To sign up, call Nancy or Howard Emery at 815-861-0820 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. Final sign up is December 28. You will receive a letter with the three couples in your group the first week of January.
The Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign has ended and we would like to thank all parishioners who donated. The follwing organizations will be the recipients of your generosity: Change Point Pregnancy Resource Center in Hot Springs, New Beginings Pregnancy Resource Center in Benton, Arkansas, Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock. If you still have one of the 26 bottles that have not been returned, please return it to the church with or without a donation. There is a basket in the Narthex for them.
Just in time for Eucharistic Revival, Formed has announced the launch of a brand video series called "Bread of Life: the Eucharist in Galilee."  You can join Dr Tim Gray for this exciting 5 part series about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist. Formed will assist you and your small study groups by providing discussion questions to guide you.

If you have not yet signed up for Formed go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free parish subscription.
A very special thanks to the many people who helped with the organizing and execution of the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration's 10th anniversary celebration. Bishop Taylor's presence (thanks to Fr Bill) was a great blessing. The participation of the Knights, Men's Club, LOSH, and too many more to mention, added up to a successful event and I am humbled by the compliments I have received.

Elsa Naeger
CaregiverThe Caregiver Support Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month in Classroom D from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. You are welcome to attend even if you do not have the care receiver living in your home. We also have trained men and women from our parish who will come to your home in order for you to attend the meeting. Call Evelyn at 501-204-4134 or Maureen at 228-342-0491 for more information.
We are blessed once again to have Chef Johnna Westerman prepare and serve, on site, a delicious Christmas meal in our Lower Hall on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. with the following dishes:
Garden salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries & pecans with champagne vinaigrette, dried fruit stuffed pork loin with cider au jus, parmesan & chive scalloped potatoes, roasted asparagus and rolls with butter. Dessert will be Christmas cookies with Fr Bill's ice cream. This meal is open to parishioners, their families and others in the community who would like a great meanl and fellowship on Christmas Day. Seating is limited so sign up in the Narthex and pay your $15 at that time or call the Church office at 501-922-2062 ext. 10 to reserve your meal(s) and send a check to the office. Deadline for signing up is December 21.
There are many ways to help out your parish! If you are interested in being a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher, helping out with the Funeral Ministry, Sacristan, singing in the choir or bringing up the gifts, please consider helping out your parish by signing up, there are books in the Narthex or refer to page 4 of our bulleting for contact information, to do one or more of these ministries!!
Men's Club members will be available at the Lower Hall entrance area 1-3:00 p.m. December 9 & 10 to assist in loading the Christmas Food Basket items and presents into your vehicle. Otherwise, pick up any time after Monday, December 11. Please leave large empty boxes at church for next year.
Our parish reconciliation service with the opportunity for individual reception of the Sacrament will be this Thursday, December 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Church. We will have a least 8 priests who will be present to reconcile us to God and the community of believers as we prepare the way for the Lord in our hearts for Christmas and the Christmas season.
The LOSH Christmas Bake Sale will be held this weekend beginning Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WE will also be selling our goodies before and after all Masses until sold out. Please stop by the classrooms to purchase and thank you very much for supporting our fundraising endeavors.
"Religious are blessed to serve," says Dominican Father Bertrand Ebben, 90. Please donate to the Retirement Fund for Religious next week. Your gift provides essential care for nearly 25,000 sisters, brothers and priests who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Let us show our gratitude for their service by giving.
The parish Mass of Remembrance for family & friends of our parishioners, as well as, parishioners who died in 2023, will be celebrated Wednesday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to bring a framed picture of your loved one(s) and/or put their name(s) in a binder that will be on a table in the front of the church. Come early to place your loved one's picture on the table and light a small candle that will be in front of the picture. ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to participate in this Mass.