Our women & men religious offer gratitude. A sister shares "I thank the Lord for all who give, I don't think we would make it without them." Your gift makes a difference. Visit www.retiredreligious.org.
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.
--The annual parish Memorial Mass for all our loved ones who died this past year will be on Wednesday, December 13 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
--Our Advent Reconciliation service with priests available for reception of the sacrament will be on Thursday, December 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
--Our annual Christmas Dinner (open to parishioners and guests) will be on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Menu and cost will be available soon.
--Our Advent Reconciliation service with priests available for reception of the sacrament will be on Thursday, December 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
--Our annual Christmas Dinner (open to parishioners and guests) will be on December 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Menu and cost will be available soon.
The December meeting for the Sacred Heart Men's Club will be on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall. Members wives or invited guests are welcome to attend. Dues remain $15 and new name badges are available for $10. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall followed by social time. The Refreshment Center will open upon the Chaplet's completion. The 6:00 p.m. dinner, by Chef Johnna, is Beef Bourguignon, smashed potatoes, roasted asparagus w/lemon butter, steamed broccoli, salad w/champaign vinaigrette, rolls and for dessert Red Velvet Cake w/chocolate mousse and Chantilly mint cream parfait. The meal cost is $20. The program for the night will be guest speaker Kathy Sanders who will share her Oklahoma experience, and our famous chorus of the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Please call 501-922-1767 or email your meal reservation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10. If you cancel after the meal reservation deadline you are still responsible for the cost.
How do you "show up" at Mass? Ponder your appreciation, reverence, openness to grace vulnerability and attentiveness. Each of us has work to do to fully participate! Bring your whole self, fully committed and participating. Place your whole life on the altar as Christ gave his whole self for us.
Holy Hour resumes this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Invite a friend or neighbor and join us in prayer and reconciliation during this hour of Divine Mercy.
"It (the Eucharist) is the center of existence for me, all the rest of life is expendable." Flannery O'Connor, american Author, 1925-1964.
Thanks be to God and to those who answered the call that allows us to return to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! We will continue to need subs over the Christmas holidays. Please check the calendar if you are able to help.
Holy Hour resumes this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Invite a friend or neighbor and join us in prayer and reconciliation during this hour of Divine Mercy.
"It (the Eucharist) is the center of existence for me, all the rest of life is expendable." Flannery O'Connor, american Author, 1925-1964.
Thanks be to God and to those who answered the call that allows us to return to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! We will continue to need subs over the Christmas holidays. Please check the calendar if you are able to help.
Kathleen Witchger would like to thank the many card senders and visitors during her recent knee surgery and rehab. Especially Fr Bill's visits that were very much appreciated!
Looking for something meaningful to study during Advent? Don't forget several series which are available on FORMED for the Eucharistic Revival. "Jesus and the Eucharist" is a seven session series that explores the story of salvation as told through scripture. You may also enjoy joining Dr Tim Gray on his exciting five part series about Jesus' teaching on the Eucharist entitled "Bread of Life". Not registered yet? Go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free subscription.
With the coming of Christmas, you have already seen an increase in shopping, decorating and parties. Formed invites you to slow down and take a few minutes daily to remember who this season is all about--Jesus. This is the season meant to take the days of Advent seriously and make a change. Slow down and visit Formed and join Fr John Burns in his guided Advent journey, "Adore:Advent." He will focus on a new theme weekly that you can relate to your life. If you aren't subscribed, go to www.FORMED.org to register for your free subscription.
The Sacred Heart Singles Ministry is open to all who are alone during this time in their lives. Sign up to join us for one or more of the following activities. The sign up sheets are in the SINGLES book located on the cabinet across from the elevator in the Narthex.
- December 10 No Social Sunday this month
- December 14 Singles Christmas Party. Tickets are $15. Contact Debbie or Susan no later than Monday, December 11 for arrangements. Dinner catered by Chef Johnna with Fr Bill's ice cream for dessert.
- December 25 Join our church family for Christmas Dinner. More info to come
This Friday, December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary's Immaculate Conception and its significance in God's plan of sa.vation for the world. As it is a Holy Day of Obligation (we must participate in Mass under the consequence of mortal sin if we don't). Masses will be Thursday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. and Friday December 8 at 9:00 a.m.
The December 5 Coucil meeting will take place in the Lower Hall starting with the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. Our meal of pork loin, mashed potatoes and coarrots with a cookie for dessert will be prepared by Home Plate at a cost of $15. Guest speakers include Daniel Ellis (KofC Representative-Insurance & Finance). Council members have already received our standard sign-in sheet. See you then!
The LOSH Bake Sale will be on Saturday & Sunday, December 16/17. The sale is open to the public December 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will also be selling all goods before and after all Masses that weekend. Packaging and pricing of the baked goods is Friday, December 15 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Classroom C. All pairshioners are welcome to support LOSH by baking. Please call Patti Sheppard at 501-984-3454 with questions.
The Health Ministry of Sacred Heart would like to invite you to the church (Classrooms A & B) on December 6 at 3:30 p.m. to join for "Brain Health & the Importance of Lifelong Learning" presented by the Donald W Reynolds Institute on Aging?UAMS. With questions, call Mary Ann Dale 240-298-1216.
We are blessed to have the following serving on the Pastoral Council based on the recent election:
Deb Troxel--Education Commission
Marian LaVelle--Liturgy Commission
Marge Newburn--Social Justice & Charitable Outreach Commission
Since there were no candidates for the Parish Life Commission so Fr Elser appointed Becky Jordon to serve. As Pastoral Council members, they join Sandy Darnell, Rose Harrigan, Mark Leslie and Pietro Tomassi in offering council to the Pastor on matters of importance to the parish. The members' name and phone numbers are listed in the bulletin to welcome input from parishioners in the ministries.
Deb Troxel--Education Commission
Marian LaVelle--Liturgy Commission
Marge Newburn--Social Justice & Charitable Outreach Commission
Since there were no candidates for the Parish Life Commission so Fr Elser appointed Becky Jordon to serve. As Pastoral Council members, they join Sandy Darnell, Rose Harrigan, Mark Leslie and Pietro Tomassi in offering council to the Pastor on matters of importance to the parish. The members' name and phone numbers are listed in the bulletin to welcome input from parishioners in the ministries.