Alert Message
- Please click here to read the important Message from Bishop Anthony Taylor.
- Please click here to link to the www.usccb.org/conscience web site referenced in the Bishop's letter.
Notice to Parishioners
On January 20 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reaffirmed a rule that under the new health care law, virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception.
The rule is set to take effect August 1, 2012. Non-profit religious employers that do not now provide such coverage, and are not exempt under the rule’s extremely narrow definition of religious employer, will be given one year to comply.
To correct the threats to religious liberty and rights of conscience posed by the new health care law, the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act has been introduced in Congress (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). This measure will ensure that those who participate in the health care system “retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions.” It is more important than ever that Members of Congress be urged to co-sponsor and work to pass this measure.
If you have not contacted your Representative and two Senators on this matter in the last couple of days, please click on the link below to send your message.
Responding to the January 20 announcement, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated: “In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences.” Noting that the Obama administration “has now drawn an unprecedented line in the sand,” the Cardinal-designate urged that the HHS mandate be overturned.
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http://actions.nchla.org/link/target/nchla/BfJ3zFP8.aspx
The rule is set to take effect August 1, 2012. Non-profit religious employers that do not now provide such coverage, and are not exempt under the rule’s extremely narrow definition of religious employer, will be given one year to comply.
To correct the threats to religious liberty and rights of conscience posed by the new health care law, the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act has been introduced in Congress (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). This measure will ensure that those who participate in the health care system “retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that is consistent with their religious beliefs and moral convictions.” It is more important than ever that Members of Congress be urged to co-sponsor and work to pass this measure.
If you have not contacted your Representative and two Senators on this matter in the last couple of days, please click on the link below to send your message.
Responding to the January 20 announcement, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated: “In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences.” Noting that the Obama administration “has now drawn an unprecedented line in the sand,” the Cardinal-designate urged that the HHS mandate be overturned.
Click the link below to log in and send your message:
http://actions.nchla.org/link/target/nchla/BfJ3zFP8.aspx
Message From Fr. Elser
Monday, September 27 2010 05:23 | Written by Administrator | 
Fr. Bill ElserIn this "computer age" it is indeed a blessing to communicate with you a warm welcome to our website. Sacred Heart is filled with wonderful people who seek to know and follow the Lord's will in their life, and with the guidance of holy scripture, help and support of fellow Catholics and the traditions of our Catholic faith.We are blessed to have many activities and ministry opportunities occuring on an ongoing basis. Please take the time to look through all our links or focus on the ones that are of interest to you. If you choose the link of Photos, you will see the happy, joy-filled people we have who come together for fellowship, pray together and work together in the ways of the Lord.
If I can be of any help to you, please do not hesitate to call me at the church office, 501-922-2062 Ext. 11 or on my cell phone, 501-209-2502. You may also send me an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . May God's blessings be upon you this day and everyday of your life.
Church Office Information
Wednesday, December 01 2010 12:02 | Written by Administrator |
| Church Office Hours: |
8am - noon, 1pm - 4pm Monday thru Friday. Closed holidays. |
| Church Office Phone: |
501-922-2062 Ext. 0 |
| Church Office Fax: | 501-922-4153 |
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| Church Mailing Address: | 295 Balearic Road Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 |
| Bulletin Deadline: | Notices must be submitted by Tuesday at 9 a.m. |