Ministry Programs

Please email us if you are interested in any of the following ministries.


Adult Education  
This ministry offers opportunities for the adults of the parish to continue to learn more about their faith. Watch for information on the "Adult Bulletin Board." An example of Adult Education is the Little Rock series and Adult Faith Formation.

Advent Giving Tree
During the Christmas season, parishioners are asked to purchase gifts for distribution to needy children.

Athletic Coach
The person who aspires to this position should be knowledgeable of the fundamental principals of the game, be enthusiastic about the sport, and model an upright character. It is expected that this person follow the directives of the athletic committee and the school principal.

Basketball (Men's) 


Bereavement Support Group 
Volunteers in this ministry visit with parishioners who have lost a family member.

Bible Discussion 
Parishioners gather on Tuesday morning in the parish office to discuss the Sunday readings. In the evening, others gather for the "Little Rock" scripture series.

Board of Education 
This board is a regulatory body operating educational facilities at Sacred Heart Parish, subject to regulations that might proceed from the Diocesan Board of Education. The duties and function of this board include planning, policy formation/implementation, finances, recommending persons for the position of principal, marketing and evaluation.

The board has a consultative relationship with the pastor. The relationship that exists is one of information sharing and common planning for the benefit of the total parish community.

Boy Scouts 
The Boy Scouts promote, through cooperation with other agencies, the ability of youth to do things for themselves and others. Values taught include patriotism, courage, leadership, self-reliance and kindred virtues. The youths achieve these values using oaths, promises, codes for character development, citizenship training, outdoor skills (camping), and other physical fitness. At Sacred Heart, the Boy Scouts of America is one of the premier units of the area.

Cantor 
Individuals who lead the congregation in song are called cantors. Often they are also "Psalmists" or the ones who lead the singing of the Psalm during the Liturgy of the Word. They are scheduled for each Mass by: 1) signing up or putting their name on the calendar in the Music office 2) being assigned by the Music Director for a particular Mass 3) being called to lead at a certain Mass or service. Most cantors are asked to serve about once a month. Prospective cantors may call the Music Director for an audition.

Capital Campaigns 
These are held when the parish or diocese has a major fundraising program for new buildings, renovation, et cetera. Parishioners are needed to organize it and see to its completion in the parish.

Caring Casseroles 
Making and delivering meals to those unable to cook due to illness, death in the family, or other temporary situation.

Carpentry 
Those with this skill work in conjunction with the Maintenance Committee.

Choir 
The chancel choir accepts anyone from 7th grade and older. The choir sings at the Saturday evening mass on the Saturday before the first Sunday of each month. Most of the remainder of the year they sing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass unless there is a compelling reason for their appearance at the 8:30 a.m. Mass (i.e. RCIA rites, etc.) They rehearse on Thursday evening from the 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. prior to the 11:00 a.m. Mass. In addition to Sunday masses, they also provide a leadership role during special liturgical times of the year such as Holy Week and Christmas, parish renewals, et cetera. Membership's only requirement is a love of singing.

Church Cleaning 
Occasionally, we need volunteers to wipe down baseboard and woodwork. We also need brass cleaners for the Tabernacle.

Church Decorating  
Volunteers get together on special holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving or other special occasions to help decorate the church.

Computer 
Volunteers are needed at times to input data into the office computers.

Construction 
Those with this skill work in conjunction with the Maintenance Committee.

Cookies for College Kids & Military  
An outreach program for our young adults away from home to let them know that their parish is still thinking of them and keeping them in their prayers.

Cub Scouts  
Cub Scouts is open to boys in grades 1-5 .

Disciples in Mission  
Small groups meet to discuss and share the gospels for the Sundays of Lent. Various times are available. Groups include adults, teens or your own family.

Engagement Preparation Couples  
These couples invite engaged couples into their home for a series of four video presentations and discussions as part of the engaged couple's preparation for marriage. This will fulfill an engaged couple's obligation of pre-cana instruction before marriage. Engagement preparation couples must first undergo training by the "Office of Family Life" of the diocese.

Eucharistic Minister
Assist with distribution of the Eucharist approximately once every 3 months. Must attend classes for instruction. Attendance at a yearly retreat is required.