Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MAY 26, 2019

Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)

Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music DirectorSamantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization

& Adult Faith FormationWendy Floriani, Director of Youth Faith Formation

Denise Dumars, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life

& Stewardship DirectorSusie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral SecretaryStacey Matchett, Church Secretary

Nancy Handloser, Principal

Church Office: (501) 663-8632 • Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: office@holysouls.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/OLHSAR

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 12 Noon - 1 to 3 pm School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended Care: (501) 663-7438

2019 Holy Souls Vacation Bible School

June 17 - 203:00 to 6:00 p.m.

This year’s theme is ROAR! This epic African adventure en-gages the whole herd. At ROAR, kids explore God’s good-ness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them throughthis wild life. VBS is open to children entering K-5th gradesin Fall 2019.

Students entering 6th grade and above are needed as as-sistant crew leaders. We are looking for parents, youngadults, and students (6th - 12th) to volunteer.

Register to attend or volunteer to help at our website,www.holysouls.org. Go to: Faith Life - VBS. Contact Wendyat wfloriani@holysouls.org for more information.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Church Officewill be closed on Monday, May 27.

Memorial Day PrayerGod of power and mercy,you destroy war and put down earthly pride.Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,that we may all deserve to be called your sonsand daughters.Keep in your mercy those men and womenwho have died in the cause of freedomand bring them safelyinto your kingdom of justice and peace.We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Monday, May 27, MEMORIAL DAY:No 7am MassChurch Office Closed

Tuesday, May 28:7am Mass, Church

Wednesday, May 29:9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction, Church5:30pm Mass, Church

Thursday, May 30:7am Mass, Church

Friday, May 31:7am Mass, Church

Saturday, June 1:7am 1st Saturday Rosary, Church8am 1st Saturday Mass, Church2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, June 2:8am Mass, Church;10:30am Mass, Church5:30pm Mass, Church

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 8PM MASSServers: K. & B. Angtuaco, E. Faulkner, A. McKeown;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. & M. Angtuaco;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, L. McFallSUNDAY, JUNE 2, 8AM MASSServers: C. Boch, K. Odom, P. & S. Zawislak;EMC: C. Odom; Lector: K. Stone;Ushers: C. Magill, B. Freville10:30AM MASSServers: J. & M. P. Clark, E. Gonzalez, A. Nur;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: V. Henderson, P. James;Ushers: B. Dare, A. Gonzalez5:30PM MASSServers: B. Faver, A., E., & M. Putt;EMC: L. McNutt; Lector: G. Quinn;Ushers: W. Morris, W. Pace

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a special opportunityto sit with Jesus Christ in a more powerful way. We, asCatholics, believe in the true presence of Christ in theEucharist and he is present in the consecrated host withinthe monstrance on the altar. Come, spend an hour with himand see the power of God make a difference in your life.

Holy Souls offers Adoration on Wednesdays from 9am to5:15pm. Each hour during Adoration we try to have at least2 people scheduled. We are in need of substitutes for theregular volunteers. If you would help as a substitute or if youwould like to commit to come each week for one specialhour, please call Cindy in the Church Office (663-8632) oremail cstabnick@holysouls.org.

Come,

on WednesdaysSit With Jesus

Responding to the Word

Liturgical Notes . . .

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/052619.cfm

THIS WEEK: May 26 - June 1Though he will no longer be visible,

Jesus promises to be with us in Spirit.When have I felt Jesus’ presence

with me recently?Jesus, thank you . . .

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Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

l itt le one! Contact Charley at 903-278-3400 orcharley.elise@gmail.com so we can get you (or your friend)set up!

Meals for New MomsThis summer Charley Swann will be the Meals for NewMoms coordinator. If you have a baby, or you know of aparishioner who has a baby, we wouldlove to cook some meals for them.We will set you up with a meal train,and shower you with love andhospitality so you can spend timerecovering and snuggling with your

Even the hairs of your head have all been counted.Do not be afraid... Lk 12:7

Two of our greatest gifts from God to each of us are life andtime. Without taking care, we can easily miss the grandeurand beauty of both. Being mindful as an Everyday Stewardmeans pausing to see the detail in all that exists aroundus. God’s creation is not something created with a broadbrush, but instead with the intricacies of a master painter.God created all things with purpose and complexity thatonly the divine could fully comprehend. Every single hair onour head has been counted! But when we take a momentto reflect on the beauty that is created by that complexity,we allow ourselves to revel in God’s generosity. There is somuch to give thanks for in this life. But you and I can’t givethanks to God unless we really stop to take notice. An excerpt from Everyday Stewardship-Living An Extraordinary Life

There is so much beauty around us and it is good to openour eyes and hearts to find God in all that we see andexperience. It is easy to overlook him especially in our worldtoday, but he is here and we must give glory to him in all ofhis creation. God is there in the people that we encountereven when it is very difficult to find him. He is there in thegrocery store line, in the car in front of us who just cut usoff, in the annoying person we run into and try to dodge,and even sometimes in our life partner or our children whocan drive us crazy. God is there. He is also there in all theeasy times, in all the happy moments but in those, he iseasy to find. He loves us so much that he knows every hairon our head, we are so important to him. We are blessedto be loved by such a generous and merciful God. If wewalk with him, serve him, and show him gratitude here inthis life, we can truly believe that we will walk with him ineternity.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

What does it mean to have a Mass “offered” for someone?An individual may ask for a priest to offer a Mass for severalreasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for healing, for theintentions of another person (such as on a birthday, as ismost common, for the repose of the soul of someone whohas died).

When a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions:first, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord withthe norms of the Church. Second, to offer the Mass in unionwith the whole Church and for the good of the whole Church.Third, to offer the Mass for a particular intention, such asthe repose of the soul of someone who has died.

When a person asks for a Mass to be offered for a particularintention; usually, a stipend is given to the priest for offeringthe Mass (suggested donation is $10).

When we face the death of someone, even a person who isnot Catholic, to have a Mass offered for the repose of hissoul and to offer our prayers are more beneficial andcomforting than any other sympathy card or bouquet offlowers. To have a Mass offered on the occasion of a birthday,anniversary or special need is appropriate, beneficial andappreciated. Mass cards may be sent to individual or family.To offer a Mass Intention, please contact Cindy in the ChurchOffice at 663-8632 or cstabnick@holysouls.org.

Registration is open for the 2019 Praise and WorshipConference being held here at Holy Souls on June 14th &15th, from Friday at 7pm and all day and evening onSaturday. This event is for people of all ages who love praiseand worship music. You don’t have to be a musician toattend, but there will be special workshops provided formusicians. Our keynote speaker is international catholicmusician and speaker, Josh Blakesley. Registration is $35,$50 for couples or whole families, and there is a studentrate of $10. For more information, contact Susej Thompson.You can register on holysouls.org.

Mass attendance, May 4 & 5 1,318Mass attendance, May 11 & 12 1,049Mass attendance, May 18 & 19 937

Diocesan Special Collection– Catholic Communications Campaign $ 1,531

Weekend Collections – May 4 & 5 $ 18,441 May 11 & 12 $ 21,607 May 18 & 19 $ 14,824Total May Collections $ 54,872Total May Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 - 4/30/19) $ 1,196,660Budgeted (7/1/18 - 4/30/19) $ 1,295,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ ( 98,340)

Children’s Collection - April $ 228

Maintenance Fund $ 1,331

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protectingchildren and young people. If you are aware of abuse or havebeen abused by clerics, Church volunteers or Church workers,please contact the Vicar General for the Diocese of Little Rockat (501) 664-0340 ext. 361, and the State of Arkansas Hotline

for Crimes against Children at 1-800-482-5964. For pastoral assistance pleasecontact the Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese of Little Rock.Drs. George & Sherry Simon at (501) 766-6001. Diocesan Offices: 2500 N.Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Holy Souls This & That . . .

Thank you for supporting our church!

‘Charity should begin at home’ is an old proverb, and forCatholics across our state, charity really begins at CASA.The Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal is our annualcampaign to fund a multitude of projects around our diocese.You name it and it is probably supported by CASA: CatholicSchools, a charitable Medical Clinic, Youth Ministries,Seminarian Education, Disaster Relief, Adoption Services... the list is almost endless. Charity does begin at home,so please give generously and make a difference in ourown back yard by becoming a CASA supporter.

During the month of May as we honor the Blessed VirginMary and all mothers, Holy Souls is holding a Baby BottleCampaign to benefit the Arkansas Pregnancy ResourceCenter, also known as St. Joseph’s Helpers, and Birthrightof Little Rock. This program will assist those mothers whofind themselves with unexpected pregnancies. Parishionersare asked to take home an empty baby bottle, offer prayers,and fill the bottle with change, cash, or check made out tothe APRC. The bottles should be returned to the churchby Sunday, June 2. What a wonderful way to help theseministries helping women find alternatives to abortion!

“A Little Change . . . .Can Change Lives”

BOTTLECAMPAIGN

June 1st will be First Saturday and you are invited to beginthe morning and the month by joining with us in praying theRosary. This is the month that we celebrate the Birth of St.John the Baptist so what is more appropriate than reflectingon the Joyful Mysteries which include the Visitation – thosemonths that Mary spent with Elizabeth to help her with thisbirth. Our leader for this rosary will again be Tom Kirchnerwho will use scripture, reflections and other prayers toenhance the experience. The rosary will start at 7 am, onehour before the Saturday morning Mass.

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY

CHURCH’S FRONT PARKING LOTDue to summer construction projects here at Holy Souls,there will be a dumpster parked in the front parking lot (Tyler& “I” Streets).

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price;Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy;Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Wayne Thomisee; BenjaminStuart; Charlie Baker; Greg Sheard; Micki & Robert Fitzpatrick; Judy Caldarera;Glennabell McCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss; Tina Pinter; Henry Schulte;Grace Nowak; John Flake; Kim Konecny Mullen; Wally Anger; Jeffrey Smith; AliceStuff; Claire Lieblong; Pat Keogh; Janet Davis; Sherry Henderson; Ed Swain; JimLimbird; Dinah Grummer; and Dorothy Ehlebracht.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; the JonathanForte Family; the Petty Family; Betty Franzetti; Scott Helmbeck; Katie Ehemann;Alice Humphries; Scott Snider; Michelle Hastings; Cindi Woodiel; Sara Clevenger;Mark Troillett; Don King; Lynn Worthen; Brant Musgrave; Betty Walker; Clem Egleston;Katie Sanders; Grayson Wood; Butch King; Christy Wygal; and AnnettePilcher.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Patricia Weeks, mother of Doug Weeks andgrandmother of Steven Weeks; and Johny Maddox.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Brian Cundall and Ben Riley.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, names will remain onthe list for four weeks. Then their name will be written in the Book of Intercessionwhere they will be remember during every Mass. To continue for another four weeks,please call the church office.

That priests, through the modesty and humilityof their lives, commit themselves actively to asolidarity with those who are most poor.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

June 2019Pope Francis’

Intentions:

JOB OPENING

Our Lady of the Holy Souls, a parish of 1200 families with aPK-8 school in the heart of Little Rock, is seeking a Director ofFaith Formation and Evangelization. We are looking for anenergetic candidate who can take on a dual leadership rolethat works simultaneously: 1) Catechesis which is the overallresponsibility for the parish catechetical formation, and 2)Evangelization with a broad focus to reach those within theactive community, the inactive community and the unchurched.

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree inReligious Education/Theology or other related field with goodorganization and communication skills. A vision for sharing theGospel and forming disciples will be essential.

Interested applicants are invited to e-mail a cover letter,references and resume to: stienken@holysouls.org or mail toShelley Tienken, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205. Deadlinefor applications is June 12, 2019.

Director ofFaith Formation & Evangelization

Mary, Undoer of Knots

Mary, Undoer of Knots, straightens out the ribbon of ourlives and directs us on a straight path to Jesus, her son.The Blessed Virgin helps us loosen the knots that suffocaterelationships between married couples, parents, theirchildren, our neighbors, and most importantly, with JesusChrist. We at Holy Souls have a Mary, Undoer of Knots,display in the southeast corner of the sanctuary.

We invite you to take a look at the knots that weigh on yourheart. Write your prayers or “knots” onto the strips of paperyou will find by the display and tie them onto the framesand entrust them to Mary’s intercession. When your prayeris answered, you may tie a special blue ribbon on the panel.

The devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots,dates back to 17th century Germany,when a couple on the verge of separationsought help from a priest who was knownfor his strong Marian devotion. The priestbegan to ask for Mary’s intercession to“untie the knots” in their relationship,and peace was restored to theirmarriage. In 1980, Jorge Mario Bergoglio(who later became Pope Francis),discovered this devotion to Mary whichhe still promotes to this day.

Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in ourbulletin. Through their participation, our parish receives ourweekly bulletin free of charge.

HAVE AN EVERLASTING INFLUENCEON OUR PARISH!

You can have an everlasting influence on the lives offamilies in our parish. Please contact your attorney andinstruct him or her to include a bequest for Holy Souls inyour will.

REGISTRATION FOR NEW MEMBERSRegistration for new members is completed in the church officeor online by visiting our web page, www.holysouls.org. Pleasecontact the church office or go online at www.holysouls.org ifyou have moved, changed your telephone number, movedfrom your parent’s home or graduated from college.

RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call SamanthaDenefe at 501-663-8632 or email sdenefe@holysouls.org.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, contactSamantha Denefe at 501-663-8632 or sdenefe@holysouls.org.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm and Wednesdays before FirstFriday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call the church office for anappointment.

CHURCH VISITSThe Church is open from 7am-4pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,& Friday). Please enter through the chapel door after 9am. OnWednesday, the Church is open from 9am till after the 5:30pmMass. Adoration is on Wednesday from 9am till 5pm.

BAPTISMBaptisms are scheduled on an individual basis. Please callthe church office for more information.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEContact the church office a minimum of six months in advance.

HOSPITAL STAYSPlease call the church office if you or someone you know is inthe hospital. We want to visit you and pray for you while youare in the hospital.

NURSERYThe Nursery is available in the Parish Hall for your youngchildren (age 5 and younger) for all regular weekend Masses.

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Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

SENIOR HIGH CYM (GRADES 9-12)

Around the Diocese . . .

CYM will meet this Wednesday, May 29, 6-8 pm at theBenedict House for snacks (no dinner), to welcome the newfreshmen, pray the Divine Chaplet, and play games. Ofcourse, our graduates are also welcome.

We will also meet on Wednesday, June 12 for dinner anda Life Night, 6-8 pm.

Ensure your spot now by signing up andmaking a $25 deposit for the annual Buffalo

River Float Trip, Monday, June 17-Thursday, June 20.The cost is $150 (includes transportation, canoe rental, cabinaccommodations, and food). A limited number of spots(based on our number of adult drivers) will be open, and thisis also open to current 8th graders.

McGehee Mission Trip: Sign up now forthe Mission Trip to McGehee! We areworking on the adult volunteer drivers, socommit now to guarantee a spot. The dates are June 22-27, and we have some great activities and service planned!Adult volunteers/drivers needed.

CURRENT 8TH GRADERS

Welcome to Senior High CYM! THIS Wednesday, May29, join the Senior High for prayer, snacks, and game nightat the Benedict House, 6-8 pm.

Buffalo River Float Trip Monday, June 17-Thursday,June 20. Register NOW – we are filling up the spots! ($150and includes transportation, canoe rental, cabinaccommodations & food.)

McGehee Mission Trip, June 22-27. Get the informationfrom Denise soon if you plan to go. Adult volunteers needed.

CURRENT 7th & 8th GRADERS:SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: Sign up to workat Helping Hand with Denise on Tuesday,

June 4, Friday, June 7, and/or Tuesday, June 11, 9 am-noon. You MUST sign up – there’s a maximum numbereach day. We will be doing kitchen work, working in thethrift store, and cleaning the building.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: The St. Dymphna Society is apeer support group for people living with mental illness. The groupmeets the last Tuesday of each month at St. John Catholic Center.Mass is celebrated at 6:00, and the meeting directly follows. If a priestis not available, we pray the Rosary or hold a prayer service. Formore information, call Rebecca Cargile at 664-0340 ext. 355. Noreservations are necessary, and all are welcome!

MARRIED COUPLES: A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend islike Spring-time. It’s a weekend of fresh air, the rebirth of romance andnew beginnings. If you’d like to make your marriage more special thanit already is – apply now! The next weekends are in Memphis at OurLady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, June 7-9, 2019 and in Arkansasat the Subiaco Coury House, September 6-8, 2019. Space is limited.Apply online at www.memphiswwme.org/ or www.arkansaswwme.org/apply or email sneezygal@yahoo.com.

CATHOLIC BIBLE INSTITUTE: June 21-23, 2019 at St. John Center inLittle Rock. Fr. George Smiga from Cleveland, Ohio, will help us explorethe Parables of Jesus throughout the weekend that also includesprayer, discussion, fellowship and good food. Paid registration of$125 is due by Friday, June 7. Contact LRSS for more information(501-664-6102 or lrss@dolr.org).

To read the daily reading online, go to www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml

Monday, May 27 ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY - Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4aNo Mass

Tuesday, May 28 Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-117:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention for Mr. & Mrs. Will Burns by Don & Debbie Jones

Wednesday, May 29 Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-155:30 p.m. Mass Jonathon & Mary Ann Wolfe by Carolyn Prickett

Thursday, May 30 Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-207:00 a.m. Mass Kathy O’Donnell Terrell by Elaine Gerard

Friday, May 31 VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-567:00 a.m. Mass Jim Handloser by Donna Darr & Allison Carroll

Saturday, June 1 ST. JUSTIN - Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-288:00 a.m. Mass The Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Regina Dobbins by Holy Souls Seniors Group

Sunday, June 2 ASCENSION OF THE LORD - Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 ; Lk 24:46-538:00 a.m. Mass Bob Nabholz by Carol & Larry Lantz10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Brian Edwards by The Edwards Family

Mass Intentions may be offered for the Repose of the Soul of a deceased loved one or for healing, a special occasion,or a special intention for yourself, a family member, or friend. Please contact Cindy in the Church Office for more information.