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

Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, PastorFr. Phillip Reaves, Associate Pastor

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley

Anne Thomisee, Director of Religious EducationFred Graham, Organist & Music Director

Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life CoordinatorMary Carman, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, PrincipalMonique Raines, Wedding Director

MISSION STATEMENTOur Lady of the Holy Souls Parish is a family of believers seeking toknow, love, and serve God as a faith community. To celebrate thepresence of Christ among us, we will enhance the community atmo-sphere of our parish and develop stewardship of time, talent, and trea-sure.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - May 5, 2013

Church Office .......................... (501) 663-8632School ..................................... (501) 663-4513Cafeteria ................................. (501) 663-6125Extended Care ........................ (501) 663-7438

Website: www.holysouls.orgE-mail: office@holysouls.org

Parish Office HoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Holy Hour of PrayerSpecial Prayer Intention: Charitable Outreach

Tuesday, May 7th

Our next Holy Hour is for all the people who give oftheir time and talent to the work of charitable outreach.We are blessed at Holy Souls to have so manyparishioners who give of their time to the many differentministries that reach out to others.

We invite those that are involved in the Jenny CiaThanksgiving/Christmas Ministry, Our House Shelter,Red Cross Blood Drives, Helping Hand, Birthright, St.Joseph Helpers, Habitat For Humanity, The C.A.L.L.,Respect Life and other outreach ministries to come tothe Holy Hour on May 7th at 5:30pm and pray for thesuccess of these ministries and for all those that workwith them. All parishioners are invited and encouragedto attend.

What do Fish Frys, SchoolLunches, Mardi Gras,BINGO, and BasketballGames have in common?They all happen in theAllen Center. The AllenCenter still has its originalroof, and after 29 years, it’stime for a new roof. Pleasehelp us replace the roof bycontributing to the “40 for40” Fundraising campaign.Our goal is $40,000.Envelopes are available atthe church doors or youmay contribute online atour website.

The Allen Center

FORSo Much Parish Life Under One Roof

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This Week at Holy Souls . . .

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, May 6:7am Mass, CH

Tuesday, May 7:7am Mass, CH;5:30pm Year of Faith Holy Hour of Adoration, CH;6pm VIRTUS, PH

Wednesday, May 8:9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;7pm Parish Choir, CH;7pm Sr. CYM Meeting, PH

Thursday, May 9:7am Mass, CH;11:30am Breaking Open the Word, PH

Friday, May 10:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH

Saturday, May 11:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, May 12, MOTHERS DAY:8am Mass, CH, followed by Coffee & Donuts, PH;10am Mass, CH, followed by Coffee & Donuts, PH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDAR Liturgical Notes . . .

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, MAY 11, 4PM MASSServers: R. Seay, M. Magri, D. Thompson, C. Bratcher,S. Mammarelli;EMC: S. Nehus; Lectors: L. Seay, R. Magri;Ushers: R. Seay, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, MAY 12, 8AM MASSServers: B. Linkous, E. Smith, R. Bowers, K. Taylor;EMC: T. Kirchner; Lectors: D. Hebda, J. Goodhart;Ushers: R. Grafe, P. Pilkington10AM MASSServers: P. & T. Fitz, W. Cunningham;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: K. de Noble, V. Henderson;Ushers: C. Fitz, M. O’Malley, K. Ehemann5:30PM MASSServers: A. Gentry, R. Gatlin, D. Edwards, H. O’Mara;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: M. Hightower;Ushers: P. Stabnick, W. Morris

Reflection for Sunday’s ReadingsMay 12, 2013

The Ascension of the LordLuke 24: 46-53

Adult:Who in your family has the gift of wisdom? How does he orshe use this gift?

Child:Who is the wisest person you know/ What has he or shetaught you?

IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO HEARWHAT IS SAID AT MASS?

If you have a hearing impairment and have difficultyunderstanding what is said during Mass, you might benefitfrom using one of the assisted listening devices (ALDs)located in the sacristy. These devices deliver the speaker’svoice through an earphone, making reduced audibility fromdistance and background noise less of a problem. Thosewho have hearing aids with a telecoil can use one of theneckloops that the parish now offers. Simply disconnectthe earphone from the ALD, plug in the neckloop, place theneckloop around your neck like a necklace, and switch yourhearing aids to t-coil mode. With a neckloop, sound isdelivered directly through both of your hearing aids insteadof through the headphone, and this can result in better soundquality and increased understanding. If you are unsure ifyour hearing aid has a telecoil or are unsure how to accessthe t-coil mode, contact your audiologist. When returningthe device to the sacristy, please remove the loop, return itto the drawer, and connect the earphone back for the nextuser.

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Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

WHY: Robert Flynn MemorialScholarship Fund(Funds scholarships at Holy SoulsSchool for 12 students per year.)

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013

WHERE: Country Club of Arkansasin Maumelle

TIME: Shot Gun Start - 1:30 p.m.

COST: $75 per person

WHO: Individuals and/or teams welcomeScramble (4 Man)

CONTACT: Jim Lareau (501) 258-2422,JLAREAU@travelers.com

PICNIC: Following the tournament, there will bea picnic in the Allen Center for layersand their families - Tournament prizeswill be awarded at picnic.

HOLE SPONSORSHIP: $100

Name on sponsorship sign:

____________________________________________

Contact person: ______________________________

Address or email:______________________________

REGISTRATION: TEAM INDIVIDUALName / Email:______________________________ ___________________________@ $75______________________________________ ___________________________@ $75______________________________________ ___________________________@ $75______________________________________

___________________________@ $75________

TOTAL_________CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO:

Holy Souls Men’s ClubMAIL TO: Our Lady of Holy Souls,

1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205 ATTN: Robert Flynn Memorial Golf Tourn.

Memorial GolfRobert Flynn

Tournamentsponsored by the

Holy Souls Men’s Club

A Loose Grip

Professionals say that most golfers grip the club tootightly. You have to loosen your grip. What differencedoes the tightness of the grip make? Simple. It affectsthe rest of the body, even the legs. A loose grip resultsin a fluid swing. And a fluid swing is a powerful swing.

The analogy with stewardship is not subtle. To be tight-fisted with our time and skills and money tightens upeverything else in our life. To loosen our grip by freelyand regularly giving a portion off the top to the Lordbrings a sense of freedom and peace. An excerpt fromThe Little Burgundy Book

What is the secret to living a life dedicated to followingChrist? It is really simple, it is living stewardship.Stewardship is a way of life not a fundraising campaign.It is a conversion of the heart, a way of thinking thatwill lead us to a life committed to following Christ.Everything we have belongs to God, our time, talent,treasure, health, skills and even our personality; weare because God made us. Loosening our grip onunimportant things is a big step. Living a life ofstewardship places us in God’s hands; he guides us,loves us and wants us to come home to him and usingour gifts in this way, allows us to do just that.

Holy Souls Vacation Bible School will be June 10 –13. The theme for this year is “Around the World withFaith, Hope & Love”. Bible School is for grades PreK(4 years old) through third grade. Monday – Thursday8:45a.m. – noon. There will be a children’s programThursday evening. Cost is $20 per child. Registrationforms are available at www.holysouls.org or in the churchoffice. Teachers are needed -- please email Cris Mammarellicrismammarelli@sbcglobal.net or call the church office tovolunteer.

June 10 - 13, 2013

Teachers Needed ForVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Thank you for supporting your church!

Mass attendance, April 6 & 7 1,164Mass attendance, April 13 & 14 1,076Mass attendance, April 20 & 21 1,658Mass attendance, April 27 & 28 1,138

Weekend Collections – April 6 & 7 $ 23,358 April 13 & 14 $ 33,662 April 20 & 21 $ 23,396 April 27 & 28 $ 17,512Total April Collections $ 97,928Total April Budgeted Collections $ 94,000

Actual Collections (7/1/11 - 3/31/13) $ 1,130,990Budgeted (7/1/11 - 3/31/13) $ 1,055,000Excess $ 75,990

Children’s collections - April 2013 $ 268

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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 . . .

VIRTUSProtecting God’s Children for Adults

MASS INTENTIONSFOR MOTHER’S DAY

Special Mother’s Day Mass IntentionCards in honor or memory of yourmother, grandmother, etc., areavailable in the church office. Thesenames will be offered up during the10am Mass on Mother ’s Day,Sunday, May 12. A free will offeringis appreciated.

TUESDAY, MAY 7The next presentation of VIRTUS will be on Tuesday,May 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All volunteerswho work around children, including Liturgical Ministers,are required to attend the program.To sign up, go towww.virtus.org. Then please call the church office andand let us know you will be attending this session.

The Holy Name SocietyThe Holy Name Society is a spiritual confraternity withinthe Catholic Church for lay people, religious and clergy.The mission is to promote devotion and reverence tothe Holy Name of God and Jesus and to help membersgrow in holiness and obtain their personal salvation.Through Faith and Works – Corporal and SpiritualWorks of Mercy—Holy Name Society members live outtheir faith. If you are interested in helping start TheHoly Name Society at Holy Souls Parish, please contactSarge Lozano at 501-414-0456 or emailmjlozano@aol.com. The Society membership is opento all parishioners.

Fred Graham in ConcertSunday, May 19th

4:00 p.m.Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

SUMMER BIBLE INSTITUTERegister now for the summer Bible Institute sponsoredby Little Rock Scripture Study. “Luke the Artist” is thetopic presented by Fr. Michael Patella, OSB, from St.John’s Abbey in Minnesota. June 21-23, St. JohnCenter in Little Rock. Paid registration required byJune 7. Download the registration form at our website,www.littlerockscripture.org, or call the Scripture Studyoffice to receive one by mail (501-664-6102). All arewelcome to this enriching weekend.

Have you visited our website lately?

www.holysouls.org• Listen to Fr. Erik’s homilies• Read this weekend’s bulletin early• Check the calendar• Find out what is happening at Holy Souls

by checking the Bulletin Board• Register in the parish or update your contact

information• Read “The Parishioner” in color• Check the Liturgical Ministers Schedule• Volunteer to be part of many organizations

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

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General Petition:That administrators of justice may act always withintegrity and right conscience.

Mission Petition:That seminaries, especially those of missionChurches, may form pastors after the Heart ofChrist, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.

MAY, 2013

Pray for the SickPlease pray for all our sick and shut-ins and

their families who care for them -- especially . . .Jessica Odle Remsing; Micki Gangluff; Karen Hunter; AidanRemsing; Jeffery Bowers; Lyle Stafford; Louis Caldarera; ;Jeanne Akins; Wendy Beadle; Phil Marks; John Raines; JeffreyMorbit; Joseph Morbit; Julie Wilkerson; Roman Gerus; LarryCross; Aloise Medlock; Dodie Longinotti, Martha Wiedower;Paula Green; Troy Green; Alix Matthews; Paula BoersScarborough; David Brown; Margaret Bradley; Nan Simmons;Debbi Karwoski; Diane Helm; Haley McFarlane; SherryHenderson; and Kathy Zimmerman.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date, names will remainon the list for four weeks. To continue for another four weeks, pleasecall the church office.

Robert Fox, father of Mark Fox and grandfather of Andrew& Mary Claire Fox; Tony Pultz, cousin of Linda McNutt;and John Springer, brother of Mark Springer and uncle ofAndrew, Sarah and C. J. Springer.

A donation of $3 per CD is requested. Checks can be made payableto the parish. Donations will be used towards the purchase of additionalmaterials.

CD OF THE WEEK

Change The World In 60 SecondsTom Peterson was an award-winning national advertisingexecutive, but lukewarm in his faith. Then, in 1997, heattended a Catholic men’s retreat.While praying before the BlessedSacrament, he experienced aprofound spiritual transformation anda clear vocational calling. God wasinviting him to use his talents intelevision media for a greater good...to evangelize the world. Soon after,Peterson founded CatholicsComeHome.org andVirtueMedia.org, two educational non-profit mediaapostolates that promote evangelization and the sanctityof life, and are helping hundreds of thousands of souls comehome to the Catholic Church. In this motivating presentation,Tom shares how just 60 seconds can truly change the world,often one life at a time.

WHAWHAWHAWHAWHAT SHOULD T SHOULD T SHOULD T SHOULD T SHOULD WE DO?WE DO?WE DO?WE DO?WE DO?A tornado strikes Hillcrest. An ice storm leaves you isolated,without electricity or phone service. A ruptured gas mainresults in fire and evacuation of your block. While you areattending worship service, a bomb is reported. A shootingoccurs during Harvestfest and the gunman disappears intothe crowd.

While all of us hope that none of these scenarios occur, weall know that similar incidents have occurred in otherneighborhoods like Hillcrest. How would you respond? Howcan you prepare for the unthinkable? What resources areavailable to you and how would you access them?

The Hillcrest Residents Association is sponsoring an “askthe expert” program to help answer those questions at itsDisaster Awareness Day. On Saturday May 18, 2013from 10-12:30 at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church,representatives from a wide array of responders andemergency services will present those answers. Entergy,Centerpoint Energy, AT&T, UAMS, MEMS, American RedCross, Little Rock Office of Emergency Management, LittleRock Fire Department, Little Rock Police Department andPulaski County Medical Reserve Corps will offer shortdescriptions of what services they can offer, how you canreceive more information or access those services before,during and after an event and how you can become involvedor help others. There will be a mock scenario discussionand a question session as well as a demonstration on howto pack an emergency kit. Speakers will be availableafterward for individual questions. The churches of Hillcrestwill network regarding their role during a disaster.

This event is open to all. There is no charge. This is a onetime opportunity to empower yourself and your family byattending this information packed event.

For further information contact Dr Karen Konarski-Hart,Secretary of the Hillcrest Residents Association at 258-7757.

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 AnneThomisee in the church office.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, pleasecall Anne Thomisee in the church office.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm 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 frm 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.

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Around the Diocese . . .DVD MOVIES NEEDED: The Wound Center at St. Vincent’sInfirmary is in need of DVD movies (family oriented, please)for their patients to watch during their treatments. Pleasedrop off DVD at the church office or call Maureen Johnsonat 666-5613 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CARTI is currently looking forvolunteers to help out in one of Little Rock’s cancertreatment clinics. As a volunteer you will pass out coffee,snacks, and blankets and share a smile and support fortheir patients. Your participating will be invaluable to Dr.Baltz, Dr. Gentry and their team and will help those fightingcancer. The clinic is located at 9101 Kanis (John Barrowexit). Shifts are Monday - Friday, 7-8am, 8-10am, 10-12noon, 12-2pm, 2-4pm, 4-6pm. If interested, contactMichaela Johnson at mdjohnson@carticom or 660-7616.

ARmusica BENEFIT CONCERT - St. Joseph Center ofArkansas presents a Benefit Concert to help restore theformer St. Joseph Orphanage in NLR. ARmusica willperform an evening of beautiful music featuring pianist, JulieCheek and principal members of the Arkansas SymphonyOrchestra. The concert will be on Tuesday, May 21 atTrinity United Methodist Church; 1101 N. Mississippi at7:00 p.m. There is no admission fee but donations will beaccepted. A reception will follow in the church lobby. Formore information, contact stjosephcenter@gmail.com.

Have an Everlasting Influenceon our Parish!

You can have an everlasting influence on the lives offamilies in our parish. Please contact your attorneyand instruct him or her to include a bequest for HolySouls in your will.

SR. HIGH CYM

“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)

CYM will meet this Wednesday, May 8 from 7-9 p.m.

Volunteering/Fundraising opportunity: Sign ups havebegun for working at Riverfest, May 24, 25 and 26. Worka minimum of 2 hours to get a free weekend pass ($35value) and a volunteer t-shirt; work 3 or more hours to getthe pass and earn CYM $. Call Denise to sign up. Adultvolunteers needed.

Our summer float trip is early this year! We will leave onWednesday, May 29, stay at Jasper, float the Buffalo onMay 30, and be back on May 31. Our usual big lodgehas been booked, and we have plenty of room!

C2Si: Catholic Charities Summer Institute, a programdesigned to make youth aware of our community needsas well as develop a social conscience, will be held at theDiocese this summer the week of July 14-19. Pick upinformation and an application at CYM or at the Diocesewebsite www.dolr.org under Catholic Youth Ministry.

SEARCH # 131: current sophomores, juniors and seniorsare all invited to attend the Summer SEARCH! Seniors,it’s the last chance if you haven’t made a SEARCH toexperience this amazing faith weekend, a ministry madeof teens that will change your life. It’s June 28-30, somake plans now to attend! Applications online atwww.dolr.org under Catholic Youth Ministry.

Mission Trip anyone? We will be deciding soon when (inJuly), what and where (McGehee?). If you have anythoughts/ideas/input, please let YAT and/or Denise know!

JR. HIGH CYM

Current 7th graders are needed to serve on JYAT forthe 2013-2014 year for our CYM. Please ask Denise foran application.

Volunteer opportunity to work at Riverfest (see detailsin Sr. High section). Time slots still open. Work 2 or morehours to gain a free weekend pass and a t-shirt!

CYM will meet in the summer! Keep your eyes andears open for dates and times!

Monday, May 6 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a7:00 a.m. Mass Mary Elizabeth Drilling by Catherine C. Drilling

Tuesday, May 7 Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-117:00 a.m. Mass Tom Jansen by Fran Jansen

Wednesday, May 8 Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-155:30 p.m. Mass Frank Watkins by Pat Watkins

Thursday, May 9 Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-207:00 a.m. Mass Cynthia Baker by The Caceres Family

Friday, May 10: ST. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER - Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-237:00 a.m. Mass Betty Friend by Ginger & Brian Quinn8:15 a.m. School Mass Dorothea M. Conrad-Madrenas by Susie & Eddie Powers

Saturday, May 11 Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-288:00 a.m. Mass Leo Olberts by J. O. & Gloria Blaty4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Special Intention of Edith Treadway by Chuck & Debra Johnson

Sunday, May 12 ASCENSION OF THE LORD - Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-538:00 a.m. Mass John & Pauline Land by The Land Family10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Aubrey & Regina Goodhart by Karen Flake

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions