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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE - NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)

Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music DirectorWendy Floriani, Director of Youth Faith Formation

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

Susie Williams, Facilities & Events CoordinatorShelley Tienken, Business Manager

Nan Connell, AccountantCindy 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 4 pm School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended Care: (501) 663-7438

A Thanksgiving PrayerLoving God, who created and sustains the universe, wholoved us all into being, and who gives us every good thing,we thank you for the blessings that you bring into our lives.We thank you for the gift of life itself, which you gave us inour mothers’ wombs. We thank you for the fresh start ofeach new day, which is a sign of your renewing and creativelove. And we thank you for our friends, our families, ourneighbors and our coworkers, whose human love is an imageof your divine care. Increase our gratitude this ThanksgivingDay, and help us to recognize all the good things that wehave, both large and small. And magnify our desire to sharewhat we have with others, so that they too may be gratefulto you, Loving God. Amen.

This prayer is by Jesuit Father James Martin,author of “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything.”

Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 8am on Thursday,November 28th. Let us gather as family at the Lord’s tableto share the meal which He has prepared for us . . . Hisbread of life and cup of salvation.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

REFRESHMENTS - FELLOWSHIP - CHILD CARE

SUNDAY SERIESADVENT ‘19: Moral Formation

9:15 - 10:15am

The Catholic Understanding ofMarriage, Sexuality, and GenderFr. Patrick Friend

The Catholic Church, as well as individual Catholicyouth and adults, are as beset as the culture in generalwith questions on human sexuality and gender identity.This will be a presentation on the Catholicunderstanding of the human person as it pertains tomarriage, sexuality, and gender.

We will discuss the tension of love - accepting theindividual but also walking with every person towardsthe liberating truth of the Gospel.

This is a topic that touches the hearts of many people.May God bless us and sustain us as we try to preachthe Good News and truly love our neighbor.

Allen Center

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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, November 25:No 7am MassSchool & Church Office Closed10am Seniors Cards, Parish Hall

Tuesday, November 26:7am Mass, ChurchSchool & Church Office Closed

Wednesday, November 27:School & Church Office Closed9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction,Church5:30pm Mass, Church

Thursday, November 28,THANKSGIVING DAY:

8am Mass, ChurchSchool & Church Office Closed

Friday, November 29:No 7am MassSchool & Church Office Closed

Saturday, November 30:2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, December 1,1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT:

8am & 10:30am Masses, Church, followed by Coffee & Donuts, Parish Hall10:30am Mass, Church5:30pm Mass, Church

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 4PM MASSServers: W. Garman, A. Hicks, C. & C. Wilkerson,EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: C. Gunderman, H. Wortsmith;Ushers: L. McFall, D. MorrisSUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 8AM MASSServers: M. Canizares, S. Dawson, A. & A. Stephens;EMC: J. France; Lector: A. Thomisee;Ushers: M. Flynn, H. Wood10:30AM MASSServers: E. Gonzalez, D. Hendricks, C. Simmons, N. Varela;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: P. Darsey, P. James;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, A. Gonzalez5:30PM MASSServers: J. & M. Jansen, S. Mammarelli, B. Yakoubian;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Watson; Ushers: W. Morris, R. Brooks

First Sunday of Advent - December 1, 2019

Next Weekend . . .

“Swords into Ploughshares”The first reading of the entire Advent season presents

Isaiah’s famous dream of a people at peace: “They shall beattheir swords into plowshares and their spears into pruninghooks.” How can we get that peace?

In Isaiah’s vision, that peace comes from the word of theLord. That word comes from Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalemsits on a hill, but it is a stubby little hill. Other hills are larger.But Isaiah prophesies that Jerusalem’s hill will be establishedas the highest mountain. All will stream toward it to hear God’sword.

For Christians, when we hear this prophecy on the FirstSunday of Advent, we imagine Isaiah’s dream on a granderscale. We see heaven as the new Jerusalem, establishedhigher than anywhere else. We see all peoples streamingtoward it for instruction. The word that comes from the newJerusalem is the Word made flesh at Bethlehem. We yearn tohear that word and form our lives by it.

This day, let us hear the word of God. Let us take theweapons we hurl at our neighbors—the angry words, thehurtful deeds—and beat them into plowshares that open fertilesoil of communication and into pruning hooks that weaverenewed relationships of peace.

“Alarm Clock”People act differently at night than they do in the day. In the

day we are busy with personal responsibilities, but nights inviterelaxation. On some nights, we relax too much. Some peoplelet their guard down at night. In the dark we are more prone tocommit crime and enter sin, as if no one can see.

When the hour comes to wake from sleep, we are filledwith expectation and remorse. We look forward to the promiseof the coming day, but we regret the sins of the past.

Advent is here. The alarm has just gone off. St. Paul says,“It is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.” Paul is nottalking about the dawn of another weekday. He speaks of thedawn of an eternal day. Our salvation is near at hand. The risenChrist longs to enter our hearts and dwell there by faith.

We have to quit acting like it is night. We should behave asif it were eternal day. Our responsibilities as Christians continuein every circumstance—when we are at work or at play, whenwe are active or at rest. The faithful Christian remains vigilant atall hours, so that we will be ready for Christ when he comes.

Christ is coming soon. Our salvation is near at hand. Letus spend this Advent doing the deeds of day, and avoiding thedeeds of darkness.Written by Paul Turner. Copyright © 2010, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782, www.rpinet.com.All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year A: First andSecond Readings.

FIRST READING: Isaiah 2:1-5

SECOND READING: Romans 13:11-14

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Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

“The kingdom of God is among you” Luke 17:21

Since the moment of your baptism, the Father, Son, andHoly Spirit came to dwell in you. Yes, we find God at church,in the Eucharist. And we can certainly find God in our sistersand brothers, especially the poor and needy. And God isever-present in our Bibles, ready to speak to us. But evenwhen we feel alone, we are not alone. God is within, lovingus and holding us in that caring love. We can make timeeach day to sit quietly and enter within ourselves to restwith God and let God refresh us. We have all the divinestrength, love, and care present within us at every moment.

An excerpt from Living with Christ

We hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving andthat being with family and friends will be happy and peaceful.Family gatherings can sometimes bring some tension, sowe pray that everything goes well.

We are blessed to be the children of God, to know that nomatter what happens our Father in heaven will always bewith us, love us, accept us, forgive us, all if we just openourselves to Him. Our Lord speaks to us in many ways, Hecomes to us through Scripture, our family, nature, and allthat is good. During the upcoming holidays when thingsbecome rushed and hectic, we must remember to maketime for God. He will help us stay focused on what is trulyimportant during Advent, it’s not just about gift giving butreceiving the love and joy that only God can give.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP

The CYM is selling Tiny Saints. We have many on handand can special order if we don’t have them in stock. Toorder your Saints, contact Denise Dumars atddumars@holysouls.org or call 501-554-6929. Deadlineto order is Thursday, Nov. 21st. They make great Christmasgifts for kids and adults!

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

the annual

Holy Souls Parish’s

To sign up to bring food or help withour Christmas party, go to www.holysouls.org

or call the Church Office.

Christmas

Call Pete Stabnick at 501-400-4460 formore information or to purchase tickets.

Saturday, December 7th - 5:30 PMAllen Center

Join us for the 90th Annual Sausage Supper, sponsoredby our Knights of Columbus Council 812, on Saturday,December 7, in the Allen Center. Supper features our “secretrecipe” Petit Jean sausage. Happy hour begins at 5:30p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. A silent auction (great giftsfor you or for Christmas presents) and raffles (includingthe “Basket of Cheer” raffle) will be held. Everyone is invitedto bring a new, unwrapped toy for Helping Hand.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children (under 12) .Proceeds from this event support Council 812 charities.

Party

are invited to attend

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 145:30 - 8:30 pmAllen Center

Child care is not available.

All adults of the parish

Italian

Supperausage

Mass attendance, November 2 & 3 1,037Mass attendance, November 9 & 10 883Mass attendance, November 16 & 17 1,008

Diocesan Special Collection – Archdiocese for Military Services $ 942

Weekend Collections – November 2 & 3 $ 15,510 November 9 & 10 $ 25,000 November 16 & 17 $ 19,581Total Nov. Collections $ 60,092Total Nov. Budgeted Collections $ 115,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 -10/31/19) $ 383,289Budgeted (7/1/18 - 10/31/19) $ 425,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (41,711)

Children’s Collection - November $ 211

Maintenance Fund $ 1,100

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

Holy Souls This & That . . .

Thank you for supporting our church.

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to pro-tecting children and young people. If you are aware ofabuse or have been abused by Clerics, Church volun-teers, or Church workers, please contact the State ofArkansas Hotline for Crimes against Children at 1-800-

482-5964 and the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs, Dcn. MatthewA. Glover, (501) 664-0340 ext. 361. For pastoral assistance pleasecontact the Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese ofLittle Rock: Dr. George or Dr. Sherry Simon at (501) 664-0340, ext.425. Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207.

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The angel trees are in the vestibule and will be there availablefor you to take ornaments from until the deadline for theirreturn. The deadline for the gifts is December 15th. HelpingHand (Stockings) and Jericho Way (Christmas Tree) donot require their gifts be wrapped. Domestic Abuse Centers(Angels) and Birthright (Snowmen) would like their giftswrapped with the ornaments attached to them. If youpurchase bicycles, please put them together. Please besure to attach all ornaments to the gifts so we know whichagency gets the gift. The gifts will start being picked up onDecember 16th so please be sure to return them byDecember 15th.

Thank you for participating in this very worthy cause. Yourgenerosity will make Christmas morning special for many.

School & Church Office ClosedFor Thanksgiving Holiday

Holy Souls School and the Church Office will be closedfrom Monday, Nov. 25 till Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiv-ing Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2nd at 8:00a.m. In case of an emergency, please call our answeringservice at 373-8600.

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/11-24-19.cfm

Jesus’ kingly role is not for himselfbut to help others.

How can I imitate Jesus by thinking and actingfor others instead of for myself?

Jesus, I will . . .

2020 Lector WorkbooksLectors, please pick up your issue of the 2019-20 LectorWorkbook in the Altar Servers Room. The book beginsDecember 1.

SECOND COLLECTIONNEXT WEEKEND

Give In Thanksgiving!“The nuns left lastingimpressions on me,” writes adonor. “I shall always begrateful for my Catholiceducation.” Please join inthanking the thousands ofsenior Catholic sisters,brothers, and religious orderpriests who worked tirelesslyto educate the young and

serve those in need. Next weekend’s, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1,Second Collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious,which helps hundreds of religious communities care for agingmembers. Please give generously.

Responding to the WordNovember 24-30

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price;Robert Carter; Joe Kirchner; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; BobSkarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Benjamin Stuart; CharlieBaker; Greg Sheard; Micki & Robert Fitzpatrick; Judy Caldarera; GlennabellMcCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss; Tina Pinter; Henry Schulte; John Flake; AliceStuff; Pat Keogh; Janet Davis; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Andy Gentry; Jacob Hart;Nick Kirchner; Annette Wahlgreen; Aloise Medlock; Henry Mercer; GeorgeLoss; Cissy Skarda; Jody Marra; and Pearl Gentry.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; the JonathanForte Family; the Petty Family; Betty Franzetti; Scott Helmbeck; KatieEhemann; Alice Humphries; Scott Snider; Cindi Woodiel; Sara Clevenger;Don King; Clem Egleston; Christy Wygal; David Smith; Ronny Troillett;Natalie Miller; Diane Hoelzeman; Jim Hollowell; and Kathleen Stafford.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Mary Lynn Walker; and Mike Burnam, sonof Everett Burnam.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Dc. Joseph Friend and Alex Smith

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 a spirit of dialogue, encounter,and recon-ciliation emerge in the Near East, where diversereligious communities share their lives together.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

November 2019

Pope Francis’Intentions:

Saint Andrew

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSWe will honor St. Andrew with a temporary shrine. Hisstained glass window is located on the north side of thechurch.

Feast Day: November 30Patron Saint: Fishermen, Greece, Russia & Scotland

Prayer to St. AndrewO glorious St. Andrew, you were the first to recognizeand follow the Lamb of God. With your friend, St. John,you remained with Jesus for that first day, for yourentire life, and now throughout eternity. As you ledyour brother, St. Peter, to Christ and many others afterhim, draw us also to Him. Teach us to lead others toChrist solely out of love for Him and dedication in Hisservice. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross andto carry our daily crosses without complaint so thatthey may carry us to Jesus. Amen.

ALSO . . .on GIVING TUESDAY, December 3rd

please considering making a donation toSETTLED SOULS

andOUR HOUSE!

First FridayHoly Hour of Adoration

Friday, Decenber 6th7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Followed bySocial Hour in Parish Hall

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 812

Everyone is invited to theChurch Holiday CleaningSat., December 7 @ 9:00am

It’s time to gather ‘round the dust mops and cleaning clothsonce again to spruce up our church for the holidays! We willgather at 9:00am on Saturday, December 7th, in the churchvestibule to wash windows, vacuum, clean the light fixtures,scrub the bathrooms and wash the pews. We plan to bedone by 11:00am. Please call Darlene Hebda at (501)912-4258 or email at darlenehebda@gmail.com if youcan help! You are welcome to bring your little elves age 8and above who would be willing to help as well!

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 contact CindyStabnick at 501-663-8632 or cstabnick@holysouls.org.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, pleasecontact Cindy Stabnick at 663-8632 or cstabnick@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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“Take care that the light in you does not become darkness”Luke 11:35

SENIOR HIGH CYM (GRADES 9-12):

CYM will not meet this Wednesday,November 27. Happy Thanksgiving! Wewill resume Wednesday, December 4.

Our next CYM meet is on TUESDAY,DECEMBER 3 from 6-7:30 pm. We willbe talking about the Season of Advent.Dinner served from 6-6:25 pm.

JUNIOR HIGH CYM (GRADES 6, 7, & 8)

COFFEE, COCOA, & CRAMMING for yourmidterm exams will be happening Monday-Wednesday, December 16-18, 3-6 pmeach day. Free food. Warm, quiet place tostudy.

PLAN AHEADJr. High Christmas Dance Friday,December 6, 7-9 pm. The theme is “UglyChristmas Sweater.” Sr. High – if you’d liketo work the dance to make money for yourCYM trips, the time is 6-9:30 pm.

Christmas Caroling: 7-12 graders (6th

graders may attend but only ifaccompanied by a parent) Wednesday,December 11. Dinner and games: 6-7pm, caroling 7-8:30 pm (involves about1.5-2 miles of walking and counts for

service), 8:30-9 pm cocoa and cookies back at the BenedictHouse. PERMISSION FORMS will go out in an email andbe available at CYM after Thanksgiving.

2019 ARKANSAS CATHOLIC SCHOOLSSCHOLARSHIP APPEAL

Thanks to your support the 2018 Scholarship Appeal raisedover $40,000. Donations came from over 90 individuals from36 parishes across the state; 21 of those parishes do nothave a parish school. Funds raised will go directly to CatholicSchools for tuition assistance for qualifying students. Thisweekend marks the beginning of the 2019 ScholarshipAppeal. With your support we hope to help even morestudents next year. In our 26 Catholic schools throughoutthe state, there are 765 students who qualify for financialassistance for this school year. Without your help thesestudents would not be able to gain all the wonderfuladvantages a Catholic education gives. A grateful momwrites, “My kids love their school, the teachers, their friends,the priests, the church, and the activities they do everyday. With all the struggles we have been through the pasttwo years, for my kids to be able to attend this wonderfulschool has really made a difference in the way they arefacing life at their young ages.” Please support this fundand give the gift that lasts a lifetime and beyond ... a Catholiceducation. Donations can be made through the Office ofCatholic Schools or on-line at www.dolr.org.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Become a part of a great charitable organization andmake a difference not only in your life, but in thelives in your parish and community by giving back.Please call Pete Stabnick at 501-400-4460 for moreinformation about Knights of Columbus Council 812.

for Catholic Men18 years and older

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

Monday, November 25 ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA - Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4No Mass

Tuesday, November 26 Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-117am Mass In Thanksgiving by Laura Woford

Wednesday, November 27 Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-195:30pm Mass Cameron & Agatha Peckham by Greg & Rosemarie Peckham

Thursday, November 28 THANKSGIVING DAY - Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-288am Mass Frances Berg by Holy Souls Parish

Friday, November 29 Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33No Mass

Saturday, November 30 ST. ANDREW - Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-224:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Special Intention by Joann Minton

Sunday, December 1 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-448:00 a.m. Mass Mike Burnam by Martha & O. C. Flynn10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Tom Binz by Becky Binz

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.