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.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - March 3, 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.

The annual Lenten Penance Services will be onTuesday, March 5, at 6pm at Christ the King Church,4000 N. Rodney Parham, and on Thursday, March 7at 6pm at Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 JFKBlvd., NLR

During Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation(Confession) is available on Wednesdays from 4:30to 5pm and on Saturdays (except Holy Saturday) from2:45 to 3:45pm in the Church.

Holy Souls Schoolproudly presents

“Monkey Business”Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m.in the Allen Center

Admission: $5

on Fridays during Lent7:00 p.m. in the Church

Private eye Colt Derringer is down on his luck — caseshave been few and far between and the ones he doesget don’t pay the bills. Then one day a socialite paysthe gumshoe a visit and gives him the case of a lifetime.When a local mobster and two batty grande damescomplicates things, Colt finds that he may have takenon way more than he bargained for.

This charming original comedy is entertainment for thewhole family and will keep you guessing until the lastscene.

Now in its ninth year, the Holy Souls drama programfeatures performances by members of the seventh andeighth-grade class of Holy Souls School. Futureproductions are financed entirely by ticket andconcession sales, so everyone is invited to come outand support our youth in live theater.

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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, March 4:

7am Mass, CH;4pm Parish Children’s Choir, S5:45pm Parish Handbell Choir, CH

Tuesday, March 5:7am Mass, CH;3:05pm Children’s Advanced Choir, S;6pm Lenten Penance Service, Christ the King Church

Wednesday, March 6:9:00am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;7pm Sr. CYM, BH

Thursday, March 7:7am Mass, CH;11:30am Breaking Open the Word, PH;6pm Lenten Penance Service, Immaculate Conception Church, NLR6:30pm RCIA, PH

Friday, March 8:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH;12 Noon Hillcrest Lenten Series, Pulaski Heights Christian Church;7pm Stations of the Cross, CH;8pm “Monkey Business” Play, AC

Saturday, March 9:8am Mass, CH;2pm “Monkey Business” Play, AC;2:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass*, CH

Sunday, March 10, 4th Sunday of Lent:8am Mass*, CH;10am Mass*, CH;5:30pm Mass*, CH

*The Year of Faith Speaker will be at these Masses.Remember be arrive at church at least 5 minutesbefore Mass time.

CALENDAR

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, MARCH 9, 4PM MASSServers: K., B., & T. Anderson, T. Bornhoft;EMC: S. Nehus; Lectors: C. Gunderman, B. Goodman;Ushers: R. Anderson, R. SeaySUNDAY, MARCH 10, 8AM MASSServers: B. Linkous, R. Gatlin, E. Davis, K. Taylor;EMC: T. Kirchner; Lectors: R. Nabholz, Sr. Jolita;Ushers: R. Grafe, P. Pilkington10AM MASSServers: C. Paul, A. Rankin, J. Jones, C. James;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: M. Angtuaco, C. Davis;Ushers: M. O’Malley, K. & L. Ehemann5:30PM MASSServers: J. Wilkinson, M. Tracy, L. Roberson, M. Sage;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: M. Hightower;Ushers: P. Stabnick, B. Hylton

Reflection for Sunday’s Readings

Liturgical Notes . . .

Fourth Sunday of LentMarch 10, 2013

Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32

Adults:When have you been generous enough to forgive someonewho hurt you deeply?

Children:Is there someone you need to forgive or ask forgiveness of?

TALK BEFORE MASSMarch 9 & 10

“Architecture”by Greg Peckham

Remember to arrive at Churchat least 5 minutes before the Mass time.

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Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

Building and Grounds by the NumbersMary Carman, Facilities & Special Events Coordinator

Building Fund

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‘Jesus set before me the book of nature.’ St. Therese of Lisieux

Stewardship of CreationAs stewards of the earth, we are responsible for themanagement and care of the land and resources whichGod has entrusted to us. Since the earth’s resourceshave been created by God for the benefit of all, we are:to share the goods of the earth and to preserve andcare for the earth. This mandate is rooted in the Bible.In Genesis, the Jewish people were urged to “cultivateand care for God’s creation.”

More recently, the U.S. bishops, in their statementRenewing the Earth (November 14, 1991), urged peopleto care for God’s creation: “Stewardship implies that wemust both care for creation according to the standardsthat are not of our own making and at the same time beresourceful in finding ways to make the earth flourish.”The Vatican has also listed environmental pollutionamong a list of seven social sins. Dioceses across theUnited States are working to protect natural resources,reduce toxic emissions, conserve energy, and toencourage the cleanup of contaminated sites.

In Ireland, the government imposed a 15 cents tax perplastic bag to reduce its usage. In Korea, CardinalNicholas Cheong Jin-suk of Seoul has asked Catholicsto be more environmentally friendly. Groups such asthe Catholic Conservation Center urge people to be“stewards of a healthier and happier world.” Whateverbelongs to God belongs to all. An excerpt from The LittleBurgundy Book

Stewardship is so much more than money…we need totake care of all that God has entrusted to us.

In the month of February $2,787 was collected forthe Building Fund.

Building Fund Balance $203,000 Summer 2013 Projects $154,000 Projected Building Fund Balance $ 49,000

This projected balance would be below the desirableminimal balance of $50,000 that we would like to havein the bank to cover unforeseen building maintenanceexpenses. Remember the parish still needs to planfor the future projects to be completed by 2016; whichincludes the replacement of the remaining agedportion of the school roof, resurfacing the Parish Hallparking lot and retro-fitting campus lighting fixtures toaccommodate the new energy saving light bulbs foran estimated total of $142,000.

Your continued generously will insure the BuildingFund will keep up with the maintenance needs of ourparish.

SPRING40 DAYS FOR LIFE

Holy Souls will join area churches to participatein Little Rock’s 8th 40 Days for Life prayercampaign to end abortion. It began Feb. 13, andends Palm Sunday, March 24th. Watch thebulletin for Holy Souls days. Call Mary Pate 231-8202 to sign up for an hour of prayer.

Theme: “Repentance & Grace” 12 Noon at Hillcrest Churches

Friday EcumenicalLenten Series

March 8: Pulaski Heights Christian Church Rev. Britt Skarda, preaching

March 15: Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic ChurchRev. Randy Hyde, preaching

March 22: Pulaski Heights Baptist ChurchFr. Phillip Reaves, preaching

ALL SERVICES BEGIN AT NOON; LUNCH FOLLOWING SERVICE.

HOLY HOUR OF PRAYERSpecial Day & Time for March

All parishioners are invited to attend the March HolyHour of Prayer on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in thechurch. The prayer intention this month is for our Men’sClub. During this special hour in the presence of theBlessed Sacrament, scripture will be read, a brief homilywill be given, and there will be time for private prayerand group prayer. Don’t miss this opportunity to spendone prayerful hour with the Lord!

Mass attendance, February 2 & 3 1,154Mass attendance, February 9 & 10 1,098Mass attendance, February 16 & 17 1,216Mass attendance, February 23 & 24 1,218

Diocesan Collections – Ash Wednesday $ 1,853 Church in Central & Eastern Europe $ 2,647

Weekend Collections – February 2 & 3 $ 35,787 February 9 & 10 $ 20,677 February 16 & 17 $ 18,684 February 23 & 24 $ 22,959Total Feb. Collections $ 98,106Total Feb. Budgeted Collections $ 90,000

Actual Collections (7/1/11 - 2/25/13) $ 979,747Budgeted (7/1/11 - 2/25/13) $ 930,000Excess $ 49,747

Children’s collections - Feb. 2013 $ 236

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

Thank you for supporting our church!

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 . . .

‘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 ourdiocese. You name it and it is probably supported byCASA: Catholic Schools, a charitable Medical Clinic,Youth Ministries, Seminarian Education, Disaster Relief,Adoption Services ... the list is almost endless. Charitydoes begin at home, so visit our home at www.dolr.org/CASA for more details on how you can make a difference inour own back yard by becoming a CASA supporter.

2nd Collection Next WeekendCATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

Next weekend, March 9 & 10, our parish will take upThe Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collectionsupports six Catholic agencies that touch more than100 million lives around the world. The funds from theCollection help provide food to the hungry, welcomeand support to displaced refugees, and invaluable lifeskills to those seeking a better life. How will you help?Next week, please give generously to The CatholicRelief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise.

Join us for three special programs the final threeWednesdays of Lent:

• March 13: Part One of Catholic Evangelist Fr.Robert Barron’s acclaimed and visually rich“Catholicism: Amazed and Afraid - The Revelation ofGod Become Man.” Fr. Erik will be on hand to lendhis comments.

• March 20: Little Rock scripture scholar and writerCliff Yeary will show us how to understand the biblemore fully and make the Sunday readings moremeaningful by explaining and illustrating historicalcontext and literary forms in scripture.

• March 27: Cliff Yeary will conclude his presentationon understanding that will indeed be a “Revelation”to many of us.

Each program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the ParishHall. Refreshments will be served.

We hope you will make this a part of your Lentenobservance.

FUNDRAISERThe Boy Scouts will be selling discount cards afterMasses on March 9 & 10 for $5 to earn money forsummer camp. Discounts include: 15% offWalgreens; $5 off LR Climbing Center day pass;$5 off Wild River country. The scouts appreciateyour support.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

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General Petition:That respect for nature may grow with the aware-ness that all creation is God’s work entrusted tohuman responsibility.

Mission Petition:That bishops, priests, and deacons may be tire-less messengers of the Gospel to the ends of theearth.

MARCH, 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; Vicki Morris; Ronny Troillett; Jeffery Bowers; AnitaMadison; Melvin Martinez; Demp Dempsey, Margaret Bradley,Michelle Vaughn; Larry Cross; Zoya Serhijiw Bilozor; Sr. DorisMoore; Russell Northcut; Kate Evans; Cissy Skarda; AlvinBuckels; Myra Tackett; Claudine Pianalto; Libby Raney Couper;Lee Raney; Grace Raney; Becky Currier; Lyle Stafford;Rosemary Sorsby; Louis Caldarera; Mary Ann Savary; AnnabelleGiardina; and Sr. Lee Ann McNally.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date, names willremain on the list for four weeks. To continue for another fourweeks, please call the church office.

Deane Baldwin, husband of Judy Baldwin.

Thank YouThank you to Fr. Rudy Papes for conducting our ParishMission. Thanks to everyone who help, especially LauraHumphries; Mary Carman; Mary Hightower, KevinWalsingham, Ruth Keogh, Fred Graham, Laura Hathaway,Rose Nabholz, Margaret Zakrzewski, Dwain Hebda, CackieUpchugh, Matthew Lyon, Linda & Kevin Ehemann, TomKirchner, Denise Morbit, Keith de Noble, Anne Thomisee,Pete & Cindy Stabnick, Greg Peckham, Linda Meisner,Paula Wellborn; John Goss, and Janice Casey,

CENTRAL DEANERY HIGH SCHOOL AIDThe High School Tuition Aid Fund was established by theparishes of the Central Deanery to financially assistregistered, active and qualifying parish families who areunable to pay the full tuition cost for Catholic High Schooland Mount Saint Mary Academy. Applications are nowavailable and must be submitted back to the Church Officeno later than Friday, April 26, 2013. All families seekingtuition assistance from the Central Deanery High SchoolTuition Fund must also apply online with FACTS TuitionGrant and Aid (www.factstuitionaid.com) before CentralDeanery High School Tuition Assistance Applications canbe considered for processing. (A $20 application fee perfamily for processing FACTS applications will apply.) Callthe Church Finance Office with any questions.

EASTER FLOWERSIf you do not receive envelopes in the mail from our church,you may still make donations in honor or memory of yourloved ones for the Easter Flowers. Please send your donationwith the information below to the Church Office.

(please print)

In memory of ______________________________

In honor of ________________________________

by_______________________________________

Helping Children in LesothoThis week we focus our prayers, fasting and almsgivingon Lesotho, where many children lack access to qualityeducation. Only 73% of primary school-age childrenin Lesotho are enrolled in school. Give to your RiceBowl this week to support communities working withCRS to provide educational opportunities for children.

HELP “PICK UP THE TAB”for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Holy Souls School is collecting pop tabs till April, 2013.The tabs can be from the top of soda, soup, vegetable, petfood, tuna, tennis balls cans, or any other alumninum canswith a pop tab on top. The Pop Tab Program raises fundsand awareness for the Ronald McDonald House Charitiesof Arkansas. Money for the pop tabs is raised throughrecycling. This program helps pay for families and childrento stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their child isreceiving medical treatment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

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 . . .EWTN PRESENTS SEVEN NEW TV SERIES BEGAN MARCH 1ST:Learn how many Catholic faith practices can make ademonstrable difference in your health! Get answers to yourquestions about the Faith! Discover how the Early Christiansdealt with temptation - and how you can too! Explore the impactPope Benedict has had not only on our Church, but on theworld. Visit www.ewtn.com/series for details on our new series!Find EWTN television in your area at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder or watch us online by visiting www.ewtn.com .

CATHOLIC HIGH 45TH ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE: The sale willbe on Saturday, March 23 in the gymnasiums of the school.Doors open at 8am. Your donations of garage sale type itemsmay be delivered to the gymnasium between 8am and 6pmMonday, March 18 - Thursday, March 21 and from 8-10am onFriday March 22. For large items pick up, call l Joan Finnegan at664-3939 before March 18 or 663-4085 during the week of March18 or email jfinne@lrchs.org. If you wish to vounteer to workduring the week or on the sale day, contact Joan Finnegan.

2013 MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CHASTITY PROGRAM will beheld Sunday, March 10, from 2-5:30pm in Fitzgerald Hall at St.John Center. This program is for mothers and their daughterswho are 10-12 years old. It provides a special opportunity formothers and daughters to explore God’s gift of human fertility.The cost is $30 per family. Call 664-0340, ext. 353, forinformation or got to www.dolr.org for reservation forms.

SR. HIGH CYM

“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)

CYM meets this Wednesday, March 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

Let’s get ready for State Convention May 10-12.Mark the dates now, and get information at CYM.

Please let Denise know if you are interested in one ofour spots for Stubenville in St. Louis this July 19-21. We have just a few spots reserved.

JR. HIGH CYM

Lunch time Scripture Study for Holy Souls JuniorHigh kids is this week on Tuesday, March 5. Bring asack lunch so we don’t waste time getting over to theBenedict House!

St. Patrick’s Dance is coming up: Thursday, March14, 7-9 p.m. We’ll crown King and Queen of theShamrock! It’s by luck of the draw, so wear your green,and enjoy the fun to celebrate the beginning of SpringBreak! (We don’t have school on Friday, March 15).All 7th and 8th graders welcome; it’s in the AllenCenter. Cost is $7.

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Monday, March 4 ST. CASIMIR - 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-307:00 a.m. Mass Louis Rhein by Edith Treadway

Tuesday, March 5 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-357:00 a.m. Mass Joseph Fetzek by The Fetzek Family

Wednesday, March 6 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-195:30 p.m. Mass Tom Jansen by Fran Jansen

Thursday, March 7 STS. PERPETUA & FELICITY - Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-237:00 a.m. Mass Joe Neal by Mark & Anna Stanley

Friday, March 8 ST. JOHN OF GOD - Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-347:00 a.m. Mass Deacon Bill Brock by Teresa Brock8:15 a.m. School Mass Irene Treadway by Vita & Robert deBin

Saturday, March 9 ST. FRANCES OF ROME - Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-148:00 a.m. Mass Bernadine Savary by Joseph Savary4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Thomas Corrigan by The DeGostin Family

Sunday, March 10 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT - Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32:1-98:00 a.m. Mass Terry Larimore by Tom & Maureen Johnson10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Margie Huber by RCIA Class of 2013

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions