Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Tom Marks, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. JegleyLynn Bauman, Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Faith Formation

Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life Director

Susie Williams, Facilities & Events CoordinatorShelley Tienken, Business Manager

Nan Connell, AccountantCindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, Principal

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

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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

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

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - July 10, 2016

NOVENA TOOUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMELHoly Souls Parish Night - Thursday, July 14th

“Novena” comes from the Latin word for “nine”. It is a cycleof prayers spanning nine days and consists of prescribedprayers and devotions and usually includes the reception ofthe Sacrament of Penance and Holy Eucharist. A novenamay be made in common, in church or in private.

The Carmelite Sisters invite you to join them for theirNovena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel which ends onSaturday, July 16th. The Celebration of the Eucharistbegins each evening at 7:30 p.m. in their Chapel, 7201W. 32nd St., Little Rock each evening at 7:30 p.m. Thehomilist will be Fr. Ralph Reyes, OCD. Holy Souls Parish’sspecial night is Thursday, July 14th.

GROUP

HOLY SOULS

Upcoming EventsMonday, July 11th

Seniors meet in Parish Hall at 10 a.m.Come join in the FUN and see what’s going on with us!

Monday, July 18Come join us for

a FREE tour of the Governor’s Mansion!Personal vehicles convoying from HS promptly at 10 a.m.

Tour 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*This is a ½ Day trip - Gone about 4 hours*

Wrap up Lunch with group on way back to Holy Souls(approximate cost $8-10)

RSVP: Susan Ford at 224-4859

Monday, October 24Road Trip to Holy Angels Convent

& Wings of Honor WWII Historic Museum (see page 5)

Works of Mercy

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, July 11:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Meeting, PH;7pm Men’s Club Meeting, AC

Tuesday, July 12:7am Mass, CH;6:30pm New Parent Orientation

for Holy Souls School, PHWednesday, July 13:

9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass,CH

Thursday, July 14:7am Mass, CH;7:30pm Novena at Carmelite

Friday, July 15:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, July 16:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, July 17:8am Mass, CH;10am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Admonish the Sinner

for July

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 4PM MASSServers: L. Bozeman, C. Menz, I. Todd, C. Williams;EMC: K. Mondy; Lectors: D. Menz, H. Wortsmith;Ushers: D. Ketter, R. MondySUNDAY, JULY 17, 8AM MASSServers: T. Anderson, C. Marlow, E. & K. Odom;EMC: O. Odom; Lectors: J. Goodhart, K. Stone;Ushers: R. Anderson, E. Swain10AM MASSServers: B. Bollinger, W. & W. Cunningham, J. Harper;EMC: L. Hathaway; Lectors: L. Hess, H. Taillac;Ushers: C. Fitz, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: A. Baker, O. Davis, J. Gibby, C. Simmons;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: R. Brooks, W. Morris

Liturgical Notes . . .

Title of Jesus for July“Prince of Peace”

SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m

~ This Week (July 10-16) ~

“I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. Inthe world you will have trouble, but take courage, I haveconquered the world.” Jn 16:33

Scripture:“I myself am convinced about you, my brothers, that youyourselves are full of goodness,* filled with all knowledge,and able to admonish one another.” Rom 15:14

Challenge:Examine your own conscience for things for which youshould be admonished; then go to reconciliation to receiveforgiveness.

Ways:• Avoid gossiping about other people’s wrongdoings

• Pray for the ability to hate the sin, but love the sinner

• Pray for our priests as they guide us in reconciliation with our God

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Understanding My ValueTo My Church Community

Laura Humphries,Parish Life Director

Receive1 free park admissionto MAGIC SPRINGS

and Crystal Fall Water& Theme Park

in Hot Springs

AND

by donating bloodat our next

Arkansas Blood InstituteBLOOD DRIVEon Sunday, July 24th8:00 am. till 1:00 p.m.

No Appointment Needed!

Save a Life

Thank YouThank you to Ed Swain, Carolyn Rhinehart, DolorisWiedower, Susan Massey, Susan Ford, Nancy DeBin,Cheryl Smith, Diane Scroggins, Melissa Angtuaco,Stephanie Byers, Carol Lantz, Aimee Glasgow, HeidiStephens and Lynn Luther for helping with the FuneralLuncheon for the family of Ina Burnam.

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentEvery Wednesday9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Holy Souls Church offers Adoration of the BlessedSacrament on Wednesdays from 9:00am till 5:15pm.Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an opportunity topray before Jesus Christ in a more personal way. You cansit quietly and talk with Jesus or you can bring a book ofprayers and read; some books are provided. The importantthing is to come and be with Jesus. Your presence isrequested.

PLANNING YOUR VACATION?When scheduling your summer vacation, please rememberthat while you are relaxing and seeing new sights, HolySouls parish will still be open and serving parishioners.

“What do you possessthat you have not received? 1 Cor 4:7

This reading is not easy to understand unless we recall thecontext. The community at Corinth was made up mostly ofpagan converts who accepted Paul’s message offorgiveness through the death and resurrection of JesusChrist. Paul truly loved them but was upset by their tendencyto claim spiritual superiority. Whatever you possess, hereminds them, comes from God, not of your own doing,above all your spiritual gifts. We need to guard against thattendency. We hear people say, “I worked hard for what Ihave—don’t you forget it!” I always want to reply, “I’m sureyou have, but who gave you the mental capacity and healthand financial resources to accomplish your goals? God,your parents and other benefactors.” So the proper responseis gratitude, not boasting.

An excerpt from Living Faith

Gratitude is very important. Most of us are taught by ourparents to remember to thank someone when we receive agift. Some people still mail thank you notes. I struggle withgetting my grandchildren to write thank you notes; I doencourage them and in some cases write the note for themand all they have to do is sign it. My point is gratitude isimportant towards each other and most importantly towardour God. I know that I have been blessed with many things,and I also know that I don’t spend enough time in prayerthanking God for these things and people in my life. I amafraid that I spend more time in prayers of petition askingfor things I think I need rather than prayers of thanksgiving.Everything we have comes from God one way or the other.Let’s spend time every day thanking God for all that he hasgiven us and not taking him or his love for granted.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Please remain good stewards and pleasemake up your plate collection when youare away. One easy way to do this is bycontributing online. Visit our website(www.holysouls.org) to sign up.

Also, remember that Catholics areobligated to attend Mass every weekend and every HolyDay of Obligation. Don’t skip Mass this summer, not evenwhen you are on vacation. It can be enjoyable to visit Catholicchurches you don’t normally attend. To find out Mass timesfor the area you’re visiting during your vacation, go towww.masstimes.org.

Mass attendance, July 2 & 3 885

Weekend Collections – July 2 & 3 $ 12,903Total July Collections $ 12,903Total July Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/15 - 6/27/16) $ 1,469,476Budgeted (7/1/15 - 6/27/16) $ 1,430,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 39,476

Children’s collections - July 2016 $ 75

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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!

All men of the parish (Protestant spouses too!) are invitedto join. The Men’s Club promotes fellowship and providesgifts and services to the parish.

MEN’S CLUBMEETING

Monday Evening, July 11in the Allen Center

Special Intention Rosary at 7 p.m.followed by Meeting.

Then join us for supper.

NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

DON’T MISS BEINGPICTURED IN OUR

PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION:Benedict House

(corner of Tyler & “H” Streets)

TO MAKE A PHOTOGRAPHY APPOINTMENT:Go to our website (www.holysouls.org),

orContact Cindy in the Church Office (663-8632)

or cstabnick@holysouls.org.Each family receives a complimentary 8 x 10and a free directory for participating! Plus, youwill have the opportunity to purchase additionalportraits for yourself, family and friends.

Two More Daysfor Photography:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 53:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 610:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Would you like to becomea Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contactSamantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization and FaithFormation, at 663-8632 or email sdenefe@holysouls.org.Or you may register on our website, www.holysouls.org.

July 19th at 6:30 pm- Lilia Hernandez from St. Edwardswill be sharing her amazing cooking skills with AltarSociety. You will remember her delicious food from FatherErik’s recent “It’s Not Goodbye” Brunch. We will bemeeting in the Allen Center to allow for more room for allof us in the kitchen. Childcare will be provided in theParish Hall.

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

LOOKING FOR NEW MOMS!If you are expecting a baby we want to cook for you! Wehave a Meals For New Moms Group at Holy Souls with over65 women eager to cook you meals for the first couple ofweeks after you have your baby. Let us take care of dinnerso you can take care of your new little one! Please emailSamantha Denefe at sdenefe@holysouls.org if you arepregnant and we will get you on the calendar. If you seesomeone who is pregnant, or know a parishioner who ispregnant, encourage them to sign up.

featuring“Tips on Mexican Cooking”

by Lilia Hernandez

Tuesday, July 19th6:30 p.m. - Allen Center

Lilia Hernandez from St. Edwards will be sharing her amazingcooking skills with Altar Society. You will remember herdelicious food from Father Erik’s recent “It’s Not Goodbye”Brunch. We will be meeting in the Allen Center to allow formore room for all of us in the kitchen. Childcare will be providedin the Parish Hall.

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Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

General Petition:That indigenous peoples, whose identity and veryexistence are threatened, will be shown due re-spect.

Mission Petition:That the Church in Latin America and the Carib-bean, by means of her mission to the continent,may announce the gospel with renewed vigor andenthusiasm.

July, 2016

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Jessica Odle Remsing; AidanRemsing; Jeffery Bowers; Rose Bartsch; Luke Siria; JohnLock; Millie McManus; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Debbie Odle;Nathan Baltz; Jeanne Kreth; Annabelle Giardina; SherryWortsmith; Bob Skarda; Annette Kagy; Mary Limon; GregKitterman; Annette Tracy; Jack Matthews; John Kagy;Corky Zaloudek; John McKay; Becky Price; Msgr. ThomasSebaugh; Cathy Springstead; Everett Burnam; Rose Stuart;Edith Treadway; Carolyn Cia; David Murley; Fran Otten; RobertCarter; and Shannon Perry.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Phil Marks;Curt Rahilly; Carl Calhoun; the Jonathan Forte Family;the Petty Family; Bob Hambuchen; Robert Halferty;Stephanie Gordon; Patti Stoiber; Janelle Sprenger; PamHawkins; Don Henry; Myra Tackett; and Rayna McKey.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Daniel Mayorga and MarinSiebold.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, nameswill remain on the list for four weeks. Then their name will be written inthe Book of Intercession where they will be remember during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the church office.

ATTENTIONHoly Souls Seniors Group

invites you to join them on a

DAY Trip

8 a.m.- 6 p.m.MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

Lunch atHoly Angel Convent,

Jonesboro, Arkansaswith adopted Parish sisters,

Sr. Mary Anne and Sr. Laura&

Wings of Honor WWII Historic Museum,Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Contact: Ann Hoffmann @ 666-8223to reserve your seat on the bus;

first 50 callers will be glad that you did! A Prayer of St. Benedict

Gracious and holy Father, please give me:intellect to understand you; reason to discern you;diligence to seek you; wisdom to find you;a spirit to know you; a heart to meditate uponyou; ears to hear you; eyes to see you; a tongueto proclaim you; a way of life pleasing to you;patience to wait for you; and perseverance to lookfor you.

Grant me: a perfect end, your holy presence,a blessed resurrection, and life everlasting. Amen.

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSThis week Holy Souls Parish will honor St. Benedictwith a temporary shrine. His stained glass windowis located on the south side of the church.

St. BenedictFEAST DAY: July 11

PATRON SAINT OF:Europe, Kidney Disease, Poisoning,

and School Children

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 2:45 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 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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“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19).

Around the Diocese . . .___ Excellent ___ Good ____ Average ____ So SoHow do you rate your marriage? If you’ve checked any of theabove, you’re a great candidate for a Worldwide MarriageEncounter Weekend! It’s a beautiful weekend experiencedesigned for couples of all ages and backgrounds. The nextWorldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are at Subiaco,Arkansas, September 23-25 and at Memphis – Our LadyQueen of Peace Retreat Center, October 21-23. Space islimited. For more information or to apply call Stephen and ElaineLienhart at 312-1119 or email register@arkansaswwme.org orapply at www.arkansaswwme.org/apply.

2016 OZARK CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ~ A CALL TO SHAREAND LIVE GOD’S MERCY!: This is the theme for the 2016 OzarkCatholic Conference held at St. Vincent De Paul Church inRogers on Saturday, August 6. Ozark Catholic Conferencewelcomes Dr. Edward Sri from Littleton, Colorado with theAugustine Institute as our English speaking keynote presenter.Tickets are on sale at www.ozarkcatholicconference.org. Theticket cost is $30 per person through July 10th. After July 10ththe cost goes up to $45. Price of a ticket includes lunch andentrance into the conference for the day.

Little Rock Theology Institute provides a unique opportunityto enrich your personal spiritual journey, grow in knowledgeof the Catholic faith, and for those wishing to earn a degreein Theology. Classes meet one weekend a month fromSeptember to June. For more information call (501) 664-0340 ext 368 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Please prayerfullyconsider joining us this year!

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CAMP JOSHUA (Pro-Life camp in Arkansas for ages14-18) is July 29-31. Scholarships available throughour Diocese so you can attend for FREE! Call RoseMimms for more information 501-663-4237. Applicationsat www.campjoshuaar.org

ARKANSAS CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE: Life in theSpirit for Teens ages 13-17. Saturday, July 30, 9am-4pm at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.Lunch provided. If you would like to go, Holy Souls CYMwill pay your cost ($20)! Just emailsusej_thompson@yahoo.com and let her know you area Holy Souls’ Parishioner.

Denise will be out of the office until August 8, but if youneed to speak with her feel free to call her at 501-554-6929.

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Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers inour bulletin. Through their participation, our parishreceives our weekly bulletin free of charge. Also checkout our web page sponsors.

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP

Monday, July 11 ST. BENEDICT - Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:17:00 a.m. Mass Mary Rainwater by Holy Souls Seniors Group

Tuesday, July 12 Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-247:00 a.m. Mass Anna McCloud by Patricia Rozzlle

Wednesday, July 13 ST. HENRY - Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-275:30 p.m. Mass Margaret Ellen Kemp by RIta & Tom Goodgame

Thursday, July 14 ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA - Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-307:00 a.m. Mass Minnie & Frederick Stukey by Neil & Regina Dobbins

Friday, July 15 ST. BONAVENTURE - Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-87:00 a.m. Mass Ann Renard by The Renard Family

Saturday, July 16 OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL - Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-218:00 a.m. Mass Joseph & Ida Kennedy by Neil & Regina Dobbins4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis Beck

Sunday, July 17 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-428:00 a.m. Mass Paul Aulbach by Lynn & Thad Luther10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Frank Gerard by Joan & Jim Swenson

ADDITIONAL MASS INTENTIONS:Paul Biltz

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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