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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MAY 12, 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 4 pm School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended Care: (501) 663-7438

at ourArkansas Blood Institute

BLOOD DRIVEon Sunday, May 19

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Allen Center

Win the race to save someone’s life!

No appointment Needed!

Special Fun Area for Childrenwhile parents donate.

Go Donate Blood

Prayer for MothersLoving Father, help all mothers to follow the example of Maryin doing Your will. Aid them in seeing human life as a pre-cious gift from You and a manifestion of Your will. Give thema generous spirit to be willing to sacrifice for the sake oftheir offspring. Fill their hearts with joy as they watch theirchildren grow, and give them strength and consolationwhen they see them suffer. Help mothers to be examples offaith, hope and charity, so their children will grow to Chris-tian maturity. Help them know that their children are Yours.Amen.

Fr. John, Deacon John, and the staff of Holy Souls Parishwish all mothers, grandmother, aunts, and all women a HappyMother’s Day!

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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 13:No 7am Mass10am Seniors Group Meeting, Parish Hall;7pm Men’s Club Meeting, AC

Tuesday, May 14:7am Mass, Church

Wednesday, May 15:9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction, Church5:30pm Mass, Church6pm Sr. High CYM, Benedict House

Thursday, May 16:7am Mass, Church

Friday, May 17:8:15am School Mass, Church

Saturday, May 18:8:30am Robert Flynn Memorial Golf Tournament, Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, May 19:8am Mass, Church;8am Holy Souls Blood Drive, Allen Center10:30am Mass, Church1:30pm Holy Sews Workday, Parish Hall5:30pm Mass, Church

Responding to the Word

Liturgical Notes . . .

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/051219.cfm

THIS WEEK: May 12-18

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 8PM MASSServers: A. Brown, S. Gunderman, A. Hicks, S. Liles;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: C. Gunderman, S. Louviere;Ushers: R. & L. MagriSUNDAY, MAY 19, 8AM MASSServers: C. Freville, K. Schaffhauser, S. & P. Zawislak;EMC: J. Goodhart; Lector: K. Stone;Ushers: B. Freville, C. Schaffhauser10:30AM MASSServers: E. & M. Cliff; M. Edwards, J. Finch;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: L. Hess, H. Taillac;Ushers: C. Fitz, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: B. Bollinger, A. Issac, R. & H. Wherry;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: W. Morris, J. Alsbrook

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Jesus speaks to usand invites us to follow him.

How has Jesus been calling me to follow himin new ways during Lent and Easter?

Jesus, lead me . . .

TRAINING FORNEW

Holy Souls needs more Eucharistic Ministers for weekendMasses and Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick (who will takeCommunion to our homebound and to the hospital). To be-come a Eucharistic Minister, you must be at least 17 yearsold, have made your Confirmation, and are a member in goodstanding. Training will be provided next weekend, May 18 &19 following all Masses.

Please call the Church Office (501-663-8632) or emaillhumphries@holysouls.org to sign up or for more informa-tion.

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Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

“We are witnesses of these things…” Acts 5:32

Being a witness in court is not easy. That’s why witnessessometimes contradict each other. One witness says thedefendant is an honest man; another says he is a liar and acheat. Being a witness to Jesus is not easy either. In fact,it is the most challenging thing we do. Everyday our faithcalls us not simply to say who Jesus is, but to show whoJesus is by the way we live our lives. This means we mustregularly ask ourselves: what kind of a Christian witnessam I? What do my words say about the life of Jesus? Whatdo my deeds reveal about his teachings? How consistentare my choices with being a follower of Jesus? In big waysor small, we are called to the daily sacrifice of living Jesus’way of loving. An excerpt from Living With Christ

Everyday we give examples of what kind of Christian weare to our children, neighbors, co-workers, just about anyonewho sees or spends time with us. It is so important that weset good examples for our children, grandchildren and allthose we care about. If we follow the lead of Jesus Christ,we will be great witnesses.

In one of our Walking with Purpose Bible study sessions,we looked up Philippians 4:8-9: ...whatever is true, whateveris honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever islovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence andif there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Keep on doing what you have learned and received andheard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be withyou. This is good advice as to how we can be live our faith.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Robert FlynnSponsored by the

Holy Souls Men’s Club

Memorial Golf Tournament

WHY: Robert Flynn MemorialScholarship Fund(Funds 12 semester scholarshipsat Holy Souls School per year.)

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019Shotgun Start - 8:30 a.m.NEW STARTING TIME

WHERE: Country Club of Ark.in Maumelle

WHO: Individualsand/or teamsScramble (4 Man)

COST: $85 per person

CONTACT: Jim Lareau 258-2422 / JLAREAU@travelers.com or Kelley Renard 231-3582 / krenard@dolr.org

To register, see the golf tournament bulletin insert,or visit our website, www.holysouls.org

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.

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

BOTTLE

CAMPAIGNHoly Souls is hosting a Baby Bottle Campaign for the Ar-kansas Pregnancy Resource Center, also known as St.Joseph’s Helpers, and Birthright of Little Rock. Proceedswill help these ministries serve women experiencing anunexpected pregnancy by providing alternatives to abor-tion. It’s easy to participate! During Mother’s Day week-end, just pick up a bottle in the vestibule and fill it withcoins, cash, or a check. Bring your bottle back to thechurch by June 2. Thank you for choosing and supportingLIFE.

Mass attendance, May 4 & 5 1,318

Weekend Collections – May 4 & 5 $ 18,251Total May Collections $ 18,251Total 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 $ 103

Maintenance Fund $ 671

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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!

Next weekend the Catholic Communication Campaign willbe collected. Half of the collection stays in the Diocese ofLittle Rock to support the communications ministries,including the newspaper and websites. Your donation willmake it possible for more than 700 complimentary ArkansasCatholic subscriptions to be given to churches, schools,prisons and to those who can’t afford it. Please givegenerously. Thank you.

All men of the parish (Protestant spouses too!) areinvited to join. The Men’s Club promotes fellowshipand provides gifts and services to the parish.

MEN’S CLUBMEETING

Monday Evening, May 13in the Allen Center

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

Then join us for supper.Child care available in Parish Hall.

Don’t miss out on the fun --- stop in and see what theSeniors are up to. The Seniors Group will meet on Monday,May 13, at 10am in the Parish Hall. The Seniors Group isa very active group of parishioners ages 55 and older whomeet the second Monday of each month. A brief businessmeeting is followed by lunch, fellowship, cards and games.

HELP HOLY SOULS PARISHREACH OUR GOAL!

As of May 1, 172 of Holy Souls’ parish families havecontributed $ 52,642.00 of our goal of $95,382.42. If youhave already pledged, thank you. If not, could you pleaseconsider making a pledge? Any amount is appreciated.

Holy SewsMINISTRY

Holy Sews invites you to help sew, cutout or just support their ministry onSunday, May 18, from 1:30-4:30pm inthe Parish Hall. We will be making thebeautiful layettes for stillborn babieswho are too tiny and fragile for regularbaby clothes. Even if you don’t sew, there are many otherthings you can do to help this ministry fulfill its commitmentto its mission. You can even do your part at home.

Next weekend, May 18 & 19, we will recognize our 2019High School & College graduates during all Masses.

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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; and Butch King.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Ginger Crews; and Jim Handloser, father ofTom Handloser and grandfather of Katherine, Jacob & Joseph Handloser.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially 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 the Church in Africa, through the commit-ment of its members,may be the seed of unityamong her peoples and a sign of hope for thiscontinent.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

May 2019Pope Francis’

Intentions:

The 2019 Praise and Worship Conference, “Created forWorship” is a two day gathering, Friday, June 14 & Satur-day, June 15. Join us for a weekend of prayer, music teach-ing, and training for people who love praise and worshipmusic, serve in music ministry, or are interested in startinga ministry. Josh Blakesley will be a Special Guest Musi-cian. Admission fee is $35. All ages welcome! Register atwww.holysouls.org. For more information, contact SusejThompson at 501-663-8632 or sthompson@holysouls.org.

Our Lady of Confidence is the protector of those in harm’sway. If you have a family member who has been called toactive military duty, we invite you to place his or her picturein a frame at the Our Lady of Confidence Shrine in our churchfor the duration of their deployment. When they return safelyhome, please remove their photo.

OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCESHRINE

Overnight Luggage Neededfor The CALL children

The CALL is a faith-based foster and adoption assistanceservice which Holy Souls supports. The children in fostercare usually do not have any luggage and have to use trashbags to move their belonging when moving from foster hometo foster home. We are collecting overnight size luggage forthese children. They can be new or gently used. Pleasebring your donation to the church or church office by Sun-day, May 19th.

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

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)CYM will NOT meet this Wednesday, May 15. Our Nextmeeting is Wednesday, May 29, 6-8 pm. We will welcomethe newest high school members! Come for snacks (notdinner), icebreaker games, and fun!

Your final exams are coming up, and the Benedict Housewill be open for you to come study! Coffee and Cramming:Monday, May 21, Tuesday, May 22, and Wednesday,May 23 the Benedict House will be open from 3-6 pmfor you to have a cozy place to quietly study and havesnacks.

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.

SEARCH #146: If you are a current sophomore-senior, this is for you! This is a wonderful opportunityto make your faith your own as you hear the witnessof your peers. The dates are June 28-30, and it is held atSt. John Center here in Little Rock. Registration deadlineis June 10, and the cost is $135 (*SCHOLARSHIPSavailable through Holy Souls and the Diocese – contactDenise for information).

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 andservice planned! Adult volunteers/drivers needed.

CURRENT 8TH GRADERSWelcome to Senior High CYM! Wednesday, May 29,join the Senior High for snacks and game night at theBenedict 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Current GRADES 6-7)Now that CYM is over for the school year,be on the lookout for SUMMERactivities like game nights, movie nights,service opportunities, etc. Check thebulletin each week or give your phone number to Mrs. Deniseto receive texts about what’s happening!

Come,

on WednesdaysSit With Jesus

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 withhim and see the power of God make a difference in yourlife.

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 ifyou would like to commit to come each week for one specialhour, please call Cindy in the Church Office (663-8632) oremail cstabnick@holysouls.org.

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

Monday, May 13 Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10No Mass

Tuesday, May 14 OUR LADY OF FATIMA - Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-177:00 a.m. Mass Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis Beck

Wednesday, May 15 ST. MATTHIAS - Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-505:30 p.m. Mass Bill Foulds by Betsy McNeil

Thursday, May 16 ST. ISIDORE - Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-517:00 a.m. Mass A Special Intention by Elaine Gerard

Friday, May 17 Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-68:15 a.m. Mass David Skelton by Juanita Lee

Saturday, May 18 ST. JOHN I - Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-144:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Ann Shirkey by Joann Minton

Sunday, May 19 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a;Jn 13:31-33a, 34-358:00 a.m. Mass Carolyn Siebenmorgen by Carol & Larry Lantz10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Evalyn Wren by Tish & Robert Anderson

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.