Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Francis Madanu, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Adult Faith Formation

Kay Kay DeRossette, Youth Faith FormationDenise F. Morbit, Director of Youth Ministry

Laura 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

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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

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

Interested in Becoming Catholic?We have a team that would love to walkwith you on your spiritual journey this year.If you have a friend, or family member thatyou think is interested in learning more aboutthe faith, or growing in a deeper relationshipwith Jesus please invite them to consider

Have you ever considered that your day-to-daystruggles are, at their core, timeless and universal?Though your challenges are deeply personal, they are alsodeeply human, and God has provided workable solutionsfor you through the teachings of Christ and the RomanCatholic Church.

Walking with Purpose would like to help you enjoy a deeperpersonal relationship with Jesus Christ, nurtured throughpersonal Bible study and small group discussions createdjust for women.

Join us for a 22-week bible study on Tuesday Mornings,starting September 4th 8:30-10am or Wednesday Evenings,starting September 5th 6-7:30pm. Free childcare isavailable. The cost is $40 and scholarships are available.All faiths are welcome to participate. Register online untilAugust 26th at www.holysouls.org or call the church office.For additional information contact, wwp@holysouls.org.

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - AUGUST 19, 2018

All young adults in the parish and Little Rock Catholiccommunity are invited to join us in the Parish Hall for drinks,food, and fellowship on August 19th for Scrips and Sips.Susej Thompson is the keynote speaker. The event startsat 6:45 pm. Susej’s talk will begin around 7:15. Email ChrisHarlan (charlan6789@gmail.com) for more information.

becoming Catholic this year. Personal invitation is whatmakes the RCIA program run. Contact Samantha Denefeat the Church Office.

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, August 20:7am Mass, CH;7pm Men’s Club Poolside Gathering, Leawood Pool

Tuesday, August 21:7am Mass, CH;10am Card Party, PH6pm Holy Souls School Open House, S

Wednesday, August 22:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

Thursday, August 23:7am Mass, CH;6pm RCIA, CH

Friday, August 24:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, Ch

Saturday, August 25:2:30-3:30pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, August 26:8am Mass, CH;10:30am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Responding to the Word

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/081918.cfm

THIS WEEK: August 19-25

+ + + + + + + + + + + +Next Weekend’s

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 4PM MASSServers: B. Angtuaco, K. Crowder, S. France, A. Taggart;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Angtuaco, M. Kirspel;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 8AM MASSServers: T. Anderson, K. Schaffhuaser, P. & P. Wistrand;EMC: J. France; Lectors: S. Blomeley, J. Goodhart;Ushers: R. Anderson, C. Schaffhauser10:30AM MASSServers: O. Davis, A. Marra, W. O’Malley, C. Rodriquez;EMC: L. Hathaway; Lectors: I. Grosskopf, S. Hoffmann;Ushers: M. Flynn, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: M. Aquino, B. Bollinger, A. Issac, G. Saer;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: S. Fratesi;Ushers: W. Morris, R. Brooks

Jesus gives himself so that we might live more fully with God.

What might I do to prepare myselfto receive the Eucharist more reverently this week?

Jesus, I will. . . . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

All families with children in Kindergarten through SeventhGrade are invited to register for Sunday Youth FaithFormation Classes. Please register by August 31st.Submit your registration form at http://www.holysouls.org/faith_life/pre

The classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 on the followingSundays.FALL: September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28;

November 4 & 11; December 2 & 9SPRING: January 6, 13, 27; February 3, 10, 24;

March 10, 31; April 7, 14, 28

For more information about our Youth Faith FormationPrograms please email Kay Kay DeRossette atkderossette@holysouls.org

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Laura Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

“Come to me, all you who labor and areburdened, and I will give you rest,” Matthew 11:28

Many people say this is their favorite saying of Jesus, andit is a verse I turn to again and again. I remember when Ifirst felt as if it were spoken to me. Up at night for the fourthtime with my baby crying, I was exhausted and completelyoverwhelmed as I tried to calm her. Somehow I heard, “Cometo me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will giveyou rest.” Rest! I closed my eyes and imagined coming tohim, coming to his understanding, to his welcome. I took adeep breath and let his love wash over me. It was only amoment, but it made a difference. I wasn’t alone. I likeknowing that so many others turn to this passage inburdened, laboring times. Let us encourage one another tocome to his love and rest. An excerpt from Living With Christ

As a child, I would go to God when I was frightened. I couldimagine that he was sitting on a throne, white robes flowingaround him, angels attending to him. He was beckoningme to come to him, and I would crawl into his arms and lethim hold me. I would feel the warmth and comfort of hislove. In my turbulent childhood I would go there many times.I did not know the verse above, but I knew he would takecare of me. I can still see the vision I would conjure up andI sometimes go there and rest in his love. God is alwaysthere for us, his love is always there, free from conditions,all we have to do is open our hearts and minds to him.

We can be an extension of God’s love to others in the hereand now. There are people that we can help if we choose. Itmight be the person sitting next to us in the pew at Mass,a coworker in our office, or a neighbor down the street, wehave to be open to sharing our love of God with others. If weknow and love God and don’t share this with others, are webeing good Catholics, good Christians? Living a life as Godcalls us to live is a life of service, thinking about others andnot just our circle of family and friends but reaching outbeyond that. This could be something like going on amission trip in another country, or to one in our own city, toraising money for a good cause, helping the homeless, orpraying for those who need our prayers. Whatever we chooseto do, we must choose something. We can always bemindful of the saying, “What would Jesus do?” We probablyall know the answer to that question.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

The Holy Souls Music Ministry Program is looking for newmembers for the Sunday 10:30 Mass Adult Choir.

Requirements are:• Musical aptitude• Ability to sing on pitch• Willingness to rehearse on Tuesday

evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 4th• Coming to Mass 30 minutes early on Sundays

Previous choral experience and the ability to read musicare assets, but not requirements. Free child care isavailable. For more information, contact Susej Thompson,Pastoral Music Director, at sthompson@holysouls.orgor call 663-8632.

Holy Souls offers a “Praise and Worship” Mass eachSunday evening at 5:30 p.m. The songs for this Massare posted on our Facebook page during the week prior.We invite you to join our “Our Lady of the Holy SoulsMusic Ministry” page to listen and also to learn moreabout liturgy, different styles of liturgical music, andpursuing a deeper prayer life.

Holy SoulsMusic Ministry

Holy Souls Handbell Choir is seeking new ringers.New and experienced ringers welcome. Practice willbe held on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in thesanctuary.

Men’s Club

Monday, August 20th

New Members Family Social &

Paving Stones NeededThe Holy Souls “Soul Food” Garden needs pavingstones to build a Mary’s shrine and for the walkwaythrough the garden. If you can help, please contactMelissa Roberson at roberson@holysouls.org.

at the Leawood Pool from 6 - 8 p.m.The Men’s Club invites all current members and all pro-spective members of the Men’s Club along with their fami-lies to join them for an evening of swimming and fellowshipat the Leawood Pool located at 8723 Evergreen.They will begrilling hot dogs and hamburgers. Soft drinks and beer willbe available. The pool will be open to adults only from 8 p.m.till 9 p.m. Please RSVP with your name and number attend-ing to Shawn Johnson at MensClub@HolySouls.org.

Adult Volunteers Needed for CYM4-8 ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to serve on the CYMCORE TEAM. Denise will be training with the Catholic youthprogram, LIFE TEEN, and committed and dedicated adults areneeded to help weekly at the Sr. High meetings. Training will beprovided. This will be a great opportunity to grow in your faith,your parish, and meet and work with some awesome teens.Our meetings are most Wednesdays from 6-8 pm. Pleasecontact Denise Morbit at 501-554-6929.

Mass attendance, August 4 & 5 871Mass attendance, August 11 & 12 1,082

Weekend Collections – August 4 & 5 $ 17,907 August 11 & 12 $ 21,780Total August Collections $ 39,688Total August Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 - 7/31/18) $ 110,443Budgeted (7/1/18 - 7/31/18) $ 120,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (9,557)

Children’s Collection - August $ 129

Maintenance Fund $ 1,008

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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!

Holy Souls is hosting its first Women’s Gathering onSeptember 22, 2018. All women of the parish are encouragedto attend this day of prayer, inspired talks, and communitybuilding. This event, which begins at 9am and ends withthe 4pm Mass, is open to all women, so feel free to bringyour friends! Our speakers will be Debbie Eckert, spiritualdirector and author, and Patti Drake, inspirational speakerand co-founder of Miracles for Mary, Inc., with music to beprovided by Susej Thompson and the Holy Souls MusicMinistry Program.

Tickets purchased by Sept. 4th are only $20! The priceincreases to $25 after September 4th. Lunch provided andchild care available. Register online at www.holysouls.orgor in the church office.

Debbie Eckert Patti Drake Music by: Susej Thompson

SATURDAY,SEPT. 22nd

9:00 a.m.

If you have not pledged yet,it is not too late to help us reach our goal!

32% of Holy Souls familieshave pledged

$2,700,580

Help us reachour goal of $3,000,000!

Pledge envelopes are available at the church doorsor call the church office - 663-8632.

The Dioceses of Little Rock requires two years of faithformation for all sacramental preparations.The first year of sacrament prep is called FoundationalCatechesis. The second year is called ImmediateCatechesis. For First Communion, FoundationalCatechesis is typically completed by being enrolled in eitherHoly Souls Catholic School or Youth Faith Formation inFirst Grade. Immediate Catechesis typically begins inSecond Grade by being enrolled in either Holy SoulsCatholic School or Youth Faith Formation. Immediate iswhen formation focuses specifically on the sacraments,and when the children typically receive First Reconciliationand First Communion. For Confirmation, FoundationalCatechesis is typically completed by being enrolled in eitherHoly Souls Catholic School or Youth Faith Formation insixth and seventh grade. Immediate Catechesis typicallybegins in the spring of Seventh grade by registering forConfirmation. During Immediate Catechesis for Confirmationall candidates are required to join a confirmation smallgroup. For more information about our SacramentalPreparation Programs please email Kay Kay DeRossetteat kderossette@holysouls.org.

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Greg Kitterman; Corky Zaloudek;Becky Price; Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Issac Issac; Lillian Henriquez;Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; KateEvans; Wayne Thomisee; Benjamin Stuart; Charlie Baker; Louis Caldarera; RonHoofman; Greg Sheard; David Brossett; Kay Lassiter; Ashen Glenn; Micki Fitzpatrick;Judy Sims; Judy Caldarera; Glennabell McCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss;Robert Fitzpatrick; Tina Pinter; Frances Berg; Agnes Paquette; Lucca Garcia; JamesWilkerson; and Wally Anger.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; the JonathanForte Family; the Petty Family; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Fr. Richard Oswald; BettyFranzetti; Scott Helmbeck; Katie Ehemann; Alice Humphries; Dorothy Pumphrey;Ellen Perkins; Louise Werner; Missy Carmack; Joe Forte; Phil & Phyllis Marks;Amy Woody; Bruce Stafford; Cindi Woodiel; Kelly Stafford; Bill Rogers; Joan Kelly;Ken Jones; Dori Aureli; and Gretchen Golden.

That any far-reaching decisions of economists andpoliticians may protect the family as one of thetreasures of humanity.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

August 2018

Pope Francis’Universal Intention:OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially John Marconi (Fr. John’s nephew), Mark Johns,

and Deacon Jon Miskin.

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.

Grief SupportMinistry

After the death of a loved one, we may feel dazed andconfused and these feelings can last quite a while. Ouremotions can be like a rollercoaster, up one day and downthe next. Sadness is overwhelming. Grief is a powerfulemotion, daunting at times and bearable at others.Unfortunately, grief is an emotion that we must go through ifwe love someone that dies. One of the best ways to helpwith grief is to talk about our feelings. Holy Souls will offer agrief support group where everything that is said is kept inconfidence. A person can share if they want or listen, noone is forced to talk. The group will begin on Thursday,September 27th at noon in the Parish Hall in room 1. Thegroup will meet for 11 weeks for 1 hour and a light lunch willbe provided. There will be a charge of $20 to cover expenses.If you would like to attend Holy Souls Grief Support Group,contact lhumphries@holysouls.org or call Laura in the churchoffice for more information.

If you have access to a computer or like to send cards ormake phone calls, we need you! A part of the HospitalityMinistry can be done in the comfort of your home. When anew family joins the parish, a member of the committeeeither calls or emails them to welcome them to the parish. Itdoesn’t take a lot of time or energy and can be done byanyone. If you can join this committee, please contactlhumphries@holysouls.org. We need members.

Come join R.E.A.L Parents(Relationship, Encourage, Accountability, Laughter)

REAL Parents is a group for parents of young children (agesnewborn to 4 years old) that typically meets the 1st Saturdayin the Nursery at 10:30am. This is a parents faith basedsupport group. Is this parents’ support group just for churchpeople? No. Parents can invite friends and other parentswho may not attend a church. Let parents know there willbe prayer and discussion from the Bible.

Our first meeting will be September 8th at 10:30am in thenursery.

Seniors GroupBus Trip to Texarkana

Holy Souls Senior’s Group is planning a one day Bus Trip toTexarkana on Monday, October 22nd. During this fun adven-ture, they will visit beautiful St. Edwards Church, The PerotTheatre (built in 1924 and recently restored), and then eatlunch at a Mexican restaurant. On the way back home, theywill visit other points of interest in Texarkana including astop at the only U.S. Post Office that sits in two states. It isa favorite photo op location! Contact Ann Hoffmann at 666-8223 to sign up.

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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Give thanks to the Lord for He is good;His love endures forever”

(Psalms 107:1)

You are Invited to Participate ina 24 week Study of

Offers a

Around the Diocese . . .DON’T IGNORE DIABETES: Free classes for Seniors with Dia-betes. Register to attend this six-week class that meets 9:30-11am every Wednesday, August. 22 - Sept. 26 at PulaskiHeights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Rm. C236. RSVPto 978-0510 or bvillines@phumc.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT at St. Edward’s with a Hollywood Theme! Comejoin the fun and support the school on Saturday, Sept. 8, St.Edward’s Gym, 805 Sherman St. Doors open at 6:30 pm,Trivia starts at 7pm. Teams of 8-10 people per team, $175 atable. Cash Prize $200!! Concessions available. 50/50 Raffle.Prizes for best Costumes. Child care for children ages 3 andup: $5 per child, maximum $15 per family. For moreinformation or to reserve a table, contact the school office at374-9166 or stedwardstrivia@gmail.com.

ONE DAY MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT: Love & Respect, Basedon video series by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, sponsored byDOLR Family Life Office & WWME. August 25, 9-4, St. John’sCenter, Litt le Rock, $30 couple, apply at:www.arkansaswwme.org then follow link for Love & Respect.SPACE IS LIMITED. Childcare available—call Leah & Ben501-733-1235.

SENIOR HIGH (Grades 9-12)

Our next meeting will be our SENIOR HIGH KICKOFF,Wednesday, September 5, 6-8 pm. Please check thebulletin for more detail. Also, call the Church office to addyour name and phone number to receive texts about CYMand ministry events!

Senior High Youth Rally is Sunday October 14. Markthis all day event at held at Mount Saint Mary on yourcalendar. Registration deadline is September 26.

JUNIOR HIGH (Grades 6-8)

Applications for JYAT – the leadership team made up of 7th

& 8th grade youth – will be available next week. This is agreat opportunity to serve and lead and grow in your faith.Parents, please encourage your kids to apply!

CYM meetings will begin in September. Stay tuned for thedays and times. And check your mail for information andoptions of programs, and give input on what evening worksbest for your schedule. If you do not receive a mailing,please call the Church office.

WHEN? Tuesday Mornings from 10am - 12 Noon,beginning September 11First session will be from Sept. 11 - Nov. 1Second session will be from Jan. 8 - April 16(no class during Spring Break)

WHERE? Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish HallWHAT? The Great Adventure Bible Timeline

The Bible Timeline takes you on afascinating journey through the entire Bible.You will go deep into each period of salvationhistory and discover the amazing story woventhroughout all of Scripture. Using the uniquecolor-coded Bible Timeline Learning System,you will uncover the major people, places,and events of the Bible and see how they allcome together to reveal the remarkable storyof our Faith.

COST? The cost is $34.95, includes workbook,Timeline Chart and Timeline Bookmark

MATERIALS? In addition to the workbook, a Catholic Bibleand TheCatechism of the Catholic Churchwill be helpful.

RSVP? RSVP to Joan Swenson (821-2161) byMonday, August 27th. Checks may be mailedto: Joan Swenson, 24 Bellegarde Dr., LittleRock, AR 72223

Monday, August 20 ST. BERNARD - Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-227:00 a.m. Mass Khiem Nguyen by Hang Nguyen

Tuesday, August 21 ST. PIUS X - Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab;t 19:23-307:00 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners

Wednesday, August 22 QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-165:30 p.m. Mass Fletcher Hartz by Tish & Robert Anderson

Thursday, August 23 ST. ROSA OF LIMA - Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-147:00 a.m. Mass Eddie Powers by Susie Powers

Friday, August 24 ST. BARTHOLOMEW - Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-517:00 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners8:30 a.m. School Mass Edith Treadway by John & Christina Bohannon and Chuck & Deborah Johnson

Saturday, August 25 ST.LOUIS, ST. JOSEPH CALASANZ - Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-124:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Elaine S. Sutton by John Sutton

Sunday, August 26 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

8:00 a.m. Mass Dorothy Pawlik by Joan & Jim Swenson10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory by LouAnn Edwards

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