Fr. John Marconi, Pastor [email protected]Fr. Francis Madanu, Associate Pastor Deacon 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 Formation Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth Ministry Laura G. Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Director Susie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator Shelley Tienken, Business Manager Nan Connell, Accountant Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral Secretary Stacey Matchett, Church Secretary Ileana Dobbins, Principal Church Office: (501) 663-8632 • Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: [email protected]Facebook: 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 Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church 1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 “Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.” THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 15, 2018 Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church Offers a Grief Support Ministry Holy Souls Grief Support Group will begin Wednesday, April 18th at 6 p.m. Participating in the group can help members feel less helpless and enable them to discover the continued meaning of life. Feeling understood by others breaks down barriers between mourners and the rest of the world. Our culture avoids grief, but in order to survive the death of a loved one, we must grieve. A support group provides safe harbor where hurting people can pull in, anchor while the wind still blows them around, and search for safe ground on which to keep living. If you want to attend our group, please call the church office to register. 2018 Holy Souls School Play The good people of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, don’t have a lot in their small town, but they do have a very powerful radio tower that carries their quaint broadcasts out into the surrounding countryside. Times are tough, but the quirky residents are proud of their little station Delta 105. So, when a big company out of Memphis arrives promising to help get them to the big time, it divides the town. Should they take the money and trust the outsiders? Or stay independent and risk losing it all? And what are those Memphis city slickers up to, anyway? The 2018 Holy Souls players are proud to present “Delta 105 Wabbaseka,” an original, family-friendly comedy Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5. Now in our 14 th year, we have given hundreds of Holy Souls students (in the 7th & 8th grade) their first taste of the theatre. We rely on admissions and concessions to help fund our productions, so please bring the family and come out and support us. DELTA 105 WABBASEKA April 20 & 21
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
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - APRIL 15, 2018
Our Lady of the Holy SoulsCatholic Church
Offers a
Grief SupportMinistry
Holy Souls Grief Support Group will begin Wednesday, April18th at 6 p.m. Participating in the group can help membersfeel less helpless and enable them to discover the continuedmeaning of life. Feeling understood by others breaks downbarriers between mourners and the rest of the world. Ourculture avoids grief, but in order to survive the death of aloved one, we must grieve. A support group provides safeharbor where hurting people can pull in, anchor while thewind still blows them around, and search for safe ground onwhich to keep living.
If you want to attend our group, please call the church officeto register.
2018 Holy Souls School Play
The good people of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, don’t have a lotin their small town, but they do have a very powerful radiotower that carries their quaint broadcasts out into thesurrounding countryside. Times are tough, but the quirkyresidents are proud of their little station Delta 105. So, whena big company out of Memphis arrives promising to helpget them to the big time, it divides the town. Should theytake the money and trust the outsiders? Or stay independentand risk losing it all? And what are those Memphis cityslickers up to, anyway?
The 2018 Holy Souls players are proud to present “Delta105 Wabbaseka,” an original, family-friendly comedy Friday,April 20 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Admissionis $5. Now in our 14th year, we have given hundreds of HolySouls students (in the 7th & 8th grade) their first taste ofthe theatre. We rely on admissions and concessions tohelp fund our productions, so please bring the family andcome out and support us.
DELTA 105 WABBASEKAApril 20 & 21
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Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);
Benedict House (BH); School (S)
Monday, April 16:7am Mass, CH
Tuesday, April 17:7am Mass, CH;10am Card Party, PH;6:30pm Altar Society Meeting, PH;6:30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH
Wednesday, April 18:9:00am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;6pm Sr. High CYM, BH;
Thursday, April 19:7am Mass, CH;6pm Jr. High CYM, BH
Friday, April 20:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH;7pm Holy Souls School Play, AC
Saturday, April 21:2pm Holy Souls School Play, AC;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH5pm Capital Campaign Reception, PH
Sunday, April 22:8am Mass, CH;10:30am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH; following all Masses,
Capital Campaign Receptions, PH
CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .
Responding to the Word
*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/041518.cfm
THIS WEEK: April 15-21Jesus invites us to be witnesses of what
we have experienced with him.How might I share my love for Jesus
with others today?Jesus, today I will . . . . . .
Liturgical Notes . . .
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Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 4PM MASSServers: A. Garmon, H. Lang, A. McKeown, A. Taggart;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Kirspel, M. Suffern;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, APRIL 22 , 8AM MASSServers: C. Freville, C., M., & W. Krause;EMC: C. Lantz; Lectors: A. Thomisee, T. Wahlgreen;Ushers: B. Freville, C. Schaffhauser10:30AM MASSServers: W. O’Malley, M., S., & M. Olvey;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: I. Grosskopf, S. Hoffmann;Ushers: B. Dare, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: M. Aquino, M. P. Clark, K. Crowder, R. Gatlin;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: W. Morris, W. Pace
YOUTH FAITH FORMATIONAll dioceses in the United States are required to provide safeenvironment training for children and youth. This is not “sexeducation.” Rather, it is age-appropriate information forchildren and youth so they can know how to help createsafe environments for them, and what to do when they feelthat a certain environment is not safe. For our children andyouth, our diocese uses Circle of Grace, a program developedby the Archdiocese of Omaha and endorsed by CatholicMutual Group. Youth Faith Formation grades 3rd-6th will betaught the circle of grace curriculum April 8th, 15th, and22nd. For more information about the Circle of Graceprogram, please contact Kay Kay [email protected].
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Laura Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Director
Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .
Therefore, I say to you, the Kingdom of God willbe taken away from you and given to a peoplethat will produce its fruit. Matthew 21:43
There are over 8,000 wineries in North America. Not everyonehas a vineyard, but that’s a lot of grapes on the vines.Everyone should tour a winery and a vineyard at least once.Owners and workers enter into a relationship with the landthat is 24/7 and 365 days a year, and it’s inspiring toobserve. The hard work is worth it, especially, when youcan produce a fine wine that causes a wine drinker to smile.I just can’t imagine doing all that work. I am glad it’s easierto enjoy wine by just buying it in a store.
Being good stewards in the vineyard of the Lord isn’t thateasy either. Much is entrusted to us to care for and cultivate.The expectation is that good fruit will be produced. Whenthe time comes that we are asked for the fruits of our labor,we can react negatively because we have not been the mostproductive workers. What we sometimes forget is that, withthe help of the One who owns the vineyard, we can producemore good fruit than we can imagine. Making good winetakes practice, commitment and love of the craft. Somebarrels of wine produced are not good at all. Mistakes arepart of the process but perseverance can lead to one thatis spectacular. An excerpt from Everyday Stewardship
“Being good stewards in the vineyard of the Lord isn’t thateasy either. Much is entrusted to us to care for and cultivate.”We are called to be good stewards of what God has givenus. If we read Matthew 21:33-43, we will find the wholeparable. I just chose the verse above because it gets rightto the point of what happens if we don’t take care of whatGod has given us. How do we decide what we need to takecare of, what are our priorities? Are they our family, our job,our faith?
God allows us to have all that we have, this is a hard conceptfor a lot of people. They think they worked for it, then theyare responsible for what they have, but truly God has givenus all that we have, the ability to be who and where we are.One homily Fr. Francis gave to the school children wentlike this: “Be sure to thank God every night and everymorning. God allowed us to get through the day and thenight so we need to thank him.” If we should thank him forsomething as simple as that, we must be grateful for all thegood things we have and even the not so good. Becauseout of the bad and hard things, we learn to appreciate thegood. Serve the Lord, serve others, take care of God’s giftsto us, we will be glad we did.
Encounter Jesus, Serve Others
You’re invited toan April Shower
Holy Sews Ministry is hosting a month-long showerduring April to gather supplies needed to continue its layettedonations to hospitals and funeral homes nation-wide.
Over 8,000 layettes have been given at no charge since2008. Please visit our website or Facebook page to get alist of the items we need to continue our ministry.
Your support will be honoring the tiny babies carried toHeaven before we could know them. www.holysews.org
Bucket List:TRIP TO THE HOLY LANDwith Fr. John & Deacon John
Time to check this one off! Nazareth, Cana, Sea ofGalilee, Jerusalem, Via Dolorosa and so much more!Join us on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land February16 – 24, 2019 led by Fr. John Marconi and Dc.John Hall. For more information contact DeaconJohn at 501-831-1762 or [email protected] or goto www.unitours.com/showtrip.aspx?tripid=1369. Aportion of the proceeds benefit The Catholic Schoolsof Arkansas Scholarship Fund.
Witnessing the Good NewsA FAITH FORMATION INITIATIVE
Easter is a time of witness. Just like in the resurrectionaccount of the Gospel of Mark, after Mary sees Jesus sheruns to tell her friends Peter and the other apostles. Justas Mary is so excited about the news of Jesus’ resurrectionshe has to share it with her friends, we too should be excitedabout what Jesus has done in our lives.
During this Easter season, we as a parish are going tofocus on what it means to be a witness to the good news ofJesus’ power in the Resurrection. During different Masses,we will have individuals from our community share how Jesushas changed their lives. When we share our stories, we letJesus shine through us. These personal witnesses encourageothers in their own journey towards Jesus in His Church.
Mass attendance, March 31 & April 1 1,974Mass attendance, April 7 & 8 1,147
Weekend Collections – April 1 $ 24,480 April 7 & 8 $ 23,833Total April Collections $ 48,313Total April Budgeted Collections $ 120,000
Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 3/31/18) $ 1,206,495Budgeted (7/1/16 - 3/31/18) $ 1,130,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 76,495
Children’s Collection - April $ 282
Building Fund $ 984
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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 . . .
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSSPAGHETTI & SAUSAGE DINNER
The Knights of Columbus Council #812 invite you to jointhem for a Spaghetti & Sausage Luncheon on Sunday,April 29, in the Allen Center. The luncheon will be servedfrom 12 Noon until 3pm. Cost is $10 each with $40 familymaximum. Menu includes: Sausage, spaghetti, salad,bread, tea, coffee and dessert. Adult beverages will beavailable.
CAKE CONTESTIn conjunction with the Spaghetti & Sausage Luncheon onApril 29, the Knights of Columbus will be having a CakeContest. Bake your favorite cake (not store bought) – themore creative the better, but have fun! Cakes must bedelivered on Sunday morning, April 29, between 9-10am tothe Allen Center. One free luncheon ticket will be given tothe maker of each cake. Cakes will be judged on overallappearance, taste & texture, and creativity. Winnerannounced at 1pm. Prizes given to top three contestants.For more information, contact Pete Stabnick at 400-4460.
All women ofHoly Souls Parish
are invitedto the
Altar Society“Pamper Yourself
Night”TUESDAY, APRIL 17
at 6:30.m.in the Parish Hall
We will be taking Nominations for new Altar Society Officers
Dinner will be from Taziki’s
Child care in the Church Nursery.
Thank you for supporting our church!
CENTRAL DEANERY HIGH SCHOOLTUITION AID FUND
School Year 2018-19The 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 Schoolfor Boys and Mount Saint Mary Academy. Applicationsare now available at the Parish Church Office. Applicationsmust be submitted to the Parish Office for pastoral approvalno later than Friday, April 20, 2018. In addition, all familiesseeking tuition assistance from the Central Deanery HighSchool Tuition Aid Fund must apply online with FACTSTuition Grant and Aid (https://online.factsmgt.com/aid) byApril 20, 2018 before Central Deanery High School TuitionAssistance Applications can be considered for processing.(An application fee per family for processing FACTSApplications will apply). Call the Church Finance Office withany questions.
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Pray for . . .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; Kate Evans; Brian Gordon; WayneThomisee; Benjamin Stuart; Charlie Baker; Louis Caldarera; EddieAngtuaco; Ron Hoofman; Greg Sheard; Don Jones; Kurt Cosse; DavidBrossett; Kay Lassiter; Patsy Menz; Rosemarie Peckham; AshenGlenn; Sue Riggins; Helen O’Malley; Erika Robertson; MaureenJohnson; Micki Fitzpatrick; Jay Rogers; George O’Connor; Judy Sims;Judy Caldarera; and Glennabell McCumpsey.
OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; theJonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Phil & Phyllis Marks;Dorothy Ehlebracht; Fr. Richard Oswald; Rachel Oberste; IzzyMauldin; Dorothy Russell; Nailor Lawrence Harrison; Gary McArthur;Fred Goodfellow; Paul Gearhart; Bethany Pilcher; Betty Francetti; ScottHelmbeck; Janna Laughlin; and Susie Fox.
That economists may have the courage to reject anyeconomy of exclusion and know how to open newpaths.
Petitions of theMinistry of Praise
April 2018Pope Francis’
Universal Intention
Robert Flynn
Memorial GolfSponsored by the
Holy Souls Men’s Club
Tournament
WHY: Robert Flynn MemorialScholarship Fund(Funds 12 semester scholarships at HolySouls School per year.)
WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2018Shotgun Start - 8:30 a.m. (New Time)
WHERE: Country Club of Ark.in Maumelle
WHO: Individualsand/or teamsScramble (4 Man)
COST: $85 per person(individuals and/or teams welcome)
OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially John Marconi (Fr. John’snephew), Jon Miskin, and Jaime Nieto.
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 writtenin the Book of Intercession where they will be remember duringevery Mass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the churchoffice.
CATHOLIC HIGH ROCKET5K Run/3K Walk/Kids’ Rocket Dash
Saturday, April 21, 8:00 a.m.
Grab your family and come join the fun at the 14th AnnualRocket 5K Race on Saturday, April 21. There is a racefor every pace. You can run the 5K, walk the 3K, havethe kids participate in the Kids’ Rocket Dash (10 andunder), and even bring your dog to walk the 3K with Titus,the new school pet.
Register online at www.Rocket5K.com. The 5K and 3Kregistration fee is $25 after April 6, or $30 on race day.The Kids’ Rocket Dash fee is $10.
PRESENTING SPONSORS:Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, CHI St. Vincent,Airmasters, and Simmons Bank
The proceeds from the Rocket 5K benefit the CatholicHigh School Foundation, which provides need-basedtuition assistance and supplements teachers’ salaries inorder to attract and retain the best and brightest educators.
Thank YouThank you to Debbie Korte, Brooke White, Jane Bregy,Phyllis Marks, Austin McKeown, Laura Humphries, SusieWilliams, Julia Stabnick, Ryan Elkins, Linda Uekman, andLinda & Kevin Ehemann for helping with the Easter Vigil Re-ception.
DO NOT BLOCKTHE RECTORY DRIVEWAY
Please do not block the Rectory Driveway on Harrison Street.The priests must be available at anytime to go to the hospitalfor emergencies.
PLEASE BE NICE TO OUR NEIGHBORSWhen you come to Mass or parish events at Holy Souls,please be respectful and kind to our neighbors. Donot block their driveways!
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 [email protected].
RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, contactSamantha Denefe at 501-663-8632 or [email protected].
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)
SENIOR HIGH CYM(grades 9-12)
Around the Diocese . . .
CYM meets this Wednesday, April 18. 6-8 pm.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Become a part of a great charitable organization andmake a difference not only in your life, but in the livesin your parish and community by giving back. Pleasecall Pete Stabnick at 663-2032 for more informationabout Knights of Columbus Council 812.
for Catholic Men18 years and older
JUNIOR HIGH CYM(grades 6-8)
Jr. High CYM will meet this Thursday,April 19th We also meet on April 26th.Meeting time: 6-7:30 pm. Dinner served.
SUMMER EVENTSFOR CURRENT 8-12 GRADERS
Trip to Jasper, Arkansas Tuesday, June 12-Friday, June15. We’ll be staying at a great lodge, canoeing the BuffaloRiver, going on hiking trips, swimming, great food, Masscelebrated outdoors, games. Cost: $125. You have untillate May to sign up!
Mission Trip to McGehee, Arkansas, Tuesday, June 26-Saturday, June 30. Enjoy a wonderful week with friendshelping out the small community of McGehee. There’s anold Franciscan Friary on the St. Mary’s Church property wherewe stay. We have had several projects such as working onthe Church grounds, painting homes, cleaning yards, cleaningwith the City, helping at the animal shelter, working at theSalvation Army thrift store – just to name some. There’sspiritual and social time as well. And it’s FREE! Takingsign-ups until June 20.
MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS -June 4th - July 26th, Enjoy half-day camps or combinefor full-day with a variety of sessions for children entering2nd through 8th grades (girls and boys). Pick from sessionsthat include cooking, creative writing, sports, crafts,technology, media and drama, with study skills bootcamp and sports camps for 9th grade girls. Registernow to spend “Summer at the Mount!” http://mtstmary.edu/summer-camps/ 501-664-8006 [email protected]
LIFT UP A CHILD’S VOICE. A CHILD’s LIFE. CASAInformational Meeting. Join us in learning how to becomea CASA volunteer and advocate for children in the fostercare system. Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 24, at5:30 p.m. at John Gould Fletcher LIbrary, 823 No.Buchanan St. RSVP: 501-340-6741 [email protected]. In 2017 Pulaski CountyCASA served over 207 foster children with 85 advocates.There are 500 foster children with a CASA.
Monday, April 16 Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-297:00 a.m. Mass Dottie Wahlgreen by Theo Wahlgreen
Tuesday, April 17 Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-357:00 a.m. Mass Khiem Nguyen by Hang Nguyen
Wednesday, April 18 Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-405:30 p.m. Mass Joe Pollock by Wendy Saer
Thursday, April 19 Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-517:00 a.m. Mass Joseph Fetzek by Virginia Fetzek
Friday, April 20 Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-597:00 a.m. Mass Jack Matthews by Elaine Gerard8:15 a.m. School Mass Charles Marak by Betty & Curt Johnston & the Johnston Family
Saturday, April 21 ST. ANSEIM - Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-694:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Ed Pruss by Leslie & Robert Magri
Sunday, April 22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-188:00 a.m. Mass Ruth Ann Jack by Terry Snider10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Alesha Matchett by The Matchett Family
Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions
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