Fr. John Marconi, Pastor [email protected]Fr. Tom Marks, Associate Pastor Deacon John Hall Deacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired) Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music Director Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization & 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 Church Office .......................... (501) 663-8632 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.” Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: [email protected]• Facebook: www.facebook.com/OLHSAR Summer Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 3 p.m. TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - June 25, 2017 by donating blood at our Arkansas Blood Institute BLOOD DRIVE on Sunday, July 2 from 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m in the Parish Hall No appointment needed! Wear your red, white & blue on July 2nd and donate blood to celebrate our freedom and to honor the men and women who have fought or are fighting now to give us that freedom! We still need homes!
Mary, Undoer of KnotsThe devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots, dates back to 17thcentury Germany, when a couple on the verge of separationsought help from a priest who was known for his strongMarian devotion. The priest beganto ask for Mary’s intercession to“untie the knots” in theirrelationship, and peace wasrestored to their marriage. In 1980,Jorge Mario Bergoglio (who laterbecame Pope Francis), discoveredthis devotion to Mary which he stillpromotes to this day.
Mary, Undoer of Knots, straightensout the ribbon of our lives anddirects us on a straight path toJesus, her son. The Blessed Virgin helps us loosen theknots that suffocate relationships between married couples,parents, their children, our neighbors, and most importantly,with Jesus Christ.
We at Holy Souls’ now have our very own Mary, Undoer ofKnots, the display in the southeast corner of the sanctuary.We invite you to take a look at the knots that weigh on yourheart. Write your prayers or “knots” onto the strips of paperyou will find by the display and tie them onto the framesand entrust them to Mary’s intercession. When your prayeris answered, you may tie a special blue ribbon on the panel.
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Responding to theWord
*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/062517.cfm
THIS WEEK - June 25 - July 1
Jesus’ death and resurrection beganthe overthrow of evil’s power in our world.
What can I do today to increasethe amount of good and lessen the amount of evil?
Jesus, help me to . . .
Liturgical Notes . . .
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Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .
Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director
“Whoever obeys and teachesthese commandments will be calledgreatest in the Kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 5:19.
We carry the message of God’s love by the way we live. Ican make a difference in my world if I’m willing, in simpleways, to serve. There are countless ways to serve, fromwelcoming a visitor to washing the dishes, from listeningattentively, to doing my job cheerfully. Service always has aripple effect. One person serves: soon others are inspired toserve. Service builds up the entire community. Servicerestores people’s faith in themselves and in God. One act ofgenerous service can make all the difference. We might neversee the direct effect of the generous action. But each act ofservice will make a difference somewhere, somehow.
An excerpt from Living with Christ
When we take the time to reach out and help others we aredoing what God wants us to do. It doesn’t have to be lifealtering or earth shattering but it needs to be something.Going about our life as if we are the only one in the world, asif we and our family are the only ones that matter isn’t healthyfor our faith life. Our faith demands that we serve others.Jesus gave us personal examples of how to do this. Wewould do well to follow him. In this excerpt above the writertalks about service as a way of life. We live to serve, we area people of service.We can make a difference, no matterhow small or how large, we must make a difference, eachone of us. We may never see the results of our action, butsomeone, somewhere will. We just need to make that stepand serve others and serve God at the same time. Don’t siton the sidelines, do something.
Encounter Jesus, Serve Others
Join us for an evening ofgood food and fellowship
as we welcome the
to Holy Souls Parishand
celebrateIndependence Day Weekend
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The Little Rock Theology Institute provides a uniqueopportunity to enrich your personal spiritual journey, grow inknowledge of the Catholic faith, and for those wishing toearn a degree in Theology. Classes meet one weekend amonth from September to June. For more information call(501) 664-0340 ext 359 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Pleaseprayerfully consider joining us this year!
Please bring enough for 10 people. Theparish will provide Fried Chicken Strips anddrinks. You may drop your dish off at theParish Hall before Mass.
RESERVATIONS REQUESTEDCall the Church Office (663-8632)
Date: Saturday, July 1stTIme: 5:00 p.m. (following 4pm Mass)Place: Parish HallWhat to Bring:
If your last name begins in . . .A-H - SaladI - O - VegetableP-Z - Dessert
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Your Help is Needed!We still need three more homes for the Celebrant Singersto stay in while they are here on July 1 and 2. They aremissionaries, who through their music spread the Word ofGod, if you can open your home to these modern daydisciples of Christ, please call the church office. Thankyou.
Mass attendance, June 3 & 4 1,052Mass attendance, June 10 & 11 958Mass attendance, June 17 & 18 903
Diocesan Special Collection – Church in Latin America $ 1,752
Weekend Collections – June 3 & 4 $ 20,979 June 10 & 11 $ 24,261 June 17 & 18 $ 20,712Total June Collections $ 65,951Total June Budgeted Collections $ 105,000
Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 5/31/17) $ 1,361,369Budgeted (7/1/16 - 5/31/17) $ 1,325,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 36,369
Children’s collections - June 2017 $ 194
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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!
PATRIOTIC ROSARY ON JULY 1STJuly 1st is the First Saturday of the month and begins theweekend in which we celebrate our Country’s 241st Birth-day. What better way to start the festivities than the pray-ing of the Patriotic Rosary for the Consecration of our Na-tion? Join us, as we listen to words from our founding fa-thers asking for God’s guidance, sing patriotic hymns andsay the prayer given to us by our Blessed Mother. Ourleader for this rosary will be Tom Kirchner and will start at7 am, one hour before the First Saturday morning Mass.
Surviving DivorceSUPPORT GROUPStarts Wednesday, July 12
Divorce has affected everyone, whether it’s you, a familymember, friend or coworker. It happens, and ithurts. Maybe you or someone you know has suffered thebreakdown of the marriage and family, or maybe they aregoing through it right now. No matter how long it has been,the Church IS HERE to help and wants her children toget the best healing. That’s why our parish is starting oursecond support group on July 12th at 6:30 pm in theParish Hall. The group will meet every Wednesday for 12weeks. You may register by contacting the church officeat 663-8632, [email protected][email protected]. You probably knowSOMEONE who could use this good news . . . won’t youplease pass it on to them? There is a $20 charge forsupplies which can be paid the first night.
Our Lady of Confidence is the protector of those in harm’sway. If you have a family member who has been called to
OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCESHRINE
active military duty, we inviteyou to place his or her picturein a frame at the Our Lady ofConfidence Shrine in our churchfor the duration of theirdeployment. When they returnsafely home, please removetheir photo.
PLEASE BE NICE TO OUR NEIGHBORSWhen you come to Mass or parish events at Holy Souls,please be respectful and kind to our neighbors. Do notblock their driveways!
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 withover 65 women eager to cook youmeals for the first couple of weeksafter you have your baby. Let ustake care of dinner so you can takecare of your new little one! Pleaseemail Samantha Denefe [email protected] if you are pregnant and we willget you on the calendar. If you see someone who ispregnant, or know a parishioner who is pregnant,encourage them to sign up.
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Petitions of the
That our brothers and sisters who have strayed fromthe faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gos-pel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lordand the beauty of the Christian life.
July, 2017
Pope’s Intention for Evangelization:
Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; GregKitterman; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price; Robert Carter;Shannon Perry; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Issac Issac; LillianHenriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Dorothy Ehlebracht;Patricia Rozzlle; Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing;Kate Evans; Brian Gordon; Wayne Thomisee; Lilly Hess;and Benjamin Stuart.
OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun;the Jonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Phil Marks;Tom Pohlmeier; and Dorothy Russell.
THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Sarah Warrick, mother ofLessie Kirchner, and grandmother of Kelsey & TaylorKirchner.
OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Deacon Michael Johnsand Deacon Tuyen Ngoc Do.
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 during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the churchoffice.
Ministry of Praise
JOB OPENING AT HOLY SOULS
Our Lady of the Holy Souls is seeking a full timeReceptionist / Office Assistant who is able to multi-task and is comfortable working with the public.Responsibilities include answering incoming calls,performing general secretarial duties, recording minutesat Parish Council meetings, and other related tasks.Candidate must have previous experience; possessclerical, communication, computer and organizationalskills along with the ability to maintain confidentiality.Send resume to Shelley Tienken,[email protected].
Receptionist / Office Assistant
Thank YouThank you to Cindy, Matt, Emily & Katherine Odom, MichelaPalmeri, Rebecca Solina, Tamara, Daniel, & Emily Ketterand Zelenka Gibson for helping with Coffee and Donuts onJune 18th.
FUNERAL LUNCHEON GROUPSWould you like to join one of our Funeral Luncheon Groups?If you can cook a casserole, pick up a cake or salad fora funeral or serve at the luncheon, please call the churchoffice or email Laura at [email protected]. If youwork, don’t let that stop you! You can always drop the foodoff on your way to work. Our funeral groups provide a mealfollowing the funeral of a parishioner; the family needs timeto gather and not have to worry about a meal or cleaningup; this is one way we can all help. Your group servesevery 4th funeral that wants a luncheon so you are not calledfor each funeral. It is a wonderful way to serve others.
NOVENA TOOUR LADY OF
MOUNT CARMELSaturday, July 8th, through Sunday July 16th
“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 from Saturday, July8th till Sunday, 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 Rev. Bonaventure Sauer, OCD.
Holy Souls Parish’s special nightwill be
Tuesday, July 11.
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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Jesus said, “Do not be afraid; just have faith” (Mark 5:36)
Around the Diocese . . .“A TASTE OF FAITH”, a dinner to honor and support theDiocese of Little Rock seminarians is scheduled for August5, 2017. This event provides you the opportunity to make afinancial commitment to help pay the costs of seminarianeducation and acknowledge God’s blessing on our Diocese.If you would like to host a table or to just attend please contactDianne Brady at 501-664-0340 Ext. 391or [email protected].
SILVER JUBILEE OF SR. LAURA CATHCART: Holy AngelsConvent, Jonesboro, invites you to share in a Mass ofThanksgiving celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Sr. LauraCathcart on Tuesday, July 11, at 2pm. Reception follows.
ARKANSAS CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE -“Come WADE in the WATER” July 23-30, WyndhamRiverfront Hotel, North Little Rock. Register online atwww.arkcc.org. Sponsored by: Arkansas CatholicCharismatic Renewal Services.
Please pray for the youth who are onthe annual Mission Trip to McGehee,Arkansas. They have several projectsfor the teens including clean up fromflood damage and Church cleaningand yardwork.
PRO-Life Camp Joshua, weekend of July28, 29, & 30 in Humphrey, AR. Scholarshipsavailable from the Diocese to go for FREE.Learn the hows and whys about speaking upfor life in the world today.
Interested in Social Justice? Looking to growin knowledge and service of others? OurDiocese has just the summer program foryou! C2Si – Catholic Charities CatholicYouth Ministry Summer Institute is a week
long program from Sunday, July 23 (optional program atHeifer’s Global Gateway) through Friday, July 28 (Monday– Friday is at the 4-H Center). Scholarship money available.Go to www.dolr.org and check out more information underYouth Ministry. Deadline to register is June 26.
Denise will be on vacation during July. CYM will resumesometime in August after school has started. Keep an eyeon the bulletin, and listen to Mass announcements.
Monday, June 26 Gn 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 18-20, 22; Mt 7:1-5No 7:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, June 27 ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA - Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, 12-147:00 a.m. Mass R. C. Minton by Joann Minton
Wednesday, June 28 ST. IRENAEUS - Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mt 7:15-205:30 p.m. Mass Fred & Memory Balch by Bev & Ron Hoofman
Thursday, June 29 STS. PETER & PAUL - Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-197:00 a.m. Mass Larry Renard by The Renard Family
Friday, June 30 THE FIRST MARTYRS OF THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH - Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-47:00 a.m. Mass Nell Binz by Becky Binz
Saturday, July 1 ST. JUNIPERO SERRA - Gn 18:1-15; Lk 1:46-50, 53-55; Mt 8:5-178:00 a.m. Mass Deceased members of the Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Mass William Edward Dobbins by Neil & Regina Dobbins
Sunday, July 2 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-428:00 a.m. Mass Jack Matthews by Barbara Brossett10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass John Kagy by Juanita Lee
Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions
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