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

Ileana Dobbins, Principal

Church Office: (501) 663-8632Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: office@holysouls.org • 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 Church1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 11, 2018

On Ash Wednesday a special collection will be takenup to support missionary activities and the priests andreligious who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ asthey serve among the people of our diocese. Onehundred percent of this collection goes to direct ministryexpenses. Please be as generous as you can insupporting these missionary apostolates.

Lent begins

Masses with Distributon of Ashes8:15 a.m.(School Mass) and 5:30 p.m.

NO ADORATION ON ASH WEDNESDAY

Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Asheswith Deacon John Hall

at 12 Noon

Ash Wednesday is a Day of Fast and Abstinence frommeat. There is a limit of one full meal and two smallermeals on these days for all people between the ages of18 and 59. Please see page 3 for information aboutLent at Holy Souls.

this Wednesday, February 14. Holy SoulsMusic Ministry

Do you enjoy singing? Consider sharing that gift with othersby joining the Holy Souls Choir!

We are now recruiting for all vocal parts and beginners arewelcome. The only requirement is availability for choirpractices on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30p.m. and Sunday morning for the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Lent and Easter are coming soon and we invite you to joinus in celebrating these beautiful seasons!

For more information, contact Susej Thompson, PastoralMusic Director.

The Holy Souls Bell Choir is preparing for Easter and wouldlove to have some new ringers! Beginner and experiencedringers are welcome. Practices are held on 6:30 p.m. onThursday evenings in the church.

Would you like to suggest songs for our Masses? Emailyour suggestions to sthompson@holysouls.org.

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, February 12:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Meeting, PH;7pm Men’s Club Meeting, AC

Tuesday, February 13:7am Mass, CH;1:30pm School’s Mardi Gras Parade;6pm Parish Council, PH;6:30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH;

Wednesday, February 14,ASH WEDNESDAY & Valentine’s Day:

8:15am School Mass, CH;NO ADORATION12Noon Ash Wednesday Service, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;6pm Sr. High CYM, BH

Thursday, February 15:7am Mass, CH;6pm Jr. High CYM, BH;6:30pm Divorce Support Group, BH

Friday, February 16:7am Mass, CH;12Noon Hillcrest Lenten Service,Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church;5pm Lenten Fish Fry, AC;7pm Stations of the Cross, CH

Saturday, February 17:2:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, February 18:8am Mass, CH;10:30am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 4PM MASSServers: C., J., P., & S. Zawislak;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: C. Gunderman, S. Louviere;Ushers: L. McFall, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 8AM MASSServers: A. & L. Files, M. Marlow, R. Solina;EMC: C. Lantz; Lectors: J. Goodhart, A. Thomisee;Ushers: C. Files, C. Magill10:30AM MASSServers: W. O’Malley, M., M., & S. Olvey;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: S. Fratesi, V. Henderson;Ushers: M. Flynn, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: R. Gatlin, C. & N. Ghidotti, B. Yakoubian;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: A. Gatlin;Ushers: W. Morris, J. Alsbrook

Responding to theWord

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/021118.cfm

THIS WEEK: February 11-17Paul knows that Christian behavior

imitates Christ’s example.Who has been an important model

of Christian life for me?Jesus, thank you for . . . . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

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For LentDon’t do Lent Alone. Join a Small Group!Perhaps you’ve tried to pray more or study Scripture forLent in the past, only to fall short of your goal. But what ifyou had a supportive community this time?

Join a small group and be encouraged this Lent. Smallgroups are facilitated by fellow students/parishioners, andgather in a variety of locations to

• Discuss life and faith• Reflect on God’s Word together – applying theSunday readings to daily life.• Pray for and with one another

There are no teachers in small groups (except the HolySpirit!), just friends seeking God together.

Lent groups meet for 8 weeks, beginning the week of AshWedneday.

Interested? Visit our website, www.holysouls.org, and goto Bulletin Board to sign up or contact Samantha Denefe(501) 664-8643 or sdenefe@holysouls.org.

WE NEED MORE!

WE NEEDMORE!

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WE NEED MORE!Looking Towards Lent . . .

Stations of the CrossAt Holy Souls, Stations of the Cross areevery Friday at 7 p.m. during Lent, or youmay say a private Stations of the Crossany time the church is open. Our CYMwill present a special Stations of theCross on Friday, Feb. 23; and Living

Holy Souls Lenten

Friday, February. 16 • Friday, March 2 Friday, March 16

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Allen Center Cafetorium

MENU:Catfish Fillets, Cole Slaw,

French Fries, Hush Puppies, Iced Tea

PRICE:$10 for an adult, $5 for kids (8th grade or younger),and $25 max for family (immediate family memberincluding 2 adult plates and 3 or more kid plates).

Sponsored, Cooked, & Served ByHoly Souls Men’s Club

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Presbyterian Church,Rev. Scot Crenshaw preaching

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Christian ChurchRev. Jay Clark preaching

FRIDAY, MARCH 2 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights United Methodist ChurchFr. John Marconi preaching

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Baptist ChurchRev. Britt Skarda preaching

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 - 12 NoonHoly Souls Catholic ChurchRev. Lynn Worthen preaching

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Baptist ChurchRev. Ruskin Falls preaching

2018

Hillcrest

Community Lenten Services

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting (onefull meal and two smaller ones) and abstinence (no con-sumption of meat).

Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States.The obligation to abstain begins at age 14. The law of fastingis for those between the ages of 18 & 59.

Parents and teachers are asked to educate those not boundby the laws of fasting and abstinence about the true spirit ofpenance and to encourage them to perform acts of penancesuitable to their age.

All members of the faithful are encouraged to perform actsof penance and charity beyond what is prescribed by Churchlaw.

Stations of the Cross will be presented by Holy SoulsSchool’s 4th Grade on Friday, March 2nd.

Mass attendance, February 3 & 4 966

Weekend Collections – February 3 & 4 $ 21,170Total Feb. Collections $ 21,170Total Feb. Budgeted Collections $ 110,000

Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 12/31/17) $ 823,054Budgeted (7/1/16 - 12/31/17) $ 805,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 18,054

Children’s Collection - February $ 39

Building Fund $ 2,283

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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 . . .

Join the Young Adult group at Our Lady of the Holy Soulsfor Scrips & Sips on February 11th. Fr. Erik Pohlmeier willlead a discussion. All young adults in the parish and LittleRock Catholic community are invited to join us in the ParishHall for drinks, food, and fellowship. The event starts at6:45 pm. Fr. Erik’s talk will begin around 7:15. Emailyoungadults@holysouls.org for more information.

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Lenten Family StudyAll families with students in grades 3rd-6th are invited tojoin Youth Faith Formation on Sunday mornings during lent.We’ll meet in the Allen Center from 9:15-10:15. We willprovide your family with resources and discussions to helpyou grow your prayer life. Email Kay Kay atkderossette@holysouls.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting our church!

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY

Panorama of the Old TestamentCome explore the sweeping saga of God’s people andtheir sacred journey as we survey the people and lands ofthe Bible. We’ll uncover interwoven themes, the backgroundof familiar characters and “God’s overall plan of salvation.This 5 week study will be offered on Monday evenings andFriday mornings.

The Monday group meets from 7 to 8:30 pm in theBenedict House February 19 to March 19. Contact ClarkWilkinson,803-9381, clark.wilkinson@sbcglobal.net toregister or for more information.The Friday group meetsfrom 10 to 11:30 am in the Benedict House February 23to March 23. Contact Li l ly Hess,766-6518,Lilly.Hess@gmail.com to register or for more information

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, Feb. 12in 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 onMonday, February 12, at 10am in the Parish Hall. TheSeniors Group is a very active group of parishionersages 55 and older who meet the second Monday ofeach month. A brief business meeting is followed bylunch, fellowship, cards and games.

That those who have material, political or spiritualpower may resist any lure of corruption.

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Petitions of the

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Greg Kitterman; CorkyZaloudek; Becky Price; Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; IssacIssac; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Bob Skarda; RosieSearle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Brian Gordon; Wayne Thomisee;Benjamin Stuart; Charlie Baker; Louis Caldarera; Eddie Angtuaco; RonHoofman; Bill Goodman; Greg Sheard; Don Jones; Kurt Cosse; DavidBrossett; Kay Lassiter; Patsy Menz; and Rosemarie Peckham.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; theJonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Phil Marks; DorothyEhlebracht; Arlene Rosenburg; Betty Francetti; Kim Stanford; GerryGolden; Eric Hayward; Sheri Faver; Susan Krone; Tom Krone; JannaLaughlin; Betty Morris; Scott Helmbeck; Fr. Richard Oswald; RachelOberste; Izzy Mauldin; Patricia O’Malley; Dorothy Russell; and NailorLawrence Harrison.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Sr. DePorres Polk.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially John Marconi (Fr. John’s nephew),Aubrey Volpert, and Daniel Wendel.

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.

Ministry of PraiseFebruary 2018

Laura Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Director

“In God I trust without fear” Ps 56:12When we are afraid and ask God for help, the things we feararen’t necessarily taken away. What changes is our abilityto get through the fearful situations that can’t be changed. Ibelieve we can always expect this from God. God walks withus in our difficulties, because God is always within us. Ourtrust in God opens us up to receive the power God is willingto give. Without trust how would we ever have the courage tosurvive fearful situations that we could never survive on ourown? A marvelous peace comes over us when we realize wedon’t have to walk through life alone. The one who cares forthe entire universe also cares for us. For this gift of love andcare, let us be joyfully grateful. An excerpt from Living with Christ

Trusting in God is always the right thing to do. When weexperience bad things in life, we are challenged to maintainhope and trust in God because it is easy to blame him forthe bad things that happen when he really doesn’t causethem to happen. Someone we love dies tragically and it isGod’s fault, he could have stopped it, why didn’t he? Someonewe love gets cancer and is suffering, why doesn’t God curethem? Someone who is well versed in Scripture couldprobably give us a really good answer to these questionsbut I can’t. I believe that God doesn’t make these thingshappen, he loves us and wants us to be happy so why wouldhe do these things to us? It doesn’t make sense. He is ourFather and no loving parent would hurt their child on purpose.When things don’t make sense we have to place blamesomewhere and God is normally the fall guy mostly because,yes, he could change things but he gave us a free will.Unfortunately a lot of the bad things that happen to us, wedo to ourselves, not all, but a lot. Some things are freakaccidents, and somehow, good things are born from theseevents even though at the time it doesn’t seem possible.Organizations are created such as Compassionate Friends,a support group for parents due to death of a child, WidowedPersons Service, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors(TAPS) for those whose loved one died in the armed services,RTS Bereavement Services for those who lost a child tomiscarriage or stillbirth, American Association of Suicidology,Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Online Grief Support-A SocialCommunity for those who lose someone they love to anoverdose. All of these organizations were formed out ofsomeone’s grief to help them survive and to help them sharetheir experience so that others can survive the pain of grief.Trusting in God makes tragedies easier to handle, knowingour loved one is with God makes death bearable. God lovesus and wants us with him. We don’t walk through life alone,we don’t walk through death alone, God is always with us.Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

Pope Francis’Universal Intention

MeetingOur first Confirmation meeting is Sunday, February 25that 6:45 pm in the Allen Center. All candidates wanting tobe confirmed in 2019 need to attend this meeting. Parentsare also asked to attend this meeting. During this time wewill introduce parents and candidates to the confirmationprogram. Email Kay Kay (kderossette@holysouls.org) formore information.

SPRING 2018 40 DAYS FOR LIFEYou are invited to join other Christians on Sunday, February11th at 3pm to kick-off the national 40 Days for Life prayercampaign in Little Rock. Steve Karlen, the North Americancampaign director for 40 Days will be our guest speaker.This event will include prayer and music as we celebrateLittle Rock’s 13th 40 Days for Life prayer campaign to endabortion, held across the street from LR Family Planning, theonly surgical abortion facility in Arkansas, located at #4 OfficePark Dr., LR.

The 40 day prayer vigil will begin Wednesday 2/14 and endSunday 3/25 and will offer opportunity to stand and peace-fully pray from 7am to 7pm each day outside the abortionfacility. 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with avision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting andpeaceful vigil to end abortion. If you would like more informa-tion or would like to volunteer to help, please contact TabithaConnolly 501-960-2194 or visit www.40daysforlife.com/littlerock.

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)

YOUTH DAY OF SERVICE (grades 7-12)Plans are set for our full day of Serviceon Saturday, March 10. You mayparticipate in the whole day, part of theday, or help by baking a dessert and/orbuying some nursing home bingo prizes.

Contact Denise (dmorbit@holysouls.org for forms) if youare interested. We will work at the Arkansas Food Bank,Jericho Way, Briarwood Nursing Home, and the SalvationArmy. Adults welcome to help with driving and chaperoning!

SENIOR HIGH CYM (grades 9-12)

CYM meets this Wednesday, February14, 6-8 pm. Let the Lent Begin!

It’s not too early to make plans for the CatholicStateYouth Convention, April 6-8. It’ll be aGREAT weekend! Register by Wednesday,February 28. Forms now available. Scholarshipmoney also available! Don’t miss!

JUNIOR HIGH CYM (grades 6-8)

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 15from 6-7:30 pm.

Plan now for the St. Patrick’s Dance, Friday, March 9, 7-9 pm. You can bet your lucky leprechauns it’ll be agreat time!

Holy Souls Parish’s goal is:$95,382.42

Giving is a lifestyle. Generosity, whether it be a selflessgiving of your time, your talents or your treasure, is a truemark of a follower of Christ. In the Diocese of Little Rock,we are blessed with many individuals and families that havejoined together to make a difference in our world by beinglong-time, monthly supporters of the Catholic ArkansasSharing Appeal. Return your CASA Gift/Pledge in the enve-lopes provided.

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Monday, February 12 Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-137:00 a.m. Mass Elsie Rhein by John & Christina Bohannon & Chuck & Deborah Johnson

Tuesday, February 13 Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-217:00 a.m. Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory by Anonymous

Wednesday, February 14 ASH WEDNESDAY - Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-188:15 a.m. School Mass Kheim Nguyen by Hang Nguyen5:30 p.m. Mass Buddy Vogler by Juanita Lee

Thursday, February 15 Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-257:00 a.m. Mass Dalton & Ellen Dailey by Ray & Kathy Hightower

Friday, February 16 Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-157:00 a.m. Mass Fr. Gregory G. Hart by Holy Souls Parish

Saturday, February 17 SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS OF THE SERVITE ORDER - Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-324:00 p.m. Vigil Mass John Kagy by Holy Souls Parish

Sunday, February 18 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-158:00 a.m. Mass Pat Henry by Alice Henry10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Margaret Proctor by The Jim Proctor Family

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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