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

Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, PastorFr. Phillip Reaves, Associate Pastor

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley

Anne Thomisee, Director of Religious EducationFred Graham, Organist & Music Director

Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life CoordinatorMary Carman, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, PrincipalMonique Raines, Wedding Director

MISSION STATEMENTOur Lady of the Holy Souls Parish is a family of believers seeking toknow, love, and serve God as a faith community. To celebrate thepresence of Christ among us, we will enhance the communityatmosphere of our parish and develop stewardship of time, talent,and treasure.

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - June 23, 2013

Church Office .......................... (501) 663-8632School ..................................... (501) 663-4513Cafeteria ................................. (501) 663-6125Extended Care ........................ (501) 663-7438

Website: www.holysouls.orgE-mail: office@holysouls.org

Summer Parish Office HoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

WE NEED MORE!Vocations Chalice ProgramThe Holy Souls Vocation Committee is inviting families,individuals, and couples to sign up for the Vocations ChaliceProgram. When you sign up, pleaseindicate which Mass you normally attendon the weekends. You will be notified inadvance about which Mass you will bepresented the chalice. When it’s your turn,the priest will present you the VocationsChalice during Mass. Then you take it toyour home for one week and pray every day for vocations.Please sign up in the vestibule of church or call ChrisFriemel at 681-8228.

Prayer for VocationsLoving Father, you speak in the hearts of all your sons and

daughters. Help us to know your voice and to respond generously.Make us faithful witnesses to your love in the world. Raise up forus young men and women willing to place their lives in the serviceof your Church.

Bless those who today are following that call. Give them adesire to serve you and your people.

Help families so that openness and generosity will first belearned in the home.

Through the intercession of Mary, whose “yes” brought yourSon into the world, give us the courage to respond alwaysaccording to your will. Amen.

Last week we listed the first of ten ways you can servethe children in foster care; the third is VOLUNTEER.We are all not called to foster or adopt, but we are allcalled to care! There are many ways to serve. You canhelp with your church by becoming a church rep, serveon a local C.A.L.L. advisory committee, help with eventsor the C.A.L.L. Mall, provide transportation or help inthe C.A.L.L. or DCFS offices. The fourth way isFINANCIAL. Any contribution you make to the C.A.L.L.will help and is tax deductible.

Continuing with the misconceptions about foster care:#3. You must have been a parent before to be a fosterparent. Wrong! No experience necessary! A heart forkids and a stable home is what children in foster careneed. #4. People cannot work full time and be fosterparents. Wrong! Day care may be provided for childrenin foster care through DCFS.

Watch for more information in next week’s bulletin.

THE C.A.L.L.(CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS LOVED FOR A LIFETIME)

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This Week at Holy Souls . . .

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, June 24:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Social, PH

Tuesday, June 25:7am Mass, CH

Wednesday, June 26:9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

Thursday, June 27:7am Mass, CH

Friday, June 28:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, June 29:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, June 30:8am Mass, CH,10am Mass, CH,5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDAR

Liturgical Notes . . .

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, JUNE 29, 4PM MASSServers: D. Thompson, R. Seay, T. Bornhoft;EMC: C. Drilling; Lectors: L. Seay, S. Blomeley;Ushers: R. Seay, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, JUNE 30, 8AM MASSServers: C. Uhrynowycz, S. Hickman, K. Taylor,R. Bowers; EMC: A. Prieur; Lector: Sr. Jolita;Ushers: G. Hoffmann; P. Pilkington10AM MASSServers: G. & G. Orellana, C. & R. Parker;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: M. Angtuaco, K. de Noble;Ushers: C. Fitz, O.C. & M. Flynn5:30PM MASSServers: C. Davis, M. Tracy, S. Mammarelli;EMC: C. & A. Friemel; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: W. Morris; J. Connell

Reflection for Sunday’s ReadingsJune 30, 2013

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeLuke 9:51-62

Adults:When have you faltered or looked back during your journeyof faith?

Child:What can you do to be a stronger follower of Jesus thisweek?

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOPPlease be sure to thank the generous advertisers in ourbulletin. Through their participation, our parish receivesour weekly bulletin free of charge. Also check out ourweb page sponsors.

VISITS TO THE CHURCHWhenever you are in our neighborhood on weekdays,you are invited to drop by our church and spend a fewminutes in prayer. The Church is now open for visits onMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday after the 7:00a.m. Mass till 4:00 p.m. After 9:00 a.m. on these days,please use the Chapel Door on Harrison Street for entry.

On Wednesdays, the Church is open from 8:00 a.m.till after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Every WednesdayAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 9:00a.m. and ends with Benediction at 5:15 p.m.

On Sundays, the church is open for visits after the 10:00a.m. Mass till the 5:30 p.m. Mass begins.

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Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

PrayerO God, Our Creator,from your provident hand we have receivedour right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.You have called us as your people and given usthe right and the duty to worship you, the only trueGod, and your Son, Jesus Christ.Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit,you call us to live out our faith in the midst of theworld, bringing the light and the saving truth of theGospel to every corner of society.

We ask you to bless usin our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty.Give us the strength of mind and heart to readilydefend our freedoms when they are threatened;give us courage in making our voices heard onbehalf of the rights of your Church and thefreedom of conscience of all people of faith.

Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father,a clear and united voice to all your sons anddaughters gathered in your Churchin this decisive hour in the history of our nation,so that, with every trial withstoodand every danger overcome—for the sake of our children, our grandchildren,and all who come after us—this great land will always be “one nation, underGod, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”We ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen.

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSThis week Holy Souls Parish will honor St. Thomas Morewith a temporary shrine. His stained glass window is lo-cated on the south side of the church.

St. Thomas MoreFEAST DAY: June 22

PATRON SAINT: Lawyers & Religious Freedom

Heavenly wisdom vs. Human wisdom; heavenly wisdomoriginates from God, so it is pure, peaceable, merciful,and expressed in good deeds; leading to the perfecthappiness God desires for us. Human wisdom on theother hand is limited and intertwined with our tendencyto sinful self-centered behaviors. All of us are subjectto the temptations of this world, none of us are immune.

It is easier not to participate; it is easier to gossip andjudge others or to complain about parish ministriesthan to be involved and when we do this we harm ourChristian community, our parish. Yet every person inour parish who freely gives their time to a ministry,who regularly prays for others, who helps others inneed, who forgives, who comforts those in time of need,who gives to the offertory collection are responding toheavenly wisdom. We are building up the parishcommunity with these acts of generosity and goodnessand strengthening the faith life of our parish. To followChrist is hard work, requiring commitment,perseverance, and courage. To be a successfulChristian we have to follow Christ and no one said itwas easy..

“For this very reason, make every effort to supplementyour faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledgewith self-control, self-control with endurance,endurance with devotion, devotion with mutualaffection, and mutual affection with love.”

2 Peter 1:5 -7

CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD DRIVEHelping Hand was the recipient of the food collected atour annual Corpus Christi Food Drive. They sent anote of appreciation: “Please thank everyone for theirdonations of food. It is such a blessing to receive foodduring the summer when donations are down. HelpingHand appreciates all your support. Thanks again!”

FUNERAL LUNCHEON GROUPSWould you like to join one of our Funeral LuncheonGroups? If you can cook a casserole, pick up a cakeor salad for a funeral or serve at the luncheon, pleasecall the church office or email Laura atlhumphries@holysouls.org. If you work, don’t let thatstop you! You can always drop the food off on yourway to work. Our funeral groups provide a mealfollowing the funeral of a parishioner; the family needstime to gather and not have to worry about a meal orcleaning up; this is one way we can all help. Your groupserves every 4th funeral that wants a luncheon so youare not called for each funeral. It is a wonderful way toserve others.

Thank youfor supporting your church!

Mass attendance, June 1 & 2 1,073Mass attendance, June 8 & 9 1,030Mass attendance, June 15 & 16 1,090

Diocesan Collection – Church in Latin America $ 1,415

Weekend Collections – June 1 & 2 $ 19,857 June 8 & 9 $ 22,522 June 15 & 16 $ 16,425Total June Collections $ 58,803Total June Budgeted Collections $ 88,000

Actual Collections (7/1/12 - 5/31/13) $ 1,343,053Budgeted (7/1/12 - 5/31/13) $ 1,237,000Excess $ 106,053

Children’s collections - June 2013 $ 225

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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 . . .

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School was very successful this year becauseof the following adults: Cris Mammarelli, JenniferBoccarossa, Amber Duch, Sarah Brantley, Mimi Parrish,Claire Putt, Margaret McGinness, Shona Terrell, TamaraKetter, Cindy Stabnick, Ruth Keogh, Joan Swenson,Elizabeth Wingfield, Victoria Reynolds, LeAnne Roberson,Melissa Roberson, Shelley Tienken, Fred Graham, KellyOchoa, and Melissa Mansfield. The following youthvolunteered and provided much needed assistance:Meredith Chase, Sarah Brown, Sarah Robbins, KennedyPhillips, Payton Grice, Conor Mabry, Annie Rankin, KatieO’Malley, Joe Jones, Lydia Marrero, Katherine McGinness,Maggie Saad, Kimberly Jones, Alyssa Terrell, JacobMcGinness, Rachel Johnson, Brandon Dobbins, SamPiazza, Grace James, Leah Sage, Grace Orellana, MichaelMiller, Rosie Ochoa, Amelia Ochoa, Angelique Martinez,Brooke Davis, Calvin Zawislak, Jacob Zawislak, HelenO’Malley, Caroline Webre, Ruby Saad, Madison Mansfield,Sophia Mammarelli, Merritt Sage, Emma Tlapek, AnnaGordon, Lilly Dorsey and Sarah Johnson. If we left yourname off, we are terribly sorry but we appreciate yourhelp. We had over 85 students this year and all went well.We collected over 100 boxes of cereal for THV SummerCereal Drive that provides breakfast for children that mightnot get any otherwise. See you next year!

Girls, God and the Good LifeWe want to thank Marcia Dunbar and Kyran Pittman whospoke on believing in yourself, respecting others, socialmedia manners, and finding courage and strength in yourdaily life at the June 11th program. We also want to thankMeredith Chase, Rachel Zimmerman and Cris Mammarellifor their help and for serving dinner and cleaning upafterwards. The girls who attended the program had a greattime.

Fun, Food & Facts with God IncludedThe speakers for this program on June 12th were Msgr.Lawrence Frederick who spoke on God and physics, PaulMammarelli who spoke about internet security and leadingby example, John Carman who spoke about buildingcharacter and making good choices, and Casper Nehuswho spoke about fishing, hunting, God’s creatures, andbeing safe around guns. Pete Stabnick was in charge offun, activities and food; the boys all enjoyed this time. Allin all the boys were very interactive and it was a greatevening. Thank you to all the men who came and made theevening a success.

What dobequests,

life insurance gifts,charitable gift annuities,

charitable remainder trusts,life estate arrangements,

and life time givinghave in common?

They are ways you can pass on your Catholic heritage,faith and love for Our Lady of the Holy Souls CatholicChurch.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

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General Petition:That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutualrespect may prevail among peoples.

Mission Petition:That where secularization is strongest, Christiancommunities may effectively promote a newevangelization.

June, 2013

Pray for the SickPlease pray for all our sick and shut-ins and

their families who care for them -- especially . . .Jessica Odle Remsing; Micki Gangluff; Aidan Remsing; JefferyBowers; Wendy Beadle; Phil Marks; John Raines; DodieLonginotti, Martha Wiedower; Rose Bartsch; Larry Cross; GabrielRockers; Elaine O’Brien; Karen Olvey; Marie Spence; WilliamAustin; Sophia & Collin Thomisee; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Katie MarieAckers; Dorothy Russell; Robert Boers; Paula BoersScarborough; Zoya Serhijiwe Bilozor; Beverly Cassinelli; NanSimmons; Alex Otwell; Margo Strebe; Whitt Lynne; and FrankGerard.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date, names will remainon the list for four weeks. To continue for another four weeks, pleasecall the church office.

Please welcome the following newly baptized childrenof God into our church community:

Alexandria Elise Frasierdaughter of

James & Amanda (Stubbs) Frasier

Baptisms

Donna & Donald Creer

INFORMATIONTeachers and aides are needed for PRE. We arelooking for a 1st grade teacher and a pre-kinder teacherand aides for pre-k, 1st and 2nd grades. If you areinterested in working with young children please callthe parish office at 663-8632 or emailathomisee@holysouls.org

Children who do not attend a Catholic school need tobe enrolled in our Parish Religious Education (PRE)program. There are two years of preparation for FirstCommunion and Confirmation but good attendance -pre-k through high school - is very important for thewell being of your children. Please plan on enrollingyour child in PRE. Registration forms will go out later inthe summer.

Thank YouThank you to Linda Meisner, Mandy Limbird, Alice Stuff,Diane Hoelzeman, Rose Marie Miller, Becky Neighbors,Megan Thornton, Margaret McGinness, Sherry Nehus,Gretchen Hall, Kelly Ochoa, Ruthmary Goodhart, RachelSievers, Cathy Fetzek, Lila Gillham, Katherine McGinness,Jacob McGinness, Rosemarie Ochoa, Amelia Ochoa, andCindy Stabnick for helping with the funeral luncheon forthe family of Alcuin Gremillion.

HELP THE HOMELESSTents, sleeping bags, and blankets are neededby the homeless. To donate these items, pleasecall Dorothy Ehelebracht at 565-8006.

OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCESHRINEOur Lady of Confidence is theprotector of those in harm’s way.If you have a family member whohas been called to active militaryduty, we invite you to place hisor her picture in a frame at the

Our Lady of Confidence Shrine in our church for theduration of their deployment. When they return safelyhome, please remove their photo.

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 AnneThomisee in the church office.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, pleasecall Anne Thomisee in the church office.

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 frm 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.

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Around the Diocese . . .

“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)

I will be in Italy from June 4-25. I won’t be textinganyone, though you can text me for no charge (501-554-6929). Please feel free to send specific prayerintentions; I am for sure praying for all of you!

C2Si: Catholic Charities Summer Institute, aprogram designed to make youth aware of ourcommunity needs as well as develop a socialconscience, will be held at the Diocese this summerthe week of July 14-19. Pick up information and anapplication at CYM or at the Diocese websitewww.dolr.org under Catholic Youth Ministry. If you needa scholarship to attend this, please come by the Churchoffice to pick up a scholarship application. Total costis $175. The Church will pay $30 toward this, howeveryou must also apply for scholarship with the Dioceseand sign up at the Church.

Mission Trip Summer 2013: This Trip is open toupcoming freshmen as well as recentlygraduated seniors! We are headed back toMcGehee, Arkansas. Tentative dates are eitherSaturday, July 6 or Sunday, July 7 until Thursday, July11. S. E. Arkansas Home Rehabilitators are workingon lining up some projects for us. It’s looking like wewill work with a nursing home providing volunteer workas well as painting the inside of the parish hall at theCatholic Church. We may also have some projectswith some elderly individuals’ at their homes (house/yard/maintenance work). Please stop by the office toget a permission form. There is no cost to this tripexcept for one dinner out and your in town “shopping”fun!

Now is the time to be planning and saving for NCYC(the National Catholic Youth Convention) to beheld in Indianapolis, Indiana, this November 21-23. The cost will be around $450, and youth in highschool are eligible to attend. IT IS SO AMAZING!!!Over 23,000 Catholic youth from all over the U.S.attend this. There are great speakers, bands,workshops, shopping, socializing, praying, eating,dancing, singing, worshipping, and so much more. It’shard to put into words the experience! We will beginregistration for this in late summer, but get online andGoogle NCYC 2013.

LIFEQUEST’S ADVENTURES IN LEARNING 4-week summerprogram will begin July 10. This is our shortened“SummerQuest” session and will run for four Wednesdaysand Thursdays. Remember, anyone of any age may attend!Classes are held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600Pleasant Valley Drive. Registration is $25 for the entire 4 weeks– as many classes as you’d like to take. Summer classesinclude: A People’s History of the U.S.; Arkansas Art CenterGallery Walk; Growing Orchids; Mah Jongg for Fun; MoviesWorkshop; Stage Works: Curtains Up; and Yoga. Call theLifeQuest office, 225-6073 for details or go on-line towww.lifequestofarkansas.org

ARKANSAS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER is currentlyseeking a part-time office manager. The Office Manager isresponsible for maintaining office operations, includinggreeting and commu-nicating with clients, performing dataentry, and organizing daily tasks. The Office Manager por-traysa professional and compassionate image with clients,consistent with the life-affirming mission of St. Joseph’sHelpers/Arkansas Preg-nancy Resource Center (SJH/APRC);and en-sures that clients are served with respect andaccording to the Commitment of Care and Com-petence.Applicant must be a practicing Catholic. Interested parties callNicole at 227-7944 or email PregnancyLittleRock@gmail.com

Monday, June 24 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 807:00 a.m. Mass Martha Dusenberry by Rose Nabholz

Tuesday, June 25 Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, 12-147:00 a.m. Mass Cheryl Nowak by Grace Nowak

Wednesday, June 26 Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mt 7:15-205:30 p.m. Mass Irene Treadway by Vita & Robert DeBin

Thursday, June 27 ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA - Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 [6b-12, 15-16]; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 7:21-297:00 a.m. Mass Leo Olberts by Mark & Karen Anderson

Friday, June 28 ST. IRENAEUS - Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-47:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention for Wendy Beadle by Christy Bohannon & Edith Treadway

Saturday, June 29 STS. PETER & PAUL - Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-198:00 a.m. Mass Nell Binz by Becky Binz4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Larry Renard by The Renard Family

Sunday, June 30 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-628:00 a.m. Mass The Pawlowski/Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Doug Johnson by The Bunco Girls

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions