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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 21, 2019

Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)

Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music DirectorWendy Floriani, Director of Youth Faith Formation

Denise Dumars, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life

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 3 pm School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended Care: (501) 663-7438

& Stewardship DirectorSusie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral SecretaryStacey Matchett, Church Secretary

Nancy Handloser, Principal

Are We There Yet?Fr. Erik PohlmeierParish Hall

• Death• Judgement• Heaven• Hell

The Christian life is often described as a journey and weare taught as children to be excited about heaven. But,there is a lot of confusion about what really happens atthe end. The Catholic Church calls this eschatology andthis presentation will focus on Catholic understandingof the “last things.” Come for this discussion of death,judgment, heaven and hell to learn what we know andhow we get ready.

REFRESHMENTS & CHILD CARE AVAILABLE!

SCHOOL SUPPLIESNEEDED:

Bring items to church vestibuleby Sunday, July 28th.

Holy Souls Parish is collecting school supplies forHelping Hand to distribute to children in grades K-6thwho attend Little Rock, North Little Rock, and PulaskiCounty Special School Districts. The following itemsare needed:

• No. 2 pencils• Cap erasers• Pink erasers• Wide rule Note book paper• Wide rule Composition books• Rulers• Washable markers• Colored pencils• Yellow Highlighters• 16 or 24 box of crayons• Black, Blue and Red pens• Folders with brads• Glue bottles• Glue sticks• Pencil bags with zippers• Pencil boxes• Scissors (Blunt and sharp)

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Monday, July 22:No 7am Mass10am Seniors Group, Parish Hall

Tuesday, July 23:7am Mass, Church6pm Jr. High CYM Meeting, Benedict House

Wednesday, July 24:9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction, Church5:30pm Mass, Church

Thursday, July 25:7am Mass, Church

Friday, July 26:7am Mass, Church

Saturday, July 27:2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, July 28:8am Mass, Church9:15am Sunday Series, Parish Hall10:30am Mass, Church5:30pm Mass, Church

Responding to the Word

Liturgical Notes . . .

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/072119.cfm

THIS WEEK: July 21-27

Martha and Mary show two waysof being in Christ’s presence . . .

Which of these sisters am I most like?Why?

Jesus, today I will . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 4PM MASSServers: C. Boch, G. Lewis, S. K. Liles, A. McKeown;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Kirspel, R. Magri;Ushers: D. Ketter, D. MorrisSUNDAY, JULY 29, 8AM MASSServers: C. & M. Krause, M. Marlow, R. Seay;EMC: K. C. Krause; Lector: L. Seay;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, R. Seay10:30AM MASSServers: A. Marra, M., M., & S. OlveyEMC: G. O’Connor Lectors: P. Darsey, H. Taillac;Ushers: B, Dare, M. Flynn5:30PM MASSServers: E. & I. Johnston; B. Miller, G. Saer;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: A. Johnston, W. Morris

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The Shrineof

Our Lady of the Holy SoulsThe Shrine of Our Lady ofthe Holy Souls has nicheswhere the photos of ourdeceased loved ones areplaced. The chapel is aplace of prayer for our lovedones, uniting our prayersas a community with theprayers of Mary our patronand all the saints ofheaven.

You are invited to bring unframed photos to be displayed.We have purchased frames and ask that you bring photosthat are either 4” x 6” or 5” x 7” as no other sizes can beaccommodated. Please bring photos to Church Office.

When you visit the shrine, you may also light a candle inremembrance of deceased loved ones. The candle holder islocated in front of stained glass window as you enter the shrine.

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Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

Retreat in Daily Life(RIDL)

A 30-week retreat experience,lived in daily life,

based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius; an invitationto ‘know Jesus more intimately, to love Him more intenselyand follow Him more closely’; is being offered this fall atOur Lady of Holy Souls. See brochure in back of church.

For more information, contactDiane Bausom, Bausom@conwaycorp.net,

or Alice Nahas anahas@icloud.com.

He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiahwas handed to him. Luke 4:16

Luke, more than any of the other Gospel writers,emphasizes the concern Jesus had for the poor andmarginalized. His message speaks to us today if we butlisten, if we but look. We need to ask ourselves, if we claimto be Christ’s followers, do we bring good news to the poorby doing something as simple as bringing food to churchon “sharing Sunday?” Who do we know that is imprisonedby poor health? Do we visit them, give them a call or senda card? Do we help others see, even if it is a new way oflooking at a problem? Do we set people free from oppression,perhaps by writing our representatives about our concern?These kinds of questions are not meant to disparage orcreate guilt, but rather to serve as a litmus test for us inregard to what Jesus asks of us. The psalmist reminds us,“Give to the Lord, you families of nations... (Psalm 96:7).By giving and doing for others, “we give to the Lord.”

An excerpt from Living Faith

God calls us all to serve, no matter who we are, no matterhow important we think we are or how insignificant we thinkwe are. God calls us all to serve him and those around us.There is no discrimination in God’s calling, he calls eachand everyone of us to carry on the work of Jesus. Whetheror not we choose to do so, is up to us. All of us can servethe Lord, all of us can do something that will make adifference. It is up to us to answer the call. It is up to uswho or what we serve.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Catholic Charities of Arkansas continues to provide help tosurvivors of the recent Arkansas River flooding. Recoveryprojects will last many months, from taking care of immediateneeds to providing long term housing solutions. Althoughthere are funds on hand now, these will diminish as themonths pass. Catholic Charities can use your help. Pleasedonate to the 2019 Flood Relief by sending a check toCatholic Charities of Arkansas, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock,AR 72207.

Mass attendance, July 6 & 7 891Mass attendance, July 13 & 14 952

Diocesan Special Collection – Peter’s Pence $ 2,222

Weekend Collections – July 6 & 7 $ 23,777 July 13 & 14 $ 18,939Total July Collections $ 42,716Total June Budgeted Collections $ 115,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 - 6/30/19) $ 1,442,307Budgeted (7/1/18 - 6/30/19) $ 1,510,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (67,693)

Children’s Collection - July $ 116

Maintenance Fund $ 956

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

Holy Souls This & That . . .

Thank you for supporting our church.

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to pro-tecting children and young people. If you are aware ofabuse or have been abused by Clerics, Church volun-teers, or Church workers, please contact the State ofArkansas Hotline for Crimes against Children at 1-800-

482-5964 and the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs, Dcn. MatthewA. Glover, (501) 664-0340 ext. 361. For pastoral assistance pleasecontact the Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese ofLittle Rock: Dr. George or Dr. Sherry Simon at (501) 664-0340, ext.425. Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207.

SUMMER PRAISE CHORUSYouth and adults are invited to join the Summer PraiseChorus that sings weekly at the 5:30 Mass. Rehearsal ison Sundays at 4pm each week and recordings are emailedout in advance to practice at home. Contact Susej Thompsonfor more information.

Jericho WayDay Resource CenterSUMMER WANT LIST

Hello fellow parishioners. My name is Shona Terrell, and Iam blessed to be the coordinator for the Youth FaithFormation program on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15.This year we are hoping to add a High School small groupand 7th Grade class. We are in need of parishioners toprayerfully consider joining us in sharing their faith with ouryouth. At this time we are looking for adults willing to helpteach 1st and 3/4th grade. We are also needing a teacher,or couple, interested in leading a 7th grade class whichwill be a small group format, preparing for Confirmationover two years using Chosen, and some Bible studies fromAscension Press. Our High School small group for grades9-12 will focus on teaching the youth how to read and praywith scripture, and help them develop in their faithcommunity. Please contact me if you’re at all interested inbeing a sub, assistant or teacher. I would love to meet youand find a good spot for you on our team! Email:sterrell@holysouls.org or call 501-786-4797.

ARKANSAS ONLY PRO-LIFECAMP JOSHUA 2019

PLANNED FOR JULY 26-28!If you know a teen who has an interest in making adifference for life Camp Joshua is the place where theywill spend a weekend learning about the issues ofabortion, euthanasia, infanticide and embryonic stemcell research while enjoying Cross Heirs Lodge, eatinggreat food, playing pool and meeting new friends fromaround the state who share their love for life! Cost perstudent is $100. To register or for more informationvisit www.campjoshuaar.com Limited scholarshipsavailable. Sponsored by Arkansas Right to Life 501-663-4237 or artl4237@att.net

Mens underwear (size M through XXL)White SocksLysol SprayWomen’s Panties (including the larger sizes)Deodorant

Please place your donation inthe Jericho Way basket in the church vestibule.

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price;Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy;Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Benjamin Stuart; CharlieBaker; Greg Sheard; Micki & Robert Fitzpatrick; Judy Caldarera; GlennabellMcCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss; Tina Pinter; Henry Schulte; John Flake;Wally Anger; Jeffrey Smith; Alice Stuff; Claire Lieblong; Pat Keogh; Janet Davis;Dorothy Ehlebracht; Mary Bea Hiegel; Andy Gentry;Jacob Hart; Zuzana Gubrij;and Nick Kirchner.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; the JonathanForte Family; the Petty Family; Betty Franzetti; Scott Helmbeck; KatieEhemann; Alice Humphries; Scott Snider; Michelle Hastings; Cindi Woodiel;Sara Clevenger; Mark Troillett; Don King; Lynn Worthen; Clem Egleston;Butch King; Christy Wygal; Annette Pilcher; Lander Duvall; and VincentFreeman.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Wayne Thomisee, husband of Anne Thomisee,father of Cindy Brown, and grandfather of Sarah, Liam, & Evan Brown; andEd Seaton.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Deacon Joseph Friend and Alex Smith.

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.

That those who administer justice may work withintegrity, and that the injustice which prevails inthe world may not have the last word.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

July 2019Pope Francis’

Intentions:

The Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services invitesEVERYONE to the Catholic Charismatic Conference to beheld July 26-28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Spiritan Centerin Conway. Speakers this year are Dr. Mary Healy, professorof scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, andFr. Jose Maria Castillo, graduate of Franciscan Universityand member of the religious community “Family of Jesus”in Peru. Also speaking is Dr. Rhonda Chervin, convert tothe Catholic faith and author of over fifty books.

The conference will open at 6 pm on Friday and close with11:30 am Mass on Sunday. Other weekend activities willbe youth and children tracks, praise and worship, a healingservice and book store. Registration and information canbe found at www.arkcc.org or call Jerri at 501-835-6044.

St. Anne

St. Anne PrayerGood St. Anne, you were especially favored by Godto be the mother of the most holy Virgin Mary, theMother of our Savior. By your power with your mostpure daughter and with her divine Son, kindly obtainfor us the grace and the favor we now seek. Pleasesecure for us also forgiveness of our past sins, thestrength to perform faithfully our daily duties and thehelp we need to persevere in the love of Jesus andMary. Amen.

FEAST DAY: July 26

PATRON SAINT OF:Housewives, grandmothers, & pregnant women

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSThis week Holy Souls parish will honor St. Anne with atemporary shrine.

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERSGain new customers right here in church

Church members want to do business with people theycan trust - namely, their fellow parishioners. Advertising inthe bulletin helps parishioners who are business ownersreach a very loyal audience. Potential new customers aresitting right next to you in church. AND - our weekly bulletinis provided FREE OF CHARGE to our parish thanks to theadvertisers. To find out more information about advertising,call J. S. Paulch Company at 1-800-833-5941. Our bulletinnumber is 515257.

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 2:30 to 3:30pm 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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Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

SENIOR HIGH CYM (GRADES 9-12)

Around the Diocese . . .HelpOurMarriage.com - Is your marriage going down the rightroad . . . or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so canthe challenges you face in marriage. Does the distancebetween you seem wide? Are you already separated? Lookingfor a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for abetter relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteercouples that can help you learn the tools of healthycommunication, build intimacy and heal, just as they havedone in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based,and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths aswell as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get yourrelationship back on track. For more information about anupcoming Retrouvaille Weekend (August 23-25 2019 at St.John Center in Little Rock) program for couples, contactregistration team: Mike and Carole Glancy @ 1-800-470-2230or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com.

MARRIAGE IS A JOURNEY! A Worldwide Marriage EncounterWeekend can enrich your marriage and add some pizazz toyour journey. Whether you’ve been married 1 year or 50, aMarriage Encounter Weekend may be just the thing you needto put a breath of fresh air in your relationship. The nextweekends are: Sept. 6-8 in Subiaco, Arkansas, and Oct. 25-27in Memphis, TN. Space is limited. There is a $100 applicationfee. Go to www.arkansaswwme.org/apply or contact Ben &Leah, 501-733-1235 or email apply@arkansaswwme.org.

Local Mission Service Opportunity &Lock-In: Wednesday, July 24-Thursday,July 25. Come work at several locations inLittle Rock on a variety of service projects(Helping Hand, Holy Souls, nursing home,

JUNIOR HIGH CYM (7th & 8th GRADERS):

CYM will meet on Wednesday, July31, 6-8 pm.

Jr. High CYM will meet this week onTuesday, July 23, from 6-7:30 pm forprayer and Bunko night! Prizes awarded.Snacks will be served (no dinner).

parishioners’ homes) and spend the night in fellowship atthe Benedict House with friends. Call Denise by tomorrow,Monday, July 22, if you are interested!

Come, Sit With Jesus

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a specialopportunity to sit with Jesus Christ in a more powerfulway. We, as Catholics, believe in the true presenceof Christ in the Eucharist and he is present in theconsecrated host within the monstrance on the altar.Come, spend an hour with him and see the power ofGod make a difference in your life.

Holy Souls offers Adoration on Wednesdays from9am to 5:15pm.

on Wednesdays

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

Monday, July 22 ST. MARY MAGDALENE - Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18No Mass

Tuesday, July 23 ST. BRIDGET - Ex 14:21 — 15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; Mt 12:46-507:00 a.m. Mass Kathleen Lee by Greg & Patrice Wolfe

Wednesday, July 24 ST. SHARBEL MAKHLUF - Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Mt 13:1-95:30 p.m. Mass Special Intention for Andy Gentry by Don & Debbie Jones

Thursday, July 25 ST. JAMES - 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-287:00 a.m. Mass Patrick M. Sutton by John Sutton

Friday, July 26 STS. JOACHIM & ANNE - Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-237:00 a.m. Mass In honor of the Blessed Mother by Sharon Berry

Saturday, July 27 Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Mt 13:24-304:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Joseph Bartsch by Don & Debbie Jones

Sunday, July 28 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; Col 2:12-14;Lk 11:1-138:00 a.m. Mass Ed France by Greg & Rosemarie Peckham10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Blake Perlingiere by Fran Webb, Gretel Orellana, Vita Clements and Sara Harris

Mass Intentions may be offered for the Repose of the Soul of a deceased loved one or for healing, a special occasion,or a special intention for yourself, a family member, or friend. Please contact Cindy in the Church Office for more information.