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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 28, 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

“The Church Fathers”Michael CopasParish Hall

Join Michael Copas, founder of the ChristianSociety for Philosophy and Theology as he presentson:• The Church Fathers and Church Tradition• The Church Fathers and Sacred Scripture• The Church Fathers and Church Councils• The Church Fathers and Philosophy• The Church Fathers and Orthodoxy

Date of Next Presentation:Sunday, August 11: “The Gospels” - Gabriel Ferrer

REFRESHMENTS - FELLOWSHIP - CHILD CARE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4th You’re Invitedto the

Holy Souls SchoolNew Family Cookout!

Hosted by:Holy Souls School

When:Friday, August 2

from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where:Allen Center and Playground

RSVP:By Monday, July 29 to handloser@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)

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Monday, July 29:No 7am Mass10am Seniors Social, Parish Hall

Tuesday, July 30:7am Mass, Church

Wednesday, July 31:9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction, Church5:30pm Mass, Church6pm Seniors CYM, Benedict House

Thursday, August 1:7am Mass, Church

Friday, August 2:7am Mass, Church6pm New Family Cookout, Allen Center and Playground7pm First Friday Holy Hour of Adoration, Church

Saturday, August 3:8am First Saturday Mass, Church2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, August 4:8am 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/072819.cfm

THIS WEEK: July 28 - August 3

Jesus brought us to life when we were cut offfrom God’s life by our sinfulness.

How can I thank Jesusfor his loving mercy to me?

Jesus, today I will . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 4PM MASSServers: K. & B. Angtuaco, A. Coca, S. FranceEMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Angtuaco, J. CarterUshers: T. Devine, M. FlynnSUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 8AM MASSServers: M. Marlow, T. & V. Simon, N. Varela;EMC: J. Goodhart; Lector: S. Blomeley;Ushers: B. Freville, C. Schaffhauser10:30AM MASSServers: M. & S. Bagby; J. Finch, E. Gonzalez;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: A. Bagby, P. James;Ushers: A. Gonzalez, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: M., A., & E. Putt, B. Yakoubian;EMC: L. McNutt; Lector: J. Watson;Ushers: W. Morris, W. Pace

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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 which willbe a small group format, preparing for Confirmation over twoyears using Chosen, and some Bible studies from AscensionPress. Our High School small group for grades 9-12 will focuson teaching the youth how to read and pray with scripture,and help them develop in their faith community. Pleasecontact me if you’re at all interested in being a sub, assistantor teacher. I would love to meet you and find a good spot foryou on our team! Email: sterrell@holysouls.org or call 501-786-4797.

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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.

“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Neither shall I tellyou what authority I do these things’” Mark 11:33

Jesus is our hero. We so want the Lord to really talk to us,just speak to the deepest place within. We want him tospeak to us in such a way that we will finally truly understandand be converted to our very depths. Our knowledge of Jesusseems so superficial, seems to have so little real impacton our lives. The powerful tools of the media works so wellon us that we seem to be more formed and guided by theirfalse propaganda than the living words of our Lord JesusChrist. How much we need to have Jesus speak to us withauthority, deeply within, so that we might truly know whohe is and be converted to him heart and soul.

An excerpt from Living With Christ

Jesus is our hero, someone to look up to, someone to copy,to want to grow up and be like. When we ask our childrenwho they would like to grow up and be like, will they answerJesus or will they answer a famous basketball or footballplayer or tennis or golf pro? Someone that makes a lot ofmoney? A lot of us are geared that way, we need so much,a nice home, car, clothes, vacations, and the list can goon. It is difficult to have these things without the money.There is nothing wrong with being successful, with makingmoney, we just have to be sure that we aren’t worshipingwhat the money buys us. We need to know what is mostimportant, the life here or the life hereafter.

Jesus does talk to us through Scripture, through devotionals,through other people and sometimes directly. We have tobe open to receiving his messages. He does call us to livea life of service, a life of love with him and others. We aresupposed to love everyone, no matter who or what theyare. He calls us to forgive and ask for forgiveness. Beinglike Jesus isn’t easy, but it is a choice that we can makeand if made we open ourselves to many opportunities forGod to work with and through us for his kingdom on earth.Through our actions, we can help others find their way toknow, love and serve God. It’s a choice, a good choice, oneworth making.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

IN THE FIRE LANEPlease do not park in the fire lane -- anywhere thereare RED MARKS on the curb. If you park in those areas,you might prevent someone you love from quickly receivingthe emergency help that they need.

The two studies we plan to offer this fall are:

Opening Your Heart explores the fundamental questionsof our Catholic faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ.Topics like prayer, reading the Bible, the rold of the HolySpirit in our lives and what we're supposed to do with suffer-ing that feels senseless are explored. This is the first Biblestudy in the series for Walking With Purpose.

Touching the Divine focuses on the qualities of Jesus re-vealed through the Gospel of John. This study draws us intoa deeper relationship with Jesus as we reflect on His per-sonality. The more we know Him, the more our love for Himwill grow. This study of the Gospel of John will teach us howmuch Jesus loves us, and how His love is the only thing thatwill truly satisfy our souls.

There will be an evening study on Wednesdays beginningon September 4, at 6pm until 7:30pm. A morning sessionwill be offered on Thursday mornings beginning September5 at 8:30am until 10am. Both studies are 22 weeks withbreaks in the schedule for Thanksgiving, Christmas, NewYears and Ash Wednesday. The study concludes prior toSpring Break.

Free childcare is available. The cost is $40 (includes book)and scholarships are available. Women of all faiths are wel-come to participate. To register, go to www.holysouls.org.Deadline to register online is August 26th.

For additional information, contact wwp@holysouls.org.

Mass attendance, July 6 & 7 891Mass attendance, July 13 & 14 952Mass attendance, July 20 & 21 939

Diocesan Special Collection – Peter’s Pence $ 2,632

Weekend Collections – July 6 & 7 $ 23,902 July 13 & 14 $ 20,779 July 20 & 21 $ 20,325Total July Collections $ 65,006Total July 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 $ 166

Maintenance Fund $ 1,201

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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.

72 PEOPLE SAVED BYHOLY SOULS BLOOD DRIVE

On Sunday, July 21, twenty-four Holy Souls parishionersand friends including Father Phillip Reaves donated blood.Each blood donation can save up to 3 people; and 1 inevery 4 people will need a blood transfusion during theirlifetime. If you would like to save lives, mark your calendarto come to our next Arkansas Blood Institute Blood Driveon Sunday, September 15th.

Thank you to Susanne Stabnick, Joann Minton, and NancyBynum Mack for helping Pete & Cindy Stabnick with thisblood drive.

First FridayHoly Hour of Adoration

Friday, August 27:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Followed bySocial Hour in Parish Hall

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 812

Everyone is invited to the

Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in ourbulletin. Through their participation, our parish receives ourweekly bulletin free of charge. Also check out our web pagesponsors.

litt le one! Contact Charley at 903-278-3400 orcharley.elise@gmail.com so we can get you (or your friend)set up!

Meals for New MomsThis summer Charley Swann will be the Meals for NewMoms coordinator. If you have a baby, or you know of aparishioner who has a baby, we wouldlove to cook some meals for them.We will set you up with a meal train,and shower you with love andhospitality so you can spend timerecovering and snuggling with your

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP

On Thursday, August 1, everyone is invited to a fundraisingevent for Safe Haven Baby Boxes at St. John Center, 2500N. Tyler St., Little Rock. A free Spaghetti Dinner will be from5:30 - 7 p.m.; the program starts at 6:30 p.m. The featuredspeaker will be Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven BabyBoxes. All donations will help fund Baby Boxes in the Stateof Arkansas. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Co-lumbus, District 1 which includes our Knights of ColumbusCouncil 812. For more information about this event, con-tact Dale Flamand at 501-658-8618. To make a donation,you may go to www.shbb.org or call 888-742-2133.

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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; Vincent Freeman;and Stan Stull.

That families, through their life of prayer and love,become ever more clearly “schools of true humangrowth.”

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

August 2019Pope Francis’

Intentions:OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Emmanuel Torres and Omar Galvan.

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.

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.

Mary, Undoer of Knots

he still promotes to this day.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, straightens out the ribbon of ourlives and directs us on a straight path to Jesus, her son.The Blessed Virgin helps us loosen the knots that suffocaterelationships between married couples, parents, theirchildren, our neighbors, and most importantly, with JesusChrist. We at Holy Souls have a Mary, Undoer of Knots,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.

The devotion to Mary, Undoer of Knots,dates back to 17th century Germany,when a couple on the verge of separationsought help from a priest who was knownfor his strong Marian devotion. The priestbegan to ask for Mary’s intercession to“untie the knots” in their relationship,and peace was restored to theirmarriage. In 1980, Jorge Mario Bergoglio(who later became Pope Francis),discovered this devotion to Mary which

You are invited to participate ina 10 week Bible Study of

WHEN? Tuesdays Mornings from 10:00 - 11:30beginning September 10

WHERE? Our Lady of the Holy SoulsParish Hall

WHAT? Discover who the prophets were, what theirmessage was, and why they are importantto us. Their central message is one of love,proclaiming the mercy of God for his children.See how their powerful words speak to youtoday, shedding light on our faith and our lives.Discover the ways you are called to be thevoice of God to others.

COST? The cost is $25.00, which includes aworkbook.

MATERIALS? In addition to the workbook, a CatholicBible and the Catechism of the CatholicChurch will be helpful.

RSVP? To Joan Swenson (821-2161) by Monday,August 26th, so that materials may beordered.Checks may be mailed to: Joan Swenson,24 Bellegarde Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223

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 contact CindyStabnick at 501-663-8632 or cstabnick@holysouls.org.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, pleasecontact Cindy Stabnick at 663-8632 or cstabnick@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)

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

CYM will meet on Wednesday,July 31, 6-8 pm.

Around the Diocese . . .

YAT (Youth Advisory Team) will have their overnight retreatAugust 30-31 to plan for our CYM year.

Regular CYM will meet back onWednesday, September 11, 6-8 pm.Dinner will be served.

7th and 8th Graders: Considerapplying to be on the Jr. HighLeadership Team for Jr. High CYM –JYAT! You must be a Holy SoulsChurch parishioner – you do not haveto attend Holy Souls School. We

Our Back to School CYM will meeton Thursday, September 19, 6-7:30 pm at the Benedict House.Dinner will be served. Plan for faith,friends, and fun!

usually have monthly meetings where you would be involvedin the planning and leadership aspects of Youth Ministry for6-8 grades. Applications will be available once school beginsand due on Friday, August 30, 2019.

YOUTHFEST 2019 will be presented by Immaculate Concep-tion Youth Ministry on Saturday, Aug. 24th from 9am till 10pm for6th thru 12 graders. Special guest speaker will be SarahSwafford, Emotional Virtue Ministries plus Praise & Worshipwith Steven Joubert, a powerful Holy Hour, and a Dance Partywith DJ PowPow Lucy Powell. Cost of $25 includes 2 meals,snacks and a t-shirt. Parents are invited to a special free “Par-ent Night” Session with Sarah Swaford “Looking From the Out-side In’ on Friday, August 23rd, 6:30pm in the Church. For moreinformation, call 501-835-4323.

WOMEN’S RETREAT: Fr. Jerome Kodell, OSB, will lead the 2019Women’s Retreat at Coury House Aug. 16-18. “Going Togetherto the Kingdom” is the theme for this year’s retreat. The retreatbegins with dinner on Friday at 6 pm and ends with lunch onSunday. Cost for overnight accommodations is $150 perperson in a shared room and $200 for a private room. Thisincludes two nights in Coury House, all conferences and sixmeals. Commuters can join the retreat for $75 which coversall conferences and two dinners and two lunches. A flier isattached to reprint and display. For reservations call 479-934-1290 or e-mail couryhouse@subi.org.

Jericho WayDay Resource CenterSUMMER WANT LIST

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.

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

Monday, July 29 ST. MARTHA - Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23 or Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42No Mass

Tuesday, July 30 ST. PETER CHRYSOLOGUS - Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-437:00 a.m. Mass Wayne Thomisee by MaryAnn Stafford

Wednesday, July 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA - Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-465:30 p.m. Mass Roy Tingquist by Don & Debbie Jones

Thursday, August 1 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI - Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-537:00 a.m. Mass Thomas Johnson by Maureen & Tom Johnson

Friday, August 2 ST. EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI & ST. PETER JULIAN EYMARD - Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58

7:00 a.m. Mass Al Wrape by Greg & Rosemarie PeckhamSaturday, August 3 Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12

8:00 a.m. Mass The Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Alcuin Gremillion by Helen & Bob Plummer

Sunday, August 4 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-218:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention for Jim France by Isidro & Teresa Mendez10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Hilda Strobel by Mike & Rosemary Powers and family

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.