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Our Lady of theHoly SoulsCatholic Church1003 N. Tyler StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205(501) 663-8632www.holysouls.org
Fr. Erik [email protected]
Fr. Tom MarksAssociate Pastor
John HallLawrence JegleyDeacons
Anne ThomiseeDirector of Religious [email protected]
Denise F. MorbitDirector of Youth [email protected]
Laura G. Humphries, CTParish Life & [email protected]
Mary CarmanFacilities & Events [email protected]
Shelley TienkenBusiness [email protected]
Cindy StabnickChurch [email protected]
Edna de NoblePastoral [email protected]
Ileana DobbinsHoly Souls School [email protected]
School501-663-4513
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InsideChristmas
Mass Schedule4
SchoolNews14
Shrimp &Oyster Dinner
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The ParishionerNEWS OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Winter 2013
1. Open your home and family to a child in foster care. Today, there are about 750children in foster care in Pulaski County. Only 239 foster families are available to care forthem. There is a critical shortage of foster homes, especially for teens and sibling groups.Will you answer God’s call to care for the local orphan?
2. Adopt a child from foster care. More than 500 children in Arkansas foster care arewaiting for a forever family to adopt them. About 150 of those children are in Pulaski County.Won’t you show God’s love in a special way by giving one of these children a place to callhome for a lifetime?
3. Provide respite care to foster families. Respite care families give full-time foster par-ents a break. After approval as a respite care parent, you will care for foster childrentemporarily, from overnight to an entire week. There is a huge need for respite care families!
4. Serve as an emergency foster home. Emergency foster care involves the short-termplacement of a child in your home. These placements usually last between 24 hours to 30days, or until a permanent placement can be found.
5. Support a foster or adoptive family. As more believers take in children, more supportfamilies will be needed to help them! Will you be foster family’s “go-to” person for a meal,words of encouragement, prayer, a few hours of babysitting, or other resources?
6. Perform Home Studies. Licensed social workers (LCSWs) are needed to performhome studies for families recruited by The CALL. Would you be able to donate your timeand expertise to perform one home study per month? We need you!
7. Train CALL foster families. Are you a teaching or training professional? The CALLneeds volunteer trainers to conduct our two-weekend monthly PRIDE trainings.
8. Pray! God is moving The CALL forward in many amazing ways. The collaboration be-tween Arkansas churches and DCFS needs to be continually bathed in prayers to ourHeavenly Father. Visit our website to join the prayer teams!
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“Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime!”
13 Ways You Can Become Part of the Ministry of
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AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ................................ 373-8600ALTAR SERVERS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632ALTAR SOCIETY Claire Putt ...................................... 516-6688BRIDGE CLUB / CARD PARTY Ann Hoffmann ............................... 666-8223BUILDING & GROUNDS Mary Carman ................................ 663-8632BULLETIN Cindy Stabnick .............................. 663-8632BUSINESS MANAGER Shelley Tienken ........................... 663-8632CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632DEACONS John & Theresa Hall ..................... 663-9828 Larry & Pauline Jegley ................. 663-6159ELDERLY ASSISTANCE Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632EXTENDED CHILD CARE Tricia Finch Michelle Huddleston ...................... 663-7438 or 516-2002FACILITIES &SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Mary Carman ................................. 663-8632GRIEF MINISTRY Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632HOLY ADORATION Cindy Stabnick .............................. 663-8632HOLY SEWS MINISTRY Regina Binz ................................... 663-8632JENNY CIA MINISTRY Kenny Gunderman ........................ 379-8539KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Ron Grafe ....................................... 227-5546LECTORS Anne Thomisee .............................. 663-8632MARRIAGE PREPARATION Pete & Cindy Stabnick ................... 663-2032MEN’S CLUB Sean Eichelmann ......................... 296-9225MINISTRY OF PRAISE Dodie Longinotti ........................... 666-1623MONSIGNOR ALLEN TRUST FUND Paula Thompson .......................... 663-4513
NURSERY Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION Paige Horras ............................... 310-7882THE PARISHIONER Cindy Stabnick .............................. 663-8632PASTORAL COUNCIL President - Laura Hathaway ........ 666-7484EDUCATION & FORMATIONCOMMISSION Steve Hoffmann ........................... 224-1581 Nick Ferrara ................................. 664-7325 LITURGY COMMISSION Laura Hathaway .......................... 666-7484 Donna Bressinck ........................ 664-2103 Mary Hightower ........................... 821-4369PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Paula Wellborn ........................... 663-9682 Jan Britt ...................................... 664-6605 Kevin Ehemann .......................... 663-4696SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION Kenny Gunderman ..................... 379-8539 Paul Mammarelli ......................... 227-4771 Chad Sievers ............................... 339-1613PARISH LIFE &STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632P.R.E. (Parish Religious Education) Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA / RCIC / Confirmation Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632SACRISTY COMMITTEE Darlene Hebda ............................. 223-2173 Barbara Brossett ........................... 603-0399SCHOOL & SCHOOL BOARD Principal - Ileana Dobbins ............ 663-4513 SCOUTS Boy - Louis Walker ........................ 680-1271 Cub - Kent Krause ........................ 257-0747 Girl - Melissa Roberson ............... 221-7040SENIORS’ GROUP Pat Kirchner .................................. 663-0424USHERS Pete Stabnick ................................. 663-2032WEDDING DIRECTOR Monique Raines ........................... 663-8632YOUTH DIRECTOR Denise Morbit ................................ 663-8632
THE AREA CODE FOR THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS IS 501.
Parish Ministries DirectoryINDEXFr. Erik’s Message 3Holiday Mass
Schedule 4New Year’s Eve
Holy Hour ofAdoration 4
New Parishioners 4Understanding
My Valueto My Church 5
Newcomers Party 6Altar Society 7Building & Grounds
Update 8Deaths 8Christmas Party 9Blood Drive 10Holy Sews 11Seniors Group 12Weddings 12The Last Monk
of the Tibhirine &Of God’s and Men 13
Prayer toSt. Teresa of Avila 13
School News 14Holy Souls
Kids Camp (VBS) 15Pet Blessing 16Knights of Columbus 16Shrimp & Oyster
Dinner 17Regular Monthly
Meetings 17Youth Ministry 18Funeral Luncheon
Ministry 19All Souls Fest 20Prayer for Priests 20MATDF
Contributions 21Family Bingo 21Saints Posters 22Mass Schedule 23Upcoming Events 24Exposition of
Sacred Relics 24
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Dear Parishioners,Our winter edition of The Parishioner comes out in the month of much joy and
celebration and much stress. The press for all that this season entails seems only togrow each year. And each year priests across the country wonder how to give attentionto the season of Advent.
Advent is a gem in the life of the Church that can easily be swept away. There isthat big wreath in the church as something of a reminder and the fact that the church isthe only place not decorated. But, realistically, those reminders barely compete with thecrush of sights, sounds and smells that fill our stores and businesses and cars and homesand on and on.
And yet, the fact remains that Jesus invites us to celebrate his birth as the reason forit all. On that first Christmas the newborn child was hidden away as well. The littletown of Bethlehem had a big event going on with the census that was called. Everyonewas scrambling and the Savior of the world had no place to stay. While most did notnotice, there was a star that a few followed and the shepherds of the field had a specialinvitation.
On Christmas now, the Church shines that star for those who will follow and theinvitation is given to the humble who will gather around the Child. Advent is meant tobe a journey as we look ahead to what is coming. The waiting builds anticipation but weshould consider what it is we anticipate.
The more commercial our December the more relief is all we feel when it ends. Themore spiritual these days the more joy we feel and the more we hope the celebration willlinger.
One of the great ways to celebrate Advent well is the liturgy of the Church. Comingto Mass even during the week can change our experience of these days. The readingsand prayers point us toward the gift that God gives and prepare our hearts to receive HisSon. It might seem like one more thing on the schedule is impossible, but the Mass isn’tone more thing. The Mass is the one thing that offers Jesus Christ as our food. Ratherthan drain away more time the Mass puts time into perspective because our Lord is sonear.
For those who cannot come to Mass the prayers and readings are still available. Iwant to recommend for this Advent season the resources found online through CreightonUniversity. The website is:
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/
On these pages you will find the daily opening prayer for Mass, called the Collect. It is a brief prayer that well sets the tone for each day and builds our anticipation forwhat is to come. With such phrases as “prepare our hearts” and eventually “comequickly” we call on the Lord to guide us during these days.
Also found are the daily readings with very brief reflections and petitions to includewhat is most personal in our lives.
We will never have all the time we wish but the truth is God gives all the time weneed. The question is how we spend it. There seems to be even more competition thannormal for our time this month, but listen to the Lord in the midst of it all and there willbe no doubt that was time well spent.
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NewParishioners
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Elaine & Timothy Akin208 Rosetta St.Little Rock, AR 72205
Katherine & JoshuaAppleget
and their children,Matilda & Madelynn805A Lewis St.Little Rock, AR 72204
Jennifer & Scott Beltand their children,Sloane & Thomas75 Riverfront Drive,Apt. 237N. Little Rock, AR 72114
Michelle Canulla1800 S. TaylorLittle Rock, AR 72204
Gino Costa12 Rocky Valley Cv.Little Rock, AR 72212
Erin DeGostin2000 Magnolia, Ave.#237Little Rock, AR 72202
Holiday Mass ScheduleSOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORDChristmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24
4:00 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass (Carols led by cantor begins at 3:30 p.m.)6:00 p.m. Christmas Children’s Mass
(Carols led by Children’s Choir begins at 5:30 p.m.)12:00 a.m. Christmas Midnight Mass (Carols led by Parish Choir begins at 11:15 p.m.)
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 2510:00 a.m. Christmas Mass (Carols led by cantor begins at 9:30 a.m.)
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GODNew Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31
5:30 p.m. Vigil MassNew Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014
10:00 a.m. Mass
Fr. Erikinvites you to join him on
New Year’s Evefor a
Holy Hour of Adorationfrom 11:00 p.m. till Midnight in the Church
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John Fuchs421 N. Spruce St.Little Rock, AR 72205
Jerry Green519 Poinsetta Dr.Little Rock, AR 72205
Frank Gubanski1800 S. TaylorLittle Rock, AR 72204
Mary Beth & Kevin Handleyand their children,Henry, Meg,& Franny75 Sologne Cir.Little Rock, AR 72223
Leigh & Justin Keener7 Virginia LaneLittle Rock, AR 72207
Nicole Klesner4601 W. MarkhamApt. 1281Little Rock, AR 72205
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Understanding My Value to My Church . . .By Laura G. Humphries, CT
Parish Life & Stewardship Coordinator
A good friend of mine recently read this story to me from an email while we were outwalking and I want to share the message with you. Several years ago, a woman and herhusband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband’s employer’s home. Arlene, thewife, was nervous about the weekend because the boss was very wealthy, with a fine home onthe waterway, and cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, andArlene was delighted to see how the very wealthy live. The husband’s employer was quitegenerous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew this was a rareopportunity and was enjoying herself immensely.
The boss took them to dinner on one of the evenings and as they were about to enter anexclusive restaurant, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband. He stoppedsuddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment… Arlene wondered if shewas supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened pennythat someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down andpicked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found agreat treasure. Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up? Throughout dinner, theentire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned thather daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been ofsome value.
A smile crept across the man’s face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and heldit out for her to see. “Look at it.” He said. “Read what it says.” She read the words “UnitedStates of America.” “No, not that; read further.” “One cent?” “No, keep reading.” “In Godwe Trust?” “Yes!” “And?” “And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, butwe never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him?Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at thatmoment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, atleast, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God’s way of starting a conversation with me.Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!”
Arlene was out shopping the next week and found a penny on the sidewalk. She stoppedand picked it up, and realized that what she had been worrying and fretting about were thingsshe could not change. She read the words, ‘In God We Trust,’ and had to laugh. She said toherself “Yes, God, I get the message.”
Trusting in God requires faith, strong faith. You have to work at it, you have to live it; likeStewardship, and it must be a way of life. If we trust in God that he will take care of us and giveus what we need our lives will be so much easier; the hard part is surrendering our wants toGod’s will. He provides little reminders of his love and care like the pennies in this story; wejust have to open our eyes to them.
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Florence Lei &Joshua Ramirez
and their child,Lawrence2500 Kavanaugh Blvd.,Apt. B2Little Rock, AR 72205
Kelley Melhorn1856 S. GainesLittle Rock, AR 72206
Elizabeth & Ryan Milligan29 Calumet Rd.Little Rock, AR 72223
Mary Allison & Joseph Arrigo
and their child,Isabella7 Berrywood CircleLittle Rock, AR 72205
Tresor Mukiza3802 Kavanaugh Blvd.#615Little Rock, AR 72205
Claire Neal317 S. Pine St.Little Rock, AR 72205
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Newcomer’s PartySeptember 10, 2013
Laura & JasonEvans
Kevin & MattieBaker
Dinah & CarlGrummer
Marie Gunti& Ann Gunti
JustinBecker
Roberta Cagle& Corrin Buckner
Welcome also to our returning member - Father Tom Marks!
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Meredith Rideout9 Meadowbrook Dr.Little Rock, AR 72205
John Sims1301 W. Capitol Ave.Little Rock, AR 72201
Amanda & Wallace Smithand their childen,Luke, Nate,and Kaylee2412 Arkansas Valley Dr.Little Rock, AR 72212
Karen & Jay Stiteley308 S. University#2225Little Rock, AR 72205
Fran & Kane Webband their daughter,Grace
Little Rock, AR
Brandon White114 Limoges Ct.Maumelle, AR 72113
Angela & Lance Wilcox1019 N. ArthurLittle Rock, AR 72207
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By Claire Putt, Altar Society President
It has been a wonderful Year of Faith! During a year of faith, we are encouraged tocultivate our faith and deepen our relationship with Jesus and one another. Our liturgical yearis coming to a close, but we still continue to embrace the spirit of the Year of Faith. If you area woman 21 or older, you are invited to join The Altar Society. Come, grow in your faith,engage in parish activities, and enjoy a meal and fellowship with other women.
The Altar Society provides many ways to give back to the parish and community. Wehave various committees, which include cleaning and caring for the church, delivering mealsto new moms in the parish, and decorating the church for Christmas and Easter. We willdecorate the church for Christmas on Sunday December 22nd, at 11a.m. If you would like tohelp, please meet us in the church at this time. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Planning is underway for our annual fundraiser. The Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction willbegin Saturday, March 1st, at 5p.m. with cocktails. Dinner and the Silent Auction will followwith the Live Auction beginning at 7:15p.m. The After Party will be from 8-10p.m. Fundsfrom the Altar Society help care for the physical church building, Parish Hall, the needs of thepriests, and chapel renovations.
The Altar Society meets once a month at 6:30p.m. in the Parish Hall. All women of theparish 21 and older are invited to attend. Membership is free. Childcare is provided at all themeetings. Remaining meetings and activities include:
Saturday, December 14 PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY7:00 p.m., Allen Center
Sunday, December 22 DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS11a.m.
Tuesday, January 21 MEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Tuesday, February 18 MEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Saturday, March 1 MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER5:00 p.m., Allen Center
Saturday, April 19 DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR EASTERTBA
Tuesday, April 15 MEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Tuesday, May 20 MEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., TBA
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Elmore J.Leonarduncle ofJoe Madey
George McKeownfather ofJulie Enderlin,and grandfather ofJessica, Paul,& Joseph Enderlin
Joe Savaryfather ofSuzanne Savary,grandfather ofJulie Tucker, andgreat-grandfather ofJoshua Tucker
Agatha Peckhammother ofGreg Peckham,grandmother ofKaitlin Peckham& Michael Peckham,and great-grandmother ofAnna Peckham
Joann Issinghoff
Marty Katilius
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By Mary Carman, Facilities and Special Events Coordinator
Buildings & Grounds Update
This past summer Holy Souls took part in the Entergy Arkansas Commercial & In-dustrial Prescriptive Program for implementing energy-efficient lighting upgrades. TheSchool and the Allen Center were re-lamped and our participation in this program awardedour parish an incentive check in the amount of $27,351.74. The total upgrade cost was$47,000.
The Commercial & Industrial Prescriptive Program helps businesses save energy andmoney by providing no- and/or low-cost facility improvement recommendations andfinancial incentives based on the total amount of energy the equipment will save. Thelighting upgrades at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church and School will savenearly 182,345 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, equivalent of removing the car-bon emissions by planting 3,299 tree seedlings, according to the Environmental Protec-tion Agency.
“Basically, it’s an incentive to get our customers to reduce the amount of power theyuse,” said Entergy Customer Service Manager Mark Hunt. “When our customers aremore efficient, they are more profitable; this helps Entergy Arkansas because it lowersour peak demand, mitigating our need to build additional power plants and associatedenergy infrastructure.”
On Friday, September 6th at the school assembly held on the playground the awardpresentation of the incentive check from Entergy took place.
It is interesting to note that Harvey Couch, the founder of the electrical companyknown today as Entergy, has had many descendants that were and still are parishionersat Holy Souls. Mary Bea Hiegel who is a current, active member, as well as her mother,Bea (Mrs. Harvey Couch, Jr.) who gave many hours to the parish before her death in1995. Harvey Couch, had many descendants that attended Holy Souls School. Thisincluded five grandchildren, (the children of his second son, Harvey Couch, Jr. and wifeBea), fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Those currently attendingare Jennifer Mines, seventh grader and Amelia Byers, kindergartener.
ENTERGY CHECK PRESENTATIONPictured from left to right: Ileana Dobbins (Principal), Father Erik Pohlmeier (Pastor),Jerry Wells of Basic Electric, Ron Harris, Regional Entergy Representative, and KurtHeinz, Program Coordinator from CLEAResult.
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DEATHS
Floro Arcillahusband ofJosie Arcilla
John Paquettehusband ofAgnes Paquette,father ofSteve Paquette,grandfather ofRobert & MarkPaquette,and brother ofLouise McCumber
Carl Irwin Trees,brother ofPauline Jegley,uncle ofDebbie Korte,Paula Korte,Susan Jegley,& Larry Jegley, Jr.,great-uncle ofMelissa Mansfield,Hunter Korte,Hannah Korte,Joshua Korte,Preston Korte,Emily Prigmore &Catie McAlister,and great great-uncleof Maddison, Mallory& Mason Mansfield
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Harvey Couch’s visionin the early 1900 to bringelectricity to Arkansas washighlighted in the 1927Forbes Magazine this way:“To the people of Arkansas,however, this means muchmore than that a prosperousindustry has arisen in thestate. It means that thewhole state is entering a newera. Everybody is interestedin the success of such an en-terprise, for it can succeedonly through endowing thepeople in the cities, townsand farms with power, andas the people are endowedwith power, human life
The Harvey Couch family, fall 1933:(back row, left to right) Harvey, Jr., Johnson Olin, Kirke,(front row, left to right) William, Jessie, Harvey, Catherine
takes on new meaning.”*Just as Harvey Couch entered Arkansas into a new era in bringing electricity to our
state, we here at Holy Souls have entered a new era of becoming an energy efficientparish. In tracking our electrical costs since the completing of the re-lamping in August,we have seen a savings of $4,475. (Keeping in mind the seasonal temperature differenceof the same time period of 2012).
In 2014 Holy Souls will again participate in the Entergy incentive program to re-lampthe exterior lighting on campus and the lighting in the church; also in 2014 the followingprojects will be undertaken: The sidewalk and lawn area along the Allen Center and “I”Street will be upgraded to prevent further erosion. The school building’s rusting metalwindow trim will be cleaned and painted. The Eucharistic Chapel will be remodeled tobecome our Our Lady of Holy Souls Chapel.
Please remember to place your gift in the yellow Building Fund envelope to make itpossible to complete these upgrades for our Parish.
Special “Thank You” to the students of Mount Saint Mary’s for their help on MercyDay. The students tackled major cleaning projects in the Church and Parish Hall. The girlsalso helped out in the classrooms at the school. Their gift of time was so appreciated.
All adults of the parishare invited to attend
the annual Holy Souls Parish
Christmas PartySaturday, December 14
7 to 10 p.m. ~ Allen Center
Child care is not available.
*Information for this article was gathered from the book, “Harvey Couch: An Entrepreneur Brings Electricity to Arkansas”by Stephen Wilson.
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Marie Jonesmother ofRobert Jones,grandmother ofLeann Hatley &Annette Gatlin,and great-grandmotherof Kyra, Christian, Kaleb,& Cameron Hatley,and Robert & EmmaGatlin
Robert Fischer,grandfather ofTracy Howelland great-grandfather ofJessica Howell
Mallory Miltondaughter ofLynn & Michael Milton
Gladys Davismother ofLinda Hoffmann
Catherine Drillingsister ofJoe Drilling& Rita Williams
Holy Souls Parishioners make33 “TOUCHDOWNS For LIFE”
by donating blood and saving lives!September 22, 2013
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Be a Hero at our next Blood Drive on Sunday, January 26!
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HOLY SEWS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR JOLLY
JAMMIES JAMBOREE, NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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DEATHS
Ben F. Scroggin, Jr.,father ofBecca Wade
Harvey Couch IIIbrother ofMary Bea Hiegel,uncle ofAnne Mines andStephanie Byers,great-uncle ofPatrick, Melanie,Abby, & JenniferMinesandAmelia & ManningByers
Jennifer Bocarossamother ofWyatt Boccarossa,daughter ofPatti & LarryBoccarossa,and sister ofAshley McNatt& Stephanie Short
Richard Fisherfather ofLynn Lincoln Hill
Margaret Bradley
Holy Sews, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to offering support to thoseexperiencing perinatal bereavement, has announced its inaugural board of directors, andhas set its annual benefit, the Jolly Jammies Jamboree, for Dec. 7.
Board members include: Regina Binz, Mary Sue Whitelaw, Nancy Bynum-Mack, MarkThomas, Drew May, Donna Bressinck, Dr. Whit Hall, Dr. Mick Tilford, Kelly Halstead,Katherina Yancy, Bryan Robinson, Cindy Stabnick, Bruce Saad, Julie Moretz and LisaGrummer.
“We are honored that so many community leaders recognize the importance of HolySews’ mission and have stepped up to offer their expertise,” said Regina Binz, presidentof the board and founder of Holy Sews, Inc. “The general public tends not to realize howmany people have been affected by pregnancy loss or stillbirth. Holy Sews hopes to changethat so families don’t have to sweep their infant’s death under the rug and pretend itnever happened. It’s real loss and real grief.”
Jolly Jammies Jamboree, held in the Allen Center on the campus of Our Lady of theHoly Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock, will feature a silent auction, local vendorsselling gift items, photos with Santa Claus, food, drink, games and more. Attendees areinvited to wear their Christmas pajamas for the evening of celebration. KATV Channel7’s Katherina Yancy and Holy Sews’ Bruce Saad will serve as emcees. Doors will open at5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and tickets may be purchased in advance through the websitewww.holysews.org.
Responding to a call to serve as God’s hands in the world, Holy Sews, Inc. exists:• to show compassion to families experiencing the perinatal death of a child;• to provide handmade layettes to treasure these infants who are too small for even preemie clothing; and• to educate communities in caring for families experiencing perinatal bereavement.
Begun as a ministry of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Holy Sews isnow an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that includes members from avariety of faith backgrounds, and offers services to bereaved families regardless of religiouspreference. With the help of its volunteers, Holy Sews has provided over 2000 layettes tohospitals in Arkansas at no charge.
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Mary Helen Sickand
Andrew BrigglerAugust 31, 2013
Yen Nguyenand
Sean AlstonOctober 5, 2013
Olga Korenovskaand
Joshua HardinOctober 5, 2013 (continued on next page)
The Seniors Gorup Travels to Paris
On Sunday, August 25th, 34 of the seniors attended the Birthright benefit at Murry’sDinner Playhouse to see “South Pacific”. As always, it was a fun evening and we like tosupport Birthright with our presence and an ad in the program that lists our membersthat died during the past year. At our December meeting and Christmas party we willbring baby gifts or monetary gifts for Birthright and Diane Hoelzeman will deliver thesegifts.
After our September meeting we played Bingo and a few of the members got achance to feel lucky.
For our Oktoberfest, Elvis joined us (Provided by Little Rock Funeral Home). Heentertained us with songs he made popular over the years. The songs brought smiles toour faces, some toe-tapping, and a few were singing along. After the entertainment, alunch was served of pulled pork, beans and slaw from Corky’s. Two of our memberssupplied the snack to go with our beer and wine and the dessert after lunch.
On October 28th, 48 members took a bus trip to Mt. Magazine which Ann Hoffmanhad so graciously organized. We felt blessed that on this fall trip we got to see somecolorful leaves. Near the top of the mountain the colors were bright yellow, orange andred. We had a delicious dinner and time to sight-see before heading to Paris.
At Paris, we visited Cowie Wine Cellars. Bob Cowie, a deacon in our diocese, isthe owner and was our host for the tour. Bob has taken a small school house andtransformed it into a unique chapel with monastic-stalls, an altar, stained glass and acrucifix (by George Hoelzeman who did work here at Holy Souls). Bob also collectsbells. Two of them date back to the 1680’s. As he showed us the bells and told theirhistory, he would also tap them to let us hear the different tone each had. We soonfound our way into the winery where we were able to taste and buy some of his wineand to tour the small museum that documents the formation of the winery. About 3p.m., we boarded the bus to head home only to have to get off-the bus because it couldn’t
SENIORS GROUPBy Pat Kirchner, President
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PRAYER OFST. TERESAOF AVILA
Christ has no body nowbut yours . . . no hands,no feet on earth butyours. Yours are the eyesthrough which He looks -compassion on thisworld. Yours are the feetwith which He walksto do good. Yours are thehands with which Heblesses all the world.
Yours are the hands;Yours are the feet;Yours are the eyes . . .
YOU ARE HIS BODY.
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THE LAST MONK OF THE TIBHIRINE AND OF GOD’S AND MEN
The Last Monk of the Tibhirine is a profoundly moving account of the 1996 brutal attack ona group of Cistercian monks in Algeria. Author Freddy Derwahl writes the testimony of the lastsurviving brother, Br. Jean-Pierre. The monks were kidnapped and killed in Algeria in March of
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1996, Br. Jean-Pierre was able to escape that night and today helives a life of prayer, unconditional love and welcome. Thispowerful book recalls lost friends and brothers, and their doubts,through enlightening and illuminating interviews with Br. Jean-Pierre. The book was made into a very dramatic movie Of Godsand Men which we will show on Friday, February 7 beginning at6pm in the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be provided. The booksare for sale in the church office for $14.00 they normally retail for$19.95. After the movie we will have time for discussion about thispowerful true story of 20th century martyrdom, faith and survival.We hope the showing and discussion of the film will help you toprepare for the upcoming Lenten season.
One review of the book states “The Last Monk of Tibhirine isa story of a truly humble man. Jean-Pierre Schumacher lived alongside the seven Trappistmonks who were killed during the Algerian Civil War—men who witnessed to the grace andpeace of Jesus Christ not only through their deaths, but also through their lives. In addition toproviding an insider’s look at the story of the Tibhirine martyrs, Jean-Pierre’s story is a reminderthat we are all called to a life of Christ like love.” –Carl McColman, author of The Big Book ofChristian Mysticism and The Lion, the Mouse and the Dawn Treader.
get onto the road from the circular drive without dragging. Our drivers and several menengineered a way to get us out and by 4 p.m. we were on our way arriving home at 6:30p.m. again, we had another trip story to tell.
If you are old enough to join AARP, you are old enough to join Holy Souls SeniorsGroup. It is a way to make new friends and/or renew old friendships. Give us a try, youmight have a good time! We get together twice a month. The second Monday we havea brief business meeting before the fun and games, but fourth Monday is just fun andgames. Bring your lunch. We will have coffee, soft drinks and cookies, check us out.You might be glad you did.
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School NewsSchool NewsSchool NewsSchool NewsSchool NewsBy Ileana Dobbins, Principal
Alumni Sharing Knowledge
Giving back, that is what this group of young people are doing. Earlier this schoolyear, I was contacted by Holy Souls graduate Jordy Moix. He wanted to start a service
A.S.K.: Front row: Morgan Payne, Rachel Parker, MaryMills Menz, Kimmie Krupsaw. Back row: Ryan Seay, JordyMoix, Andrew Fox, Thomas Owens, Brennan Anderson.
The Holy Souls Gardenis becoming a reality! ThisOctober the students ingrades 2 - 4 had a lessonon gardens and planting.Each student has theirown plot where theyplanted turnip seeds. Theyare anxiously awaiting thegrowth of their plant.Thank you to SteveZachritz for heading up thegarden committee. It takesmany volunteers to bring agreat idea to fruition.
for the school -havinggraduates give back. Theproduct is A.S.K. (AlumniSharing Knowledge).Each afternoon, 2 - 3A.S.K. volunteers come toour Extended Careprogram and work for onehour with students thatneed extra help with theirhomework or justmentoring our students.This group of juniors inhigh school is anexceptional group ofyoung people. Thank youfor giving back to HolySouls!
2nd Grade s tudents en joyedplanting in the garden.
OUR LADYOF THE
HOLY SOULSCATHOLICSCHOOL
is dedicated toproviding an
education that is builton the Gospel
message building afoundation of faith,
hope, love andrespect to support allareas of a student’slife. Students are
encouraged to strivefor academic
excellence and self-discipline and to use
their gifts of time,talent,
and treasurein serviceof Christ.
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4th grade students enjoyed Boosterthon FunRun
2013 Boosterthon Fun Run
Third Grade Saints
Wabbitsrepresented
atMSM/CHSHomecoming
Congratulations toClaire Kane,
Queen Scottie Taylor,Shelby Davidson,
andDominique Darion!
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HOLY SOULSKIDS CAMP(VBS)
All children of the parish,Catholic and Protestant, arewelcome to attend the HolySouls Kids Camp. Theweek is scheduled for June16th through 19th endingwith a dinner on Thursdayat 5:30pm in the AllenCenter. The time will be8:45am to Noon. This yearour theme will be TheVatican Express! With all thewonderful things we arelearning about PopeFrancis we felt it would be agreat time to learn about theVatican. We will learn howJesus built his church withhis apostles and he chosePeter to be our first Pope;that he gave Peter the keysto the kingdom of heaven;that all are welcome to hischurch; and that St. Peter’sBasilica contains the Chairof St. Peter. We will alsolearn about St. Jerome; heis one of Heaven’s mostamazing saints. He wasgiven the job by PopeDamasus to translate theHoly Bible into a languagethe people couldunderstand. It took him 55years to complete the taskand he did it with only thelight of a lantern, using penand ink. You will learnabout a wounded lion andhow passing judgmentwithout proof is wrong.
As always volunteeropportunities will beavailable for adults andstudents in 7th gradethrough High School.VIRTUS certification foradults is required. If youwant to volunteer for HolySouls Kids Camp, pleasecall the church office.
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KNIGHTS OFCOLUMBUSfor Catholic Men18 years and older
Become a partof a great charitableorganization andmake a difference notonly in your life,but in the lives inyour parish andcommunityby giving back.Please callLarry Witherspoonat 681-1097or Pete Stabnickat 663-2032for more informationon Knights of ColumbusCouncil 812.
These photos by Dwain HebdaCourtesy Arkansas Catholic
Annual Pet BlessingSaturday, October 5, 2013
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RegularMonthlyMeetingsMonday, December 9
SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center
Monday, January 13SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center
Tuesday, January 21ALTAR SOCIETYMEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Monday, January 27SENIOR’S SOCIAL10:00 a.m., Parish Hall
Monday, February 10SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center
Tuesday, February 18ALTAR SOCIETYMEETING & DINNER6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Monday, February 24SENIOR’S SOCIAL10:00 a.m., Parish Hall
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By Denise Morbit, Director of Youth Ministry
The Sr. High CYM year began with an awesome leadership team retreat! Theteam – Shelby Davidson, Clair Green, Jacob Hopkins, Sarah Hylton, Aaron IzaguirreDusek, Emily Odom, Zachary Petrey, LilianePoirot, Sophie Rudder, and Scottie Taylorcommitted to serve this year and plan and leadCYM events. After our retreat dinner, the teamwas surprised and shared a few hours at the LittleRock Climbing Center team building as wechallenged ourselves and each other. We thenworked through the night back at the BenedictHouse planning the year’s major events andscheduling the fall. We finished the next morningafter our BH lock-in and got out a huge mailing for (hopefully) all the registered highschool members of Holy Souls. CYM began on Wednesday, September 11 when we welcomed new and returningteens. The leadership had some fun icebreaker games, and our wonderful Men’s Clubgrilled delicious hamburgers. We meet most every Wednesday night, and our meetingshave included teen witness/sharing talks, Scripture nights, personal development anddiscovering who God is calling us to be as well talks by Fr. Erik on Pope Francis’ “New
Leadership Retreat
Evangelization” and Fr.Tom’s on the 10 Command-ments. One night we hadgym night and played dodgeball. And the Halloweenparty featured some greatcostumes and fun games andgood prizes.
One Sunday a monthwe celebrate the 5:30 p.m.Mass together and follow up(or begin sometimes) with anactivity. The kids had ascavenger hunt inSeptember, movie night inOctober, and we raked a fewyards before Mass inNovember.
Several youth attendedthe Senior High Youth Rallyin October at Catholic HighSchool. The YAC leaderswith the Diocese spendhours preparing and leadingthese events. Proudly, our
Fr. Erik’s CYM Talk Night
Halloween Party
If you have anew address,home orbusiness phonenumbers,or email address,please let us know.
You may updateyour information bycalling the churchoffice (663-8632),oremailing us([email protected])or visiting ourwebsite(www.holysouls.org).
HAVE
YOU
MOVED?
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FUNERAL
LUNCHEON
MINISTRY
Our FuneralLuncheon Groupsprepare a meal for thefamily following the funeralof their loved one.
We have four groups, sowhen you sign up to helpyou will only be called tohelp occasionally.
You can prepare the foodand drop it by the churchoffice on your way towork or bring it when youcome to the funeral anddrop it off at the ParishHall. If you don’t like tocook, you can buy adessert, salad, etc. Youcan serve at the luncheonand help clean up! Youcan even donate dollarsto the Funeral LuncheonFund.
The families of thedeceased are alwaysvery grateful for thisservice and alwayscomment on the warmthand care exhibited bythe volunteers. It is awonderful service tobereaved families.
There are many waysyou can help; please callthe church office to join agroup.
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parish has three members serving: MaryCate Connell, Shelby Davidson, and AugieGentry. We camped at lovely Mt. Nebo inOctober. Thanks to Angelika Faull, EllieFaull, Jan Sponer, Debbie Poirot, and JohnnyMorbit, we survived the cold, rain, a sprain,and lost keys to enjoy one of Arkansas’beautiful state parks as well as each other’scompany. Instead of going to Mass in thearea, we all met back at Holy Souls for 5:30p.m. – there’s no place like the home parish!
Jr. High CYM year began with thenaming of our JYAT leadership team: Austin Anger, Karina Brockwell, CarolineDavis, Katelyn McKinney, Breanna Racher,Carol Stover, and Dalton Thompson. Ourfirst event was an “Open Night at theBenedict House” after a Catholic Highhome game. The kids had a blast from 9-11 p.m. playing games, hanging out withtheir friends, having some snacks, and goingto and from the gym. Our meetings are onFridays, usually once a month after school. In October we had a faith discussionfollowed by pizza and then fun time. November’s meeting began with prayer andpizza and then raking three nearbyparishioner yards. The Diocese’s Jr. High Spectacularbrought a wonderful speaker to the kids –Mr. Mike Patin from Louisiana. Over 450youth from our state participated, including13 from Holy Souls. The kids really enjoyedMike’s sense of humor as well as the lifelessons he stressed. We ended the day with
CYM Camping Trip to Mt. Nebo
Jr. High Youth Rally
Lunch with Holy Souls CYMers at MSMMass. A few times a month during school lunch, the kids and I have a Scripture study at theBenedict House. It’s always a great turnout – very encouraging that they are not onlyhungry for lunch, but for God’s Word as well!
We are planning a full day of service during the Christmas break for Monday,December 30. And the leadership team is putting together their ideas for an overnightRetreat Lock-In for the winter. Of course, volunteer adults are needed (begged!). It’ll bea great time. Evangelizing the youth has many levels. I appreciate all the youth – those whoinspire me with their tremendous faith convictions, those who are really trying to developa faith life, and the challenges of those who really don’t know God or even care to knowHim through His beautiful Church. Please pray that Our Lord continues to guide mespiritually and be what He’s calling me to be for all our youth, no matter where they are ontheir own faith journey.
Merry Christmas from CYM!
Holy Souls Parish’s Feast Day Celebration
On Saturday, November 2nd, the celebration beganwith a special All Souls Day Mass at 4 p.m. and Columbarium Blessing
followed byA PICNIC & MOVIE ON THE PLAYGROUND
then on Sunday, November 3rd,the celebration continued with
CHILI LUNCH
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O Jesus, I pray for Yourfaithful and ferventpriests; for Yourunfaithful and tepidpriests; for Your priestslaboring at home orabroad in distant missionfields; for Your temptedpriests; for Your lonelyand desolate priests; forYour young priests; forYour dying priests; forthe souls of Your priestsin purgatory.
But above all,I recommend to Youthe priests dearestto me; the priest whobaptized me; the priestswho absolved me frommy sins; the priests atwhose masses Iassisted and who gaveme Your Body and Bloodin Holy Communion; thepriests who taught andinstructed me; all thepriests to whom I amindebted in any otherway. O Jesus, keep themall close to Your heart,and bless them abun-dantly in time and ineternity. Amen.
for Priests
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ALL SOULS CARNIVAL
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MemorialsDee Jones
by Patty & Charles EnderlinBill Bailey
by Laura & Jeff HathawayPat Henry
by Alice HenryDavid Savary
by Mary Ann SavaryMargaret Proctor
by David WardlawFrank Allen
by Diane AllenNibs Richard
by Diane AllenMargaret & Joe Beck
by John E. BeckJames Bonner
by Barbara BonnerDavid Goodgame
by Rita & Tom GoodgameEllen & Dalton Dailey
by Kathy & Ray HightowerLeland Couch
by Nancy HuckabayPatrick Couch
by Nancy HuckabayClay Colford
by Patti JacuzziTom Jansen
by Fran JansenHarry Snider
by Terry SniderAshley Marie Sorsby-Eichelmann
by Patricia & Sean Sorsby- Eichelmann
Gill Landersby Elizabeth Stewart
Ernest Whitelawby Mary Sue Whitelaw
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Msgr. Allen Trust & Development FundCONTRIBUTIONS - July - November, 2013
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HonorariumsEmily Margaret Baldwin
by Amy & Kyle BaldwinVivian Boe
by Susan & Tim Boeby Laura & Jeff Hathaway
Lilah Brownby Kathleen & Bobby Brownby Laura & Jeff Hathaway
Isabel Ensmingerby Marisa & Randy Ensmingerby Laura & Jeff Hathaway
Corinne Menzby Laura & Jeff Hathawayby Courtney & Doug Menzby Suzanne & Bill Hawkins
Benjamin Paladinoby Debbie & Danny Korteby Alicen & Tim Paladino
Thomas Paladinoby Debbie & Danny Korteby Alicen & Tim Paladino
Olive Leakeby Angela Leake
Mallory Loudonby Melissa & Brett Loudon
Max Magriby Leslie & Robert Magri
Anna Marklandby Quentin Markland
Nicholas Millerby Dina & Bruce Miller
Katie O’Malleyby Leslie & Michael O’Malley
Rosemarie Ochoaby Kelly & Eduardo Ochoa
Anna Claire Oliverby John Oliver
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Monsignor Allen Trust & Development Fundfor Holy Souls School
Mary Margaret Rhinehartby Nicole & Geoffrey Rhinehart
Maggie Saadby Beth & Bruce Saad
Riley Smithby Karen & Michael Sageby Terri Shottsby Lonnie Smith
Catherine Wrenby Vince & Cheryl Wren
Holy Souls Class of 1975by Lynne Breen Alpar
Lilah Brownby Patricia Brown
Sr. Henrietta Hockleby Charles Daniel
Katherine Bakerby Elizabeth Baker
Karolyn Thompsonby Elizabeth Baker
Nick Baldwinby Ben Baldwin
Betty & Curt Johnstonby Bruce Burton
Mary Mills Menzby Courtney & Doug Menz
Paul Jamesby Jim Metzger
Betty Landrumby James Rogers
Josie & Wallace Landrumby James Rogers
Bruce Saadby Ruby & Maggie Saad
Erin & Caroline Davisby Kathleen Selakovich
Sam & Shelby Sandersby Kathleen Selakovich
FAMILY BINGOAllen Center • 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
For more information or to make a donation,call 501-663-4513 Ext. 208
or mail to 1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR
When it’s time togive a gift,
give the gift of theMonsignor Allen
Trust Fund.
No amount is toosmall.
Keeping the
DreamAlive!!!
For more information,contact
Paula Thompsonat
Our Lady of theHoly Souls School
(501) 663-4513.
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Saints PostersMembers of the 2013 Confirmation Class
created posters depicting their favorite saints.These posters were displayed in the vestibule of the church for All Saints Day.
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There is no greatersatisfaction than knowingthat your personalproperty and accumulatedwealth will be sharedexactly as you personallydesire. Whether yourestate is large orsmall…you should makecertain it will be properlydistributed to those towhom you wish it to go.
If you wish to rememberOur Lady of the HolySouls Parish, this can bedone through carefulpreparation of your will.
In Your Will . . .
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MassScheduleSUNDAY 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. - MassMONDAY,TUESDAY,THURSDAY 7:00 a.m. - MassWEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. - MassFRIDAY 7:00 a.m. - Mass 8:15 a.m. - School MassSATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - Mass 4:00 p.m. - (Anticipated Mass)
Sacrament ofReconciliationWednesdaysprior to First Fridays -4:30 - 5:00 p.m.;Saturday Afternoon2:45 to 3:45 p.m. orby appointment bycalling the Church Office
Holy AdorationEvery Wednesday,9 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Parish OfficeHours 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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REGISTRATION FORNEW MEMBERSRegistration for new members is completed in thechurch office or online by visiting our web page,www.holysouls.org. Please contact the church of-fice or go online at www.holysouls.org if you havemoved, changed your telephone number or email,moved from your parent’s home or graduatedfrom college.
RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, pleasecall Anne Thomisee in the church office.
SACRAMENT OFRECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm and Wednesdaysbefore First Friday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call thechurch office for an appointment.
BAPTISMBaptisms are scheduled on an individual basis.Please call the church office for more information.
CHURCH VISITSOn Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday thechurch is open for visits from 7a.m. to 4 p.m.Please use chapel doors after 9 a.m. On Wednes-day, the church is open from 8am till after the5:30pm Mass.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEContact the church office a minimum of sixmonths in advance.
HOSPITAL STAYSPlease call the church office if you or someoneyou know is in the hospital. We want to visit youand pray for you while you are in the hospital.
NURSERYThe Nursery is available in the Parish Hall foryour young children (age 5 and younger) for allregular weekend Masses.If you need to nurse your child during Mass, youmay use the Gathering Room in Church. Pleaseask an usher to unlock the door for you.
9. Spread the word about the need for foster and adoptive parents. Educate yourfamily, friends, and neighbors about the needs of children in foster care by handing outCALL brochures and directing people to www.thecallinarkansas.org.
10. Support The CALL financially. Your gifts help us raise awareness in the Christiancommunity about the needs of children in foster care, and they help us to recruit, train,and support Christian foster and adoptive families. The CALL depends solely on thefinancial support of individuals and churches.
11. Volunteer! Use your spiritual gifts to care for the orphan. Whatever your spiritual gift,there are plenty of ways you can plug in and use your unique, God-given talents as avolunteer! Visit www.thecallinarkansas.org to learn how you can help The CALL andchildren in foster care.
12. Become a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers serve as a voicefor children in foster care. They work with the court and foster homes to be sure achild’s needs are being met. For more information about how to become a CASA volun-teer, email Michelle Trulsrud at [email protected]
13. Donate to or volunteer at The CALL Mall. The CALL Mall is a special place wherefoster families can “shop” for items like clothing, toys, books, or car seats -- at no cost!Three locations are now open in Pulaski County. To donate or volunteer, contact DanaThomas, CALL Mall Coordinator at [email protected].
Visit www.thecallinarkansas.org for more infoor call (501) 823-0607
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Saturday, December 7JOLLY JAMMIE JAMBOREE
5:00 p.m., Allen Center
Tuesday, December 10TREASURES OF THE CHURCHRelic Presentation
6:00 p.m., Church & Allen Center
Saturday, December 14PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTYfor Adults
7:00 p.m., Allen Center
Friday, December 20LAST DAY OF SCHOOLBEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK
Tuesday, December 24CHRISTMAS EVEMASSES
4:00 p.m.,6:00 p.m. (Children’s Mass)12:00 a.m. (Midnight Mass)
Wednesday, December 25CHRISTMAS DAYMASS
10:00 a .m.
~ Upcoming Events At Holy Souls ~
The list of upcoming events is presented as accurately as possible.Please consult the weekly church bulletins for exact dates, times and places.
Tuesday, December 31NEW YEAR’S EVE
VIGIL MASS5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1NEW YEAR’S DAY
Solemnity of Mary,Mother of God(Holy Day of Obligation)
10:00 a.m.
Monday, January 6SCHOOL RE-OPENSAFTER CHRISTMAS& NEW YEAR’S BREAK
Saturday, January 11SHRIMP & OYSTER DINNER
5:00 p.m., Allen Center
Sunday, January 19MARCH FOR LIFE
1:30 p.m., Downtown Little Rock
Monday, January 20MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
School & Church Office Closed
Saturday, January 25CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKKICK OFF MASS
4:00 p.m., ChurchMATDF FAMILY BINGO
5:00 p.m., Allen Center
Sunday, January 26RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
8:30 a.m., Parish Hall
Sunday, February 2COFFEE & DONUTS
following the 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Masses,Parish Hall
Monday, February 17PRESIDENTS DAY
School & Church Office Closed
Saturday, March 1MARDI GRASCELEBRATION
5:00 p.m., Allen Center
Wednesday, March 5ASH WEDNESDAY Masses
7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m. &5:30 p.m.
EXPOSITION of SACRED RELICSTreasures Of The Church
Holy Souls Parish presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30p.m. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with his very special ministry toteach about these holy objects. He will bring with him over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 years. Amongthe treasures will be relics of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis ofAssisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. In addition, there will also bepresent a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross inthe world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. In the Church’s historymany miracles and healings have been worked in the presence of relics, and many have been healedthrough this ministry. Please do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles ofdevotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which you will beable to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession.