Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Francis Madanu, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Adult Faith Formation

Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life

& Stewardship DirectorSusie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral SecretaryStacey Matchett, Church Secretary

Nancy Handloser, Principal

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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

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

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - OCTOBER 14, 2018

UPDATEWORK ON HVAC BEGINS

OCT. 15th TILL 25th

All women of the parishare invited to join the

Holy Souls Altar Societyon Tuesday, October 16that 6:30 p.m. ~ Parish Hall

for our October Meeting and Dinner.

“Stop the Bleed”will be presented by UAMS.

Learn basic first response techniqueswhich the average person can use to help

until trained professionals arrive.For more information, visit www.bleeding control.org.

We will also be hosting a

Raise Craze eventwhere the HSS students will be making

cards for UAMS patients during our meeting.

Our Capital Campaign One Faith, One Family,Growing Together, is beginning to address theneeds of our community. Beginning this month, wewill start replacing the HVAC system. The lightingand the sound in the Church will be in the followingmonths. During the HVAC construction phase, thereis a good possibility that we may not have heat or airfrom Oct. 15th till 25th in the Church. Please beprepared and dress according to the weather forecast.We ask for your patience if you find the Church toocold or too hot in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks to your generosity this has been madepossible. If you have not made a pledge yet, it is nottoo late to help us reach our goal. May God continueto bless us as we grow together in Faith!

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, October 15:7am Mass, CH

Tuesday, October 16:7am Mass, CH;10am Card Party, PH;6:30pm Altar Society Meeting, PH

Wednesday, October 17:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;6pm Senior High CYM, BH

Thursday, October 18:7am Mass, CH;6pm Faith Formation Night (RCIA), PH

Friday, October 19:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH

Saturday, October 20:2:30-3:30pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, October 21:8am Mass, CH;10:30am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Responding to the Word

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/101518.cfm

THIS WEEK: October 14-20

+ + + + + + + + + + + +Next Weekend’s

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 4PM MASSServers: G. Floriani, A. McKeown, C. & J. Riley;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Hightower, M. Kirspel;Ushers: D. Ketter, D. MorrisSUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 8AM MASSServers: K. Schaffhauser, A. & A. Stephens, N. Varela;EMC: C. Lantz; Lector: A. Thomisee;Ushers: C. Magill, C. Schaffhauser10:30AM MASSServers: B. Harper, D. Hendricks, J. McGill, C. Rodriquez;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: I. Grosskopf, P. James;Ushers: B. Dare, M. Flynn5:30PM MASSServers: A. Benedetti, B. Faver, A. Robbins, K. Robbins;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Watson;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, W. Morris

Jesus challenges the rich manto give up his riches and follow.

What riches of mine is Jesus asking me to give upin order to follow him more closely today?

Jesus, today I will . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

October is Respect Life Month. Visit Respect Life table is vesti-bule or go to www.usccb.org/respectlife for more information.

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Laura Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

4:00 p.m. Mass

5:00 p.m. Blessing of the Columbariumfollowed by a Balloon Release(environmentally friendly balloons)in remembrance of our loved oneswho died this past year.

5:15 p.m. Feast Day DinnerA delicious dinnerwill be prepared by the Holy Souls Men’s Club

RSVP Required for Dinnerby Friday, October 26th.

Call the Church Office (663-8632)or

email smatchett@holysouls.org.

CelebrationCelebrationCelebrationCelebrationCelebration

DoorPrizes Saint

Games

for children

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receivemercy and find grace for timely help. Hebrews 4:16

I wonder how many times I have thrown up my hands inexasperation and muttered some version of “I’m stressedout about this, and I don’t know what to do or which way togo!” Indeed, in today’s world, if you aren’t stressed andbusy, it seems you must be doing something wrong. ButGod offers us an alternative. God offers us the courage andconfidence to ask for and receive just enough mercy andgrace to meet the challenges of our lives. “Busy andstressed” maybe the mantra of today’s world, but “graceand mercy” are much more powerful and enduring. God,give me the courage and confidence to approach you whenI need you the most. An excerpt from Living Faith

It seems that life is so very busy, so busy that sometimesit is difficult to find time for God. As followers of Christ wemust make time for God, nothing can be more importantthan our relationship with Christ. We must find a way tonourish that relationship daily, if not hourly. How we makethat relationship strong is up to us. However we do it, it isvitally important to our souls that we do it. Of course prayeris an important way, listening and speaking to God throughScripture, memorized prayers or just talking. Another wayis to be a dedicated disciple of Christ and share our Godgiven gifts with others. If we are a true disciple of Christ, wewill want to address the needs of our parish and ourcommunity and see where we can meet the greatest need.

We continue to offer the following opportunies as ways tobe involved in the parish. We need Eucharistic Ministers,Lectors, and Ushers all at Masses. We need members forthe Funeral Ministry, Event Support Volunteers andHospitality Ministry. The Youth Faith Formation and Nurserycan also use volunteers. If any of these areas speak toyou, please contact me.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

• Must be 7 years or older to receive a vaccine• Flu shots only (no nasal sprays)• Bring your insurance cards

(drug plans and Medicare cards)

FLU CLINIC AT HOLY SOULSSunday, Nov. 4th8:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.

Parish Hall

JOB OPENINGDirector of Youth Faith Formation

Our Lady of the Holy Souls, a parish of 1200 families with aPK-8 school in the heart of Little Rock, is seeking a Directorof Youth Faith Formation. We are looking for an energeticcandidate who can take on a leadership role with the overallresponsibility for the parish catechetical formation of childrenand youth, focusing on First Communion and Confirmation.

Candidates should be a Catholic in good standing. ABachelor’s Degree in Religious Education/Theology or otherrelated field is preferred. Excellent organization,communication and computer skills are a must. A visionfor sharing the Gospel and forming disciples will beessential. Position is full time with some evenings andweekends required. Salary and benefits commensuratewith education and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to e-mail a cover letter,references and resume to: stienken@holysouls.org or mailto Shelley Tienken, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205.Deadline for applications is November 1.

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FREE

No Charge

Mass attendance, October 6 & 7 924

Special Diocesan Collection – Hurricane Florence $ 5,275

Weekend Collections – October 6 & 7 $ 14,993Total October Collections $ 14,993Total Oct. Budgeted Collections $ 100,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 - 9/30/18) $ 309,144Budgeted (7/1/18 - 8/31/18) $ 350,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (40,856)

Children’s Collection - October $ 83

Maintenance Fund $ 346

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protectingchildren and young people. If you are aware of abuse or havebeen abused by clerics, Church volunteers or Church workers,please contact the Vicar General for the Diocese of Little Rockat (501) 664-0340 ext. 361, and the State of Arkansas Hotline

for Crimes against Children at 1-800-482-5964. For pastoral assistance pleasecontact the Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese of Little Rock.Drs. George & Sherry Simon at (501) 766-6001. Diocesan Offices: 2500 N.Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Holy Souls This & That . . .

Through November 4, you’re invited to join other Christiansfor 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for anend to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefullypray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outsideLittle Rock Family Planning at #4 Office Park Drive LR,AR, and also to help spread the word about thisimportant community outreach.On the first day of 40 days of prayer outside the LittleRock surgical abortion facility, twins were saved! A youngwoman learned she was pregnant with twins and spoke toa prayer participant on the sidewalk who offered help andshe has decided to give her babies life! Prayer can changehearts and minds and save lives. Won’t you give one hourto pray for an end to abortion? To volunteer call TabithaConnelly, 960-2194, or go to www.40daysforlife.com/littlerock.

Thank you for supporting our church!

Next weekend, Oct. 20 & 21, we will take up the CatholicHome Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 percent ofdioceses in the United States are considered home missionterritory because they are unable to fund the essentialpastoral work needed in their communities. Your support ofthis appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Pleaseprayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. Moreinformation can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions. First Friday

Holy Hour of AdorationFriday, November 2nd

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Followed bySocial Hour in Parish Hall

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 812

HALLOWEENFamily Picnic

Sponsored byKnights of Columbus Council 812

Sunday, October 2812 Noon till 3:00 p.m.

Allsopp Park3700 Cedar Hilll Rd., Little Rock

FREE -- Hamburgers & Hot DogsHalloween Costume Contest at 2pm

RSVP to Mark Springer at 831-2350

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Greg Kitterman; CorkyZaloudek; Becky Price; Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; IssacIssac; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle;Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Wayne Thomisee; Benjamin Stuart; CharlieBaker; Louis Caldarera; Ron Hoofman; Greg Sheard; David Brossett; KayLassiter; Ashen Glenn; Micki Fitzpatrick; Judy Sims; Judy Caldarera;Glennabell McCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss; Robert Fitzpatrick; TinaPinter; Frances Berg; Agnes Paquette; Lucca Garcia; James Wilkerson;Wally Anger; Henry Schulte; Karen Blanzenski; Everett Burnam; MarilynHardman; and Grace Nowak.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; theJonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Fr.Richard Oswald; Betty Franzetti; Scott Helmbeck; Katie Ehemann; AliceHumphries; Dorothy Pumphrey; Ellen Perkins; Louise Werner; Joe Forte;Amy Woody; Cindi Woodiel; Bill Rogers; Ken Jones; Gretchen Golden; JudyWhite; Barbara Gunderman; Mike Burnam; Nicky Cumberland; Quinn Cogan;Don King; and Janet Jones Conrad..

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Naveen Polisetty, brother-in-law of Fr.Francis Madanu.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially John Marconi (Fr. John’s nephew),Omar Galvan, and Brian Cundall.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, names willremain on the list for four weeks. Then their name will be written in theBook of Intercession where they will be remember during every Mass. Tocontinue for another four weeks, please call the church office.

That consecrated religious men and women maybestir themselves, and be present among the poor,the marginalized, and those who have no voice.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

October, 2018

Pope Francis’Intention for Evangelization:

CHS / MSM NEWSThe 23rd Annual Catholic High School Alumni Dinnerwill be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the school.Happy hour begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. – byTaziki’s, and the program at 7:30 p.m. This event is freeand open to CHS alumni only. To make a reservation goonline to www.chsalumnidinner.com or call (501) 664-4625.

Join us for the CHS Homecoming Tailgate Picnic onFriday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. at War Memorial StadiumSponsored by the Catholic High School Foundation/AlumniAssociation. Bring the whole family, picnic blankets, andchairs and enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs provided byIBERIABANK. There is no cost to attend this event. If yourgraduating class would like to have a tent space, pleasecontact Steve Aday at adaychs@gmail.com. For a scheduleof all 2018 Varsity Football Games, visit www.lrchs.org.

Attention 1940-1968 classes of Catholic High School andMount St. Mary Academy: Join us for the CHS/MSM “Half-Century Club” Reunion Saturday, October 20, from 11:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Moon Distributing, 2800 Vance Street,Little Rock, AR 72206. For more information, please contactBecky May ’57 at bec39@sbcglobal.net.

Opening Up Personal PrayerPRAYER RETREAT

Presented by Elizabeth Garrett fromSt. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Fayetteville, AR

Saturday morning, November 10th9:00-1:00pm in the Parish Hall

Lunch & Snacks Provided - $15

REGISTER ONLINE: www.holysouls.orgOr contact Kay Kay at kderossette@holysouls.org

October 15th is Pregnancy & Infant Loss RemembranceDay; this day is an opportunity to collectively honor andremember our tiny loved ones whom we have lost including,but not limited to, miscarriage, stillbirth, and SIDS.

Join us for the Wave of Light, on Monday, Oct 15th, at 6p.m on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol.The ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm. Tracy Beene,Meterologist for “This Morning Saturday” on THV11 will sharethe story of her baby girl Nora Kate. The ceremony willconclude at 7:00, when author Linda DeYmaz will read herbook, “Mommy Please Don’t Cry, There are no Tears inHeaven.” As she reads, the searchlight will illuminate thesky in observance of the International Wave of Light forPregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and will remainlit for one hour. Guests are invited to stay and visit with oneanother or simply sit in silence. Representative from localhospitals and bereavement organization will be present toprovide encouragmeent and support. Advocates include HolySews, Inc. You are welcome and encouraged to bring yourLED Candles or flashlights. Please feel free to bringtreasures of your baby, show their pictures, and say theirnames. You will find that you are absolutely not alone. Formore information, please contact us at info@holysews.org.

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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Around the Diocese . . .

Do not be conquered by evil,but conquer evil with good.

(Romans 12:21)

SENIOR HIGH (Grades 9-12)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Fr. Jose Uppani will present “Maryin Gesthemene” on Nov. 2 - 4 at the Sister of Mercy Convent atMt. St. Mary’s. Register at www.arkcc.org. or contact RitaEdwards at 317-7167.

A PATRIOTIC ROSARY RALLY will be held Saturday, November3 from 10:30 a.m.-noon outside the State Capitol. Moreinformation is available by calling Camilla Landers at 501-658-7026, emailing Camillartist@gmail.com or visitingFacebook at @Arkansas.patriotic.rosary.rally.

PAX CHRISTI Little Rock is sponsoring WELCOME HOME: Agroup for Catholics who identify as LGBT and families/friendswho wish to engage in dialogue with the Catholic Church.Welcome Home will meet on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., at theDIocese of Little Rock, Fitzgerald Hall. Contact Sherry withPAX Christi Little Rock at paxchristilr@gmail.com. This is anongoing discussion group for Catholics who identify as LGBTand allies who may have left the church and wish to explorethe possibility of re-connection with their faith through prayer,conversation and supportive interaction. The church family isdiminished by your absence. We invite you into a dynamicconversation that can build a bridge.

CYM meets this Wednesday, October 10, 6-8 pm at theBenedict House. Dinner and Life Night on Death andJudgment.

MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH(Grades 6-8)

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

GIVING THANKSWHEN YOU SHOP

We will meet THURSDAY, October 25,6-7:30 pm. “Bring a Saint to CYM” isthe theme for the next MIDDLE SCHOOLCYM. Find out information on a specialSaint – maybe one near and dear to youor an obscure one. Along with info on the

Saint, it’s a POTLUCK DINNER so bring a dish to share.Hope you will be there!

JR. HIGH YOUTH RALLY, SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 11 at MSM. Registrationdeadline has passed, but you can likelystill register this week. The cost forattending with Holy Souls Parish is $30 (usually $40), andincludes lunch, a t-shirt, and the speaker cost. Call Denisefor more information 501-554-6929 or emaildmorbit@holysouls.org for registration papers.

ALL 6-12 grade YOUTH UPCOMINGSERVICE EVENTS:

Mark your calendars now for the CYMDay of Service in the works forSaturday, October 20. Participate inpart of the day or the entire day! Find

out the details by coming to CYM, or emailing(dmorbit@holysouls.org) or calling Denise (501-554-6929).

Christmas Caroling: The date is set forWednesday, December 12. An eveningof dinner, singing, and fellowship, 6-9 pm.Plan on being there!

To read the daily reading online, go to www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtmlMonday, October 15 ST. TERESE OF JESUS - Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32

7:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of ParishionersTuesday, October 16 ST. HEDWIG; ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE - Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41

7:00 a.m. Mass Harcleve Joseph Sutton by John SuttonWednesday, October 17 ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH - Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46

5:30 p.m. Mass Carolyn Cia by George & Sylvia HartThursday, October 18 ST. LUKE - 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9

7:00 a.m. Mass Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis BeckFriday, October 19 STS. JOHN DE BREBEUF & ISAAC JOGUES & COMPANIONS- Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7

7:00 a.m. Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory by LouAnn Edwards8:15 a.m. School Mass Intentions of Parishioners

Saturday, October 20 ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS - Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-124:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Mildred Burris by Gil Caver

Sunday, October 21 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-458:00 a.m. Mass Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Binz and family by George & Sylvia Hart10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Jack Leding by Robert Cagle

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.