Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, Pastorepohlmeier@holysouls.org

Fr. Tom Marks, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. JegleyLynn Bauman, Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Faith Formation

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

Susie Williams, Facilities & Events CoordinatorShelley Tienken, Business Manager

Nan Connell, AccountantCindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, Principal

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

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

Parish Office HoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - November 29, 2015

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

MISSION STATEMENTEncounter Jesus, Serve Others.

Angel

The Angel Trees are in the vestibule and will be there availablefor you to take ornaments to purchase gifts until the deadlinefor their return. Gifts may be returned until December 20th

but Helping Hand will need all of their presents returned fortheir “store” the week of December 14th. Helping Hand doesnot require that the gifts be wrapped, they prefer that theyare not wrapped; their ornaments are Angels. If you purchasebicycles, it is really helpful if you can put them together! St.Joseph Helpers also don’t need their gifts wrapped, theirornaments are Stockings and Circles. Birthright (Snowman),Domestic Abuse Centers (Santa) and Santa Caravan(Christmas Tree) all need their gifts wrapped. All gifts will bepicked up by Monday December 21st, so please be sure toreturn them no later than December 20th. Holy Soulsparishioners are always generous even when times are hard,thank you for helping those who need our help. EncounterJesus, serve others.

Come hear one of the finest Choral Groups inthe country performing a program of Christmasmusic right here at Holy Souls.

TheUniversity of Central Arkansas

Chamber ChoirUnder the direction of

John Irwinpresents

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atHoly Souls ChurchFriday, December 5

7:00 p.m.

Reception follows in Parish Hall.

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, November 30:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Cards, PH

Tuesday, December 1:7am Mass, CH;6pm Parish Council Meeting, PH

Wednesday, December 2:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confession, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

Thursday, December 3:7am Mass, CH;

Friday, December 4:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH;1:30pm Early Out for School;7pm Christmas Concert, CH

Saturday, December 5:8am Mass, CH;2:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, December 6,2nd Sunday of Advent:

8am Mass, CH;10am Mass, CH, PH;4pm Focolare, BH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

*To read Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/120615.cfm

Reflection for Sunday’s Readings

Holy Souls ParishionerChallenge:

Encountering

Jesus1. Morning Offering

2. Nightly Examen

3. Daily Scripture

How is your challenge going?

Second Sunday of AdventDecember 6, 2015

Luke 3:1-6

Adults: In what areas of your life do you need God’sforgiveness right now? What Advent practice would assistyou in expressing your repentance?

Children: What do you want to ask God to forgive you for?What can you do during Advent to show you are sorry?

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT:Prayer and Lighting of Candles

“O God, by whose word allthings are sanctified, pourforth your blessing upon thiswreath and grant that we whouse it may prepare our hearts

The youngest child then lights one purple candle.

for the coming of Christ and may receive yourabundant graces. We pray this in Jesus’ name, wholives and reigns forever. Amen.”

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Understanding My ValueTo My Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

WE NEED MORE!

Sponsored by Holy Souls Men’s Club

Saturday, January 9Allen Center Cafeteria

Dinner 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.Fried Oyster Plates ~ Peel ‘em & Eat ‘em Shrimp Plates

or Combination Plates

Dinner Tickets $30Corporate/Group Tables $500

Order tickets online at www.holysouls.orgor in the Church Office.

30th AnnualShrimp & Oyster Dinner

featuringAn Evening at MONACO

After PartyDownstairs in the Gym

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Win Lots of Prizes

Our Lady of Perpetual Responsibility

Humorist Garrison Keillor hung this name ruefully on oneof the churches in his fictitious village, Lake Wobegon.

No matter what the name of our church, the blessing ofbeing able to serve can become a burden unless we seethose we serve through heaven’s eyes, as: sons anddaughters of heaven’s High King! Sisters and brothers ofthe Lord Jesus! Heirs of God, co-heirs with Christ! Yes,they still struggle with sin. So do we. Yes, they still fall forSatan’s temptations. So do we. Yes, they often seemunthankful. So do we. But one day, they will shine in glory–just as we will trophies of God’s grace in Christ!

That eternal perspective transforms our service. It energizesour calling. Even the most menial tasks, done in Jesus’name, matter. They matter forever! “He is no fool who giveswhat he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose,” wrotemissionary Jim Elliot in his journal sometime before hismartyrdom in 1956.

An excerpt from Thanking God for Your Servant Heart

Garrison Keillor could make most anyone laugh; he had amake believe village called Lake Wobegon that was inMinnesota, and it was fabulous. He used to be on PBSradio on Saturday afternoons, I haven’t heard him for yearsbut he could make me laugh, just hearing his name bringsa smile to my face. He certainly used his gift of humor,whether or not he was a religious man, I do not know, but Ido know he used his gift and I am grateful that God gavehim that gift as I am sure many others are. Used to, youcould rent his tapes from the Library, they are worth a listen.

Making people smile can be a tremendous service, whenwe smile, we almost always, if just for that moment, feelbetter. That smile that is given to a stranger passing by uson the street or by opening the door and saying hello witha smile, these actions can make a big difference in another’sday. Sometimes we forget that lonely people depend upontheir interaction with strangers for the nurturing they needduring the day to feel joy. When we wake each morning, ifwe ask Jesus to be with us and make a conscious decisionto carry him with us, the little things that we do during theday for others and to others, may make a big difference insomeone’s day, making it better, making them feel Jesus’compassion and love for others. The Holy Spirit may justguide us down that path for that very reason. Give thatsmile away, we never know who we may be touching.

WE NEED MORE!

All adults of the parishare invited to attend

the annual Holy Souls Parish

Saturday, December 127 to 10 pm

Christmas Party

Allen Center

Thank YouThank you to Elaine Gerard, Ruthmary Goodhart, CatherineDonovan, Becky Binz, Christina Miller, Amy Bratcher, CindyUhrynowycz, Jane Bregy, Becky Neighbors, Kelly Ochoa, LindaMiesner, Alice Stuff, Megan Thornton, Mary Beth Handley, KateEvans, Margaret McGinness, Jan Yanker, Debbie Jones, DianeHoelzeman, and Cindy Stabnick for helping with the funeralreception for the family of Johnny Hodge.

Child care is not available.

Mass attendance, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 1,185Mass attendance, November 7 & 8 1,188Mass attendance, November 14 & 15 1,135

Weekend Collections – Oct. 31 & November 1 $ 24,470 November 7 & 8 $ 24,876 November 14 & 15 $ 24,982Total Nov. Collections $ 74,328Total Nov. Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/15 - 10/31/15) $ 407,648Budgeted (7/1/15 - 10/31/15) $ 435,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (27,352)

Children’s collections - Nov. 2015 $ 258

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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 . . .

ENROLLMENT FORHOLY SOULS SCHOOL

Holy Souls School is now enrolling parishioners for the 2016- 2017 school year. If you have a student that is currentlynot attending Holy Souls School, but would like to attendnext school year, please visit www.holysoulsschool.org,print out an application and return it to the school office.

PART TIME EMPLOYEES NEEDEDFOR EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM

Holy Souls Extended Care program is looking for part timeemployees to supervise children while attending our afterschool program. Responsibilities will include organizingand supervising games and activities for children PreKthrough 8th grade. Our hours of operation are 1:30 p.m.until 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please contact TriciaFinch, Director HSEC at extendedcare@holysouls.org orcall 501-516-2002 to receive more information.

Christmas ConfessionsThe annual communal Advent Penitential Serviceswill be on Thursday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m.at Immaculate Conception Church in North LittleRock and on Thursday, December 10th at 6:30p.m. at Christ the King Church. Confessions atHoly Souls are scheduled every Saturdayafternoon from 2:45-3:45pm, and during Adventyou may also go to Confession on Wednesdaysfrom 4:30 to 5:00pm.

The attendance and collection figures forNov. 21 & 22 will be printed in the next bulletin.

Thank you for supporting our church!

Second Collection - December 5 & 6Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As a Catholicschool student from grades K–12, I was formed to be theperson I am by many religious brothers and sisters, and Iam forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for the seniorCatholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests whomade a positive difference in so many lives. Please givegenerously to next weekend’s collection for the RetirementFund for Religious.

2016 LECTOR WORKBOOKSLectors, please pick up your issue of the 2016 LectorWorkbook in the Altar Servers Room. The book beginsNovember 29th.

CONFIRMATION 2015Our 8th graders are preparing for Confirmation on Friday,December 11. We invite all parishioners to pray for themand send them a note or card. Cards with their names areavailable in the church vestibule. There will be a box in thevestibule for your notes and cards for them.

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Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Jessica Odle Remsing; AidanRemsing; Jeffery Bowers; Rose Bartsch; Luke Siria; JohnLock; Millie McManus; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Debbie Odle;Nathan Baltz; Jeanne Kreth; Annabelle Giardina; SherryWortsmith; Bob Skarda; Adrian Hardman; Annette Kagy;Greg Kitterman; Mary Limon; Annette Tracy; AloiseMedlock; Frank Gerard; Vicki Scanlon; Ben Floriani;Joseph Enderlin; Ike McGill; Fran Otten; Mark Francis;Reece & Bishop Baker; Buddy Cagle; Jack Matthews;Alex Miller; Jim Orsini; Bella Robbins; and Jim Odle.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Phil Marks;Larry Cross; Mildred Dixon; Susan Phillips; Curt Rahilly;Lynn Wiedower; Missy Carmack, Carl Calhoun; theJonathan Forte Family; Bill Boehmer; Luci Sick; MelvinWhite; and Sandra Nichols.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

General Petition:That all may experience the mercy of God, whonever tires of forgiving.

Mission Petition:That families, especially those who suffer,mayfind in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

December, 2015

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Holy Souls’ Seminarian,Deacon Mario Jacobo, and Diocesan seminarians PatrickSaint-Jean and Tuyen Do.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, nameswill remain on the list for four weeks. Then their name will be written inthe Book of Intercession where they will be remember during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the churchoffice.

K of C SAUSAGE SUPPERAll adults are invited to the 86th Louis Mancini SausageSupper on Tuesday, December 1, in McDonald Hall at theCathedral of St. Andrew. Happy hour begins at 6:00 p.m.with dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. The pre-dinner music willbe provided by the Subiaco Academy Jazz Band. Pleasebring a new, unwrapped toy for the children served by HelpingHand. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. A silent auction andraffles will be held. Proceeds benefit the charitable works ofKnights of Columbus Council 812. Contact Pete Stabnickat 663-2032 for additional information.Saint Andrew

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSWe will honor St. Andrew with a temporary shrine. Hisstained glass window is located on the north side of the

Feast Day: November 30Patron Saint: Fishermen, Greece, Russia & Scotland

Prayer to St. AndrewO glorious St. Andrew, you were the first to recognizeand follow the Lamb of God. With your friend, St. John,you remained with Jesus for that first day, for yourentire life, and now throughout eternity. As you ledyour brother, St. Peter, to Christ and many others afterhim, draw us also to Him. Teach us to lead others toChrist solely out of love for Him and dedication in Hisservice. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross andto carry our daily crosses without complaint so thatthey may carry us to Jesus. Amen.

Baptisms

John Collins Dukeand

Jillian Reeves Dukeson and daughter of

John & Emily (Brady) Duke

Caroline Hazel Debezadaughter of

Alfonso & Lauren (Crews) Debeza

Joseph Paul Stehleson of

Jeremiah & Dawn (Jaycox) Stehle

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

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.

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP

REGISTRATION FOR NEW MEMBERSRegistration for new members is completed in the church officeor online by visiting our web page, www.holysouls.org. Pleasecontact the church office or go online at www.holysouls.org ifyou have moved, changed your telephone number, movedfrom your parent’s home or graduated from college.

RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call AnneThomisee in the church office.

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

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm and Wednesdays before FirstFriday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call the church office for anappointment.

CHURCH VISITSThe Church is open from 7am-4pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,& Friday). Please enter through the chapel door after 9am. OnWednesday, the Church is open from 9am till after the 5:30pmMass. Adoration is on Wednesday 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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“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19).

7-12 Graders (only): CYM RAFFLE! Canned food items (as wellas cereal and other non-perishable items) AND items for theWarm & Fuzzy tree at school are being collected. The food willbe donated to Helping Hand & Jericho Way for Christmasdonations. For each item given through CYM (either throughDenise’s office at the Church or at CYM events) will earn oneraffle ticket toward a drawing on Wednesday, December 9th. Besure to put your name on anything you donate so you get yourticket! The raffle is for a $20 gift card.

SENIOR HIGH CYMSENIOR HIGH CYMSENIOR HIGH CYMSENIOR HIGH CYMSENIOR HIGH CYM

This Wednesday, December 2: Change of plans! SinceJr. High Caroling has been moved to Wed., Dec. 3, we willbe having CYM from 7-8:30 pm.

Plan ahead:*Jr. High Christmas Caroling Night: Thursday,December 3, 6-9 pm. Come out both nights andhelp! Different houses each time.

*Sr. High Christmas Caroling Night: Wednesday,December 9, 6-9 pm

*Youth Extravaganza, the Diocese Pro-Life event iscoming up in January 16-17. (overnight at theDoubleTree downtown). DEADLINE FORREGISTRATION is December 17. Get a form atCYM or from Denise. Scholarship $ is available. Thisis a GREAT event. There’s a great speaker as well.

JUNIOR HIGH CYM

Plan ahead:*CYM on Monday, November 30, 6-7:30 pm(grades 6-8)

*Christmas Caroling: Due to midterms, Carolinghas been moved to Thursday, December 3, 6-9pm.

*CYM Christmas Dance: Friday, December 4, 7-9 pm. $5 at the door. All 7th-8th graders welcome. Inviteyour friends from other schools!

You Are Invited To Participate In“A Biblical Walk Through The Mass”

When? Tuesday Mornings, 10-11:30 a.m.,beginning January 5th

Where? Holy Souls Parish HallWhat? “A Biblical Walk Through The Mass”

The program consists of five thirty minuteDVD sessions presented by Dr. EdwardSri of the Augustine Institute.

Cost? The cost is $18 which includes a bookand a workbook.

Materials? Bible & Catechism of the Catholic ChurchRSVP? RSVP to Joan Swenson (821-2161)

by Monday, December 21so materials can be ordered.

Monday, November 30 ST. ANDREW - Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-227:00 a.m. Mass Souls of the Faithful Departed

Tuesday, December 1 Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-247:00 a.m. Mass Martha Wiedower by Alice Henry

Wednesday, December 2 Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-375:30 p.m. Mass Tom Binz by Becky Binz

Thursday, December 3 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER - Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-277:00 a.m. Mass Ilse Pollard by Fr. Erik Pohlmeier

Friday, December 4 ST. JOHN DAMASCENE - Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-317:00 a.m. Mass Mary Regina Kirchner Koch by Mary Ann Saucier8:15 a.m. School Mass Conrad Reed by Becky Binz

Saturday, December 5 Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-88:00 a.m. Mass Tom Jansen by Fran Jansen4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Gerald & Sara Jansen by Fran Jansen

Sunday, December 6 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-68:00 a.m. Mass Ron Grafe by R.C.I.A.10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Joe Fetzek by The Fetzek Family

ADDITIONAL MASS INTENTIONS:Marie Schulte; and Paul Biltz.

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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