Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@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 Director

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

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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

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

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - June 26, 2016

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentEvery Wednesday9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Holy Souls Church offers Adoration of the BlessedSacrament on Wednesdays from 9:00am till 5:15pm.Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an opportunity topray before Jesus Christ in a more personal way. You cansit quietly and talk with Jesus or you can bring a book ofprayers and read; some books are provided. The importantthing is to come and be with Jesus. Your presence isrequested.Sign up for Online Giving at www.holysouls.org.

Works of Mercy

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, June 27:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Social, PH

Tuesday, June 28:7am Mass, CH

Wednesday, June 29:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass,CH

Thursday, June 30:7am Mass, CH

Friday, July 1:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, July 2:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, July 3:8am Mass, CH;10am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Comfort the Afflicted

for June

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 4PM MASSServers: Z. Herts, S. Hickman, C. & A. Thornton;EMC: K. Mondy; Lectors: Z. Gibson, M. Suffern;Ushers: M. Lewis, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, JULY 3, 8AM MASSServers: A. Files, G. Jones, R. Solina, A. Stephens;EMC: A. Thomisee; Lectors: S. Blomeley, T. Wahlgreen;Ushers: G. Hoffmann, P. Pilkington10AM MASSServers: T. Bornhoft, J. Harper, J. McGill, J. Riley;EMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: S. Fratesi, P. Watkins;Ushers: T. Devine, M. Flynn5:30PM MASSServers: K. Crowder, J. Duke, R. Gatlin, N. Ghidotti;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: A. Gatlin;Ushers: W. Morris, J. Sick

Liturgical Notes . . .

Title of Jesus for June“Good Shepherd”

SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m

~ This Week (June 26 - July 2) ~

“The LORD is my shepherd;there is nothing I lack.”

Psalm 23:1

Scripture:“Do not let your hearts be troubled.

You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” Jn 14:1

Challenge:Hand whatever your problem is over to God and truly let himkeep it, don’t take it back, trust him that he will handle it.

Ways:• Pray that your faith in Jesus is strong enough to let

go and let God• Smile at strangers and try to brighten their day• Be a peacemaker while in traffic• Encourage don’t discourage• Pray for those who have lost loved ones in

tragic events

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Understanding My ValueTo My Church Community

Laura Humphries,Parish Life Director

The origins of this work of mercy, comfort the afflicted, isfound in the life of Jesus and reported in the Gospels. Thereis only one occasion in which Jesus requested comfort.This is narrated in the Gospels as that climactic momentwhen the Last Supper scene is joined to the passion. Uponarriving at the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus becameemotionally distraught. “He took with him Peter, James,and John, and began to be troubled and distressed. Thenhe said to them, ‘My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remainhere and keep watch.’ He advanced a little and fell to theground and prayed that if it were possible the hour mightpass by him” (Mark 14:33–35). Remain and watch,catchwords for attending to Jesus’ sorrow by their merepresence and prayer. Unfortunately, the disciples failedmiserably in their duty, for they fell asleep and detachedthemselves from Jesus’ agony, leaving him to suffer alone.Nothing that the disciples could have done would havechanged the course of events. Jesus himself had warnedthem, by their abandonment of him, would add to his sorrow.And herein is found one of the first lessons about this workof mercy. To comfort the sorrowful does not mean removingthe sorrow, much less restoring what was lost. Rather, itmeans to be present in and to endure the storm of loss,grief, and pain of the most unimagined kind with those whoare suffering. Does it change the circumstances? No, itdoes not, but it does communicate God’s love andcompassion: You are not alone. God is with you. God knowssuffering, too. This work of mercy is an outpouring of Christto others through us. An excerpt from Liguorian.org

We are all called to comfort each other. Parents comfortchildren, just as our heavenly Father comforts us. The poor,the lonely, the sick, the depressed, all need our love andkindness. Just as Christ has taught us by his life to becompassionate to one another we must be like him andchoose to be compassionate to others. It is always easierto turn away and not put forth the effort to be as Christ callsus to be. To be a Christian is to love one another, evenwhen it isn’t the popular thing or the easiest thing to do. Ireally have to pray about this because there are peoplethat I have trouble loving but I want to be the person thatChrist calls me to be so I pray and ask for Christ’s grace tohelp with my failures and give me strength to be a betterChristian. How can I be an outpouring of Christ to others? Istill have a lot of work to do, I’m working on it and hope youwill pray for me as I pray for you.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

NOVENA TOOUR LADY OF

MOUNT CARMELFriday, July 8th, through Saturday, July 16th

“Novena” comes from the Latin word for “nine”. It is a cycleof prayers spanning nine days and consists of prescribedprayers and devotions and usually includes the reception ofthe Sacrament of Penance and Holy Eucharist. A novenamay be made in common, in church or in private.

The Carmelite Sisters invite you to join them for theirNovena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel from Friday, July8th till Saturday, July 16th. The Celebration of the Eucharistbegins each evening at 7:30 p.m. in their Chapel, 7201W. 32nd St., Little Rock each evening at 7:30 p.m. Thehomilist will be Fr. Ralph Reyes, OCD.

Holy Souls Parish’s special nightwill be Thursday, July 14.

LOOKING FOR NEW MOMS!If you are expecting a baby we want to cook for you! Wehave a Meals For New Moms Group at Holy Souls with over65 women eager to cook you meals for the first couple ofweeks after you have your baby. Let us take care of dinnerso you can take care of your new little one! Please emailSamantha Denefe at sdenefe@holysouls.org if you arepregnant and we will get you on the calendar. If you seesomeone who is pregnant, or know a parishioner who ispregnant, encourage them to sign up.

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLEAT

HOLY SOULS SCHOOLOur Lady of the Holy Souls School has

an opening for a full time:Music Teacher

Send resume to dobbins@holysouls.org.

Mass attendance, June 4 & 5 1,029Mass attendance, June 11 & 12 1,133Mass attendance, June 18 & 19 926

Diocesan Special Collections – $ 1,703

Weekend Collections –June 4 & 5 $ 26,533June 11 & 12 $ 23,274June 18 & 19 $ 19,277Total June Collections $ 69,084Total June Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/15 - 5/31/16) $ 1,354,114Budgeted (7/1/15 - 5/31/16) $ 1,325,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 29,114

Children’s collections - June 2016 $ 171

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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 . . .

Thank you for supporting our church!

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARYJuly 2nd will be First Saturday and you are invited to beginthe morning and the month by joining with us in prayingthe Rosary. We will revisit the Sorrowful Mysteries whichfocuses on the Passion of our Lord. Again, Tom Kirchnerwill use scripture, reflections and other prayers to enhancethe experience. The rosary will start at 7 am, one hourbefore the Saturday morning mass.

“A LITTLE CHANGE…..CAN CHANGE LIVES”

The Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center and Birthright,of Greater Little Rock would like to thank Holy Souls for anenormously successful Baby Bottle Campaign. A total of$3,926 was collected during the month of May. Thank youfor choosing to support LIFE!

If you haven’t had the chance to fill your bottle, pleasereturn it for use in future campaigns. God Bless You.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 53:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 610:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NOW AVAILABLE!Two More Days

for Photography:

PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION:Benedict House

(corner of Tyler & “H” Streets)

TO MAKE A PHOTOGRAPHY APPOINTMENT:Go to our website (www.holysouls.org),

orContact Cindy in the Church Office (663-8632)

or cstabnick@holysouls.org.

Each family receives a complimentary 8 x 10and a free directory for participating! Plus, youwill have the opportunity to purchase additionalportraits for yourself, family and friends.

NEXT TIME YOU STAYAT A HOTEL . . .

When you stay in motels or hotels, please save all thepersonal supplies (shampoo, conditioner, soap) not usedfor Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock. They give themto the homeless. Please put these items in the HelpingHand basket in the Helping Hand/Chair Room in churchor bring to the church office.

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOPPlease 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.

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Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

General Petition:That indigenous peoples, whose identity and veryexistence are threatened, will be shown due re-spect.

Mission Petition:That the Church in Latin America and the Carib-bean, by means of her mission to the continent,may announce the gospel with renewed vigor andenthusiasm.

July, 2016

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; Annette Kagy; Mary Limon; GregKitterman; Annette Tracy; Jack Matthews; John Kagy;Corky Zaloudek; John McKay; Becky Price; Msgr. ThomasSebaugh; Cathy Springstead; Everett Burnam; Rose Stuart;Edith Treadway; Carolyn Cia; David Murley; Fran Otten; andRobert Carter.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Phil Marks;Curt Rahilly; Carl Calhoun; the Jonathan Forte Family;the Petty Family; Bob Hambuchen; Robert Halferty;Stephanie Gordon; Patti Stoiber; Janelle Sprenger; PamHawkins; and Don Henry.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Marilyn Hart Trammell,sister of George Hart, and aunt of Cathy Mills.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Nathan Ashburn and TitiSarate.

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 church office.

Thank You

Baptisms

Silas Lawson Lytleson of

Howard & Erin (DeGostin) Lytle

Rosemarie Lynn Davisdaughter of

Parker & Kathryn (Robbins) Davis

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

Thank you to Laura & Mark Humphries, Kelly & EduardoOchoa, Rosemarie Ochoa, Amelia Ochoa, Cindy & MattOdom; Emily Odom, Katie Odom, Tamara & Daniel Ketter,Emily Ketter, Diane Scroggins, Michael Copas, Susan Ford,Brooke White, Darlene Hebda, Susie Williams, DeniseMorbit, Rhonda Fitz, Donna Bressinck, Jan & Eric Britt,Darlene Hebda, Pete & Cindy Stabnick, Susanne Stabnick,Julia Stabnick, and Jessica Herring for helping with the “It’sNot Goodbye; It’s Good Luck” Receptions for Fr. Eric onJune 11 & 12.

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Souls has niches wherethe photos of our deceased loved ones are placed. Thechapel is a place of prayer for our loved ones, uniting ourprayers as a community with the prayers of Mary our patronand all the saints of heaven.

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

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

The Shrine ofOur Lady of the Holy Souls

Would you like to becomea Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contactSamantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization and FaithFormation, at 663-8632 or email sdenefe@holysouls.org.Or you may register on our website, www.holysouls.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 2:45 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).

Around the Diocese . . .

SENIOR HIGH CYM

Please pray for our youth who are on the mission trip toMcGehee, Arkansas. We will be there from today (June 26)to Friday, July 1 helping with flood damages.

All CYM, grades 7-12, will meet on Wednesday, July 6.Join us for Mass at 5:30 pm and then to the Benedict Housefrom 6:30-8 pm for appetizers and Bible games for prizes!

Diocese Summer Events:Camp Joshua: (pro-life camp in Arkansas) If youplan to go July 29-31 and want scholarship, you willneed to get your paperwork started NOW. You can probablygo for free IF you get your applications in soon. CallRose Mimms at 663-4237 for information. Application atwww.campjoshuaar.org

C2Si: Catholic Charities Summer Institute: an awesomeweek long program offered by the Diocese from July 10-15to learn about social justice as well as serve in a variety ofcommunity opportunities. SCHOLARSHIP money available!Paperwork available at CYM and online at www.dolr.org(youth ministry site).

JUNIOR HIGH CYM

All CYM, grades 7-12, will meet on Wednesday, July 6.Join us for Mass at 5:30 pm and then to the Benedict Housefrom 6:30-8 pm for appetizers and Bible games for prizes!

Service Work: July 6 & 7 meet at Helping Hand from 9am- 1 p.m. Call Church Office to sign up.

PILGRIMAGE - Join Pilgrimage to “SHRINES OF FRENCHCANADA” with FR. Ruben Quinteros on Sept 19-24,2016.(Montreal & Quebec City) . Visit world famous shrinesto St. Joseph, St. Anne, Our Lady of Cape, and many moreholy places. Experience French history and culture from1600’s till today. Go through HOLY DOOR of Notre DameBasilica in Quebec City for Year of Mercy Indulgence. Costis $2280 which includes airfare to Montreal, hotels, bus/tour guide, most meals & more. Call Marj Hunecker @501-681-4621 or Kathy @ Sue Smith Vacations @ 771-0987

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT DICKEY-STEPHENS PARK - Bringa church bulletin to Dickey-Stephens Park on their Sun-days games and your family (two adults and up to fourchildren 14 & under) will be admitted for only $10! Formore information and schedule go to www.travs.com.

VISITS TO THE CHURCHWhenever you are in our neighborhood on weekdays, youare invited to drop by our church and spend a few minutesin prayer. The Church is open for visits on Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday after the 7:00 a.m. Mass till 4:00 p.m.After 9:00 a.m. on these days, please use the Church Doorson the Harrison Street (Columbarium Garden side) for entry.

On Wednesdays, the Church is open from 8:00 a.m. tillafter the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Every Wednesday Adoration ofthe Blessed Sacrament begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends withBenediction at 5:15 p.m.

On Sundays, the church is open for visits after the 10:00a.m. Mass till the 5:30 p.m. Mass begins.

Monday, June 27 ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA - Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-227:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention for Jennifer & Tom Buckner by Roberta Cagle

Tuesday, June 28 ST. IRENAEUS - Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-277:00 a.m. Mass Larry Renard by The Renard Family

Wednesday, June 29 STS. PETER & PAUL - Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-195:30 p.m. Mass Dodie Longinotti by Holy Souls Parish

Thursday, June 30 FIRST MARTYRS OF THE HOLY ROMAN CHURCH - Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-87:00 a.m. Mass Nell Binz by Becky Binz

Friday, July 1 ST. JUNIPERO SERRA - Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-137:00 a.m. Mass Gerald & Sara Jansen by Fran Jansen

Saturday, July 2 Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-178:00 a.m. Mass Deceased members of Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Ernest Whitelaw by Mary Sue Whitelaw

Sunday, July 3 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9]8:00 a.m. Mass Dodie Longinotti by Angie & John McCarthy10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Ina Burnam by Holy Souls Seniors Group

ADDITIONAL MASS INTENTIONS:Paul Biltz

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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