Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Tom Marks, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

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

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Faith Formation

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

Susie Williams, Facilities & Events CoordinatorShelley Tienken, Business Manager

Nan Connell, AccountantCindy Stabnick, Pastoral Secretary

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 • Facebook: www.facebook.com/OLHSARSummer Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY - June 11, 2017

Feed The Hungry

“A generous person will be blessed, for he givessome of his food to the poor.” Proverbs 22:9

Feast of Corpus Christi Food Drive

Please bring your donations by Sunday, June 18.

Donate any non-perishable food item,especially:

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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 12:(No 7am Mass)10am Seniors Group Meeting, PH;7pm Men’s Club Meeting, AC

Tuesday, June 13:7am Mass, CH

Wednesday, June 14:9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;7pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH

Thursday, June 15:7am Mass, CH

Friday, June 16:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, June 17:(No 8am Mass)2:45pm Confessions, CH;4:00pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, June 18, FATHERS DAY:8am Mass, CH, followed by Coffee & Donuts, PH;9:15am Sunday Blessings, PH;10:30am Mass, CH, followed by Coffee & Donuts, PH;5:30 p.m. Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 4PM MASSServers: M. Saad, J. Lang, V. Boe, C. Menz;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Kirspel, R. Magri;Ushers: D. Ketter, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, JUNE 18, 8AM MASSServers: A. Files, B. Harper, C. Stone;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: A. M. Maddox, K. Stone;Ushers: R. Anderson, E. Swain10:30AM MASSServers: B. Bollinger, K. Klugh, A. Marra, M. Moore;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: L. Delhey, P. Watkins;Ushers: I. Grosskopf, R. Pollard5:30PM MASSServers: J. Gibby, K. & E. Hicks, C. Simmons;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Herring;Ushers: W. Morris, J. Sick

Responding to theWord

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/061117.cfm

THIS WEEK - June 11-17

Jesus did not come to condemn usbut to teach us how to love.

When am I more ready to condemnthan to love? Why?Jesus, help me . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

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The Shrine of

The Shrine of Our Lady of theHoly Souls has nicheswhere the photos of ourdeceased loved ones areplaced. The chapel is a placeof prayer for our loved ones,uniting our prayers as acommunity with the prayersof Mary our patron and 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 holder islocated in front of the stained glass window as you enter theshrine.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls

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Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why doesthis generation seek a sign?” MK 8:12

I am certain that I have exhausted and exasperated Jesuswith my desire for a sign. It is a mark of my feeble faith thatI want him to close all the doors but one or shine his lighton each step I should take, clearly articulate his instructionsor cajole me with confirmation after confirmation. I want tobe absolutely sure, absolutely safe.

And yet, being absolutely sure and safe leaves no room forfaith. Sometimes we have to step out into the unknown,taking a risk and trusting that Jesus will meet us along theway and nudge us as needed. This kind of couragetransforms feeble faith into bold belief. We don’t need toseek signs. We need to seek our Source.

An excerpt from Living Faith

We are all given a beautiful gift when we receive the gift offaith. As parents it is our responsibility to give our faith, thebelief in Jesus to our children. We must teach our childrenright from wrong, good from bad, and that God will be withthem no matter what. His love is unconditional just as anyparent’s love is.

Some people’s faith leaves them when times are bad butthat is when we must cling to our God and pray for his help.Jesus always walks alongside of us, unfortunately we don’talways believe that he is there but he is. God is our Father,he is our loving, devoted Father who will never desert useven when we believe that he has. We may not see thesign from him, but believe that he is there even when weexhaust him with our unbelief.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Surviving DivorceSUPPORT GROUP

Divorce has affected everyone, whether it’s you, a familymember, friend or coworker. It happens, and it hurts. Maybeyou or someone you know has suffered the breakdown ofthe marriage and family, or maybe they are going through itright now. No matter how long it has been, the Church ISHERE to help and wants her children to get the best healing.That’s why our parish is starting our second support group on July 12th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. The group willmeet every Wednesday for 12 weeks. You may register bycontacting the church office at 663-8632,lhumphries@holysouls.org or ritagalloway@comcast.net.You probably know SOMEONE who could use this goodnews . . . won’t you please pass it on to them? There is a$20 charge for supplies which can be paid the first night.

JOB OPENING AT HOLY SOULS

Our Lady of the Holy Souls is seeking a full timeReceptionist / Office Assistant who is able to multi-task and is comfortable working with the public.Responsibilities include answering incoming calls,performing general secretarial duties, recording minutesat Parish Council meetings, and other related tasks.Candidate must have previous experience; possessclerical, communication, computer and organizationalskills along with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Sendresume to Shelley Tienken, stienken@holysouls.org.

Receptionist / Office Assistant

The Olivetan Benedictine SistersHoly Angels Convent,Jonesboro, Arkansasinvite you to share in

aMASS OF THANKSGIVING

celebratingthe

DIAMOND JUBILEEof

Sister Mary Elaine Willett O.S.B.Sister Mary Lenore Dust, O.S.B.

and

SILVER JUBILEEof

Sister Mary Laura Cathcart, O.S.B.

on Tuesday, July 11, 2017at 2:00 p.m.

Reception follows

Mass attendance, June 3 & 4 1,052

Weekend Collections – June 3 & 4 $ 20,929Total June Collections $ 20,929Total June Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 5/31/17) $ 1,361,369Budgeted (7/1/16 - 5/31/17) $ 1,325,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 36,369

Children’s collections - June 2017 $ 56

Thank you for supporting our church!

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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 . . .

The Seniors Group will meet on Monday, June 12, at 10amin the Parish Hall. The Seniors Group is a very activegroup of parishioners ages 55 and older who meet thesecond Monday of each month. A brief business meetingis followed by lunch, fellowship, cards and games.

All men of the parish (Protestant spouses too!) are invitedto join. The Men’s Club promotes fellowship and providesgifts and services to the parish.

GroupMeeting

MEN’S CLUBMEETING

Monday Evening, June 12in the Allen Center

Special Intention Rosary at 7 p.m.followed by Meeting.

Then join us for supper.

Next weekend, June 17 & 18, we will take up the Collectionfor the Church in Latin America. Please prayerfully considersupporting this collection, which assists programs thatstrengthen the faith in Latin America and the Caribbean.Your gifts help share the faith by providing lay leadershiptraining, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, aswell as other programs. To learn more, please visitwww.usccb.org/latin-america.

Join usnext Sunday, June 18th

as we celebrateFATHER’S DAY

with

Coffee & Donutsfollowing the

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Masses

inthe Parish Hall

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Petitions of the

That national leaders may firmly commit themselvesto ending the arms trade, which victimizes so manyinnocent people.

June, 2017

Pope’s Universal Intention:NATIONAL LEADERS

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; GregKitterman; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price; Robert Carter;Shannon Perry; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Issac Issac; LillianHenriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Dorothy Ehlebracht;Patricia Rozzlle; Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing;Kate Evans; Brian Gordon; Sally Place; Judy Caldarera;Wayne Thomisee; and Lilly Hess.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun;the Jonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Sr. LauraCathcart; Phil Marks; Sherri Faver; Avi Persad; SaraClevenger; Gary Kirchner; Mark Troillett; Angela Parker;Scott Helmbeck; Kennan Jones; Jim Brown; Billy Hofler;Bryan Heffington; Germaine Hardin; Tom Pohlmeier; andDorothy Russell.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- James Chidester, uncle ofTricia Finch and great-uncle of Jonathan Finch.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Daniel Velasco Perezand Deacon Daniel Ramos.

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 writtenin the Book of Intercession where they will be remember during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the churchoffice.

Would You Like to Make a Donationto Help Us Purchase Our New Hymnals?

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish is purchasing anadditional, supplemental hymnal to accompany our cur-rent GIA “Worship” Hymnal. The new hymnal, “GIAGather: Third Edition” will expand our music selectionand includes many standard Catholic songs that aren’tin our current hymnal.

Yes, I would like to make a donation to help purchase our new hymnals.

How many hymnals would you like to donate? _____

Amount Enclosed:_____________Cost: $25 each.

You may donated them in memory or in honor of aloved one or in glory to God. Please print the namefor the name plate to be placed in the hymnal.

__ In Memory of ____________________________

__ In Honor of ______________________________

__ To the Glory of God

Name of Donor: ____________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________

Email:_________________________________________

Return this form and your check to Holy Souls Church,1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205

Ministry of Praise

Lucy Margaret Seamandaughter of

Eric and Holly (Lowe) Seaman

Michael Alexander Hobbsson of

Richard & Ashley (Wiedower) Hobbs

Please welcome the following newly baptized children ofGod into our church community:

Baptisms

The Little Rock Theology Institute provides a uniqueopportunity to enrich your personal spiritual journey, growin knowledge of the Catholic faith, and for those wishing toearn a degree in Theology. Classes meet one weekend amonth from September to June. For more information call(501) 664-0340 ext 359 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Pleaseprayerfully consider joining us this year!

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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Jesus said, “Do not be afraid; just have faith” (Mark 5:36)

Around the Diocese . . .

Catholic High School WRESTLING CAMP - August 5, 8am-3pm, Main Gym. “Building Character through Competition.”Camp Director is Paul Mammarelli - 295-1727 orpaulmammarelli@sbcglobal.net. Cost $55. Visit lrchs.org formore information.

WINFEST is a celebration of the life of Win Wardlaw ‘08. OnSaturday, June 17, at 7-10pm, Catholic High School Annex,6300 Fr. Tribou Street.Tickets are $50 (21 & older) or $25(under 21). A casual evening of food, drink, fun and live musicprovided by “Goose.” Proceeds from Winfest benefit the WinWardlaw Scholarship Fund through the Catholic High SchoolFoundation. REGISTER ONLINE AT www.lrchs.org.

“A TASTE OF FAITH”, a dinner to honor and support theDiocese of Little Rock seminarians is scheduled for August5, 2017. This event provides you the opportunity to make afinancial commitment to help pay the costs of seminarianeducation and acknowledge God’s blessing on our Diocese.If you would like to host a table or to just attend please contactDianne Brady at 501-664-0340 Ext. 391or dbrady@dolr.org.

CYM for grades 9-12 will meet this Tuesday,June 13, 7-9:30 pm for a movie at the BenedictHouse.

Jr. High CYM: Night out! 5:30 Mass, followedby dinner at US Pizza (on Kavanaugh) andbowling Wednesday, June 14 at Professor

MISSION TRIP, (upcoming grade 9 - recentgrads) to McGehee, Arkansas. Dates areSunday, June 25- Friday, June 30. A greatweek of community, service, teamwork, prayer,

PRO-Life Camp Joshua, weekend of July 28, 29, &30 in Humphrey, AR. Scholarships available fromthe Diocese to go for FREE. Learn the hows andwhys about speaking up for life in the world today.

Ministry Summer Institute is a week long program from Sunday,July 23 (optional program at Heifer’s Global Gateway) throughFriday, July 28 (Monday – Friday is at the 4-H Center).Scholarship money available. Go to www.dolr.org and check outmore information under Youth Ministry. Deadline to register isJune 26.

Grades 7-12: SERVICE ANYONE? We will be help-ing with food sorting at the Arkansas Foodbank onMonday, June 12, from 1-4 pm. Call the Youth Officeat Church if you are interested to sign up and get therequired forms. Spots are limited, so you must callDenise first.

Interested in Social Justice? Looking to grow inknowledge and service of others?Our Diocese has just the summer program foryou! C2Si – Catholic Charities Catholic Youth

Bowl. Bring $5 to pay toward pizza. Bowling will be covered.Pick up at Professor Bowl at 8:30 pm. Parent drivers neededbetween the Church, US Pizza, and Professor Bowl.

fun, and a rewarding time. And it’s free. Pick up a form at theChurch office or at the Benedict House.

Celebrant SingersNeed a Place to Stay

Jon Stemkoski’s Celebrant Singers, a fresh and dynamicChristian singing group from California, featuring 10 to12 singers with a twelve - piece orchestra, will ministerthrough music, song and testimony on Sunday, July 2,at 7pm in the church. They will also sing at the Masseson the weekend of July 1 and 2. We need homes forthem to stay in while they are with us. There will be 11single women and 14 single men. If you have a bedroomor bedrooms that you can offer, and are able to includethem in your family meals, please call the church office.We can show these folks from California some goodArkansas hospitality!

Monday, June 12 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12No 7:00 a.m. Mass

Tuesday, June 13 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA - 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-167:00 a.m. Mass T. J. Randy by Dennis & Jackie Valentino

Wednesday, June 14 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-195:30 p.m. Mass John Lock by Martha & O. C. Flynn

Thursday, June 15 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-267:00 a.m. Mass Dalton & Ellen Dailey by Ray & Kathy Hightower

Friday, June 16 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-327:00 a.m. Mass Michael Ray Morton by Gail & Shannon Bradney

Saturday, June 17 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37No 8:00 a.m. Mass4:00 p.m. Mass Pat Henry by Alice Henry

Sunday, June 18 THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST - Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

8:00 a.m. Mass Peggy Thomas by Nancy & Charlie Baker10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Leslie & Veronica Flippen by Becky Binz

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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