Mission Petition - Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church
1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, Pastor
Deacon John Hall
Deacon Lawrence H. Jegley
Deacon Tim Massanelli
Anne Thomisee, Director of Religious Education
Fred Graham, Organist & Music Director
Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth Ministry
Laura G. Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator
Mary Carman, Facilities & Events Coordinator
Shelley Tienken, Business Manager
Nan Connell, Accountant
Cindy Stabnick, Church Secretary
Edna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary
Ileana Dobbins, Principal
Monique Raines, Wedding Director
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Parish is a family of believers seeking to
know, love, and serve God as a faith community. To celebrate
the presence of Christ among us, we will enhance the community
atmosphere of our parish and develop stewardship of time, talent,
and treasure.
Church Office .......................... (501)
School ..................................... (501)
Cafeteria ................................. (501)
Extended Care ........................ (501)
663-8632
663-4513
663-6125
663-7438
Website: www.holysouls.org
E-mail: office@holysouls.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 9, 2012
HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER
Join us
on Sunday, December 16th,
at 11:00 a.m.
in the Parish Hall
for a
Retirement Reception
honoring
Deacon Tim & Dottie Massanelli.
Tuesday, December 11
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
in the Church
This month’s special prayer intention
is for our Liturgical Ministers.
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Y.O.F. TALK BEFORE MASS
December 15 & 16
“Communal Prayer”
by Fr. Erik Pohlmeier
Remember to arrive at Church
at least 5 minutes before the Mass time.
Advent Wreath Prayer
2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
“O Lord, stir up our hearts
that we may prepare for
your only begotten Son,
that through His coming
we may be made worthy
to serve you with pure
minds. We ask this
through Jesus’ name, who lives and reigns forever.
Amen.”
(The oldest child then lights the purple candle from the
first week plus one more purple candle.)
This Week at Holy Souls . . .
Liturgical Notes . . .
CALENDAR
Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);
Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);
Benedict House (BH); School (S)
Monday, December 10:
7am Mass, CH;
10am Seniors Group, PH;
4pm Parish Children’s Choir, S;
5:45pm Parish Handbell Choir, CH;
7pm Men’s Club, AC
Tuesday, December 11
7am Mass, CH;
3:05pm Advanced Children’s Choir, S;
5:30pm Holy Hour of Prayer
(Praying for Liturgical Ministers), CH
Wednesday, December 12
11am Adoration, CH;
4:30pm Confession, CH;
5:15pm Benediction, CH;
5:30pm Mass, CH;
7pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH;
7pm Sr. CYM, BH
Thursday, December 13:
7am Mass, CH;
11:30am Breaking Open the Bread, PH;
6:30pm RCIA, PH
Friday, December 14:
7am Mass, CH;
8:15am School Mass, CH;
6pm Confirmation, CH
Saturday, December 15:
8am Mass, CH;
2:45pm Confessions, CH;
4pm *Vigil Mass, CH;
Sunday, December 15, 3rd Sunday of Advent:
8am *Mass, CH;
10am *Mass, CH;
11am Retirement Reception for
Deacon Tim & Dottie Massanelli
5:30pm *Mass, CH
Reflection for Sunday’s Readings
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2012
First reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18
Second reading: Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18
Adults:
To whom have your past acts of kindness brought joy? What
acts of kindness could you do this week?
Children:
What kind thing have you done for someone lately? Whom
could you make happy by your kindness this week?
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 4PM MASS
Servers: M. Magri, M. & R. Saad, M. Whitacre;
EMC: C. Drilling; Lector: B. Saad, R. Magri;
Ushers: J. Metzger, K. Stephens
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 8AM MASS
Servers: K. Walsingham, D. Edwards, A. Barker;
EMC: C. & L. Lantz; Lectors: A. M. Maddox, D. Hebda;
Ushers: G. Hoffmann; P. Pilkington
10AM MASS
Servers: H. Hathaway, C. & D. James, G. James;
EMC: L. Hathaway; Lectors: M. Zakrzewski, P. James;
Ushers: F. Zakrzewski, M. O’Malley, K. Ehemann
5:30PM MASS
Servers: A. Anger, J. Wilkinson, H. O’Mara;
EMC: C. & A. Friemel; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;
Ushers: P. Stabnick, W. Morris
*The Year of Faith Speaker will be at
all Masses this weekend. Remember to
arrive at least 5 minutes
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Angel
SPEAKERS SERIES
Please take an ornament from the Angel Tree in the
vestibule and help someone have a happy Christmas.
This year we will be supporting Birthright, Helping Hand,
St. Joseph Helpers, The Santa Caravan (who provides
gifts for homeless children) and families. Please wrap
all gifts except for the ones marked “unwrapped”. Then
tape the ornament to the gift so that we can deliver it to
the appropriate agency.
presents
“The History of the Catholic Church
in Arkansas”
by Dr. James Woods
Sunday, December 9th -- 7:00 p.m.
Our next program in the Holy Souls Adult Faith
Formation Speakers’ Series will be on Sunday,
December 9 and will feature Dr. James Woods, PhD,
Professor of History at Georgia Southern University.
Dr. Woods will speak on the history of the Catholic
Church in Arkansas. Professor Woods is quite
interesting and entertaining. He grew up in Holy Souls
Parish, the son of former Federal Judge Henry Woods.
The program starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Refreshments will be served following the presentation
in the Parish Hall.
Please return the gifts by Sunday, December 16.
Thank you for participating in this very worthwhile
cause.
Understanding My Value
To My Church Community
Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator
‘I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them
all: but whatever I have placed in God’s hands that I still
possess.’
Martin Luther
A Jolly Thank-You
‘Charity begins at home’
from Regina Binz
“Charity begins at home” ranks among the most
misunderstood and miss-used sayings in the world. It
seems to condone taking care of one’s own…before taking
on the problems of the neighborhood, the community, the
world. Although generally quoted as though it were taken
from Scripture, it is not a lesson found in either the Old or
New Testament.
The Holy Sews Jolly Jammies Jamboree Committee would
like to extend a special thank you to all of the volunteers,
talented bakers, silent auction supporters, vendors, youth
group volunteers, Santa Claus, and the many attendees
who made our first big fundraising venture a huge success.
Thank you Kevin Binz for using your expert photography
skills to help us pull this off! Special gratitude to Stabnick
Family! They are always my “go to” for various reasons!
Pete did a masterful job of calling the reindeer races while
Susanne and Cindy ran the cake walk. Tom Devine and
Bruce Saad skillfully manned the kitchen and provided
snacks to cure the munchies. Thanks to Nancy BynumMack for her expert help with decorations! Special thanks
to Tom and Mary Devine for all of their hard work behind the
scenes to purchase the food for everyone to enjoy. We are
very grateful for the continued support of the Men’s Club
and their donation to help us cover the cost of the event.
Claire Putt, Mary Bea Hiegel, Carolee Riley, Michela
Palmieri, Stephanie Byers, and Dottie Funk—Thank you
for filling in where I needed help the most. Katie Ransdell,
thank you for your expert advice! I’d like to add extra special
thank you to my loyal sidekick and true servant of God,
Mary Sue Whitelaw. Without you, I would be in big trouble!
The phrase actually is from the play Andria, written by
Terence, a pagan Roman poet who lived a century-and-ahalf before Christ. Terence was born in Carthage in Africa
about 195 B.C. He was captured and taken to Rome where
he was educated and eventually freed. His plays are based
on Greek comedies and were produced between 166-160
B.C. He is said to have influenced later playwrights, including
William Shakespeare. An excerpt from The Little Burgundy
Book
During Advent there are ample opportunities to practice the
saying “Charity begins at home”. In our vestibule there are
two Angel Trees with ornaments on them with gift ideas for
those who are less fortunate than we are. There are other
trees located in the malls in town provided by the Salvation
Army. Food Banks are in need of food. We are all called to
give of ourselves and our time, talent and treasure. Taking
any of the above mentioned opportunities answers that call.
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Proceeds will benefit the Holy Sews Ministry whose
volunteers make layettes for stillborn babies. The layettes
are distributed to Arkansas hospitals at no cost.
Holy Souls This & That . . .
COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Mass attendance, December 1 & 2
1,153
Diocesan Special Collection –
National Retired Religious Collection $
Weekend Collections –
December 1 & 2
Total Dec. Collections
Total Dec. Budgeted Collections
To the Holy Souls Community,
It is with gratitude to God through the loving
parishioners of Holy Souls that we have been blessed
to serve as a deacon couple in our parish. You all
have welcomed us with such generous and prayerful
hearts! Last weekend was a grace filled experience
and we are so fortunate to have celebrated it with you
all. Thanks as well to the office staff, Fr. Erik, the
school, Dc. Jegley and Dc. Massanelli and their wives.
They and all of you have been a tremendous help and
support in our preparation for this special ministry.
4,959
$
$
$
23,627
23,627
205,000
Actual Collections (7/1/11 - 11/30/12)
Budgeted (7/1/11 - 11/30/12)
Deficit
$
$
($
543,433
545,000
1,567)
Children’s collections - Dec. 2012
$
61
Gratefully,
Theresa and Dc. John Hall
Thank you
for supporting our church!
LUNCH TIME GOSPEL PREVIEW
You are invited to “Break Open the Word” or preview Sunday
Scriptures on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Bring your lunch and let’s dig deeper into the Gospel (the
Good News) Jesus Christ. There is always room at the table
of the Lord!
Don’t miss out on the fun as we celebrate Christmas!
The Seniors Group will meet on Monday, December
10, at 10am in the Parish Hall. The Seniors Group is a
very active group of parishioners ages 55 and older
who meet the second Monday of each month. A brief
business meeting is followed by fellowship, cards and
games.
Help “Pick Up the Tab”
for Ronald McDonald House Charities
MEN’S CLUB
MEETING
Holy Souls School is collecting pop tabs till April, 2013.
The tabs can be from the top of soda, soup, vegetable,
pet food, tuna, tennis balls cans, or any other
alumninum can with a pop tab on top. The Pop Tab
Program raises funds and awareness for the Ronald
McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. Money for the
pop tabs is raised through recycling. This program
helps pay for families and children to stay at the Ronald
McDonald House while their child is receiving medical
treat at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Monday Evening, Dec. 10
in the Allen Center
Special Intention Rosary at 7 p.m.
followed by Meeting.
Then join us for supper.
All men of the parish (Protestant spouses too!)
are invited to join. The Men’s Club promotes
fellowship and provides gifts and services to the
parish.
The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protecting
children and young people. If you are aware of abuse or have
been abused by clerics, Church volunteers or Church workers,
please contact the Vicar General for the Diocese of Little Rock
at (501) 664-0340 ext. 361, and the State of Arkansas Hotline
for Crimes against Children at 1-800-482-5964. For pastoral assistance please
contact 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.
Christmas Confessions
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Confessions at Holy Souls are scheduled every
Saturday afternoon from 2:45-3:45pm, and during
Advent you may also go to Confession on Wednesdays
from 4:30 to 5:00pm.
WHAT IS YOUR VOCATION?
HOLY SOULS MEN’S CLUB
27th Annual
For men, age 16 and up
Come and join us for the “Come and See” Discernment
Retreat led by the seminarians of the Diocese of Little
Rock on December 29-30 at St. John’s Catholic Center.
The Discernment Retreat is an opportunity for prayer,
fellowship, and spiritual growth. This retreat is open to
men ages 16 and up. The retreat is rooted in prayer
and consists of talks, discussion panels, vocational
videos, and personal testimonies by priests and
seminarians. The goal is to provide the participant with
an opportunity to explore more deeply a possible calling
to the priesthood. Deadline to register is December
17. To register, please contact the Vocations Office at
664-0340, ext. 378.
Shrimp and Oyster
Dinner
January 12, 2013
Allen Center ~ Dinner 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.
Featuring
AN EVENING AT MONACO
AFTER PARTY
Order tickets online at www.holysouls.org
or in the church office.
For women, 16 to 35 years old
The Second Annual Women’s Religious Vocation
Discernment Retreat will be held January 11-12, 2013
at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2500 N. Tyler St. The
retreat is for young women 16-35 years of age who
want to learn and discern about Religious Life.
Repeaters from last year will have advanced discussion
topics. Sponsored by the Diocesan Offices of
Vocations, Youth & Campus Ministry, & Minister for
Religious, the retreat will include talks & panel
discussions on Religious Life by Sisters of the 12
congregations serving in Arkansas; time for prayer &
reflection; and opportunity to speak with the Sisters.
The Retreat is Free. For more information see http://
www.dolr.org/religious/orders.php or contact Sr. Joan
Pytlik, Minister for Religious jpytlik@dolr.org or 501664-0340, ext. 384.
Dinner Tickets $25
Corporate/Group Tables $500
Only 800 dinners available.
All Reservations must be made before January 1st.
For more information, contact Alan Malzewski 747-4454,
Steve Suski, 912-4368, Pete Stabnick, 663-2032, or Ray Wilson, 944-9571.
Pray for the Sick
Please pray for all our sick and shut-ins and
their families who care for them -- especially . . .
Petitions of the
Ministry of Praise
Jessica Odle Remsing; Micki Gangluff; Karen Hunter; Aidan
Remsing; Michael Donovan; Claudine Pianalto; Vicki Morris; Ronny
Troillett; Anita Madison; Robbye Flynn; Jeffery Bowers; Kathy
Bradburn; Marcelline Giroir; Patsy Pool & Tracy Paul Dobbins;
Robert Boers; Frances DeLeuil; and Courtney Sick.
DECEMBER, 2012
In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date, names will remain
on the list for four weeks. To continue for another four weeks, please
call the church office.
General Petition:
That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed
with generosity and authentic love, especially by
Christian communities.
Mission Petition:
That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with
the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is
reflected in the face of his Church.
Conyous Biggs; and Jean Lantz, mother of Larry Lantz.
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Around the Diocese . . .
CALIX SOCIETY of Central Arkansas, sponsored by the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, is a unit of the national
organization founded in 1947 in Minnesota for Alcoholics in
recovery and their families to come together for support and
spiritual healing. The group is Catholic, guided by a chaplain
and open to all faiths. All are welcome to attend the monthly
meetings (every third Thursday) including family and friends
who are affected. A Mass followed by a meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, December 20th, from 6 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. at St.
John Catholic Center. The evening will begin with a Mass at
6:00 followed by the meeting (topic: Year of Faith reflection your faith and a quality sobriety) and will be held in the Fletcher
Hall building, 1st floor Lafferty Chapel and Music Room
respectively. For more information, please call 501-664-0340
x336 or e-mail calix@dolr.org.
Thank you to all the parents who chaperoned the Jr. High
Christmas Dance. The snacks were great as well! Most
importantly, your kids had a nice time (& they looked so
nice!).
SR. HIGH CYM
“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)
Monday, December 10th, the Benedict House will be open
for “Coffee, Cocoa, and Cramming” before your exams
from 3-6 p.m. If you need a place to study and hangout,
stop by!
It’s not too early to be thinking about WEEKEND
EXTRAVAGANZA! The dates are January 19-20, 2013,
and the registration deadline is January 7. We will be
staying at the Double Tree downtown. Our speaker is
Sr. Helen Prejean, the sister behind the movie, Dead
Man Walking. Cost is $45. Get the details at CYM!
POST-ABORTION SUPPORT GROUP: Do you feel alone,
hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life
Office, through Project Rachel, is starting a support group,
beginning February 18. The spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks,
with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formed in Little
Rock, Fayetteville, and Hot Springs. All names and meeting
places are strictly confidential. For details call 664-0340,
ext. 357. All inquiries must be made by February 18, 2013.
Interested in ice skating down at the River Market during
the Christmas break? We’ll be discussing at CYM! Let
Denise know if you are interested!
Spots still open for the 2013 SPRING BREAK SKI TRIP
to Breckenridge, CO. The dates are March 16-22. The
basic package cost is $675 which includes bus
transportation, some meals, condominium, ski rental (snow
board extra), and lift tickets. Lessons, required for first
time skiers, are extra. A $125 deposit holds your spot!
REGISTRATION FOR NEW MEMBERS
Registration for new members is completed in the church office
or online by visiting our web page, www.holysouls.org. Please
contact the church office or go online at www.holysouls.org if
you have moved, changed your telephone number, moved
from your parent’s home or graduated from college.
JR. HIGH CYM
8th Graders & Parents: Interested in the ski trip? You
may sign up by paying your $125 ski trip deposits. Younger
family members may go as well if a parent chaperones.
RCIA
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call Anne
Thomisee in the church office.
Christmas Caroling will be on Wednesday, December
12. We will begin at 6 p.m. with pizza, carol in the
neighborhood from 7-8:30 p.m., and be back for cocoa
and cookies from 8:30-9 p.m. Chaperones needed!
RETURNING CATHOLICS
If you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, please
call Anne Thomisee in the church office.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
8th Graders at Holy Souls: Candy Grams are in full
swing! We will be working on them various afternoons
after school in the Benedict House, main floor. This is a
class project, so PLEASE plan to help at least one
afternoon. Notices will come via the classroom.
Saturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm and Wednesdays before First
Friday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call the church office for an
appointment.
CHURCH VISITS
The Eucharistic Chapel is open from 8am-3pm (Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, & Friday). On Wednesday, the church and Eucharistic
Chapel are open from 9am till after the 5:30pm Mass.
The Ladies’ Altar Society together with the CYM will be
providing Christmas baskets for our home bound
parishioners. Youth who are interested in delivering these
to the various people (sometime before Christmas), should
call Denise at the Church office.
BAPTISM
Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis. Please call
the church office for more information.
The Top of the Rock Choir each year has a dinner called
“The Jingle Jam” and need food servers on Saturday,
December 15 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dinner will be served
to the youth helping, and youth need to wear dark (black)
pants and a white shirt and be willing to work! If you are
interested, you must call Denise to sign up. And you
must commit to the entire 4 hours.
The Salvation Army needs many volunteers. Please check
out their website: www.SalvationArmyCentralArkansas.org
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact the church office a minimum of six months in advance.
HOSPITAL STAYS
Please call the church office if you or someone you know is in
the hospital. We want to visit you and pray for you while you
are in the hospital.
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Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions
Monday, December 10
7:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, December 11
7:00 a.m. Mass
Wednesday, December 12
5:30 p.m. Mass
Thursday, December 13
7:00 a.m. Mass
Friday, December 14
7:00 a.m. Mass
8:15 a.m. School Mass
Saturday, December 15
8:00 a.m. Mass
4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, December 16
8:00 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. Mass
5:30 p.m. Mass
Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26
Rose Bartlett by Holy Souls Seniors
ST. DAMASUS I - Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14
John Land by The Kirchner Family
OUR LADYOF GUADALUPE - Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47,
Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis Beck
ST. LUCY - Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
Special Intention for Msgr. Royce Thomas by Rose Nabholz
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS - Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19
Joseph J. Kennedy by Neil H. & Regina Malczycki Dobbins and family
Calvin Stapleton by Barbie & Alan Johnston and family
Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Joseph Fetzek by The Fetzek Family
Ellen Dailey by Gil Caver
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Julie Kreth by Edith Treadway
Intentions of Parishioners
Suzie Grant Stabnick by Becky Binz