WE NEED MORE! Holy Souls Family Night

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church
1003 North Tyler Street - Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, Pastor
Fr. Dhanraj Narla, Associate Pastor
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
Church Office .......................... (501) 663-8632
School ..................................... (501) 663-4513
Cafeteria .................................. (501) 663-6125
Extended Care ......................... (501) 663-7438
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.
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.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - April 29, 2012
MAY CROWNING
AND
SCHOOL ART FESTIVAL
The first Sunday in May is usually set aside as the
day we honor Mary as the Mother of the Church. Mary
served the church by being a
disciple of Jesus during her
lifetime. Not only did she give us
Jesus, Mary also followed and
served him. She was a true
disciple of the Lord! It is only
appropriate, therefore, that we
should honor her. Join us
Sunday, May 6, following the 10 o’clock Mass in church
as we crown, with flowers, the statue of Mary.
The Holy Souls Art Festival will
also be on Sunday, May 6. The
school will be open to see all of
the magnificent artwork from
11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Please
drop by and see the amazing
talent of our students.
HOLY SOULS PARISH NIGHT AT
WEDICKEY-STEPHENS
NEED MORE!
BALL PARK
You and your family are invited to the annual Parish
Night sponsored by the Men’s Club on Thursday,
May 3rd, at the Dickey-Stephens Ball
Park in North Little Rock for hamburgers/
hot dogs and drinks. Come watch the
Arkansas Travelers play and have some
good old fashioned fun. You will need to
bring the Holy Souls coupon (below) to
get into the game at the check-in table.
There is no cost to get in the game but
you must check-in at the table at the front gate
from 6pm to 7:30pm in order to get in free.
Present This Coupon
at Holy Souls Check-in Table at Front Gate
for FREE admission to
Holy Souls Family Night
AT DICKEY-STEPHENS BALL PARK
Thursday, May 3, 2012
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Only one coupon needed per family.
Liturgical Notes . . .
Would You Like To Become An
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER
Have you ever considered serving the Lord by becoming an Eucharistic Minister at Mass? You must
be at least 18 years old, a Catholic in good standing, and approved by the pastor. The next training
for EM’s will be on Sunday, May 20th, from 99:45am in the church. If interested, please call the
church office.
ATTENTION: USHERS
This Week at Holy Souls . . .
We are missing several of the red Usher Badges.
If you accidentally took one home, please return
it as soon as possible.
CALENDAR
Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);
Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);
Benedict House (BH); School (S)
Next Weekend, May 5 & 6 . . .
Monday, April 30:
7am Mass, CH
Tuesday, May 1:
7am Mass, CH
Wednesday, May 2:
9am Adoration, CH;
4:30pm Confessions, CH;
5:15pm Benediction, CH;
5:30pm Mass, CH;
7pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH
Thursday, May 3:
7am Mass, CH;
6pm Holy Souls Family Night at
Dickey Stephen’s Ballpark
Friday, May 4:
7am Mass, CH;
8:15am School Mass, CH
Saturday, May 5:
8am Mass, CH;
2:45pm Confessions, CH
4pm Mass, CH
Sunday, May 6:
8am Mass, CH;
10am Mass, CH;
11am May Crowning, CH;
followed by School’s Art Festival, S;
5:30pm Mass, CH
READINGS
First Reading — The church was being built up, and
grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31).
Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your
people (Psalm 22).
Second Reading — Let us love not in word or speech,
but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24).
Gospel — Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the
vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969,
1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights
reserved.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 4pm MASS
Servers: B. & A. Dobbins, K.& B. Anderson;
EMC: C. Drilling; Lectors: H. Wortsmith, D. Straessle;
Ushers: R. Anderson, M. & C. Donovan
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 8am MASS
Servers: M. Gilliam, C.Uhrynowycz, B. Linkous;
EMC: P. Kirchner; Lectors: Sr. Jolita, R. Nabholz;
Ushers: R. Grafe, P. Pilkington, B. Dobbins
10am MASS
Servers: H. & P. Fitz, G. & L. James;
EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: K. de Noble, V. Henderson;
Ushers: T. Devine, M. O’Malley, C. Fitz
5:30pm MASS
Servers: A. Gentry, J. Wilkinson, A. Anger;
EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: M. Hightower;
Ushers: P. Stabnick, K. Stephens
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Understanding My Value
To My Church Community
Robert Flynn

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator
[In 1987 a newspaper photographer was sent to
Ecuador to cover a devastating earthquake there. In
the midst of incredible suffering, he witnessed a scene
that moved him deeply. This is what he wrote.]
WHY:
The line was long but moving briskly. And in that line
at the very end, stood a young girl about 12 years of
age. She waited patiently as those in front of the long
line received a little rice, some canned goods or a
little fruit. Slowly she was getting closer to the front of
that line, closer to the food.
Memorial Golf
Tournament
sponsored by the
Holy Souls Men’s Club
Robert Flynn Memorial
Scholarship Fund
(Funds scholarships at Holy Souls
School for 12 students per year.)
From time to time she would glance across the street.
She didn’t notice ahead of her the growing concern
on the faces of those distributing food. The food was
running out. Their anxiety began to show more and
more, but she didn’t notice. Her attention seemed
always to focus on the three figures under the tree
across the street. At long last she stepped forward to
get her food. But the only thing left was a banana.
The workers were almost ashamed to tell her that
was all that was left. She didn’t seem to mind.
Quietly she took the precious gift and ran across the
street where three small children waited – perhaps
her sisters and brother. Very deliberately she peeled
the banana and very carefully divided it into three
equal parts. She placed the precious food into the
eager hands of the three youngsters – one for you,
one for you, one for you. She then sat down and
began to lick the inside of the banana peel. In that
moment I swear I saw the face of God. An excerpt
from The Little Burgundy Book
WHEN:
Saturday, May19, 2012
WHERE:
Country Club of Arkansas
in Maumelle
TIME:
Shot Gun Start - 1:30 p.m.
COST:
$75 per person
WHO:
Individuals and/or teams welcome
Scramble (4 Man)
CONTACT:
Jim Lareau (501) 258-2422,
JLAREAU@travelers.com
PICNIC:
Following the tournament, there will be
a picnic in the Allen Center for players
and their families - Tournament prizes
will be awarded at picnic.
HOLE SPONSORSHIP:
$100
Name on sponsorship sign:
____________________________________________
Contact person: ______________________________
Address or email:______________________________
REGISTRATION:
We probably don’t have to experience something
quite so devastating to give of ourselves to others
but this story truly illustrates what God means about
serving others. There are many opportunities to serve
in our church and in our community; we just need to
be ready to open our eyes to them.
TEAM
INDIVIDUAL
Name / Email:
______________________________
___________________________@ $75________
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~ Question of the Week ~
___________________________@ $75________
JOHN 10: 11-18
TOTAL _________
CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO:
Holy Souls Men’s Club
MAIL TO: Our Lady of Holy Souls,
1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72205
ATTN: Robert Flynn Memorial Golf Tourn.
How does Jesus’ love for me
help me to love others?
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Holy Souls This & That . . .
COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
Mass attendance, March 31 - April 1
Mass attendance, April 7-8
Mass attendance, April 14 & 15
Mass attendance, April 21 & 22
Join us as we
CONNECT
1,367
1,892
977
1,584
Diocesan Collection –
Holy Land - Good Friday
Seminarians - Holy Thursday
Easter Flowers
$
$
$
Weekend Collections –
March 30 & April 1
April 7-8
April 14-15
April 21 & 22
Total April Collections
Total April Budgeted Collections
$ 17,568
$ 31,397
$ 26,003
$ 17,727
$ 92,694
$ 100,000
Actual Collections (7/1/11 - 3/31/12)
$ 1,009,399
2,284
12,149
3,018
STEP Capital Campaign Collections
April 2012
$
452
Building Fund Collections
$
1,584
Children’s collections - April 2012
$
316
our families
WE
NEED
MORE!
We are
creating a new pictorial
family album and you’re
part of our parish family. Our album wouldn’t be complete without you! Our desire is to create a complete
pictorial directory that will help us continue to build a
unified parish and allow us to put a name with a familiar face. Visit our website (www.holysouls.org) to schedule your appointment or sign up after Masses on May
12 & 13 and 19 & 20.
PHOTOGRAPHY DATES:
Tuesday, June 5, to Friday, June 8: 2:30-9pm
Saturday, June 9: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, June 12, to Friday, June 15: 2:30-9pm
Saturday, June 16: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, June 18, to Friday, June 22: - 2:30-9pm
Saturday, June 23: 10am - 5pm
Thank you for supporting your church!
MASS INTENTIONS
FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Special Mother ’s Day Mass
Intention Cards in honor or memory
of your mother, grandmother, etc.,
are available in the church office.
These names will be offered up
during the 10am Mass on Mother’s
Day, Sunday, May 13. A free will
offering is appreciated.
DRIVER’S SAFETY PROGRAM
A driving instructor from AARP will present their Safe
Driving Program at Holy Souls Church for people 55
and over on Thursday, July 12th. The
class runs four hours - 9am to 12Noon.
There is a $12 fee for AARP members
and a $14 fee for non-AARP members.
You will receive a workbook with lots of
information. THERE IS NO GRADED
TEST, and you are guaranteed a discount on your car
insurance for 3 years. If you are interested, call Dodie
Longinotti at (501) 666-1623.
All ages welcome to join us for
AN OZARK ADVENTURE
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.
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The Holy Souls Seniors are heading for the hills! Make
a day (and night) of it on Monday, October 22, on our
bus trip to Northwest Arkansas. First stop is Crystal
Bridges Museum in Bentonville. You won’t want to miss
this opportunity to see some real treasures of American
art. After an overnight stay in Eureka Springs, we will
visit Thorncrown Chapel, a masterpiece of architecture
in a peaceful woodland setting. All this plus good food,
good friends and perhaps a bit of fall foliage. Call Ann
Hoffmann (666-8223) for more details and to reserve
your seat.
Discovering the Biblical Significance of Mary
- Dr. Scott Hahn
In one of the most inspiring CDs we have ever offered on
the Virgin Mary, Dr. Scott Hahn reveals incredible insights
on the Biblical basis for the Catholic teachings regarding
Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant. This presentation
will help clarify many misconceptions and clearly
demonstrate how Catholic teachings are unmistakably rooted
in Sacred Scripture. Following the presentation is a bonus
segment from a prior talk by Dr. Hahn, “Why Do We Have
a Pope?”
Get ready to skydive into adventure at this year’s Vacation
Bible School as we Parachute with the Angels and trust
God as our co-pilot. Children grades Pre-K through 5th
grade will learn all about saints and how to use them in
their lives through fun lessons, music and crafts. New
activities this year include Science Club experiments and
taking care of the body that God gave us through yoga fun,
wellness from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and learning
more about healthy food choices. Join us June 11 - 14th
every morning from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. There will be an
evening celebration for the whole family on June 14th. The
cost is $20 per child but no child will be turned away, tuition
assistance is available! Registration forms are available in
the church office or on our website.
We ask for a donation of $3.00 per CD to help continue this
program. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Donations
will be used towards the purchase of additional materials.
Baptisms
Please welcome the following newly baptized child
of God into our church community:
Luke Edward Neighbors
Pray for the Sick
son of
Robert & Rebecca (Smith) Neighbors
Please pray for all our sick and shut-ins and
their families who care for them -- especially . . .
Lawson Anthony Baker
Bill Boehmer; Danny Kelley; Jarad Lien; Stephen Junius; Julie
Kreth; Mary Drake; Jessica Odle Remsing; Rose Bartlett;
Annette Wahlgreen; Micki Gangluff; Elizabeth Olson; Leigh
Green; Frank Hayes; Virginia Faulk; Vicki Morris; Millie McManus;
Cathy Edwards; Zelda Woods; Adrian Hardman, Josephine
Lauen; Bob Skarda; Pat Longinotti; Marcelline Girior; Nick
Kirchner; Rose Marie Miller; Karen Hunter; Audra Evert; Rita
Barthol; Dee Jones; Vita deBin; Geneva Stewart; Ina Burnam;
Paul Enderlin; George Dobrovich; Bob Rossi; Aidan Remsing;
Hailey MacFarlane; Virginia Goodman; Sr. Henrietta Hockle;
Susana Borgaily; Georgette Israel; A. J. Hambuchen; Bob
Steckel; Jessica Howell, Peggy Stover; Ada Taillac; Happy Pablo;
Alleen Oberste; Louise Joiner; Joe Magnini; Larry Cross; Juliet
Cassell; and Steve Fehrenbach. In order to keep our 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.
son of
John & Jessica (Pieroni) Baker
Preston George Yakoubian
son of
Todd & Andria (Durden) Yakoubian
Petitions of the
Ministry of Praise
MAY 2012
General Petition:
That initiatives which defend and uphold the role
of the family may be promoted within society.
Mission Petition:
Please remember in your prayers the faithfully departed:
That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missonaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
Glenn Madere, father of Elaine Miller, and grandfather of
Monica, Melissa and Michael Miller; Jim Hornibrook,
brother of Pete Hornibrook; and Robert Rizer, father of
Susie Whitacre, and grandfather of Michael, Abby &
Madeline Whitacre.
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Around the Diocese . . .
CAMP SUBIACO - Summer Camp at Subiaco Abbey. Camp
Subiaco, for boys 9 - 13, is an active all boys camp with
fishing, archery, riflery, go-carts, boating & tubing, climbing
wall and more. Camp Subiaco is operated by the Subiaco
Alumni Association and the Benedictine Monks of Subiaco.
Camp is June 17 -23 and June 24 - 30. Sign up at
www.campsubiaco.org or call 479-934-1001.
SR. HIGH CYM
CYM will meet this Wednesday, May 2 at the
Benedict House, 7-8:30 p.m.
WIDOWED? DIVORCED? SEPARATED? Beginning
Experience helps those who have lost a loved one through
separation, divorce or death. The weekend program helps deal
with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through
God, for dealing with the pain of loss and moving into the future
with renewed hope. Our next weekend will be held at St.
Scholastica in Fort Smith, AR, June 8-10. Contact: Debi Giles,
479-267-6905 or Diane Carouthers, 870-265-6322.
Seniors: Senior CYM night will be Wednesday,
May 9th. Please bring any pictures, stories, high
school and CYM memories. We will honor you.
Everyone, come celebrate them! This will be our
last CYM of the school year.
Riverfest is May 25th-27th. Make plans now to
work at least 2 hours to get a free weekend pass.
Stay tuned for signup times. Work 3 or more hours,
and make CYM money.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY BIBLE INSTITUTE:
June 29 - July 1, St. John’s Center. “The Psalm: The Heartbeat
of the Bible, presented by Abbott Gregory Polan, OSB. Cost
$90 (includes registration and meals, lodging extra). Fore more
information call 664-0340, email lrs@dolr.org., or visit
www.littlerockscripture.org. Deadline June 15.
Canoe trip? Sunday, June 3 - Wednesday, June
6. Sign up now at CYM. Deadline to register is
Wednesday, May 9th.
REGISTRATION FOR NEW MEMBERS
JR. HIGH CYM
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.
Are you interested in a summer trip to Magic
Springs? Possible dates are Thursday, May 31st
or Monday June 11th. Please let Denise know if you
are interested. Chaperones/drivers will be needed
as well.
RCIA
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call Anne
Thomisee in the church office.
Riverfest is May 25 –27 , and Holy Souls CYM
works the Official Riverfest Merchandise booth. TShirts and free weekend passes are available for
those who work a minimum of 2 hours. This will
also count for service hours. Sign ups will begin
soon. Adults are needed, so parents, feel free to
work for a free pass as well!
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RETURNING CATHOLICS
If you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, please
call Anne Thomisee in the church office.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
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.
We will have some service options at Helping Hand
this summer as a group. Monday and Tuesday,
June 18th and 19th we will work from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Make plans to work one of those days to get some
of your required Religion class service hours.
CHURCH VISITS
The Eucharistic Chapel is open from 8am-4pm (Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, & Friday). On Wednesday, the church and Eucharistic
Chapel are open from 9am till after the 5:30pm Mass.
BAPTISM
Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis. Please call
the church office for more information.
If you have not returned your
Catholic Arkansas Sharing
Appeal pledge card, please do
so as soon as possible. So far,
134 parishioners have pledged
$40,078 towards our 2012 goal
of $95,382.
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, April 30
7:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, May 1
7:00 a.m. Mass
Wednesday, May 2
5:30 p.m. Mass
Thursday, May 3
7:00 a.m. Mass
Friday, May 4
7:00 a.m. Mass
8:15 a.m. School Mass
Saturday, May 5
8:00 a.m. Mass
4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, May 6
8:00 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. Mass
5:30 p.m. Mass
ST. PIUS V - Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10
Boleslaw Bolko & Gienia Sadej by Richard Bolko
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER - Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30; Mt 13:54-58
Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis Beck
ST,. ATHANASIUS - Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
John & Pauline Land by The Land Family
STS. PHILIP & JAMES -1 Cor. 15:1-8; Jn. 14:6-14
Gerald & Sara Jansen by Fran Jansen
Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Elsie Ross Pryor by Nonie San Pedro
Special Intention for Msgr. Royce Thomas by The Stover Family
Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
Special Intention for Brack Watters
Louis Nowak by Grace Nowak
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8
Tom Jansen by Fran Jansen
Intentions of Parishioners
Mary Elizabeth Drilling by Catherine C. Drilling