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

Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, PastorFr. Phillip Reaves, Associate Pastor

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley

Anne Thomisee, Director of Religious EducationFred Graham, Organist & Music Director

Denise F. Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life CoordinatorMary Carman, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, PrincipalMonique Raines, Wedding Director

MISSION STATEMENTOur Lady of the Holy Souls Parish is a family of believers seeking toknow, love, and serve God as a faith community. To celebrate thepresence of Christ among us, we will enhance the community atmo-sphere of our parish and develop stewardship of time, talent, and trea-sure.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - April 28, 2013

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.

The Allen Center, home to at least 40 different activitiesin the life of the parish, was built in 1984. The Centerstill has its original roof. Our parish building fund cancover most of the cost of a new roof, but we need anadditional $40,000. We will only ask for donationsduring this short fundraising period.

Please help put a new roof on the Allen Centerby returning your donation in the “40 for 40”envelope. Make checks payable to Holy SoulsChurch. Or you may donate online atwww.holysouls.org.

The Allen Center

FORSo Much Parish Life Under One Roof

WE NEED MORE!

Ultimate ReunionSaturday, May 4

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4:00 p.m Mass followed by May Crowning5:30 p.m. Happy Hour and Tour of School6:30-10 p.m. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs

with all the fixings, & adult beveragesD.J. will play music from the decadeson the playground.

Adults Only (5:30 - 10:00 p.m.)Tickets: $30 per person

For more information, call 501-663-4513or email thompson@holysouls.org

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This Week at Holy Souls . . .Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, April 29:7am Mass, CH;School & Church Office Closed

Tuesday, April 30:7am Mass, CH;3:05pm Children’s Advanced Choir, S;6pm Holy Souls Parish Night at Dickey Stephens Ball Park, NLR

Wednesday, May 1:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;7pm Parish Choir, CH;7pm Sr. CYM Meeting, PH

Thursday, May 2:7am Mass, CH;11:30am Breaking Open the Word, PH

Friday, May 3:7am Mass, CH;8:15am School Mass, CH;1:30pm Early Out for Holy Souls School;6pm Holy Sews Mother’s Day Celebration, PH

Saturday, May 4:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass* & May Crowning, CH

followed by The Ultimate Reunionfor HSS Wabbits, Campus

Sunday, May 5:8am Mass*, CH;10am Mass*, CH;11am Confirmation Parent Meeting, PH;11am Holy Souls School Art Show, S;5:30pm Mass*, CH

CALENDAR

Liturgical Notes . . .

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, MAY 4, 4PM MASSServers: H. Hathaway, B. Dobbins, C. & M. M. Menz;EMC: C. Drilling; Lectors: R. Cheek, D. Menz;Ushers: R. Anderson, L. McNuttSUNDAY, MAY 5, 8AM MASSServers: K. Walsingham, C. & J. Zawislak, E. Davis;EMC: P. Kirchner; Lectors: A. M. Maddox, Sr. Jolita;Ushers: R. Grafe, G. Hoffmann10AM MASSServers: M. Whitacre, Z. Robbins, K. & R. Schaffhauser;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: P. Watkins, H. Taillac;Ushers: T. Devine, C. Schaffhauser, M. & O. C. Flynn5:30PM MASSServers: A. & J. Mines, M. & J. Gibby;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: G. Quinn;Ushers: W. Morris, B. Hylton

Reflection for Sunday’s ReadingsMay 5, 2013

Sixth Sunday of EasterJohn 14: 23-29

Adults:What difference has it made in your life when you made adecision in accord with Jesus’ teaching?Children:When will you have to make a decision this week? Whatwill help you make a good decision?

Charitable Outreach Holy HourOur next Holy Hour is for all the people who give of theirtime and talent to the work of charitable outreach. Weare blessed at Holy Souls to have so many parishionerswho give of their time to the many different ministriesthat reach out to others.

We invite those that are involved in the Jenny CiaThanksgiving/Christmas Ministry, Our House Shelter,Red Cross Blood Drives, Helping Hand, Birthright, St.Joseph Helpers, Habitat For Humanity, The C.A.L.L.,Respect Life and any other outreach ministry that wemay have missed come to the Holy Hour on May 7th at5:30pm and pray for the success of these ministriesand for all those that work with them. All parishionersare invited and encouraged to attend.

*The Year of Faith Speaker will be at these Masses.Remember be arrive at church at least 5 minutesbefore Mass time.

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Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

A donation of $3 per CD is requested. Checks can be made payableto the parish. Donations will be used towards the purchase of additionalmaterials.

CD OF THE WEEK

Jesus glanced up and saw wealthy people dropping theircontributions into the Temple treasury. Then he noticed aneedy widow drop in two small coins. He commented, “Ican tell you truly, this poor widow has contributed morethan all the rest. For they have all given their gifts out oftheir abundance, but she in her need has dropped in allthat she had to live on.” Lk 21:1-4

Here’s one way to understand what Jesus said about givingto others: At the end of time you’ll have only the things thatyou gave away. Everything you kept, you will no longer beable to keep. Life is meant to be a process of giving andsharing. At the end of time, we will be happy about everythingthat we ever gave away. The poor widow understood that.

Of course, I can’t give everything away. I need clothes anda house and a car. I like to have more than the bareessentials. But those are the things that I will lose. I willreap a hundredfold or everything I gave away – my precioustime to others who needed to be heard; the money, giftsand possessions I gave away or shared with others; thelove which I generously poured out even to people who didnot love me.

Jesus said that the way to fulfill yourself is to un-fill yourself.When Peter told that the disciples had given up everything,the Lord said that they would inherit everything, ahundredfold. When Jesus talked about the Last Judgment,he portrayed the Father as interested in what we gave ofourselves and our possessions to hungry people, to thirstypeople, to lonely people, to strangers.

The message is clear. At the end of time, the person withthe most toys probably won’t win. The poor widowunderstood that too. An excerpt from The Little BurgundyBook

This message basically says what we all know that wemust love others above the material things that we own;our toys cannot monopolize our life. We can share ourwealth and our time with others. Offering a listening earwhen someone is hurt, volunteering for Our House, HelpingHand, Habitat for Humanity, etc; working with children inPRE, VBS, CYM, volunteering at school and with youthactivities. Participating in parish activities like ParishCouncil, Adult Education, and in parish sponsored eventsand ministries. There are many civic organizations that needour help as well. Take an inventory of your day; is theretime for God, prayer and others in it? If not, maybe thereshould be an adjustment if, in fact, this statement is true:“When Jesus talked about the Last Judgment, he portrayedthe Father as interested in what we gave of ourselves andour possessions to hungry people, to thirsty people, tolonely people, to strangers.” It’s something to think about…

HOLY SOULS PARISH NIGHT ATDICKEY-STEPHENS BALL PARK

You and your family are invited to the annual ParishNight sponsored by the Men’s Club on Tuesday, April

Present This Couponat Holy Souls Check-in Table at Front Gate

for FREE admission to

Holy Souls Family NightAT DICKEY-STEPHENS BALL PARK

Tuesday, April 30, 20136 - 7:30 p.m.

30th, at the Dickey-Stephens Ball Parkin North Little Rock. Come watch theArkansas Travelers play and have somegood old fashioned fun. Admission, food,and non-alcoholic drinks are free if youpresent the coupon below at the HolySouls Check-in Table at the front gatefrom 6pm to 7:30pm. Adults may purchase

a ticket for $2 inside our “Reserved” area and get onebeer per ticket. All other alcoholic beverages may bepurchased outside our Reserved Area for regularstadium prices.

Only one coupon needed per family.

MASS INTENTIONSFOR MOTHER’S DAY

Special Mother ’s Day MassIntention Cards in honor or memoryof your mother, grandmother, etc.,are available in the church office.These names will be offered upduring the 10am Mass on Mother’sDay, Sunday, May 12. A free willoffering is appreciated.

Overcoming the New Age MovementListen as a former new ager and Catholicconvert Matthew Arnold shares his incrediblejourney from darkness into the light. Learnhow this magic consultant and performer inthe entertainment industry came to the truththat set him free from the powers of theoccult as he talks about new age practices and theirincompatibility with the timeless teachings of Christ andHis Church.

Thank you for supporting your church!

Mass attendance, April 6 & 7 1,164Mass attendance, April 13 & 14 1,076Mass attendance, April 20 & 21 1,658

Weekend Collections – April 6 & 7 $ 23,358 April 13 & 14 $ 33,662 April 20 & 21 $ 23,396Total April Collections $ 80,416Total April Budgeted Collections $ 94,000

Actual Collections (7/1/11 - 3/31/13) $ 1,130,990Budgeted (7/1/11 - 3/31/13) $ 1,055,000Excess $ 75,990

Children’s collections - April 2013 $ 184

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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 . . .

Holy Souls Vacation Bible School will be June 10 –13. The theme for this year is “Around the Worldwith Faith, Hope & Love”. Bible School is for gradesPreK (4 years old) through third grade. Monday –Thursday 8:45a.m. – noon. There will be a children’sprogram Thursday evening. Cost is $20 per child.Registration forms are available at www.holysouls.org or inthe church office. TEACHERS ARE NEEDED -- pleaseemail Cris Mammarelli crismammarelli@sbcglobal.net or callthe church office to volunteer.

June 10 - 13, 2013

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Confirmation for Fall of 2013We are beginning preparation for Confirmation whichwill be celebrated in December of 2013. Letters havegone out to the parents of those who will be preparingfor this sacrament which is usually in the 8th grade. Ifyou did not receive a letter or if you have an 8th graderor high school student in need of Confirmation pleasecall the parish office at 663-8632. We will have aninformation meeting at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall onMay 5th.

IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO HEARWHAT IS SAID AT MASS?

If you have a hearing impairment and have difficultyunderstanding what is said during Mass, you mightbenefit from using one of the assisted listening devices(ALDs) located in the sacristy. These devices deliverthe speaker’s voice through an earphone, makingreduced audibility from distance and background noiseless of a problem. Those who have hearing aids witha telecoil can use one of the neckloops that the parishnow offers. Simply disconnect the earphone from theALD, plug in the neckloop, place the neckloop aroundyour neck like a necklace, and switch your hearingaids to t-coil mode. With a neckloop, sound is delivereddirectly through both of your hearing aids instead ofthrough the headphone, and this can result in bettersound quality and increased understanding. If youare unsure if your hearing aid has a telecoil or areunsure how to access the t-coil mode, contact youraudiologist. When returning the device to the sacristy,please remove the loop, return it to the drawer, andconnect the earphone back for the next user.

SCHOOL & CHURCH OFFICECLOSED

The School and the Church Office will be closed onMonday, April 29th. We will reopen on Tuesday, April30th at 8:00 a.m.

TALK BEFORE MASSMay 4 & 5

“Liturgy of the Word”by Cackie Upchurch

Remember to arrive at Churchat least 5 minutes before the Mass time.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

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General Petition:That administrators of justice may act always withintegrity and right conscience.

Mission Petition:That seminaries, especially those of missionChurches, may form pastors after the Heart ofChrist, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.

MAY, 2013

Pray for the SickPlease pray for all our sick and shut-ins and

their families who care for them -- especially . . .Jessica Odle Remsing; Micki Gangluff; Karen Hunter; AidanRemsing; Jeffery Bowers; Lyle Stafford; Louis Caldarera; Mary AnnSavary; Jeanne Akins; Wendy Beadle; Phil Marks; John Raines;Zoya Serhijiw Bilozor; Lee Raney; Grace Raney; Robert Boers;Justin Curtis; Libbie Raney Cooper; Jeffrey Morbit; JosephMorbit; Julie Wilkerson; Roman Gerus; Larry Cross; AloiseMedlock; Dodie Longinotti, Martha Wiedower; Paula Green; TroyGreen; Alix Matthews; Paula Boers Scarborough; David Brown;Margaret Bradley; Nan Simmons; Debbie Karwoski; Diane Helm;and Haley McFarlane.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date, names will remainon the list for four weeks. To continue for another four weeks, pleasecall the church office.

Dutch O’Neal; Frank Gutierrez; and Clara Landucci,great-aunt of Denise Morbit and great-great aunt of JohnHarper.

HOLY SOULS SCHOOL TUITION AIDOur Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church is dedicated toensure that all children of parishioners have the opportunityto receive a Catholic education at Holy Souls School. Alimited amount of Church financial assistance (limited totuition) is available to qualifying parish families who havechildren that will be attending Kindergarten through the eighthgrade for the 2013-2014 school year (pre-Kindergarten isnot covered under this program). The application deadlinefor families is April 30, 2013. The application is only availableelectronically; see the main Edline page for the online link.

Habitat for HumanityAnyone interested in volunteering for constructionprojects(must be 16 yrs of age) or ReStore work hours,please contact the volunteer coordinator listed for dates andtimes. Middle school and high school students can receiveservice hours for these projects. Paul Mammarelli can becontacted at paulmammarelli@sbcglobal.net for additionalparish volunteer projects.

Ginni Agar-Volunteer Coordinator,Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County

6700 S University, Little Rock, AR 72209Office: 501-376-4434, ext. 21 · Fax: 501-325-1687

volunteer@habitatpulaski.org · www.habitatpulaski.org

Missionaries of Charity Summer Kids CampThe kids summer camp at the Abba House will be held onthe following dates. Volunteers are needed to assist withthe children from 9am -2pm. Hispanic speaking volunteersare especially needed this year. Middle school and highschool students can receive service hours for thispro jec t . Paul Mammarelli can be contacted atpaulmammarelli@sbcglobal.net for additional information.

June 24, 25, 26, 27 - July 1, 2,3July 8, 9, 10, 11

Social Concerns Committee VIRTUSProtecting God’s Children for Adults

TUESDAY, MAY 7The next presentation of VIRTUS will be on Tuesday,May 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All volunteerswho work around children, including Liturgical Ministers,are required to attend the program.To sign up, go towww.virtus.org. Then please call the church office andand let us know you will be attending this session.

HOLY SOULS SCHOOL ART FESTIVALThe Holy Souls Art Festival will also be on Sunday,May 5. The school will be open to see all of themagnificent artwork from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30p.m.Please drop by and see the amazing talent of ourstudents.

HELP “PICK UP THE TAB”for Ronald McDonald House Charities

The deadline to turn in pop tabs has been extended toTuesday, April 30th. Please bring them to School orChurch Office by Tuesday.

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 frm 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.

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“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)

SR. HIGH CYM

CYM will meet this Wednesday, May 1 from 7-9 p.m.

Volunteering/Fundraising opportunity: Sign ups havebegun for working at Riverfest, May 24, 25 and 26. Worka minimum of 2 hours to get a free weekend pass ($30value); work 3 or more hours to get the pass and earnsome of the profit we make running the booth. Call Deniseto sign up. Adult volunteers needed.

Our summer float trip is early this year! We will leave onWednesday, May 29, stay at Jasper, float the Buffalo onMay 30, and be back on May 31. Our usual big lodgehas been booked, and we have plenty of room!

C2Si: Catholic Charities Summer Institute, a programdesigned to make youth aware of our community needsas well as develop a social conscience, will be held at theDiocese this summer the week of July 14-19. Getinformation and an application at CYM or at the Diocesewebsite www.dolr.org under Catholic Youth Ministry.

JR. HIGH CYM

Lunch time Scripture Study for Holy Souls Junior Highkids will be on Tuesday, April 30. Bring a sack lunch sowe don’t waste time getting over to the Benedict House!

Current 7th graders are needed to serve on JYAT forthe 2013-2014 year for our CYM. Please ask Denise foran application.

Thank YouThank you to Martha Hartzell and Margaret and FrankZakrzewski for offering to take a parishioner to church.

Thank you to Kelly Ochoa, Stephanie Caruthers and DavidMoore for helping out at the First Communion Mass withushering duties; your help was very much appreciated. Thankyou to all the people who helped put out chairs, too.

Thank you to Michelle Krause, William Krause, Katie Ransdell,Carolee Riley, Christy Newland, Thomas Newland, TeresaFiles, Tuyet Genz, and Sean Ward for helping Mary Carmanwith the First Communion Reception.

Thank you to Jan Britt, Paula Wellborn, Pam Hickman, andLinda Miesner for helping Mary Carman with the Mexican Fiestahonoring our graduating seniors and their parents.

Robert Flynn

TournamentSATURDAY, MAY 18

Country Club of Arkansas in MaumelleShot Gun Start - 1:30 p.m.

$75 per person (individuals and/or teams welcome)For more information, contact Jim Lareau

at (501) 258-2422 or JLAREAU@travelers.com

Memorial Golf

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Become a part of a great charitable organizationand make a difference not only in your life, but inthe lives in your parish and community by givingback. Please call Larry Witherspoon at 681-1097or Pete Stabnick at 663-2032 for more informationabout Knights of Columbus Council 812.

for Catholic Men18 years and older

Monday, April 29 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA - Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-267:00 a.m. Mass William W. Dobbins by Neil H. & Regina Malczycki Dobbins and family

Tuesday, April 30 ST. PIUS V - Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a7:00 a.m. Mass Bill Stuff by Alice Stuff

Wednesday, May 1 ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER - Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-85:30 p.m. Mass O. D. Treadway by The Knox Family

Thursday, May 2 ST. ATHANASIUS - Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-117:00 a.m. Mass Louis Nowak by Grace Nowak

Friday, May 3 STS. PHILIP & JAMES - 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-147:00 a.m. Mass Elsie Ross Pryor by Nonie San Pedro8:15 a.m. School Mass Gerald & Sara Jansen by Fran Jansen

Saturday, May 4 Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-218:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention of Anne Robertson by Carolyn Rhinehart4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Patrick Clemmons by Brian, Stacey, Ellen & Nate Keltch

Sunday, May 5 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-298:00 a.m. Mass Special Intention of Wendy Beadle by Virginia, Ginger, & Brian Quinn10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Leo Olberts by Skip & Colin Clemmons and Susan Day

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions