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Our Lady of theHoly SoulsCatholic Church1003 N. Tyler StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205

Fr. Erik PohlmeierPastor

Fr. Dhanraj NarlaAssociate Pastor

Lawrence JegleyTimothy MassanelliDeacons

Anne ThomiseeDirector of Religious Education

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InsideMessage from

Fr. Erik3

VacationBible School22

SchoolNews12

Fred GrahamOrganist & Music Director

Denise F. MorbitDirector of Youth Ministry

Laura G. HumphriesParish Life & StewardshipCoordinator

Mary CarmanFacilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley TienkenBusiness Manager

Ileana DobbinsPrincipal

Church Office501-663-8632

School501-663-4513

Cafeteria501-663-6125

Website:www.holysouls.org

E-Mail Address:office@holysouls.org

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Benedict House RenovationCompleted!

The Benedict House has been completely renovated into a beautiful new building;thanks to the generosity of our parishioners. For parish activities, the first floor features 3meeting rooms plus a game room. The second floor is dedicated to our Youth Ministryand includes a Prayer Room, mini-auditorium and meeting space with a mini-kitchen.The Scout Center in the basement floor has been improved with meeting rooms, craftroom, storage, and an updated kitchen.

All parishioners are invited to see the new Benedict House at an Open House onSunday, March 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

CYM Floor Scout FloorFirst Floor

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AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY ................................ 373-8600ALTAR SERVERS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632BRIDGE CLUB / CARD PARTY Ann Hoffmann ............................... 666-8223BUILDING & GROUNDS Mary Carman ................................ 663-8632BUSINESS MANAGER Shelley Tienken ........................... 663-8632CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632DEACONS Larry & Pauline Jegley .................. 663-6159 Tim & Dottie Massanelli ............... 663-4378ELDERLY ASSISTANCE Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART Kay Robbins .................................. 224-7019EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632EXTENDED CHILD CARE Tricia Finch Michelle Huddleston ....................... 663-7438 or 516-2002FACILITIES &SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Mary Carman ................................. 663-8632FINANCE COUNCIL George O’Connor ......................... 375-9113HOLY ADORATION Cindy Stabnick .............................. 663-8632HOLY SEWS MINISTRY Regina Binz ................................... 663-8632JENNY CIA MINISTRY Darlene Hebda ............................. 319-7219KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Ron Grafe ....................................... 227-5546ALTAR SOCIETY Carolee Riley ................................. 663-3767LECTORS Anne Thomisee .............................. 663-8632MARRIAGE PREPARATION Pete & Cindy Stabnick ................... 663-2032MEN’S CLUB Bill Dobbins .................................. 993-2944MINISTRY OF PRAISE Dodie Longinotti ........................... 666-1623MUSIC DIRECTOR Fred Graham ................................. 663-8632MONSIGNOR ALLEN TRUST FUND Paula Thompson .......................... 663-4513

NURSERY Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION Laura Parker ............................... 614-7211THE PARISHIONER Cindy Stabnick .............................. 663-8632PASTORAL COUNCIL President - Susanne Stabnick ..... 412-6183EDUCATION & FORMATIONCOMMISSION Robert Magri ................................ 803-0356 Margaret Zakrzewski .................. 666-5693 Steve Hoffmann .......................... 224-1581 LITURGY COMMISSION Rose Nabholz .............................. 663-2917 Laura Hathaway ........................... 666-7484 Donna Bressinck ......................... 664-2103PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Susanne Stabnick ....................... 412-6183 Paula Wellborn ............................ 663-9682 Jan Britt ....................................... 664-6605SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION Darlene Hebda ............................. 319-7219 Kenny Gunderman ..................... 379-8539 Paul Mammarelli ......................... 227-4771PARISH LIFE &STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR Laura Humphries ......................... 663-8632P.R.E. (Parish Religious Education) Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA / RCIC / Confirmation Anne Thomisee ............................. 663-8632SACRISTY COMMITTEE Darlene Hebda ............................. 223-2173 Barbara Brossett ........................... 603-0399SCHOOL & SCHOOL BOARD Principal - Ileana Dobbins ............ 663-4513 SCOUTS Boy - Randy Roberson .................. 221-7040 Cub - Annette Gatlin ...................... 312-0277 Girl - Melissa Vandiver .................. 590-8375SCRIPTURE STUDY P.M. - Rose Nabholz ..................... 663-2917SENIORS’ GROUP Pat Kirchner .................................. 663-0424USHERS Pete Stabnick ................................. 663-2032VOCATIONS COMMITTEE / SERRA CLUB Robert Magri ................................. 803-0356WEDDING DIRECTOR Monique Raines ........................... 663-8632YOUTH DIRECTOR Denise Morbit ................................ 663-8632P

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Dear Parishioners,Jesus gave a clear mission to his disciples, “Go. Preach the Gospel to all the nations.”

Since the beginning that has remained the mission of the Church and increasingly seenas the responsibility of every member. At the Second Vatican Council that mission wasarticulated in a beautiful document titled Ad Gentes.

I want to use this mission as a reflection for this year’s season of Lent. In Ad Genteswe read a concise description of our lives, “The Christian faith is, above all, conversionto Jesus Christ, full and sincere adherence to his person and the decision to walk in hisfootsteps.” As we consider our practices for Lent we should be clear about an overallgoal. We should ask, “How will this Lent help me permanently in my life of faith.” Thisidea of conversion should be at the heart of our spiritual lives and provide clear focusfor Lent. Ad Gentes goes on to say, “This demands a personal commitment to think likeHim, to judge like Him and to live as He lived.”

We live in a world that is filled with difficult decisions, moral dilemmas and manycompeting voices. No matter how difficult the problem or how contemporary, the lifeand voice of Jesus offers light and understanding. The message of the Gospel offershope and perspective and has been entrusted to the Church with the apostles.

In recent weeks we have spoken at Mass of opportunities to continue your formationin the faith. As part of living a Genuine Catholic Life we have spoken of the need forongoing education. For this season of Lent I ask you to offer special consideration toyour education in faith. Please do not consider your faith education to be an exercise ofthe past.

Many of us learned a solid foundation in what we believe. We were taught doctrinesand prayers by good parents and teachers. But, as most of us were learning we wereunaware of the greatest challenges of life and faith. As children we learn enthusiasticallyin a protected environment. As we grow older we face many hard truths and experiencepain. Unfortunately this leaves some people disillusioned with faith, feeling abandonedby the God they were taught to trust and follow.

While the challenges of adult life are real, it is in the face of those challenges thatthe message of the Gospel has the greatest meaning. Christ came as a savior because wehave need of saving. Christ is called the light because darkness threatens us. Christ wasborn for us precisely to share our lives. Conversion to Christ means recognizing hispresence in real life, not just in some imagined future.

The strength that comes from faith is something that grows with us. Education infaith means learning this person of Christ as an adult and not clinging to distant memoriesof childhood. “To think like Him, to judge like Him and to live as He lived” takesongoing effort. It means allowing a new perspective and looking at our lives through adifferent lens.

This Lent consider some ways you might gain this new perspective. Maybe you canparticipate in a formal study that is going on with a small group. Maybe you can taketime for to hear the CDs now available. Maybe you can read a book that helps youunderstand the faith more fully. Without a doubt Christ is calling you to an active partin the mission of the Church. Taking up your part starts with your own growth. Learningto think and judge and live like Jesus is possible. Let these forty days mold your heart asa follower and a teacher of Christ.

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LENTEN & HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

FRIDAYS DURING LENTHILLCREST ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERIES

Noon at Hillcrest area church (see page 11)STATIONS OF THE CROSS & BENEDICTION

7:00 p.m. in the Church

40 HOUR ADORATIONTuesday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 14 (see page 6)

CONFESSIONSWednesdays (during Lent) 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICES

(See Weekly Bulletin for locations)

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 57:00 p.m. - MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPERFollowed by Procession of the Blessed Sacrament

to the Eucharistic ChapelEUCHARISTIC ADORATION (see page 7)

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 63:00 p.m. - STATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m. - VENERATION OF THE CROSSAND HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 78:00 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 88:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. - MASSES

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Stefanie Bradburnand her daughter,Riley2203 RedwoodBenton, AR 72015

Bart Calhoun4220 “C” St.Little Rock, AR 72205

Curt Carson14527 Audubon DriveAlexander, AR 72002

Sharon & Adam Cherepskiand their children,Hannah & Alexander3019 Misty LaneLittle Rock, AR 72227

Gina Cockmonand her children,Daniel & DavidP. O. Box 13184Maumelle, AR 72113

Sydney & James Davenportand their daughter,Hadley8 Woodberry RoadLittle Rock, AR 72212

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Holly Dunlapand her son, Landon6900 Evergreen Dr.Little Rock, AR 72207

Holly Elliott6310 “H” StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205

Kayla Eveld4601 W. Markham St.Apt. #2341Little Rock, AR 72205

Lynn & Chris Haileyand their children,Madelyn & William211 S. JohnsonLittle Rock, AR 72204

Marian Hart4 Leslie CircleLittle Rock, AR 72205

Sarah & Joel Johnsonand their daughter,Maya5224 “H” StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205

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Giving Up Or Taking Up For LentBy Rev. Fr. Dhanraj Narla.

One of the purposes of Lent is to strengthen and deepen our relationship with Godand Christ, and to prepare for His death and resurrection. This can be accomplished bygiving up something that separates us from God or take on a practice that will get youcloser to God. As I visited one of the Drug Rehab centers the Servite Nuns(Nurses &Doctors) were asking the patients to take on something so that they can give up theirdrugs and alcohol. They had them drink natural fruit juices, milk etc. They also encouragedthem to spend time in prayer, gardening, reading good books, and visiting the orphan girlswho earned their living by their hard work.

Give up complaining.......................................focus on gratitude.

Give up pessimism...................................... become an optimist.

Give up harsh judgments........................... think kindly thoughts.

Give up worry ....................................... trust Divine Providence.

Give up discouragement .......................................be full of hope.

Give up bitterness......................................... turn to forgiveness.

Give up hatred ................................................... show goodness.

Give up negativism.....................................................be positive.

Give up anger .....................................................be more patient.

Give up pettiness............................................... become mature.

Give up gloom............................... enjoy the beauty around you.

Give up jealousy.......................................... ...... pray for humility.

Give up gossiping others’ weaknesses.........share their talents.

Give up sin .............................................................. turn to virtue.

Give up selfishness…………………………….. be more generous.

Give up pleasures……………learn to follow the way of the Cross.

Thus Jesus gave up His life for us at Calvary to give us Eternal life.

This Lenten season of grace is inviting us to take up prayer, penance, sharing ourtime & talents, meditating on the stations of the cross, visiting the sick, reading the HolyBible, loving others as ourselves, feeding the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless,etc., thus Lent is inviting us to take up many things rather than giving up one thing so thatwe may grow in God’s love and holiness of grace. We are called to be transformed throughspiritual intimacy and it is made possible by the fullness of grace and truth that camethrough Jesus Christ. May God Bless You!

Give up complaining.........................................focus on gratitude.

Give up pessimism........................................ become an optimist.

Give up harsh judgments.............................. think kindly thoughts.

Give up worry ........................................ trust Divine Providence.

Give up discouragement ........................................be full of hope.

Give up bitterness........................................... turn to forgiveness.

Give up hatred ................................................... show goodness.

Give up negativism......................................................be positive.

Give up anger .....................................................be more patient.

Give up pettiness................................................. become mature.

Give up gloom.................................. enjoy the beauty around you.

Give up jealousy........................................... ...... pray for humility.

Give up gossiping others’ weaknesses.................share their talents.

Give up sin ............................................................... turn to virtue.

Give up selfishness…………………………….. be more generous.

Give up pleasures……..………learn to follow the way of the Cross.

Thus Jesus gave up His life for us at Calvary to give us Eternal life.

MEMORIALSJoseph Matthew Shrieve

by Martha, Charles, Laney, Susan & Blanche Alman

Pat J. Boothby Patsy Booth

Bella & Pascal Garrison (Holy Sews)by Ted & Wendy Saer

Church of Our Lady of the Holy Souls(November 2011 - January 2012)

HONORARIUMSThe Baptism ofCatherine Riley Brantley

by Polly & Laudies BrantleyPat Kirchner

by Dr. & Mrs. Ted BaileyO. D. & Spunky Treadway

by Edith TreadwayBob Skarda (Holy Souls Special Charity Fund)

by Toni, Dean, Suzanne, Woody, Dottie Lou & TonyHank & Carole Schulte(Holy Souls Special Charity Fund)

by Jean & Joseph StimersFran Jansen (Music Ministry)

by Kane, Fran & Grace WebbSusan Forberg Beard (Holy Sews)

by Peggy Knapp

Remember Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church when you wish to make a memorial or honorarium gift.Send donation to: 1003 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. Please include name and address ofwhom you would like the acknowledgement sent.

Pauline Landby North Little Rock Emergency Room Physicians

Norman Sward by Craig & Charlotte CarlsonKatherine Burbage

by Kathleen Selakovich

DONATIONSHoly Souls Music Ministry

by Jan Yankerby Carmen Stoverby Sherry & Vince Henderson

Holy Sews Ministryby Karen McKinneyby Janine Watsonby Christa Williamsby Kim Truslowby Shannon Callahanby Donna Bressinckby Hop, Skip & Jumpby The Bear Care Sisterhoodby Jason & Sheila Patienceby Karen Jensenby Tiffany Fortuneby Amy Forbusby Janice Miles (Scentsy)

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Chelsea Lorfel &Bradley Lason

1014 N. Polk St.Little Rock, AR 72205

Laura Lensing4220 “C” St.Little Rock, AR 72205

Anita Miller78 Robinwood Dr.Little Rock, AR 72227

Patrick Perner2400 Rivefront Dr.,Apt. 638Little Rock, AR 72202

Jimmy & Laura Ritchie6906 Shamrock Dr.Little Rock, AR 72205

Lyz Turner & William Smithand their son,Bryceson4600 Holt St.Little Rock, AR 72204

George Soares8201 Leawood Blvd.Little Rock, AR 72205

Jodiane & James Trittand their children,Jalie, Jakeb, & Jaren114 Weston Pl.Little Rock, AR 72211

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This Lent instead of a traditional Parish Mission, we will be participating in a 40Hour Devotion on March 13 and 14. It will be a special time of continuous prayer beforethe Blessed Sacrament. Each hour a minimum of two people will need to be present topray before the Sacrament; there is certainly room for more. Different groups and organi-zations at the parish have been assigned specific hours but others are invited to attend atthat time. During those hours, prayer for those organizations and groups will be offered.We will also pray for the parishioners and the parish as a whole. During the school day theschool children will also participate. Msgr. Jim Mancini will speak on Prayer and Recon-ciliation at 6pm March 13th; following his talk the Sacrament of Reconciliation will beoffered to those present. We hope you will make this a part of your Lenten journey andcome and spend time with our Lord. Please call the church office to sign up.

Tuesday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 14

40 Hour Devotion

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Holy Souls Parish Adopts A Seminarian,MARIO JACOBO

In January, Fr. Erik introduced Seminarian Mario Jacoboto our parish. He had been studying for the Archdiocese of At-lanta, but recently transfered to the Diocese of Little Rock - so,Holy Souls is now his home parish!

Mario was born in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. He came tothe United States as a child in search of a better opportunity. Hewas enrolled in the public school system and after completing hishigh school education, he started working at the young age of 18.

As with any man or woman, it was time to start to discern the direction his lifewould take. He prayed about how he could best serve God, whether as a married man, asingle man or in religious life. Mario was very active in his parish community of St.Clemens Church in Calhoun, Georgia, where he served as a youth minister, parish councilmember and eucharistic minister.

Mario said, “While working with the youth in the parish, God planted in my heartthe seed for my vocation, to serve him and his Church in religious life. God’s plan for merequired that I leave everything behind: family, friends and work. Leaving everythingbehind was a very difficult and scary thing to think about, but I had to learn to trust inhis love and care for me. After some time of prayer and discernment, along with theadvice of my pastor and spiritual director, I decided to leave everything behind.”

In August 2008, he entered the seminary and was sent to St. Joseph Abbey andSeminary College in St. Benedict, Louisiana, for seminary studies in philosophy. Studyingat St. Joseph Seminary College was no easy task. Being that English is not his firstlanguage, he had a difficult time meeting the requirements that were demanded of himin his classes. He took a year to concentrate on studying English.

After that year, Mario returned to St. Joseph Seminary College to continue hiseducation in philosophy. During his four years there, he not only had the opportunity tolearn but also to build community. He actively participated in the community as arepresentative of his class to Piccadilly’s (the seminary food program), as a member ofthe Religious Activity Committee, and now as chairman of the Liturgy Committee forthe 2011-12 school year. He is scheduled to be ordained a priest in 2016.

Please keep our Seminarian, Mario, in your prayers. If you would like to send him acard, his address is: Mario Jacobo, St. Joseph Seminary, 75375 River Road, St. Benedict,LA 70457.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONON HOLY THURSDAY

Please call the church office or email (cstabnick@holysouls.org) to sign up tospend an hour with the Blessed Sacrament on Holy Thursday.

We will have Eucharistic Adoration of the BlessedSacrament following the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursdayin the Eucharistic Chapel until 12 Midnight. There willbe four one hour shifts. Parishioners have been dividedinto four groups by the first letter of their last name:

N-S from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.T-Z from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.A-D from 10:00 to 11:00 p.m.E-M from 11:00 p.m. to Midnight

Holy Souls Parish offersan additional option forgiving to the church.

Online Giving is availablefor parishioners who wouldlike to make their donationsonline.

PARISHIONERBENEFITS• No need for checks• Option to remain

anonymous• Financial planning

allows you to alignyour paychecks withyour parish offertoryschedule

• Allows you to giveeven if you areunable to attendparish services.

• Contribution amountis easily adjusted

• Credit card optionallows you to takeadvantage of anybenefits such asairline mileage orcash bonuses.

HOW DO ISIGN UP FORONLINE GIVING?1. Visit our parish website at www.holysouls.org.2. Click on the Online Giving link.3. Click on the Create New Account link.

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Eleanor Thillsister ofBill Waters

Mary Quertermous

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Theodore Fotioo, Sr.grandfather ofAshley Gunderman,and great-grandfather ofCaroline, Allie &Samuel Gunderman

Tom Kellyson ofLucille Kelly,brother ofLucille Degostin,and uncle ofKelly Marchand andPaul Kelly

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Holy Souls

Photographs by Rose Nabholz

Christmas PartyDecember 2, 2011

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Albert Lynchbrother ofRita Goodgame

Garrett Uekman

Ben Pinterfather ofTim Pinter,and grandfather ofRachel & RobertoPinter

Norman Swardhusband ofDonna Sward

Frances Berrymother ofKay Robbins,grandmother ofFr. Tony Robbins,John Robbins,Ben Robbins,Charles Robbins,Kathyn Davis,and Jane Griffin,and great-grandfather ofZachary, Sarah, Luke,Andrew & MichaelRobbins,Kayley Robbins,and Olivia Davis

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Stewardship - My Church - My CommunityBy Laura G. Humphries, Parish Life & Stewardship Coordinator

Below are some suggestions for living as a good steward to both your church andyour community:

Cook a meal for a sick friend or someone home from the hospital with a newbaby, sickness or surgeryMake cards for seniors in nursing homesOffer to babysit for a neighbor or friend so they can have a date nightDonate non perishable food items to Helping HandHelp clean up the church groundsSpend time visiting with seniors in nursing homesMow the grass of an elderly neighborVolunteer for VBSDonate gently used clothes to Helping HandCollect unused make-up, perfume, and other cosmetic supplies to donate to adomestic abuse centerBecome a Special Event Volunteer at churchVolunteer as a Chaperone for the Youth MinistryJoin the youth programJoin the ScoutsVolunteer in the church nurseryClean up trash at a park or riverVolunteer to be a “Big Sister” or “Big Brother”Donate non perishable food to the AR Food BankMake get well cards for children at Arkansas Children’s HospitalVolunteer to be a handyman at church when neededVolunteer to do yard work at church when neededWrite letters and prepare care packages for our soldiers overseasCollect backpacks and school supplies to bring to church for those whocannot afford themBecome a Liturgical MinisterBecome an Altar ServerJoin the Men’s ClubJoin the Altar SocietyVolunteer at SchoolJoin the Seniors’ GroupJoin a Bible StudyJoin a Religious Education ProgramVolunteer for PREBecome a RCIA Sponsor

There are many other ways you can benefit your parish and your community, theseare just a few suggestions that can be participated in anytime. Use your time constructivelyand help make yourself, your family and your friends’ good stewards to the church andthe community.

TOP TEN PROJECTS LIST

1. Columbarium Expansion - $42,000;completed Fall 2011

2. Rectory and Church OfficeHVAC system replacement.- $9,800;completed Fall 2011

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by Mary Carman, Facilities and Special Events Coordinator

Buildings & Grounds Update

Ernest Millerhusband ofAnita Miller,father ofMariam Hopkinsand Paul Miller,and grandfather ofClayton & JacobHopkins,and Brooke & KristenMiller

Frances Carmanmother ofJohn Carman,and grandmother ofAnna Carman

Jean Crockermother of Tina Pinter,and grandmother ofRachel & Robert Pinter

Fr. Joe Enderlin

Katherine Burbage

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS BY THE NUMBERSJust as you would plan and budget for repairs and maintenance for your home, so

too does the Buildings and Grounds Committee here at Holy Souls. In 2007, thecommittee assisted in the STEP Capital Campaign by designating those projects thatwere essential in funding to keep our church home in good condition and to provide forthe expansion of our church family. The projects that were paid for from the campaigninclude: replacing the flat portion of the church roof, repairs to the steeple, refurbishingof the school office to ensure a secure school, installation of a key card access systemfor the school and the Allen Center, purchase and removal of buildings on two adjacentproperties to make room for future expansion and finally, the remodeling of the BenedictHouse to provide meeting space for our growing youth and adult programs and therenovations of the school playground for a safe & clean environment for our students.Money was also set aside to establish a fund to help meet ongoing maintenance costs.

The STEP Capital Campaign is now complete! Our current objective is to assessand identify the next series of projects that must be performed in order to keep ourchurch home safe and in top condition. In order to not deplete our general maintenancefund, the Parish Maintenance Fund was developed to cover the expenses of largerBuildings and Grounds projects. In looking for a guide as to how much, we as a church,should place aside for a Parish Maintenance Fund, The Department of Higher Educationfor Universities was referenced. They recommend placing $2.50 per square foot ofbuilding space per year into a designated maintenance fund. Our Parish has a little over85,000 square feet which calculates to over $200,000 per year to set aside for a maintenancefund. This figure may seem a little to steep for our Parish to fund, but if you look at thenumbers below you will see that total is not too far off. The Buildings and Groundscommittee has developed an extensive assessment of our campus and from thatassessment a Top Ten Projects List for completion in the next 5 years is outlined below.

Joist supporting the walkway between the churchand Parish Hall are in advanced state of corro-sion. Temporary supports have been installed untilthe repair work can be done in June.

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Bernardine Savarywife ofJoe Savary,and mother ofSuzanne Savary

Richard Donovanbrother ofMichael Donovan

Ann Seiteraunt ofJuanita Lee

Stephanie Bach

Mary Kuykendallmother ofJoe Kuykendall

Elaine Sharpmother ofHope Sharp

Pam McKelvey

5. Installation of afire alarm system inthe Rectory and church office.$9,000 (estimated)

6. Replacement ofthe Allen Center roof.$135,000 (estimated)

7. Replacement ofthe remaining portionof the school roof$60,000 (estimated)

8. Resurfacing of the Parish Hallparking lot.$25,000 (estimated)

9. Campus wide retro-fittingthe light fixture to be compatibleto the new energy saving light bulbs.$40,000 (estimated)

10. Replacement of the deterioratingslate flooring in the churchlocated around the baptismal pooland the holy water fontin the foyer.$17,000 (estimated)

Allen Center roof is showing it’s age. The old gravelroof will be replaced with a rubberized asphaltroofing product.

Due to age and water infiltration through the cracksin the asphalt, the Parish Hall parking lot surfaceis fracturing (also known as alligatoring).

The targeted total we will need in the next 5years to complete these projects is $342,000.How will we achieve this goal to keep the

HILLCREST ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCH SERIES 2012Feb. 24: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church

Sermon: Rev. Ruskin Falls, Pastor, Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church March 2: Pulaski Heights Baptist Church

Sermon: Rev. Carolyn Staley, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church March 9: Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church

Sermon: Rev. Britt Skarda, Pastor, Pulaski Heights Methodist Church March 16: Pulaski Heights Christian Church

Sermon: Fr. Erik PohlmeierMarch 23: Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church

Sermon: Rev. Randy Hyde, Pastor, Pulaski Heights Baptist ChurchMarch 30: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church

Sermon: Rev. Holly Patton, Pastor, Pulaski Heights Christian ChurchALL SERVICES BEGIN AT NOON; LUNCH FOLLOWING SERVICE.

Theme: “Covenant”

Church’s Parish Maintenance Fund solvent? The STEP Capital Campaign envelope willbe replaced by a Building Fund envelope. These funds will be set aside specifically for themaintenance of our campus. Your generosity will keep our buildings in safe operatingcondition to provide to our parishioners spiritual guidance and a Catholic education forour children.

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Clifford the Big Red Dog (aka 8th grade student JohnTidwell) encourages the students to visit the bookfairduring Catholic Schools Week

Stephen Paulson along with his sons John and Willenjoy Donuts with Dads.

Students love a free dress day.

Lynne Ward enjoys Muffins with Moms with herson Jackson

HS alumni Meredith Chase visits the Book Fair withMs. Ellie.

Friends & Family Day was a huge success.

We were happy to have Bishop Taylor join us for theClosing Mass of Catholic Schools Week.

The Baker Family enjoyed Friends & Family Day: MaryBaker (class of 1968), Dalton Thompson, Betty Sue Baker,Leslie Baker (class of 2003), Nick Eichelmann (class of1980), Teresa Baker-Eichelmann (class of 1976), KarolynBaker-Thompson (class of 1981), Abbie Thompson, JacobThompson, Raymond Baker (class of 1971)

School

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January 30 - February 3, 2012

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TUITIONAID

HOLY SOULS SCHOOLOur Lady of the Holy SoulsCatholic Church is dedicatedto ensure that all children ofparishioners have theopportunity to receive aCatholic education at HolySouls School. A limitedamount of Church financialassistance (limited to tuition)is available to qualifyingparish families who havechildren that will be attendingKindergarten through theeighth grade for the 2012-2013school year (pre-Kindergartenis not covered under thisprogram). The applicationdeadline for families is April20, 2012. You may pick upan application in the churchand school offices; theapplication is also availableelectronically, please see themain Edline page for the onlinelink.

CENTRAL DEANERYHIGH SCHOOLThe High School Tuition AidFund was established by theparishes of the CentralDeanery to financially assistregistered, active andqualifying parish families whoare unable to pay the full tuitioncost for Catholic High Schooland Mount Saint MaryAcademy. Applications arenow available and must besubmitted back to the ChurchOffice no later thanWednesday, April 18, 2012.All families seeking tuitionassistance from the CentralDeanery High School TuitionFund must also apply onlinewith FACTS Tuition Grantand Aid (www.factstuitionaid.com) before CentralDeanery High School TuitionAssistance Applications canbe considered for processing.(A $20 application fee perfamily for processing FACTSapplications will apply.)

~ WABBIT WINNERS ~Congratulations to our super spellers –

Sophie Mammarelli, Amelia Ochoa, GeorgeWebre, Kate Gourde, Carol Stover, MaryClaire Fox, Dean Sublet, Rosemarie Ochoa,Samantha Fox, and Will Stafford allrepresented their class in the school spellingbee. Congratulations to sixth grade studentCarol Stover for being the school winner.

Congratulations to Alex Lueken. The schoolgeography bee was held in grades fourth througheighth. Each class sent a representative toparticipate in the school bee. Fourth grade studentAlex Lueken was the overall winner. He took a writtentest to qualify for the state bee. Other participantswere, Ethan Pruitt, Jacob Vasquez, Dax DeBin,Alex Freville, Kristin Miller, Thomas Paladino, IanMurray, Phillips Allison, Michael Miller.

Congratulations toSullivan Fitz forwinning second placein the LRSD chesstournament. This isthe first year for HolySouls to have a chessteam. It is made upof students in grades

Congratulationsto Holy Soulsalum CollinChambers whorecently won the113 pound statechampionship inwresting for the6A/7A division.3 - 8. Jr. High English teacher Julie Fitz

is the club sponsor.

Holy Souls teachers Ellie Stewart, MargaretMcGinness, Connie Jones, Melissa Roberson andMichelle Huddleston attended a workshop called“Why Commemorate the Civil War” at the OldState House on January 28. They listened to 3speakers discuss the Civil War in Arkansas. Teachersat Holy Souls, and all schools in the state of Arkansasare required to obtain 60 hours of professionaldevelopment every year. This is just one exampleof the many ways our teachers get those hours.

~ NEWS ABOUT OUR TEACHERS ~

Ellie Stewart, Librarianat Holy Souls School, hasbeen nominated for theLiteracy Award by thePinnacle Special InterestReading Council, a part of theArkansas Reading Assoc. TheLiteracy Award is given eachyear to someone who hasmade a significant contri-bution to literacy in Arkansas.

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December 16, 2011

Confirmation

Congratulations to these young people!

(Confirmation names are in bold)

Kathryn Kennedy Anne BarrettBryce Louis Christopher BerkemeyerJohn Austin Martin De Porres BerryBenjamin John David Christopher BischofJanna Claire Fitzgerald Clare BishopNoah Christopher Henry Black-OckenNoah Jakob Patrick BouscherClay Francis Francis BozemanJackson Raley Jude Thaddeus BoyceJacob Michael Anthony of Padua CantwellJohn Nealous Jerome CantwellJacob Patrick CarterJeremy Richard Peter CharlesDarcey Alyce Joan of Arc CollinsLogan Ray Peter ConnellAlyssa Marie Elizabeth Ann Seton CrumeBonnie Marie Mariana DavisMadeline Marie Elizabeth Ann Seton DonahueBenjamin David Miguel Agustin Pro EasleyEmily Jane Barbara EgleSamantha Carolyn Elizabeth of Hungary FoxAlexander Charles Charles Borromeo FrevilleEmily Lauren Faustina GillumSarah Elizabeth Agatha GreenKyra Leigh Cecilia HatleyHarley Cheyenne Francis of Assisi HyltonCaroline Lynda Elizabeth Ann Seton JamesMartha Grace Veronica JamesCarlos Alexander John of the Cross JefferyMichael Louis LeitermanMargaret Elba Barbara Lodge

Mara Rose of Lima LorsbachDalton Cole Aloysius Gonzaga McVayJackson Alexander Christopher MarchantZachary Conner Jude MarlowKristen Danielle Margaret of Scotland MillerHenry Thomas the Apostle MoreauThomas Andrew Sebastian NesmithKatherine Thomas Agnes of Rome OglesbyHarry Thomas Brendan O’MaraGrace Elizabeth Cecilia OrellanaCameron Renee Teresa of Calcutta ParkerCamron Kathleen Cecilia PaulAlexander Elliot Andrew PerrySarah Kathleen PickeringJacob Carlos Bernard PinsonGeorge Emerson Christopher RainesClara Osborne Clare of Assisi RankinLeAnne Elizabeth Sophia RobersonLeah Grace SageSamuel Hudson Jude SmithSarah Elizabeth of Portugal SpringerWilliam Neill Philip Neri StaffordReagan Samantha Marie

Catherine of Siena StoverAbigail O’Brien Catherine of Siena StraessleKieran John Francis of Assisi TaylorJohn Franklin Peter The Apostle TidwellMorgan Lee Maria Goretti TracyChloe Lynn Anthony of Padua UhrynowyczCaroline Clare Bernadetta WebreCharles Henry Craig Nicholas of Bari Wren

A special thank you to the Confirmation Team Leaders: Mary & Tom Devine, Brendan &Jessica Donahue, Kim Gillum, Patty O’Mara, Ed & Karen Green, Stacy Moak, Katie O’Brien,and Steve & Cindy Uhrynowycz.

If you or someone youknow is in the hospital,please let thechurch office know.Sometimes we do notfind out until you havegone home.We want to visit youand pray for youwhile you arein the hospital.

Also, please callthe church officeon your discharge.We appreciate beingkept informed!

HOSPITAL

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Group leaders who will continue doing their jobs so well include Mel Peters who is our

HOLY SOULSSENIORS GROUP

By Dodie Longinotti, Secretary

Sunshine lady, along with our officialgreeters, Rita Prieur and Margaret AnnOlberts. Alice Henry is the one who gets thosephone calls started to remind us of themeetings and other goings on. The callersare Martha Wiedower, Doloris Wiedowerand Bill Stuff.

The meeting was followed with adelicious brunch prepared by CarolynCia. (Write this on your calendar —Carolyn will be preparing an Irish dinnerfor our meeting in March. In honor of SaintPatrick’s Day, Msgr. John O’Donnell willonce again be our guest at this meetingwith some fine Irish humor to entertainus. Watch the bulletin for more info on thisevent.) After lunch the children from HolySouls kindergarten classes came toentertain us by singing Christmassongs. One of them looked just likeRudolph, the red nose reindeer. They dida good job. It was lots of fun.

Rosemary Sorsby celebrated her 90th Birthday.

RegularMonthlyMeetingsMonday, March 12

SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center

Tuesday, March 13ALTAR SOCIETY6:00 p.m.,Church

Monday, March 26SENIOR’S SOCIAL10:00 a.m., Parish Hall

Monday, April 9SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center

Tuesday, April 10ALTAR SOCIETY6:00 p.m., Parish Hall

Monday, April 23SENIOR’S SOCIAL10:00 a.m., Parish Hall

Monday, May 14SENIOR’S GROUP10:00 a.m., Parish HallMEN’S CLUB7:00 p.m., Allen Center

Tuesday, May 15ALTAR SOCIETY6:00 p.m.,Carolee Riley’s home

2012 Officers were installed at December meeting.

Photographs by Rose NabholzHoly Souls Kindergarten Classes sang Christmas songs to Seniors Group.

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Music at Holy Souls 2004-2005 Concert Series

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The Catholic Diocese ofLittle Rock is committedto protecting childrenand young people.

If you are aware of abuse orhave been abused byclerics, Church volunteersor Church workers,please contact the VicarGeneral for the Diocese ofLittle Rock at(501) 664-0340 ext. 361,and the State of ArkansasHotline for Crimesagainst Childrenat 1-800-482-5964.For pastoral assistanceplease contact the VictimAssistance Coordinators forthe Diocese of Little Rock.Drs. George& Sherry Simonat (501) 766-6001.Diocesan Offices: 2500 N. Tyler Street,Little Rock, AR 72207.

Holy Souls Men’s Club Newsby Bill Dobbins, HSMC President

I am happy to report that the 26th Annual Shrimp and Oyster Dinner was the bestever. I want to personally thank our many members and volunteers who assisted inputting on this enormous event. I also want to thank our many patrons and guests whomake the dinner so special year after year. A total of 700 dinners were served. To putthis into perspective, these meals required the boiling of 11,200 shrimp, 6,000 oystersbreaded and fried, and 800 half shell oysters shucked not to mention many crates of slaw.

Lent begins on February 22nd and that means Lenten fish fries. Bring the wholefamily out for these very reasonable and fun dinners. This year’s fish fries will be heldon February 24th, March 2nd, and March 16th.

The Men’s Club will also be participating in this year’s parish mission of FortyHours of Devotion of the Blessed Sacrament. Men of the parish, join us on March14th from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. for two hours of adoration of Our Precious Lordmanifested in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a great opportunity to fulfill your Lentendevotional duties.

For your calendar planning, Holy Souls Family Night at Dickey-Stephens Park hasbeen set for May 3rd. It’s also time to start practicing your swing! The Robert FlynnMemorial Golf Tournament is on Saturday, May 19th at 1:30 pm. I will have the coursevenue as time gets closer to this event.

The Holy Souls Men’s Club meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pmin the Allen Center. All men of the parish including protestant spouses are welcome.You can follow us on Facebook or contact me at wdobbins43@gmail.com to get on ourmailing list.

WHY: Robert Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund(Funds scholarships at Holy Souls School for 12 students per year.)

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012

WHERE: Country Club of Arkansasin Maumelle

WHO: Individuals and/or teamsScramble (4 Man)

CONTACT: Jim Lareau (501) 258-2422,JLAREAU@travelers.com

Memorial Golfsponsored by the

Holy Souls Men’s Club

Tournament

Robert Flynn

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HOLYSOULS

LENTEN

Friday, February 24,Friday, March 2,

andFriday, March 16

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Allen Center Cafetorium

MENU:Catfish Fillets

Cole SlawFrench FriesHush Puppies

Iced Tea

COST:$8 Adults

$4 Children under 12$22 Family (4 or more)

Sponsored, Cooked, &Served by Holy Souls

Men’s Club

Photographs by Rose Nabholz

Shrimp & Oyster DinnerSaturday, January 14, 2012

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Lisa Medfordand

Jeffrey SickNovember 26, 2011

Angela Odleand

Ryan MooreDecember 10, 2011

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By Carolee Riley, Altar Society President

It’s hard to believe spring is only a few weeks away. Spring continues to be myfavorite season for a number of reasons—it symbolizes rebirth and growth. It’s a timefor new beginnings and new opportunities. Spring can also be a good time to replenishour seeds of faith. God said, “Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” (2 Corinthians 9:6)

I would like to invite all women of the parish, 21 and older, to replenish your seedsof faith by participating in the Holy Souls Altar Society. While working together to carefor the physical church building, the Parish Hall and the needs of our priests, we meetmonthly to share meals, discuss current events as they relate to our church, listen andreflect on the word of God and strengthen our fellowship with one another.

The Altar Society also offers many opportunities to serve our parish. On March 13,members of the Altar Society will participate in the 40 Hours Devotion from 9-10 a.m.in the church. Participating in this devotion will be a wonderful opportunity to deepenour faith. All women and men are invited to spend this hour with us in prayer as part ofour parish mission.

As you are probably aware, we just wrapped up our annual Mardi Gras Dinner andFundraiser last month. Many thanks to the numerous parishioners and friends whovolunteered their time, talents and services to make this a successful fundraiser for ourparish. I’d also like to thank the many businesses and individuals who graciously donateditems and services, and those who attended the event as well. We appreciate yoursupport.

Beginning in March, we will change our Altar Society meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6p.m., to accommodate schedules and increase membership and participation. Our nextAltar Society meeting will be on March 13. I truly hope you’ll consider replenishingyour seeds of faith with us.

Remaining meeting times and activities include:Tuesday, March 13

Guest Speaker, Msgn. Jim Mancini - 6 p.m. in churchFollowed by dinner in Parish Hall

Tuesday, April 10Dinner and Meeting6 p.m. Parish Hall

Tuesday, May 15Dinner and MeetingCarolee Riley’s Home

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O Jesus, I pray for Yourfaithful and ferventpriests; for Yourunfaithful and tepidpriests; for Your priestslaboring at home orabroad in distant missionfields; for Your temptedpriests; for Your lonelyand desolate priests; forYour young priests; forYour dying priests; forthe souls of Your priestsin purgatory.

But above all,I recommend to Youthe priests dearestto me; the priest whobaptized me; the priestswho absolved me frommy sins; the priests atwhose masses Iassisted and who gaveme Your Body and Bloodin Holy Communion; thepriests who taught andinstructed me; all thepriests to whom I amindebted in any otherway. O Jesus, keep themall close to Your heart,and bless them abun-dantly in time and ineternity. Amen.

for PriestsSPOTLIGHT ON

By Fred Graham, Organist and Music Director

The Resurrection Chorale was one of the great surprises when I came to Our Ladyof the Holy Souls almost five years ago. Each member of this group agrees to receive aphone call when there is a funeral at Holy Souls. Members then check their schedulesand come and sing if they are available. That’s it—no rehearsal and no extra timerequired.

This is a fantastic ministry of the church, as funerals are often attended by manypeople from outside Holy Souls (both Catholics and non-Catholics). I cannot tell youhow many times these people come to talk to me after funerals to tell me how wonderfuland supportive it is to have a choir at a funeral. I believe it is a real expression of God’slove present in our community. Diane Hoelzeman, a long-time member of the groupwrites:

I’ve been in the Resurrection Chorale since its inception. Retirement providesme with the gift of time to be available for funerals that most of those in theParish Choir don’t have. I enjoy singing and this ministry is a “fit” for me.

The real gift of being a part of the Resurrection Chorale is the knowledge thatwe are providing comfort and consolation to grieving families and loved ones of theParish through our music.

— Diane Hoelzeman

Please consider being a part of this low commitment, high impact group. Contactme in the church office if you are interested.

In Memory of:Keith Bruning

By Ryan & Amanda BrooksPatricia Finley

By Ryan & Amanda BrooksElwood Brooks

By Ryan & Amanda BrooksCurtis Stevens

By Ryan & Amanda BrooksTony Blanzenski

By Karen BlanzenskiLeo & Helen Olberts

By Leo & Margaret Olberts

Thank youto the donors of our new Hymnals!

George & Louise GuanellaBy Leo & Margaret Olberts

Anita & Gus GabrielBy Pat & Robert Carter

The Magro FamilyBy Paul J. Magro

The Awtrey FamilyBy Paul J. Magro

Anna Marie Highsmith MagroBy Paul J. Magro

In Honor of:Theresa & Walter Carle

By Claire Carle PuttEthan, Allison, andMadeleine Putt

By Claire Carle PuttThe 2011-2012 1B Classroom

By Mrs. Finch’s 2011-2012Families

The James Ryals FamilyBy Paul J. Magro

THE RESURRECTION CHORALE

To The Glory Of God:Margaret BradleyJim & Mandy Limbird

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ClipBOX TOPLABELS

Find Box Topfor Education labels onhundreds of your favoriteproducts. Each Box Toplabel is worth 10 cents toour school. Just clip thelabels and turn them into theschool office, church office,or put in collection basket atchurch. Visitboxtops4education.comfor more great ideas toearn cash for our school!

PurchaseKROGERGIFTCARDS

Our parish school receives5% of every purchasemade with school-issuedKroger gift cards. Last year,Kroger donated over$15,000 to Holy SoulsSchool as a result of ourparish/school families’ useof the cards.

Here’s how easily it works:- Purchase a $5 Kroger giftcard through the church orschool offices.- Add funds to your giftcard balance at the KrogerCustomer Service Deskbefore you shop or with thecashier before yourgroceries are rung up.- Use the gift card to pay foryour groceries, postagestamps, prescriptions, etc.

Easy WaysTo SupportHoly SoulsSchool

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By Denise Morbit, Director of Youth MinistryOur meeting place displacement

has come to a beautiful end, andCYM is grateful to be in the newlyrenovated Benedict House. It’sexciting to see how proud the kidsare of their new space. Please cometo our parish Benedict House openhouse taking place Sunday, March11th following the 8 and 10 a.m.Masses. It’s been a parish goal forover five years, and you will be verypleased with what you see!

At last writing, the CYM waspreparing to go to Indianapolis forthe National CatholicYouth Conference. In midNovember we were partof a 4 bus Diocese ofLittle Rock caravan to theevent and joined over23,000 other youth for afantastic and faith filledweekend. Our kidsattended massive praiseand worship sessions heldin Colts’ Stadium, went toworkshops and speakers, saw a little of the city, and met new friends from all over thecountry. The weekend ended with a beautiful Mass. Just the procession of Bishops,priests and seminarians lasted 10 minutes. I wish everyone could experience NCYC.

Christmas Caroling has grown to two nights – one for the junior high and one for thehigh school. The weather cooperated, and we maneuvered the parish neighborhood togo to about 16 houses. Some of the choir youth help lead the singing. It’s a greattradition the CYM has continued over the past 6 years.

Another Advent tradition CYM has adopted is our parish gift baskets to ourhomebound members. We shop and assemble the baskets with goodies and then pairup youth to deliver them. It’s been a good way for the youth to connect with the oldermembers and for the older parishioners to see the youth doing good things.

On a social note, we continue thejunior high dances which I think thesenior high kids have just as much funhosting. We had a Holidays Dance inNovember and our first Glow Dance inJanuary! The idea was suggested by thejunior high leadership team members, andit got a “shining review.” Our St.Patrick’s Day Dance are right around thecorner. We continue to invite otherCatholic junior high schools, and it’s a

First photo in the New Benedict House.

NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference)

Holiday Dance 11/11

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OUR LADYOFCONFIDENCESHRINE

Our Lady ofConfidence is theprotector of those inharms way.

If you have a familymember who hasbeen called to activemilitary duty, we inviteyou to place his or herpicture in a frame atthe Our Lady ofConfidence Shrine inour church for theduration of theirdeployment.

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good way for them to socialize with their future high school classmates.To mark the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Holy Souls youth joined other Diocesan

parish youth in attending the annual Extravaganza. For the first year it was held downtownat the Convention Center, and we slept at a downtown hotel instead of at UALR’s StudentUnion. Having a bed was so muchnicer than the gym f loor! TheSaturday evening in January beganwith praise and worship, speakersincluding Marianne Linane with theRespect Life office, Bishop Taylor,and a guest speaker. Her talk involvedher experience of living in a coma dueto a stroke and almost being takenoff life supports. Our Diocese youthministry office has provided a widerange of life issues and questionablecircumstances our world seems totolerate such as pregnancy andabortion due to rape, pulling the plugwhen the life seems to be worthless,etc. It’s been very positive for ourkids to hear about and from peoplewho rally around and passionatelysupport human life in all stages. TheMarch for Life was a great success,and Channel 4 News interviewed ourown Jacob Hopkins at the Capitol. March for Life

We recently collected $1156 at our 6th annual Souper Bowl of Caring. The entirecollection was donated to Our House to help fight hunger in our community. The SeniorHigh youth have plans for a Day of Service in conjunction with the annual Box-In(February 25). The kids will also be “panhandling” after the morning Masses on February26 to donate to a local charity. There’s been overwhelming interest and response toattending the Heifer Global Village overnight experience, so we are going as a groupMarch 31-April 1.

The Junior High CYM has met afew times with significant turnout.Our first meeting in the BenedictHouse hosted over 60 youth, and itwas glorious chaos! The Junior Highhas also begun to have lunch timeScripture studies once every twoweeks. I am pleased at the greatresponse, even on beautiful days whenthey could enjoy recess in the sunshine.It’s awesome they choose to spend itlearning about Christ and their faith.

Once again, we hope you willattend the open house of therenovated Benedict House, Sunday,March 11 following the 8 and 10 a.m.Masses. You will feel even moreblessed to be part of such a wonderfuland generous parish family.

Bowling with IHM’s CYM

Meeting in the new BH!

Youth Extravaganza!

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If you have anew address,home orbusiness phonenumbers,or email address,please let us know.

You may updateyour information bycalling the churchoffice (663-8632),oremailing us(office@holysouls.org)or visiting ourwebsite(www.holysouls.org).

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three years old through 5th grade. Children will check-in with St. Catherine, pick-up theirflight plan and meet their very own Guardian Angel! They will encounter excitingcharacters from the Bible whose lives were transformed by the angels.

Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine Laboure Catholic VBS is divided into four age-specific programs. The creative grade-appropriate lessons are based on Sacred Scriptureand Catholic Tradition and the Doctors of the Church. Each day, after Welcome andPrayer, fun lessons begin and help us understand the role angels play in our salvation.The lessons are fun and encourage active participation. Each day children will listen tothe story of Saint Catherine Laboure because Catherine was led by an angel to meetMary, the Queen of the Angels. They will enjoy easy to make crafts that reflect eachday’s theme and learn songs that are upbeat and lively led by our very own music director,Fred Graham. They will learn about being one of God’s paratroopers!

The dates are June 11 through June 14, 2012 with a dinner and songs by the childrenon the evening of June 14th beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Allen Center. Registrationforms are available within this newsletter and in the church office. We look forward to agreat experience this summer! If you or your 7th grader through High School age childwould like to volunteer, please call Laura in the church office.

It’s time for a new Pictorial Directory!

Holy Souls Parish2012 Pictorial Directory

PHOTOGRAPHY DATES:Tuesday, June 5 - Saturday, June 9

Tuesday, June 12 - Saturday, June 16Tuesday, June 26 - Saturday, June 30Watch bulletin for more information.

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CLOSING DINNER:Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: June 1

REGISTRATION FORMPlease print and fill out completely. Deadline to register is June 1st.

Mother’s Name: _________________________________________ Cell: __________________

Father’s Name: __________________________________________ Cell: __________________

Address: ________________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________

City: ________________________________________ State: ________ Zip Code:___________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________________________Phone:_____________________

Emergency Contact and Relationship to child: _________________________________________ Grade T-Shirt

Child’ Name Nick Name 2012-13 Size_ Allergies

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____ We will attend the dinner (____ adults, ____ children) ____ We will not attend the dinner.

DATES: June 11-14, 2012TIMES: 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 NoonCOST: $20 per child (For PreK - 6th Grade)

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!Adults, 7th & 8th Graders, and High School Students are needed!

Name________________________________ Phone/Email:__________________________

How would you like to help? Teacher, aide in Classroom, Crafts, Music, Games

Please return this form with a check for $20 per child to the church office, 1003 N. Tyler Street,Little Rock, AR 72205 by June 1. For more information, call 663-8632 or email: lhumphries@holysouls.org.

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Our Lady of theHoly Souls CatholicSchool is sellingcopies of itscookbook Recipesfrom the Soul.

The cookbook,which is afundraiser for theHoly Soulsplayground,contains almost900 recipes offamily favorites andcosts $20.

Cookbooks areavailable in thechurch office, oryou may contactAmy Baldwin at501-658-1445 oramybaldwin@comcast.net orLauren Clark at580-5048.

“Recipesfromthe Soul”COOKBOOK

by Regina Binz

I am very proud to announce that we now have quadruple the storage space in theParish Hall, which made it possible to purchase four new sewing machines. We nowhave a total of six machines! I plan to lead sewing workshops in the future to allow somefolks to get some “hands-on” experience using a sewing machine, whereas otherwisethey might not ever try. Let me know if this sounds like something you would like toparticipate in, either as a student or as an instructor.

As I have watched the seed of the Holy Sews Ministry sprout and blossom, I haverelied on God to honor those who help fulfill its mission. I often refer to the prayer of St.Teresa of Avila: Christ has no hands but yours… No hands, no feet on earth but yours.Yours are the eyes through which He looks—compassion on this world. Yours are thefeet with which He walks to do good. Yours are the hands with which He blesses all theworld. Yours are the hands; yours are the feet; yours are the eyes… YOU ARE HIS BODY.

I have decided that there are a lot of people who deserve earthly recognition for theirwork with Holy Sews. This means we need to maintain a list of the active volunteers,and keep track of the number of completed items turned in by each person. To ensurethat everyone is recognized, we have created a special volunteer nondisclosure agreement.I am respectfully asking those of you who serve as God’s hands on Earth to sign thisagreement. I’d like to call it “Our Book of Secrets.” (I mean really, what if Oprah looksat this book someday? I’d want her to see your name in it!) I’m going to put the documentin the front of a special book, and then everyone who participates can write their namesin the pages that follow. For those of you who volunteer your time, but don’t usuallycome to the work days, we definitely want to make arrangements for you to sign. It willbe kept in the church office for you to sign at your leisure, or you may contact me forspecial arrangements.

Holy Sews Ministry

In addition to helpingtrack each volunteer, theparameters set forth in theagreement protect theintegrity of the ministry.

Another importantreason to keep track ofour volunteers: InDecember of each year,Holy Sews holds ananniversary celebrationand infant memorial forthe families of the sweet babies that we dress. This is a time where we invite all bereavedfamilies to come light a candle in memory of their angel. Every year, this celebrationgrows, and 2012 will be no different. This year, we will begin a new tradition of honoringthose who have helped, and those who have gone above and beyond. We currently serve 31 hospitals, and since December of 2008, we have made about934 layettes. We have 132 contacts on our email list and 189 facebook group members.

In addition, I am working with individuals in Canada, Texas, Iowa and Virginia toform their own Holy Sews chapters. Part of this process has necessitated a few things.For example, we now have custom designed fabric for our tunics. The patterns and logoare registered trademarks of the Holy Sews Ministry of Our Lady of the Holy SoulsCatholic Church. They cannot be reproduced or distributed without our permission.

Thank you so much to everyone in the Holy Souls family for supporting andparticipating in this ministry. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free tocontact me at regina@holysews.org.

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You can listento Fr. Erik’shomilieson your computer.

Just click on“FR. ERIK’SHOMILIES”on the right sideof the home pageon our website,www.holysouls.org.

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Parishioners in the Spotlight . . .

Holy Souls Parishioners Pound Pavementin Memphis St. Jude Marathon

By Paul Ward, Parish Pavement Pounder Profiler

LYLE STAFFORD PUBLISHES E-BOOKLyle Stafford recently published an e-book entitled BACK TO ADAM: A PILGRIMAGE

BACK IN TIME. This Christian fantasy relates the adventures of a motley group of travelersdrawn together by the main characters who goes only by the name, ‘Teacher’. An angel, Aziel,guides the group and allows them to see Biblical characters from the Old Testament along theroute. The pilgrims encounter friendly residents, bands of marauders and Evil personified asthey travel the Holy Land skirting the Arabian Desert and arrive after several months inMesopotamia, where the culminating vision occurs. The way back home is fraught with moreadventures as the main character married and returns to America.

Anyone interested in the stories of the Old and New Testament will enjoy reading thisimaginary journey back in time to the creation of Modern Man (Adam).The book can be foundon www.Amazon.com/Kindle-ebooks/ and downloaded for $9.99.

Several Holy Souls parishioners completed the Memphis, Tennessee St. JudeMarathon December 3, 2011. Tina Coutu, Jill Childers, Tish Anderson, and DwainHebda completed the full marathon (26.2 miles). This was the first full marathon for Jilland Tish, who trained together over the preceding months. Tina is a veteran marathoner,having completed the Little Rock and elite Boston Marathons among many others.

Congratulations Tina, Jill, Tish, and Dwain! Good luck in your next marathon.

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Congratulations to the new Parish Council members (seated): Paul Mammarelli - Social Con-cerns Commission, Steve Hoffmann - Education & Formation CommissionDonna Bressinck -Liturgy Commission, and Jan Britt - Parish Life Commission. Also pictured are (standing): SusanneStabnick - 2012 President & Parish Life, Fr. Dhanraj Narla, Darlene Hebda - Social Concerns(outgoing member), Sean Eichelmann - Education & Formation (outgoing member), PaulaWelborn - Parish Life, Laura Hathaway - Liturgy, Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, Rose Nabholz - Liturgy,Margaret Zakrzewski - Education & Formation, and Robert Magri - Education & Formation.

$20 (3 cards per 10 regular games)Regular games have cash prize of $100!Last blackout game has a prize of $500!!!!

Lots of other great door prizesincluding

a $100 cash prizewill be given away!

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MemorialsPauline Land

by Dodie Longinottiby Rose Nabholzby Dottie & Tim Massanelli

David Boydby Mary Rameyby Shannon & Lloyd Webreby Jeff Hathawayby Kay & Ken McNeil

Jeanne Harriet Long Schubertby Karen & Kenneth Wolfe

Margaret McNeilby Karen & Paul Griffith

Dr. John Richard Goldenby Kelly & Eddie Ochoa

Ben O. Priceby Beverly Price

James Madiganby Patsy Menz

Norman Swardby Leslie & Michael Reelby Wendy & Dan Beadleby J. L. Vander Schildren

Frances Carmanby Quapaw Area Council

Mary June Kuykendallby Marilyn & James Russenbergerby Ferleen & Danny Acton

HonorariumsMr. & Mrs. Robert Hart

by Leigh & John BornhoftMr. & Mrs. Tim Hennelly

by Leigh & John BornhoftIan Hennelly

by Leigh & John BornhoftMr. & Mrs. Chiri

by Leigh & John BornhoftHoly Souls School Staff

by Leigh & John BornhoftEmily Vecchi

by Leigh & John BornhoftDonna Bressinck

by Mary CarmanJ. C. Mayfield

by Holy Souls School Teachers & Staff

Frank Kremersby Barbara & Michael Johnstonby Ginger & Brian Quinnby Mr. & Mrs. Hurless

James R. Leeby Juanita Lee

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Msgr. Allen Trust & Development FundCONTRIBUTIONS - October 2011-January 2012

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When it’s time togive a gift,

give the gift of theMonsignor Allen

Trust Fund.

No amount is toosmall.

Keepingthe DreamAlive!!!

For more information,contact

Paula Thompsonat

Our Lady of theHoly Souls School(501) 663-4513.

*Sponsored by the Monsignor Allen Trust & Development Fund for Holy Soul School

BINGO !Saturday, March 31st

(adults only)Door open at 5:00 p.m. - BINGO starts at 5:30 p.m.

Holy Souls Allen Center, Tyler & “I” Streets

$2 A DayLeighton & Doug Weeks

Dollar A DayJanet & John BreenLinda McFall

DonationsJuanita LeeRegina & Neil DobbinsCynthia PittsNathan PerryKathryn & Michael SutherlandKristin & Barry WardCornelia BergThomas ReinhartKimberly BenkertBetty & Curt JohnstonBonnie & Michael LimbirdVirginia & Weldon FaulkBarbara & Ronald GrafeChristina & Richard NewlandMackie BuckelewAshley & Brandon CliffHang NguyenGerald Nesbitt

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MassScheduleSUNDAY 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. - MassMONDAY,TUESDAY,THURSDAY 7:00 a.m. - MassWEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. - MassFRIDAY 7:00 a.m. - Mass 8:15 a.m. - School MassSATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - Mass 4:00 p.m. - (Anticipated Mass)

Sacrament ofReconciliationWednesdaysprior to First Fridays -4:30 - 5:00 p.m.;Saturday Afternoon2:45 to 3:45 p.m. orby appointment bycalling the Church Office

Holy AdorationEvery Wednesday,9 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Parish OfficeHoursMonday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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REGISTRATION FORNEW MEMBERSRegistration for new members is completed in thechurch office or online by visiting our web page,www.holysouls.org. Please contact the church of-fice or go online at www.holysouls.org if you havemoved, changed your telephone number, movedfrom your parent’s home or graduated fromcollege.

RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, pleasecall Anne Thomisee in the church office.

SACRAMENT OFRECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm and Wednesdaysbefore First Friday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call thechurch office for an appointment.

BAPTISMBaptisms are scheduled on an individual basis.Please call the church office for more information.

CHURCH VISITSOn Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday thechurch is open for visits from 7-9:30am, and theEucharistic Chapel is open till 4pm. On Wednes-day, the church and Eucharistic Chapel are openfrom 8am till after the 5:30pm Mass.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEContact the church office a minimum of sixmonths in advance.

HOSPITAL STAYSPlease call the church office if you or someoneyou know is in the hospital. We want to visit youand pray for you while you are in the hospital.

NURSERYThe Nursery is available in the Parish Hall foryour young children (age 5 and younger) for allregular weekend Masses.If you need to nurse your child during Mass, youmay use the Gathering Room in Church. Pleaseask an usher to unlock the door for you.

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Sunday, April 228:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Parish Hall

REDREDREDREDREDCROSSCROSSCROSSCROSSCROSS

FACTS ABOUT DONATING BLOOD• Blood donation takes about an hour and includes a mini-physical

with a blood pressure screening and an iron check

• There is no substitute for human blood and the one and only sourceis volunteer donations. Your blood is needed to save lives.

• Donating blood rarely hurts. Usually, all you feel is a brief string inyour arm - a small discomfort in exchange for saving a life.

The list of upcoming events is presented as accurately as possible.Please consult the weekly church bulletins for exact dates, times and places.

Friday, March 2PARISH FISH FRY

5:00 p.m., Allen CenterSTATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m., Church

Friday, March 9HOLY SOULS SCHOOL CLOSED for Teachers’ Professional DaySTATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m., Church

Sunday, March 11SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon, Allen CenterOPEN HOUSEAT BENEDICT HOUSE

9 a.m. - 12 Noon, Benedict HouseBLESSING OFBENEDICT HOUSE

11:30 a.m., Benedict House

Friday, March 16PARISH FISH FRY

5:00 p.m., Allen CenterSTATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m., Church

Monday, March 19 -Friday, March 23

SPRING BREAKfor Holy Souls School

Friday, March 23HILLCREST LENTENLUNCHEON SERIES

12:00 Noon, Holy Souls ChurchSTATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m., Church

~ Upcoming Events At Holy Souls ~Friday, March 30

SCHOOL CLOSED for Parent Teachers ConferencesSTATIONS OF THE CROSS

7:00 p.m., Church

Saturday, March 31MATDF BINGO

5:00 p.m., Allen Center

Thursday, April 5HOLY THURSDAY

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER7:00 p.m., Church

Friday, April 6GOOD FRIDAY

STATIONS OF THE CROSS3:00 p.m., Church

VENERATION OFTHE CROSSAND HOLY COMMUNION

7:00 p.m., Church

Saturday, April 7HOLY SATURDAY

EASTER VIGIL MASS8:00 p.m, Church

Sunday, April 8EASTER SUNDAY

MASSES8:00 a.m., Church10:00 a.m., Church5:30 p.m., Church

Sunday, April 15EASTER EGG HUNT

11:00 a.m., Allen Center

Sunday, April 22RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Parish HallGROUP FIRST COMMUNION

12:00 Noon, Church

Thursday, May 3HOLY SOULS NIGHT AT BALL PARK

6:00 p.m., Dickey Stephens Ball Park

Sunday, May 13COFFEE & DONUTS

following 8 & 10 a.m. Masses, Parish Hall

Wednesday, May 16HOLY SOULS SCHOOL GRADUATION7:00 p.m., Church

Saturday, May 19ROBERT FLYNN MEMORIALGOLF TOURNAMENT

9:00 a.m., Allen Center

Sunday, May 20ALTAR SERVERS LUNCHEON

11:00 a.m., Parish Hall

Monday, May 28MEMORIAL DAY

MASS8:00 a.m., Church

School & Church Office Closed

Monday, June 11 -Thursday, June 14

PARACHUTE WITH THE ANGELSVACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

8:45 a.m., School

Open House at the Benedict House

Make a morning of it! After Mass, enjoy a Pancake Breakfast* sponsored by the Cub Scouts of Pack 27 in the AllenCenter. Then come to the newly renovated Benedict House for a tour. Fr. Erik will bless the Benedict House at 11:30a.m.

Sunday, March 11, 20129:00 a.m. to 12 Noon

*Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $5 each and will be sold by Scoutsfollowing select Masses in March or in the Church Office. The Scouts are raising money to support their upcoming adventures.