Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Tom Marks, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. JegleyLynn Bauman, Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Faith Formation

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

Susie Williams, Facilities & Events CoordinatorShelley Tienken, Business Manager

Nan Connell, AccountantCindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, Principal

Church Office .......................... (501) 663-8632School ..................................... (501) 663-4513Cafeteria ................................. (501) 663-6125Extended Care ........................ (501) 663-7438

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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: office@holysouls.org • Facebook: www.facebook.com/OLHSAR

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT - November 27, 2016

Angel

Tuesday, December 6

“Be Filled”An Advent Evening of Reflection and Prayer

Come and experience:

Child Carein Nursery for children

up to 5 years olds

This is Mission Night #2 of theEvangelical Catholic / Holy Souls “Mission-Retreat”

with Andre Lesperance

• An UPLIFTING MESSAGE about how theHoly Spirit can continue to transform our lives

• Continued ENCOURAGEMENT andSUPPORT in your Retreat-in-Daily Life

• PRAYERFUL MUSIC

St. Nicholas Party & Moviein Parish Hall for

children ages 6-12.provided by Holy Souls CYM

NEED A RIDE:Call the Church Office (663-8632)

The angel trees are in the vestibule and will be thereavailable for you to take ornaments from until thedeadline for their return which is December 18th.Helping Hand (Stockings) and Jericho Way(Christmas Tree) do not require their gifts be wrapped.Domestic Abuse Centers (Circles) and Birthright(Snowmen) would like their gifts wrapped with theornaments attached to them.. If you purchase bicyclesplease put them together. St. Joseph Helpersornaments are Angels, Rabbits and Santa’s and theydo not need to be wrapped. Please be sure to attachall ornaments to the gifts so we know which agencygets the gift. The gifts will be picked up on December19th so please be sure to return them by December18th. Thank you for participating in this very worthycause. Your generosity will make Christmas morningspecial for many.

Tuesday, December 66:30 p.m. -- Holy Souls

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Church (CH); Parish Hall (PH); Allen Center (AC);Gathering Room (GR); Eucharistic Chapel (EC);

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, November 28:No 7am Mass;10am Seniors Social, PH;5:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal, CH;5:30pm “All Are Welcome”

Grief Support Group, PHTuesday, November 29:

7am MassWednesday, November 30:

9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;6:30pm CYM, BH;7pm Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH

Thursday,December 1:7am Mass, CH;6pm RCIA, PH

Friday, December 2:No 7am Mass;8:15am School Mass, CH;1:30pm Early Out for Holy Souls School;7pm CYM Christmas Dance, AC

Saturday, December 3:7am 1st Saturday Rosary, CH;8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, December 4,Second Sunday of Advent:

8am Mass, CH;10am Mass, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 4PM MASSServers: B. Floriani, M. Mansfield, M. Saad, I. Todd;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: S. Blomeley, B. Saad;Ushers: D. Ketter, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 8AM MASSServers: B. Linkous, R. & R. Seay, R. Solina;EMC: A. Thomisee; Lectors: R. Keogh, L. Seay;Ushers: P. Pilkington, R. Seay10AM MASSServers: E. James, K. Klugh, J. McGill, M. Olvey;EMC: M. Lipsmeyer; Lectors: L. Delhey, P. Watkins;Ushers: T. Devine, R. Pollard5:30PM MASSServers: K. Crowder, O. Davis, J. Gibby, S. Hickman;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: CYM Sr.;Ushers: W. Morris, Sr. CYM

Liturgical Notes . . .

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT:Prayer and Lighting of Candles

“O God, by whose word allthings are sanctified, pour forthyour blessing upon this wreathand grant that we who use itmay prepare our hearts for the

The youngest child then lights one purple candle.

coming of Christ and may receive your abundantgraces. We pray this in Jesus’ name, who lives andreigns forever. Amen.”

Reflection for this WeekNovember 27 - December 3

What “work of darkness” do I need to throw off? What“armor of light” do I need to put on to ensure that I am“awake” and “prepared” for the hour of the Lord’s coming?

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/112716.cfm

Christmas ConfessionsThe annual communal Advent Penitential Services willbe on Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Christthe King Church and on Thursday, December 15th at6:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, North LittleRock. Confessions at Holy Souls are scheduled everySaturday afternoon from 2:45-3:45pm, and duringAdvent you may also go to Confession on Wednesdaysfrom 4:30 to 5:00pm.

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WE NEED MORE!Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries,Parish Life Director

All adults of the parishare invited to attend

the annual Holy Souls Parish

Saturday, December 107 to 10 pm

Allen CenterChild care is not available.

Christmas Party

~ NEW THIS YEAR ~Parishioners are invited to bring:

Fruit, Chips & Dip, Hors doeuvres or Dessert.See below to sign-up to bring a dish or to help.

Meats, bread, and drinks furnished.

To sign up to help with our Christmas party, go to:http://signup.com/go/cJubjZ

or call the Church Office.

Grateful Stewards of God’s Many Gifts…

Do the best with what you have. That’s the time-tested advicethe man in the Gospel ignored when he didn’t make gooduse of his gold coin. (Luke 19:11-28) You have been blestwith at least one gold coin. The gold coin is a beautifulsymbol for the particular gift God gave you to use for thegood of others. It may be the gift to teach, to console, toencourage, to heal or even the gift of humor to make peoplelaugh. Know your gift and put it to use. It would be a greatloss to you and to others if your gift were not known and soremained unused. Lord, help me to recognize my gift, toappreciate it and to use it for the good of others, as you willfor me to do. An excerpt from Living with Christ

We all have gifts and talents, some of us are more blessedthan others and some of us use our talents and our gifts forthe benefit of others more than the rest of us do. It is importantfor us to realize what are gifts our and decide how we’regoing to use them to better serve God here on earth. Wehave all heard this time and again so this is not somethingnew or earth shattering but it is important and has to besaid over and over because for some reason the majority ofus don’t either believe it or take time to act on it. This maysound a bit harsh but it is simply true; are we like the servantin the Luke’s Gospel who wraps his gold coin in a cloth anddoes nothing with it; why? That is a good question. Whatpurpose do we serve on this earth? Why did God createus? Are we here to gather wealth and possessions or arewe here to return to God? We must use our gifts and talentsthe way that God intends us to use them; not for our owngain but for the gain of all. God’s son served others, healedothers, comforted others, are we like him or are we like theservant who does nothing with the gold coin? EncounterJesus, Serve Others

Arkansas Chamber SingersUnder the direction of

John Irwinpresents

a

atHoly Souls Church

Thursday, December 15th7:00 p.m.

The Msgr. Allen Trust and Development Fund is participatingin #givingtuesday. This is an annual date when over 700,000non-profits and companies will take donations followingBlack Friday, Cyber Monday and now Giving Tuesday. It isa great way to show your support for MATDF. Please go toour NEW website and there will be an add on the homepagefor donations for #givingtuesday. We also have twitter inwhich you can follow @matdf5. Please take a minute tocheck out all of our social media outlets...Facebook pagelisted as Monsignor Allen Trust and Development, websitewww.matdf.org and twitter @matdf.

Mass attendance, November 5 & 6 1,012Mass attendance, November 12 & 13 1,016

Diocesan Special Collection – Archdiocese for Military Services $ 1,783

Weekend Collections – November 5 & 6 $ 23,388 November 12 & 13 $ 20,164Total Nov. Collections $ 43,552Total Nov. Budgeted Collections $ 110,000

Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 10/31/16) $ 419,898Budgeted (7/1/16 - 10/31/16) $ 470,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (50,102)

Children’s collections - Nov. 2016 $ 188

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COLLECTIONS/STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protectingchildren and young people. If you are aware of abuse or havebeen abused by clerics, Church volunteers or Church workers,please contact the Vicar General for the Diocese of Little Rockat (501) 664-0340 ext. 361, and the State of Arkansas Hotline

for Crimes against Children at 1-800-482-5964. For pastoral assistance pleasecontact the Victim Assistance Coordinators for the Diocese of Little Rock.Drs. George & Sherry Simon at (501) 766-6001. Diocesan Offices: 2500 N.Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Holy Souls This & That . . .

The attendance and collection figures forNov. 19 & 20 will be printed in the next bulletin.

Thank you for supporting our church!

OPEN ENROLLMENTFOR HOLY SOULS SCHOOL

Holy Souls School is excited to announce that we areoffering Open Enrollment to our parish families for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications will be accepted betweenNovember 14th - December 5th for grades PreK to thirdwith limit space available. Please contact Mrs. Handloserat (501)663-4513 or handloser@holysouls.org to schedulea tour!

2nd Collection Next Weekend, Dec. 3 & 4

Your donation works for aging religious. “I read thatroughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund forReligious aid senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’swonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Yourgift works for elderly religious by helping to furnishmedications, nursing care, and more. Please support nextweek’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, andgive to those who have given a lifetime.

2017 Lector WorkbooksLectors, please pick up your issue of the 2017 LectorWorkbook in the Altar Servers Room. The book beginsNovember 25th.

87th AnnualLouie Mancini Sausage Supper

Saturday Dec. 3rd - 5:30 PMMcDonald Hall, Cathedral of St. Andrew

Join us with your family and friends as we celebrate thelegacy of Louie Mancini and fundraiser for Knights ofColumbus Council 812. Event will include FamousSausage Supper, Live Subiaco Jazz Big Band, SilentAuctions, Raffles, Visit from St. Nicholas, and lots of cheer.Tickets: Kids $5, Adults $15, Table of Ten $150. Ticketsnow on sale at www.kofc812.com. Please also bring anunwrapped gift for a child in need.

For Corporate Sponsorship and general inquiries, emailkofc.council812@gmail.com. Religious eat free. Allproceeds go to support KofC 812 Charities.

“COME AND SEE”Diocesan Priesthood Discernment Retreat

December 30 & 31St. John’s Center, Little Rock

This retreat which is led by the seminarians is an oppor-tunity for prayer, fellowship and spiritual growth. It is opento men ages 16 and older. Deadline to register is Dec.23. Forms available in church office or at www.dolr.org.

Retirement Fundfor Religious

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Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

General Petition:That the scandal of child soldiers may be eliminatedthe world over.

Evangelization Petition:That the peoples of Europe may rediscover thebeauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel whichgives joy and hope to life.

December, 2016

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; GregKitterman; Jack Matthews; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price;Cathy Springstead; Robert Carter; Shannon Perry; RitaBarthol; Joe Kirchner; Issac Issac; Lillian Henriquez; MaryAdney; Rob Mondy; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Ron Hoofman;Robert Jones; Patricia Rozzlle; Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle;and Jeff Bowers.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Curt Rahilly;Carl Calhoun; the Jonathan Forte Family; the PettyFamily; Stephanie Gordon; Mary Jo Pilcher; Msgr. JohnO’Donnell; Clark Rabon; Randy Ragsdale; Will Goodman;Lucinda Dixon; Mark Troillett; Mary Pester; and Sr. LauraCathcart.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Deacon WilliamBurmester and Deacon Stephen Hart.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, nameswill remain on the list for four weeks. Then their name will be writtenin the Book of Intercession where they will be remember during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the church office.

Saint Andrew

REMEMBERING OUR SAINTSWe will honor St. Andrew with a temporary shrine. Hisstained glass window is located on the north side of the

Feast Day: November 30Patron Saint: Fishermen, Greece, Russia & Scotland

Prayer to St. AndrewO glorious St. Andrew, you were the first to recognizeand follow the Lamb of God. With your friend, St. John,you remained with Jesus for that first day, for yourentire life, and now throughout eternity. As you ledyour brother, St. Peter, to Christ and many others afterhim, draw us also to Him. Teach us to lead others toChrist solely out of love for Him and dedication in Hisservice. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross andto carry our daily crosses without complaint so thatthey may carry us to Jesus. Amen.

Please Consider “A Small Act of Kindness”by donating to Holy Sews

on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29Pregnancy loss and stillbirth remain two of the most tabootopics associated with women’s health. Holy Sews is afaith-based organization responding to this issue byproducing bereavement layettes for hospital and funeralhome distribution to mourning families at no charge. Weare currently in 151 hospitals and our goal is to be in all ofthe 2,013 hospitals in the U.S. that deliver babies.

With your support, we can, over time, achieve our goal. A$25 gift covers the cost of producing a complete layette.All of the layettes are handmade by volunteers. Whenyou think about GivingTuesday, please think about HolySews. Our Web and donation page is www.holysews.org

Mass Journals“Be careful with what you hear, say and do.”

Tyler Aaron, Holy Souls School 1A

“Today at Mass God told me to be careful of what I say,hear, do and see. Fr. Marconi sang a song about be carefulof what you say, hear, do and see.”

Matthew, Holy Souls School 5B

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARYDecember 3rd will be First Saturday and you are invited tobegin the morning and the month by joining with us inpraying the Rosary. We are in the season of advent sowhat is more appropriate than reflecting on the JoyfulMysteries which include the Nativity – the birth of our Savior.Our leader for this rosary will again be Tom Kirchner whowill use scripture, reflections and other prayers to enhancethe experience. The rosary will start at 7 am, one hourbefore the Saturday morning mass.

JUNIOR HIGH (grades 6-8)

REGISTRATION FOR NEW MEMBERSRegistration for new members is completed in the church officeor online by visiting our web page, www.holysouls.org. Pleasecontact the church office or go online at www.holysouls.org ifyou have moved, changed your telephone number, movedfrom your parent’s home or graduated from college.

RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call SamanthaDenefe at 501-663-8632 or email sdenefe@holysouls.org.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, contactSamantha Denefe at 501-663-8632 or sdenefe@holysouls.org.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays from 2:45 to 3:45pm and Wednesdays before FirstFriday from 4:30 to 5:00pm or call the church office for anappointment.

CHURCH VISITSThe Church is open from 7am-4pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,& Friday). Please enter through the chapel door after 9am. OnWednesday, the Church is open from 9am till after the 5:30pmMass. Adoration is on Wednesday from 9am till 5pm.

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

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

HOSPITAL STAYSPlease call the church office if you or someone you know is inthe hospital. We want to visit you and pray for you while youare in the hospital.

NURSERYThe Nursery is available in the Parish Hall for your youngchildren (age 5 and younger) for all regular weekend Masses.

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

SENIOR HIGHCYM this Wednesday, November 30. We’llbe playing team Catholic Jeopardy! Dinnerbegins at 6:30 pm. Evening ends at 8:30 pm.

It’ll be back! COFFEE, COCOA, & CRAMMING at theBenedict House. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of theBenedict House, a hot (or cold beverage), and free Wi-Fi.Monday, December 12 & Wednesday, December 14, 3-6 pm.

Plan ahead for the Pro-Life WeekendExtravaganza, Saturday, January 21-22 at theDouble Tree downtown. Cost is $40.

Steubenville Mid-America registrationwill be in January. Commit now to a lifechanging weekend event held at MissouriState University campus July 14-16. Costwill be around $250 (conference, transportation, most meals,and housing included). Open to current 8-12 graders.

The Jr. High Christmas Dance (grades 7th-8th only) will be this Friday, December 2,from 7-9 pm in the Allen Center. Cost:

$5. The theme is Pajama Party Glow Dance!

Christmas Caroling, Wednesday,December 7. 6-9 pm. We will startwith dinner, carol for an hour and ahalf in the parish neighborhood, andend with cocoa and cookies. Sign up to be there, to bringfood, to chaperone!

8th Graders: Continue to grow in yourfaith life and plan to go to the SteubenvilleMid-America Conference July 14-16,2017. Details under Sr. High CYM & moreto come!

Sylvia Claire Marchanddaughter of

Michael & Kelly (DeGostin) Marchand

Lilee Vandamentdaughter of

James & Megan (Downs) Vandament

Jackson Vandamentson of

James & Megan (Downs) Vandament

Walter Mark Malbroughson of

Paul & Julia (Schmidt) Malbrough

Luke Matthew Keenerson of

Justin & Leigh (Scanlon) Keener

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

Baptisms

PLEASE BE NICE TO OUR NEIGHBORSWhen you come to Mass or parish events at HolySouls, please be respectful and kind to our neigh-bors. Do not block their driveways!

Monday, November 28 Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11No 7:00 a.m. Mass

Tuesday, November 29 Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-247:00 a.m. Mass Bernard & Helen Schmidt by Neil & Regina Dobbins

Wednesday, November 30 ST. ANDREW - Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-225:30 p.m. Mass Fr. Aaron Pirrera by Mary Bea & Ken Hiegel

Thursday, December 1 Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-277:00 a.m. Mass Gerald & Sara Jansen by Fran Jansen

Friday, December 2 Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31No 7:00 a.m. Mass8:15 a.m. School Mass Tom Binz by Becky Binz

Saturday, December 3 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER - Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-88:00 a.m. Mass Deceased member of Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Robert Flynn by The Flynn Family

Sunday, December 4 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-128:00 a.m. Mass Dodie Longinotti by Angie & John McCarthy10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Fr. Don Goetz by Lynn & Thad Luther

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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