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

“Encounter Jesus, Serve Others.”

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - MARCH 24, 2019

Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)

Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music DirectorSamantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization

& Adult Faith FormationWendy Floriani, Director of Youth Faith Formation

Denise Dumars, Director of Youth MinistryLaura G. Humphries, Parish Life

& Stewardship DirectorSusie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral SecretaryStacey Matchett, Church Secretary

Nancy Handloser, Principal

Church Office: (501) 663-8632 • Website: www.holysouls.org • E-mail: office@holysouls.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/OLHSAR

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 12 Noon - 1 to 4 pm School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended Care: (501) 663-7438

Holy Souls Lenten

Friday, March 29 & Friday, April 125:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Allen Center Cafetorium

MENU:Catfish Fillets, Cole Slaw,

French Fries, Hush Puppies, Iced Tea

PRICE:$10 for an adult, $5 for kids (8th grade or younger),and $25 max for family (immediate family memberincluding 2 adult plates and 3 or more kid plates).

Sponsored, Cooked, & Served ByHoly Souls Men’s Club

LENTEN PARISH MISSIONFEATURING DEACON KEITH STROHM

Dinner & fellowship at 6pm in the Parish HallNursery available

MONDAY, APRIL 1ST - 7:00 p.m. in Church“The Father’s Delight”

TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND - 7:00 p.m. in Church“Breaking the Power of Sin”

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD - 7:00 p.m. in Church“Unleashing the Spirit”

“I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing!” - Jesus

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Responding to the Word

Jesus tells us that God is always at work,like a patient gardener, caring for us.

What work of pruning is God doing in meso I might bear more fruit?

Jesus, today I will . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/032419.cfm

THIS WEEK: March 24-30

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 4PM MASSServers: B. & G. Floriani, H. & J. Lang;EMC: J. Bregy; Lectors: M. Hightower, D. Menz;Ushers: J. Connell, J. MetzgerSUNDAY, MARCH 31, 8AM MASSServers: R. Seay, T. & V. Simon, P. Wistrand;EMC: L. Lantz; Lector: L. Seay;Ushers: B. Freville, R. Seay10:30AM MASSServers: J. Mullins, M., M., & S. OlveyEMC: F. Kremers; Lectors: S. Hoffmann, H. Taillac;Ushers: J. Alsbrook, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: M. Aquino, J. Jansen, B. Robbins, R. Solina;EMC: C. Stabnick; Lector: J. Kilpatrick;Ushers: W. Morris, P. Stabnick

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CONFESSIONS AT HOLY SOULSduring Lent

During Lent, we will have two priests available for theSacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) on:

Wednesdays - 4:00 to 5:00 pmSaturdays - 2:30 to 3:30 pm

NOTE:There will be no Confessions on Holy Saturday.

Monday, March 25:No 7am Mass10am Seniors Cards, Parish Hall

Tuesday, March 26:7am Mass, Church

Wednesday, March 27:9am Adoration, Church4:30pm Confessions, Church5:15pm Benediction, Church5:30pm Mass, Church6pm Sr. High CYM, Benedict House

Thursday, March 287:00am Mass, Church6pm Faith Formation Night, (RCIA),

Parish Hall6pm Jr. High CYM, Benedict House

Friday, March 29:7am Mass, Church12Noon Hillcrest Lenten Series, Pulaski Heights Christian Church5pm Lenten Fish Fry, Allen Center7pm Stations of the Cross, Church

Saturday, March 30:2:30-3:30pm Confessions, Church4pm Vigil Mass, Church

Sunday, March 31, 4th Sunday of Lent:8am Mass, Church

followed by Coffee & Donuts,Parish Hall

10:30am Mass, Churchfollowed by Coffee & Donuts,Parish Hall

5:30pm Mass, Church

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WE NEED MORE!WE NEED MORE!Laura Humphries,

Parish Life & Stewardship Director

Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

1 Cor 1:25

Paul explains to the Corinthians, “For the foolishness ofGod is wiser than human wisdom.” Everyday stewards arefoolish. If you are fortunate enough to have money,possessions, time for endless fun, and marketable talents,to talk about giving that all back to God seems crazy. Butour detractors see only with human eyes. When lookingthrough the eyes of faith, we see the greater reality. SoJesus thought he could rebuild the temple in three days?He was insane! You think your daily walk with God willbenefit anyone or anything more than running with theworldly pack? You are nuts!

As the world seemingly moves further from God, ourfoolishness stands out even more. But that is a blessing,because now our foolishness is even more relevant andprofound. Just like Jesus in the temple, and Paul preachingof a crucified Christ, our active faith has a huge impact. Solet your foolishness stand out. Maybe some out there whowant to be fools just need some encouragement and goodrole models. An excerpt from Everyday Stewardship

Today, with the world as it is, with all the temptation for selfgratification, having everything right now, quickly, no waiting,what’s a person to do? If we don’t have an active prayer life,a strong relationship with God, we could very well be indanger of succumbing to the temptation of self-centeredness. The world can be an ugly place right now.That is why it is very important that we cling to our Catholicvalues and belief in Jesus Christ living a life of service toOur Lord and His church. We need to spend time with Jesusin prayer and solitude so that we can be strong Christians.Then, we too can be role models for the foolish and make adifference in this crazy world. Maybe if we pray hard enough,we can even pull the world a little closer to God or at leastgive the bad guys a run for their money. With God, all thingsare possible. Mt 19:26

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

Bus Trip To JonesboroHoly Souls Senior Group will be going on a Bus Trip toJonesboro on Monday, May 6th. When they arrive inJonesboro, Fr. Francis Madanu will offer a special Mass forthem in the Blessed Sacrament Church. After Mass, Fr.Francis will take them on a tour of the new church building.Lunch follows. Then they are off on an adventure toJacksonport State Park where they will see the 1872 Court-house plus the exhibits about this historic river port. All agesare welcome to go on this trip! Call Ann Hoffmann at 666-8223 to sign up and for more information. Deadline is April1st.

Holy Souls CYM will be selling “Tiny Saints” as a fundraiserfrom March 25 - April 8. They make great First Communiongifts, Easter gifts, and graduation gifts! Cost is only $5 each.Visit www.holysouls.org (go to Parish News - Bulletin Board)for a complete list of saints available. You may place yourorder next weekend, March 30 & 31 after all Masses in thevestibule or in the Church Office.

A grief support group will be offered starting on Wednesday,March 27th at 6 p.m. in the Gathering Room of the Churchand run for 10 consecutive weeks. The purpose of this groupis to give people the opportunity to meet others who haveexperienced a loss and be able to talk about it in a warm andcaring environment supported by experienced bereavementvolunteers. Respect, confidentiality and sharing are importantelements of the group. If you are interested in participating,please either call or email lhumphries@holysouls.org or MaryAnn Stafford at 2dings@sbcglobal.net.

Friday, April 5th - Free Lenten Soup Supper5:30 p.m. in the Parish HallHosted by Faith Formation Commission

Mass attendance, March 2 & 3 949Mass attendance, March 9 & 10 1,160Mass attendance, March 16 & 17 863

Weekend Collections – March 2 & 3 $ 20,215 March 9 & 10 $ 32,103 March 16 & 17 $ 35,742 Total March Collections $ 88,060 Total March Budgeted Collections $ 125,000

Actual Collections (7/1/18 - 2/28/19) $ 965,809Budgeted (7/1/18 - 2/28/19) $ 1,055,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (89,191)

Children’s Collection - March $ 243

Maintenance Fund $ 813

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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 . . .

Thank you for supporting our church!

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Christian Church, 4724 Hillcrest Ave.Rev. Jay Clark preaching

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 - 12 NoonPulaski Heights Baptist ChurchRev. Britt Skarda preaching

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 - 12 NoonHoly Souls Catholic ChurchRev. Carol Miles preaching

2019

Hillcrest

Community Lenten Services

Stations of the CrossEvery Friday Night During Lent

at 7:00 p.m.(On Friday, April 12,

the 4th Gradersat Holy Souls School will presenta Living Stations of the Cross.)

Or you may say a private Stations of the Crossany time the church is open

WHAT: 40 days of prayerWHY: because we believe that every life is created by God

and has valueWHEN: March 6 - April 14

Holy Souls Days - Wed., March 27 & April 11WHERE: #4 Office Park Drive in Little Rock - the only surgical

abortion clinic in ArkansasWHO: Everyone can pray wherever you happen to be, but

as many as can will pray at the clinic to be a visiblereminder to those who come to the clinic that Godcares about their life and that His people want to help.

HOW: PEACEFULLY . . . this is a prayerful demonstration.Everyone who participates is asked to sign a statement of peace.

Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/littlerockor call/text: Toni Blackwell - 501-650-2993

or Tabitha Connelly - 501-960-2194

Next weekend, March 30 & 31, our parish will take up TheCatholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from thiscollection provide food to the hungry, support displacedrefugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all peoplehere and abroad. Next week, please give generously to thecollection, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more aboutthe collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

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OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price;Robert Carter; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Lillian Henriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy;Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans; Wayne Thomisee; BenjaminStuart; Charlie Baker; Greg Sheard; Micki & Robert Fitzpatrick; Judy Caldarera;Glennabell McCumpsey; Rita Williams; Kay Loss; Tina Pinter; Henry Schulte;Grace Nowak; John Flake; Kim Konecny Mullen; Wally Anger; Jeffrey Smith; AliceStuff; and Claire Lieblong.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun; the JonathanForte Family; the Petty Family; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Fr. Richard Oswald; BettyFranzetti; Scott Helmbeck; Katie Ehemann; Alice Humphries; Scott Snider; JimMurray; Harry Cumnock; Jason Boyd; Michelle Hastings; Rose Thomas; CindiWoodiel; Sara Clevenger; Mark Troillett; Don King; and Lynn Worthen.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Nicky Anthony; Regina Dobbins, wife of NeilDobbins, mother of Alan Dobbins and Bill Dobbins, and grandmother of Andrew &Brandon Dobbins; Evalyn Wren, mother of Susie Kitterman and Vince Wren,and grandmother of Gregory Kitterman, and Charles & Catherine Wren; andMargaret Mills Aburrow, mother of Harry Aburrow.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Daniel Wendel, and Nathan Ashburn.

In order to keep our bulletin prayer list up-to-date for the sick, names will remain onthe list for four weeks. Then their name will be written in the Book of Intercessionwhere they will be remember during every Mass. To continue for another four weeks,please call the church office.

That Christian communities, especially thosewho are persecuted, feel that they are closeto Christ and have their rights respected.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

March, 2019Pope Francis’

Intentions:

Creative Things to Do For

Don’t eat what you want, deny yourself.Give something away every day.

Don’t interrupt people.Stop complaining.

Don’t waste downtime.Spend time in the classroom of silence.

Read the Gospels.Sit in the church with Jesus.Do an Act of Love every day.

Holy SoulsMusic Ministry

The music ministry program is growing and would love foryou to be a part of our music family in the following ways!It’s not too late to join Holy Souls Traditional that sings atour weekly 10:30 a.m. Mass as well as for all Holy WeekServices and Easter Masses. Rehearsals are held weeklyfrom 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the church and all voice parts areneeded.

Young singers who attend the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Massare invited to come up and sing the final song of Mass withthe choir. Children just need to be old enough to stand inplace and sing for one song. Links for songs to practice athome are emailed to parents, in lieu of rehearsals.

We hope you are enjoying the newly installed sound systemand we thank you for capital campaign support that made itpossible! We are looking for sound volunteers to help atMasses and special occasions as needed and will be hostingtraining sessions soon.

If you have questions, or would like like to sign up for any ofthese opportunities, contact Susej Thompson, PastoralMusic Director.

by Jennifer Miller, Dynamic Catholic, Best Lent Ever

Lia Crow Lordand

Ivy Elizabeth Lorddaughters of

Crow & Allison (Furnish) Lord

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

Have an Everlasting Influence on our Parish!You can have an everlasting influence on the lives of familiesin our parish. Please contact your attorney and instruct him orher to include a bequest for Holy Souls in your will.

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOPPlease be sure to thank the generous advertisers in ourbulletin. Through their participation, our parish receives ourweekly bulletin free of charge. Also check out our web pagesponsors.

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 2:30 to 3:30pm 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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Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

Lenten Scripture Study and PrayerGroup will meet Tuesday March 26 from3-4 pm in the Benedict House. Otherdates are April 9 & April 16. Comewhenever you can make it.

ALL YOUTH GRADES 6-12

SENIOR HIGH CYM (GRADES 9-12)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8)

Sunday, April 14: Following the10:30 am Mass, CYM will behaving a luncheon (11:30-12:30)

in the Benedict House followed by a drive aroundSCAVENGER HUNT (12:30-2:30). PARENT DRIVERSNEEDED. This is a really fun activity. Plan on being there!!!

CYM meets next Wednesday, March 27 6-8pm. Our issue night is More than Flesh andBones: Edified – Taking Care of the Mind.Dinner served from 6-6:30.

Put it on your calendar now: CYM SpringCamping Trip to Petit Jean State Park!April 26-28. Limited number of spots. Cost:$20.

CYM meets again on Thursday,March 28, 6-7:30 pm. We will play

Catholic Jeopardy! Prizes and fun. Dinner served from6-6:30 pm.

THIRD WEEK OF LENTENCOUNTER THE

DHATHCROOS FAMILYThe Dhathcroos family returned home, after fleeing violencein their country, to build a prosperous farm and become avital contributor to their community. How can you assistrefugees in your community to rebuild their lives? Visitcrsricebowl.org for more information. Rice Bowls are stillavailable in the vestibule.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL JUNKtique SALE: The AnnualCatholic High School JUNKtique Sale will be Saturday, March30, in the gymnasiums of the school at 6300 Fr. Tribou from8am to 2pm. Your donations of garage sale type items may bedelivered to the gymnasium at Catholic High School betweenthe hours of 8:30am to 2pm. and then 4pm to 6pm fromMonday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28. Cut off forpicking up large items will be Thursday, March 28 at 12p.m. Toschedule a pick call: Joan Finnegan 517-5153 or email herjfinne@lrchs.org.

SR. HELEN PREJEAN: Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church will hostrenowned author and death penalty activist Sister HelenPrejean on Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the eventwill be $20 and are available at lovesaintmarks.eventbrite.com.

Catholic High Rocket 5K Run/3K Walk/Kids’ Rocket DashSaturday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. Register online atwww.Rocket5K.com. The 5K and 3K registration fee is $20until March 29, $25 after March 29, or $30 on race day. TheKids’ Rocket Dash fee is $10. The proceeds from the Rocket5K benefit the Catholic High School Foundation, which providesneed-based tuition assistance and supplements teachers’salaries in order to attract and retain the best & brightest educators.

Around the Diocese . . .

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

Monday, March 25 Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38No Mass

Tuesday, March 26 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-357:00 a.m. Mass Missy Hill Carmack by Don & Debbie Jones

Wednesday, March 27 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-195:30 p.m. Mass Alvie & Francis Heffington by Eddy & Lujean Peters

Thursday, March 28 Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-237:00 a.m. Fr. Chinnaiah Yeddaviapalli (Fr. Y. C.) by Holy Souls Parish

Friday, March 29 Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-348:15 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners

Saturday, March 30 Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-144:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Greg Kitterman by Ginger & Brian Quinn

Sunday, March 31 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-328:00 a.m. Mass Rudy Gangluff by Alice Henry10:30 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Joe Pollock by Marcia Pollock

Mass Intentions may be offered for the Repose of the Soul of a deceased loved one or for healing, a special occasion,or a special intention for yourself, a family member, or friend. Please contact Cindy in the Church Office for more information.