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

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

Deacon John HallDeacon Lawrence H. Jegley

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

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

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Church SecretaryEdna de Noble, Pastoral Secretary

Ileana Dobbins, PrincipalMonique Raines, Wedding Director

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

The Most Holy Trinity - May 26, 2013

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

Website: www.holysouls.orgE-mail: office@holysouls.org

Summer Parish Office HoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

WE NEED MORE!

The Parish Council Social Concerns Committee isdistributing grocery bags after all masses thisweekend for parishioners to take home and fill with non-perishable food items to be returned to the church vestibuleby next weekend, June 1 & 2. These food items will bedistributed to local charities on June 3 to help feed thosein need in our community this summer. Please considerdonating. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Corpus Christi Food Drive

Donate Bloodat our

Red Cross Blood Driveon Sunday, June 2

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Parish Hall

Accidents and medical emergenciesdon’t take a summer vacation . . .

we need blood every minute,every day of the year!

Deadline to register forVacation Bible Schoolis Tuesday, May 28.

See page 3for more information.

Vacation Bible SchoolJune 10 - 13

Be a life-saver.Give blood!

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, May 27,MEMORIAL DAY:

8am Mass, CH;Church Office Closed

Tuesday, May 28:7am Mass, CH

Wednesday, May 29:9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;7pm Parish Choir, CH

Thursday, May 30:7am Mass, CH11:30am Breaking Open the Word, PH

Friday, May 31:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, June 1:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, June 2:8am Mass, CH;8:30am Red Cross Blood Drive, PH;10am Mass, CH5:30pm Mass, CH

CALENDAR

Liturgical Notes . . .

LITURGICAL MINISTERSSATURDAY, JUNE 1, 4PM MASSServers: M. Magri, M. & R. Saad, J. Jones;EMC: C. Drilling; Lectors: R. Magri, B. Saad;Ushers: B. Hylton, R. SeaySUNDAY, JUNE 2, 8AM MASSServers: S. Hickman, J. Carroll, K. Taylor;EMC: P. Kirchner; Lectors: Sr. Jolita, A. M. Maddox;Ushers: G. Hoffmann, R. Grafe10AM MASSServers: K. & R. Schaffhauser, S. Fitz, M. Kane;EMC: G. O’Connor; Lectors: P. Watkins, H. Taillac;Ushers: T. Devine, C. Schaffhauser, C. Fitz5:30PM MASSServers: M. Tracy, M. & M. Loudon, S. Mammarelli;EMC: P. Thompson; Lector: M. Hightower;Ushers: P. Stabnick, W. Morris

Reflection for Sunday’s ReadingsJune 2, 2013

The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristLuke 9: 11b-17

Adult:When have you been most blessed and when have you felta little “broken” in your service to others?

Child:Why is it important to keep on giving, even when you aretired?

Would you like the “Reflection for Sunday’s Readings” emailedor text to you each week? If the answer is yes, please let usknow. E-mail: cstabnick@holy souls.org.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURSThe Church Office Summer Hours will begin May 28. Thesummer hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to3pm.

Ushers NeededWe currently are in need of ushers at our masses; mostdefinitely at the 4pm mass and the 10am mass. The ushershave an important place at mass; not onlydo they take up the collection and lock itup but they make sure that everyone has aseat, take care of “lost” souls, and in caseof emergency will direct you where to goand what to do. Women or men, young andold, can be ushers; please give thisprayerful thought and call the church office to volunteer. Itis an important ministry to the church; so please don’t justread this and forget about it, your help is needed.

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Holy Souls 2013 Vacation Bible School

Around the World with:

Monday, June 10 - Thursday, June 138:45 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Cost: $20 per child Deadline to register: May 28Registration forms available in church office or at www.holysouls.org

No VBS Closing Dinner due to replacement of the Allen Center Roof.

For: PreK (4 year olds) through Third Grade (2013-14 School Year)

Thank youfor supporting your church!

Mass attendance, May 4 & 5 1,164Mass attendance, May 11 & 12 1,149Mass attendance, May 18 & 19 1,117

Diocesan Collection – Catholic Communication Campaign $ 1,833

Weekend Collections – May 4 & 5 $ 42,219 May 11 & 12 $ 24,453 May 18 & 19 $ 17,590Total May Collections $ 84,261Total May Budgeted Collections $ 88,000

Actual Collections (7/1/12 - 4/30/13) $ 1,233,032Budgeted (7/1/12 - 4/30/13) $ 1,149,000Excess $ 84,032

Children’s collections - May 2013 $ 357

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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 . . .

In observance of Memorial Day, Mass will be offeredat 8 a.m. The Church Office will be closed on Monday,May 27.

Peace In Our DaysAlmighty and eternal God, may your grace enkindle in all alove for the many unfortunate people whom poverty andmisery reduce to a condition of life unworthy of human be-ings. Arouse in the hearts of those who call you Father ahunger and thirst for justice and peace, and for fraternalcharity in deeds and in truth. Grant, O Lord, peace in ourdays, peace to souls, peace to families, peace to our coun-try, and peace among nations.

Pope Pius XI (1876-1958)

SPECIAL MASS, BLESSING & FELLOWSHIPFor Volunteers in Ministries Supporting Respect For LifeYou are invited to attend a special Mass for Respect LifeIntentions on Wednesday, May 29, at Christ the King Churchat 6:30pm. Mass includes a blessing for all volunteers whoserve in any of the many ministries in support of life, suchas foster care, adoption, crisis pregnancy care, postabortion counseling, natural family planning, child and adultabuse, prison ministry end of life issues, and those whopray outside the abortion clinic. Following Mass, join us inthe Family Life Center for refreshments and fellowship.

PLANNING YOUR VACATION?When scheduling your summer vacation, pleaseremember that while you are relaxing and seeing new

sights, Holy Souls parish will still beoperating all of its ministries.Please remain good stewards andplease make up your platecollection when you are away.

Also, remember that Catholics areobligated to attend Mass every weekend and everyHoly Day of Obligation. Don’t skip mass this summer,not even when you are on vacation. It can be enjoyableto visit Catholic churches you don’t normally attend.To find out Mass times for the area you’re visitingduring your vacation, go to www.masstimes.org.

SUMMER BIBLE INSTITUTERegister now for the summer Bible Institute sponsored byLittle Rock Scripture Study. “Luke the Artist” is the topicpresented by Fr. Michael Patella, OSB, from St. John’sAbbey in Minnesota. June 21-23, St. John Center in LittleRock. Paid registration required by June 7. Downloadthe registration form at our website,www.littlerockscripture.org, or call the Scripture Studyoffice to receive one by mail (501-664-6102). All arewelcome to this enriching weekend.

NEXT TIME YOU STAY AT A HOTEL . . .When you stay in motels or hotels, please save all thepersonal supplies (shampoo, conditioner, soap) notused for Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock. Theygive them to the homeless. Please put these items inthe Helping Hand basket in church or bring to thechurch office.

Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

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General Petition:That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutualrespect may prevail among peoples.

Mission Petition:That where secularization is strongest, Christiancommunities may effectively promote a newevangelization.

June, 2013

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

their families who care for them -- especially . . .Jessica Odle Remsing; Micki Gangluff; Aidan Remsing; JefferyBowers; Wendy Beadle; Phil Marks; John Raines; DodieLonginotti, Martha Wiedower; Paula Boers Scarborough; DavidBrown; Margaret Bradley; Nan Simmons; Debbi Karwoski; DianeHelm; Haley McFarlane; Sherry Henderson; Kathy Zimmerman;Victor Banaszak; Justine Valla, Zoya Serhijiw Bilozar; AllisonPaladino Allison; Norberto Garcia Cruz; Rita Barthol, Rose Bartsch;Larry Cross; Gabriel Rockers; Elaine O’Brien; Karen Olvey; MarieSpence; Alcuin Gremillion; and William Austin.

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

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

CD OF THE WEEK Understanding My Value ToMy Church Community

Laura Humphries, Parish Life Coordinator

May 15th is the feast of St. Isidore the Farmer. Born inMadrid in 1070, Isidore spent his life tending the farmof a wealthy landowner. He wrote no books, foundedno religious community, performed no great works. Heand his wife Maria had one son who died in childhood.Isidore won the respect of all who knew him becauseof his love for God, for others, and all creation. He waskind to the poor, giving them food even when he hadlittle. One winter day he opened a sack of corn he wascarrying and poured half of it on the ground for hungrybirds. Some thought this foolish but when he arrived atthe mill, his sack was full.

Isidore spent much time in prayer, both in the fieldsand in the local church. It is said that when he stayedtoo long in church, angels did the farm chores for him.Isidore was 60 years old when he died in 1130. He wascanonized in 1622, and is the patron saint of farmers.

An excerpt from The Little White Book

We can all make a difference, each one of us. We don’thave to do grandiose things. We don’t have to make alot of money and give it all to the poor. It is the littlethings that can go a long way to help in this world. Wecan teach our children that little kindnesses sometimesare worth gold. Reaching out to others, someone whois alone or different, is sometimes courageous andbold. Just as the angels helped Isidore, God will helpus be the people he has asked us to be, if we let him.

Bryce Baldwin, father of Deborah Metzger.

When Life Doesn’t Make SenseHave you ever wondered why bad things happen to goodpeople? Trained psychologist, Fr. Benedict Groeschelexamines some of life’s most difficultquestions in the context of faith. Hereveals penetrating insights anddeeply personal reflections to findanswers to the perpetually plaguingquestion, “Why”? and explains howin these painful moments, Godmanifests His loving Presence.

The Holy Name SocietyThe Holy Name Society is a spiritual confraternity withinthe Catholic Church for lay people, religious and clergy.The mission is to promote devotion and reverence to theHoly Name of God and Jesus and to help members growin holiness and obtain their personal salvation. ThroughFaith and Works – Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy—Holy Name Society members live out their faith. If you areinterested in helping start The Holy Name Society at HolySouls Parish, please contact Sarge Lozano at 501-414-0455. The Society membership is open to all parishioners.

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

RCIAIf you are interested in becoming Catholic, please call AnneThomisee in the church office.

RETURNING CATHOLICSIf you are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, pleasecall Anne Thomisee in the church office.

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

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

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

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

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

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Around the Diocese . . .

“Be doers of the word” (James 1:22)

SR. HIGH CYM

Wednesday CYM will break for the summer. Check thebulletin and your text messages for summer meetings!

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

SEARCH # 131: current sophomores, juniors and seniorsare all invited to attend the Summer SEARCH! Seniors,it’s the last chance if you haven’t made a SEARCH toexperience this amazing faith weekend, a ministry madeof teens that will change your life. It’s June 28-30, somake plans now to attend! Applications online atwww.dolr.org under Catholic Youth Ministry.

Mission Trip anyone? We will be deciding soon when(in July), what and where (McGehee?). If you have anythoughts/ideas/input, please let YAT and/or Denise know!

JR. HIGH CYM

CYM will meet in the summer! Keep your eyes andears open for dates and times!

Thank YouThank you to Susan Ford, Rose Nabholz, Geia Lohstoeter, KayLassiter, Nancy Baker, Dana Blubaugh, Vita Clements, MaryDevine, Buff Easterly, Julie Fitz, Laura Humphries, Mary Keogh,Pat Kirchner, Lynn Luther, Susan Massey, Jewele Matthews,Margaret Ann Olberts, Carolyn Rhinehart, Diane Scroggin, CherylSmith, Marian Swift, Mary Jean Troillett, Eva Lou Wellborn, andDoloris Wiedower for helping with the funeral luncheon for thefamily of Lyle Stafford.

Thank you to Donna Harkins for taking a parishioner to get herglasses.

Thank you to Candace Johnson, Kristin Frankowski, PatriciaEichelmann, and Vicki Anger for helping with the Receptionfollowing the 8th Grade Graduation on May 14.

Thank you to Becky Binz, Linda Miesner, Terri Bannister, andKevin & Linda Ehemann for helping Mary Carman with theAltar Servers Luncheon on May 19th.

MUSICAL DINNER THEATRE: Our Lady of Good Counsel FamilyLife Players Presents Jubilus 26 Musical Dinner Theater. LittleShop of Flowers will be Friday & Saturdays, June 7 & 8 / 14 & 15,2013. Don’t miss Little Shop of Flowers, blooming bountiful flowersof fun! Featuring from our own Parish: Anna McCloud, FrankZakrzewski and Margaret Zakrzewski. A kid friendly show!Dinner served from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Dinner onJune 7 includes pulled pork barbecue: $13 Adults / $6 Child. Dinneron June 8, 14, & 15, includes pork or chicken: $18 Adults / $15Seniors / $8 Child. For tickets call 501-661-1756.

SCHOOL BAZAAR: Members of Sacred Heart Parish in Morriltoninvite you to their Annual School Bazaar on Friday, May 31st andSaturday, June 1st, 2013. Activities begin at 6:00 P.M. on Fridaynight, and 5:00 P.M. Saturday night. There will be concessions,children and adult games, midway, and drawings for numerousadult and kid prizes, including a 2013 Jeep Wrangler, Carnival Cruiseand Sea World Trip. Tickets may be purchased on-line atwww.sacredheartmorrilton.org. or call 501-354-8113. Need notbe present to win. Family style, all you can eat Spaghetti/SausageTurkey/Dressing dinner Saturday 4:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

CURSILLO GRANDE ULTREYA! All Cursillistas Welcome! June22nd at St. John Center in Little Rock. Come Celebrate TheYear of Faith! Contact Lisa Slaughter for details. email:mattslaughter@cox.net or phone 479-936-4955

Monday, May 27 ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY - Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-278:00 a.m. Mass Kay Drilling by Catherine C. Drilling

Tuesday, May 28 Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-317:00 a.m. Mass Patrick & Dolores Kiernan by Joan & Jerry Straessle

Wednesday, May 29 Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13; Mk 10:32-455:30 p.m. Mass Phil Carroll by Fran Jansen

Thursday, May 30 Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-527:00 a.m. Mass Mary Jane Madigan by Mary Bea & Ken Hiegel

Friday, May 31 THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY -Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56

7:00 a.m. Mass Harry Joseph & Grace Dobbins Delahoussay by Neil H. & Regina Malczycki Dobbins and family

Saturday, June 1 ST. JUSTIN - Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-338:00 a.m. Mass O. D. & Irene Treadway by Joe & Pat Kirchner4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Leo Olberts by Robert & Tish Anderson and family

Sunday, June 2 THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST - Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-178:00 a.m. Mass Leonard Nowak by Grace Nowak10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Mary O’Mara by Ginger & Brian Quinn

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions