Fr. John Marconi, Pastorjmarconi@holysouls.org

Fr. Tom Marks, Associate PastorDeacon John Hall

Deacon Lawrence H. Jegley (Retired)Susej Thompson, Pastoral Music Director

Samantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization& Faith Formation

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

& Stewardship DirectorSusie Williams, Facilities & Events Coordinator

Shelley Tienken, Business ManagerNan Connell, Accountant

Cindy Stabnick, Pastoral Secretary

Church Office: (501) 663-8632 School: (501) 663-4513 • Cafeteria: 501) 663-6125 • Extended 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/OLHSARSummer Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - July 30, 2017

Adorationof the

Blessed SacramentEvery Wednesday9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Holy Souls Church offers Adoration of the BlessedSacrament on Wednesdays from 9:00am till 5:15pm.Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an opportunity topray before Jesus Christ in a more personal way. You cansit quietly and talk with Jesus or you can bring a book ofprayers and read; some books are provided. The importantthing is to come and be with Jesus. Your presence isrequested.

We need volunteers for one hour periods: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.,

12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.and

1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

If you would like to spend one special houreach week with Jesus, please contact Cindy

at 663-8632 or cstabnick@holysouls.

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, July 31:(No 7am Mass);10am Seniors Social, PH

Tuesday, August 1:7am Mass, CH

Wednesday, August 2:9am Adoration, CH;4:30pm Confessions5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass, CH;6:30pm Divorce Support Group, PH

Thursday, August 3:7am Mass, CH

Friday, August 4:7am Mass, CH

Saturday, August 5:7am First Saturday Rosary, CH;8am First Saturday Mass. CH;2:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH

Sunday, August 6:8am Mass, CH;10:30am Mass, CH;5:30 p.m. Mass, CH

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Responding to theWord

*To reflect on this Sunday’s readings online, go towww.usccb.org/bible/readings/073017.cfm

THIS WEEKJuly 30 - August 6

Jesus tells us that to gain God’s kingdomwe have to sacrifice what we now have.

What must I give upto have God more fully in my life?

Jesus, I will . . .

Liturgical Notes . . .

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 4PM MASSServers: G. & B. Floriani, A. & S. Mammarelli;EMC: L. McNutt; Lectors: M. Hightower, H. Wortsmith;Ushers: T. Devine, D. MorrisSUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 8AM MASSServers: N. Ghidotti, M. Olvey, V. Simon, I. Todd;EMC: J. France; Lectors: B. Saad, A. Thomisee;Ushers: P. Pilkington, E. Swain10:30AM MASSServers: A. & E. Britt, B. Britt, W. O’Malley;EMC: M. Lipsmeyer; Lectors: S. Blomeley, K. de Noble;Ushers: B. Dare, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: B. Broussard, K. Crowder, A. & E. Putt;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: S. Louviere;Ushers: W. Morris, R. Brooks

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The Shrine of

The Shrine of Our Lady ofthe Holy Souls has nicheswhere the photos of ourdeceased loved ones areplaced. The chapel is aplace of prayer for ourloved ones, uniting ourprayers as a communitywith the prayers of Mary our patron and all the saints ofheaven.

You are invited to bring unframed photos to be displayed.We have purchased frames and ask that you bring photosthat are either 4” x 6” or 5” x 7” as no other sizes can beaccommodated. Please bring photos to Church Office.

When you visit the shrine, you may also light a candle inremembrance of deceased loved ones. The candle holderis located in front of the stained glass window as youenter the shrine.

Our Lady of the Holy Souls

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Grateful Stewardsof God’s Gifts . . .

Laura Humphries,Parish Life & Stewardship Director

“Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can.Just so... shall your descendants be”

(Genesis 15: 5).

God promises Abram a great reward. But Abram pouts,what good will such gifts be if I have no heirs? Then Godshows him the stars and says, “Your descendants shall beas numerous as these.” Abram believed God’s promise eventhough there was scant evidence to support it. God throughJesus has made similar “wild promises” to us: death is notthe end of life: love is stronger than hatred and violence;goodness will ultimately triumph over evil; God will neverabandon us. Sometimes we see very little evidence tosupport the fulfillment of such extravagant claims. But aGod who could create literally billions and billions of starsis, if nothing else, pretty extravagant! May we, like Abram,believe in God’s promises. An excerpt from Living With Christ

God loves us and wants us to be happy; he gives us giftsand talents to use while we are here on this earth to makeour lives better and the lives of those around us better. Godasks us to love each other and if we really do this andspread God’s love to others, we can overcome many badthings in our world. Hate and violence seem to be everywhere,but as long as God is in our lives, they will never overcomeus. Goodness will overcome evil, we can count on that, itmight take a while, but it will happen. God promised thathis church would never perish and we are his church. Wemust have faith that God will take care of us and neverabandon us, we must believe in his promises. Sometimesit seems as though all the world’s problems might swallowus up, but as long as we have faith in God it will come outokay in the end.

Encounter Jesus, Serve Others

You Are Invitedto Participate In

An 8 Week Study Of Ephesians

THE STUDY OF EPHESIANSDISCOVER YOUR INHERITANCE

WHEN? Tuesday Mornings, 10:00-11:30 AMSEPT. 12 - NOV. 7

WHERE? Holy Souls Parish Hall

WHAT? Ephesians, Discover Your InheritancePaul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals manyremarkable gifts that we as Christians aregiven in the Church. This letter tells usabout the nature of the Church. It shows usthe great inheritance that awaits us as sonsand daughters, adopted fully into the familyof God. It reveals how God’s great love forus can transform our daily lives—-if we allowit. Ephesians will enrich your faith—andshow you how to live it out.

COST? $19.95 for the workbook. In addition to theworkbook, a Catholic Bible and a copy ofThe Catechism of The Catholic Church willbe helpful.

RSVP? To: Joan Swenson (821-2161) by Monday,August 28th, so material can be ordered.Checks may be mailed to: Joan Swenson,24 Bellegarde Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223

POST-ABORTION SUPPORT GROUPDo you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a pastabortion? The Respect Life Office, through ProjectRachel, is starting a support group, beginning the thirdweek in September. The spiritual journey lasts 11weeks, with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formedin Little Rock, Rogers/Springdale and Hot Springs areas.All names and meeting places are strictly confidential.For details call 501-664-0340, ext. 357 or email:adierks@dolr.org. All inquiries must be made bySeptember 18.

FUNERAL LUNCHEON GROUPSWould you like to join one of our Funeral Luncheon Groups?If you can cook a casserole, pick up a cake or salad for afuneral or serve at the luncheon, please call the churchoffice or email Laura at lhumphries@holysouls.org. If youwork, don’t let that stop you! You can always drop the foodoff on your way to work. Our funeral groups provide a mealfollowing the funeral of a parishioner; the family needs timeto gather and not have to worry about a meal or cleaning up;this is one way we can all help. Your group serves every 4th

funeral that wants a luncheon so you are not called for eachfuneral. It is a wonderful way to serve others.

Mass attendance, July 1 & 2 873Mass attendance, July 8 & 9 1,000Mass attendance, July 15 & 16 1,004Mass attendance, July 22 & 23 1,019

Diocesan Special Collection – Peter’s Pence $ 2,575

Weekend Collections – July 1 & 2 $ 16,061 July 8 & 9 $ 23,740 July 15 & 16 $ 31,563 July 15 & 16 $ 22,060Total July Collections $ 93,423Total July Budgeted Collections $ 110,000

Actual Collections (7/1/16 - 7/31/17) $ 93,423Budgeted (7/1/16 - 7/31/17) $ 110,000Amount in deficit of Budget $ (16,577)

Children’s Collection - July $ 172

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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!

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY

HELP HOLY SOULS PARISHREACH OUR GOAL!

As of July 13, Holy Souls Parish has reached 80% of ourgoal. 198 of our parishioners have contributed $76,343.32;our goal is $95,382.42. Could you please consider making apledge? Any amount is appreciated. This annual campaignfunds a multitude of projects around our diocese -- includingCatholic Schools, Seminarian education, Disaster Relief.

August 5th will be First Saturday and you are invited tobegin the morning and the month by joining with us inpraying the Rosary. This Saturday, we will explore God’sMerciful Acts - how the people were fed, clothed andsheltered and what we are being called to do today. Again,Tom Kirchner will use scripture, reflections and otherprayers to enhance the experience. The rosary will startat 7 am, one hour before the Saturday morning mass.

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Petitions of the

That artists of our time, through ingenuity, may helpeveryone discover the beauty of creation.

August, 2017

Pope Francis’Universal Intention:

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Sherry Wortsmith; GregKitterman; Corky Zaloudek; Becky Price; Robert Carter;Shannon Perry; Rita Barthol; Joe Kirchner; Issac Issac; LillianHenriquez; Mary Adney; Rob Mondy; Dorothy Ehlebracht;Bob Skarda; Rosie Searle; Jessica Remsing; Kate Evans;Brian Gordon; Wayne Thomisee; Benjamin Stuart; SethBlomeley; Ben Baldwin; and Charlie Baker.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Carl Calhoun;the Jonathan Forte Family; the Petty Family; Phil Marks;Dorothy Russell; Betty Franzetti; Pat O’Malley; TonyDeRas; Scott Helmbeck; and Ellie Stewart.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Andy Hendricks, husbandof Dorothy Hendricks, father of Andy Hendricks; andgrandfather of Anton & Daniel Hendricks; Msgr. BernardMalone; Tommy Harkins, husband of Donna Harkins,father of James Harkins, and grandfather of Alex Harkins;and Helen Sharp.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially Martin Amaro and JonMiskin.

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 churchoffice.

Ministry of Praise

A Prayer of St. John Vianney

St. John Vianney

I love You, O my God,and my only desire is to love Youuntil the last breath of my life.

I love You, O my infinitely lovable God,and I would rather die loving You,than live without loving You.

I love You, Lordand the only grace I ask isto love You eternally...

My God, if my tongue cannot sayit every moment that I love You,I want my heart to repeat it to Youas often as I draw breath.Amen.

Thank YouThank you to Heidi Stephens, Lynn Luther, April Findley,Carol Lantz, Geia Lohstoeter, John Ford, Susan Ford andLee Bass for helping with the funeral luncheon for the familyof Patricia Rozzlle.

Griffin Thomas Ruhson of

Andy & Natalie (Korte) Ruh

Silas Abraham Woodson of

Derrick & Amanda (Jegley) Wood

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

Baptisms

Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in ourbulletin. Through their participation, our parish receivesour weekly bulletin free of charge.

FEAST DAY: August 4PATRON SAINT OF: Priests

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)

“A TASTE OF FAITH”, a dinner to honor and support the Dioceseof Little Rock seminarians, is scheduled for August 5, 2017.This event provides you the opportunity to make a financialcommitment to help pay the costs of seminarian education andacknowledge God’s blessing on our Diocese. If you would liketo host a table or to just attend please contact Dianne Brady at501-664-0340 Ext. 391 or dbrady@dolr.org.

45TH REUNION —CHS/MSM Class of ’72! Save the datesSeptember 21-23. For more information, go tolrchsmsm1972.wildapricot.org.

ARKANSAS TECH: Are you or do you know of someone attendingArkansas Tech University in the Fall?: If so, please contact us atSt. Leo the Great Catholic University Parish, the Catholic Parishon ATU’s campus. We are trying to get contact information forincoming freshmen, so please provide us with any informationas soon as possible. The best way to contact us is throughemail at stleoatu@gmail.com or through our Facebook page(St. Leo the Great Catholic University Parish at Arkansas TechUniversity). You can message Pat Buford or Mary Corkins withany questions you might have. We are located at 509 West “L”Street across from Baswell Parking, and we look forward tomeeting you!

Catholic High School WRESTLING CAMP - August 5, 8am-3pm, Main Gym. “Building Character through Competition.”Camp D i rec to r i s Pau l Mammare l l i - 295-1727 orpaulmammarelli@sbcglobal.net. Cost $55. Visit lrchs.org formore information.

COME CELEBRATE THE JUBILEES OF OUR RELIGIOUS –Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Our Lady of the HolySouls Church, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock. Presentation bySister Marcia Allen, CSJ on “Contemplative Engagement forthe Transformation of Religious Life.” Become aware of acontemplative method of individual and group decision making,and how that can be transformative for the future of Religiousand other organizations. $10 per person (no charge forReligious) includes workshop & lunch. Register by Aug. 28.Form at http://bit.ly/arkansasreligious, or contact Susan Padgett,spadgett@dolr.org , 501-664-0340, ext. 397.

SUBIACO ACADEMY, Subiaco, Arkansas – Applications for falladmission are still being accepted at Subiaco Academy, aCatholic, college preparatory, boarding and day school in theBenedictine tradition for young men in grades 7 – 12. Forinformation or to schedule a visit, please call 1-800-364-7824or email admissions@subi.org. Please visit our websitewww.SubiacoAcademy.us for additional information and thelatest news.

Denise will be on vacation during July. CYM will resumesometime in August after school has started. Keep an eyeon the bulletin, and listen to Mass announcements.

Around the Diocese . . .

The Little Rock Theology Institute provides a uniqueopportunity to enrich your personal spiritual journey, growin knowledge of the Catholic faith, and for those wishing toearn a degree in Theology. Classes meet one weekend amonth from September to June. For more information call(501) 664-0340 ext 359 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Pleaseprayerfully consider joining us this year!

DO NOT PARKIN THE FIRE LANE

Please do not park in the fire lane -- anywhere thereare RED MARKS on the curb. If you park in those areas,you might prevent someone you love from quickly receivingthe emergency help that they need.

Monday, July 31 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA - Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35No 7:00 a.m. Mass

Tuesday, August 1 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI - Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-437:00 a.m. Mass Thomas Johnson by Maureen & Tom Johnson

Wednesday, August 2 STS. EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI & PETER JULIAN EYMARD - Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:57-, 9; Mt 13:44-465:30 p.m. Mass Jonathan & Mary Ann Wolfe by Carolyn Prickett

Thursday, August 3 Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-537:00 a.m. Mass Mark Onedo by Stephanie Onedo

Friday, August 4 ST. JOHN VIANNEY - Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-587:00 a.m. Mass Margaret Proctor by The Proctor Family

Saturday, August 5 DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR - Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-128:00 a.m. Mass The deceased members of the Pawlowski & Guzik Families by Elzbieta Pawlowski4:00 p.m. Mass John Lock by Barbara Grafe

Sunday, August 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD - Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-98:00 a.m. Mass Michael Ray Morton by Gail & Shannon Bradney10:30 a.m. Mass Intention of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Ruth English by Ginger Crews

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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