Fr. Erik Pohlmeier, Pastorepohlmeier@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 Coordinator

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

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - June 12, 2016

Welcome Our New Pastor!

Fr. John MarconiOn June 14, Fr. Erik will become the Director of Faith For-mation for the Diocese of Little Rock. Fr. John Marconi willbecome our new pastor on that date. Fr. John’s most recentassignment was as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Conway(Pick up a copy of the summer issue of “The Parishioner”for more information about Fr. John).

Please join us following Mass next weekend (whichever oneyou attend) to welcome Fr. John to Holy Souls Parish at areception in front of church.

For Boys & Girls atArkansas School for the Blind

Please bring your donations ofgently used Pants, Shorts & Shirts

Sizes: Toddler & Children

Deadline to bring donations:Sunday, June 19th

Place donations in box in the church vestibule.

Children’s

Sponsored byHoly Souls CYM

Works of Mercy

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

Benedict House (BH); School (S)

Monday, June 13:7am Mass, CH;10am Seniors Meeting, PH;7pm Men’s Club Meeting, AC

Tuesday, June 14:7am Mass, CH;

Wednesday, June 15:9am Adoration, CH;5:15pm Benediction, CH;5:30pm Mass,CH

Thursday, June 16:7am Mass, CH;

Friday, June 17:7am Mass, CH;

Saturday, June 18:8am Mass, CH;2:45-3:45pm Confessions, CH;4pm Vigil Mass, CH, followed by Welcome Reception for Fr. John in front of church

Sunday, June 19, FATHERS DAY:8am Mass, CH, followed by Welcome Reception for Fr. John in front of church10am Mass, CH, followed by Welcome Reception for Fr. John in front of church5:30pm Mass, CH, followed by Welcome Reception for Fr. John in front of church

CALENDARThis Week at Holy Souls . . .

Comfort the Afflicted

for June

Next Weekend’sLITURGICAL MINISTERS

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 4PM MASSServers: T. Bornhoft, A. Garmon, E. Menz, J. Timmermann;EMC: K. Mondy; Lectors: C. Gunderman, D. Menz;Ushers: C. & M. DonovanSUNDAY, JUNE 19, 8AM MASSServers: C. Marlow, E. & K.Odom, A. Stephens;EMC: C. Odom; Lectors: J. Goodhart, A. M. Maddox;Ushers: R. Anderson, C. Files10AM MASSServers: J. & S. Fitz, K. Klugh, H. Matheny;EMC: M. Lipsmeyer; Lectors: L. Delhey, S. Fratesi;Ushers: B. Dare, M. O’Malley5:30PM MASSServers: M. Aquino, R. Gatlin, E. Straessle, J. Wilkinson;EMC: M. S. Whitelaw; Lector: A. Gatlin;Ushers: W. Morris, P. Stabnick

Liturgical Notes . . .

Title of Jesus for June“Good Shepherd”

SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m

~ This Week (June 12-18) ~

Scripture:“Blessed are they who mourn,

for they will be comforted.” Mt 5:4

Challenge:If you know someone who is suffering because of a death,a divorce, or separation make contact with them and dosomething for them. Don’t just ask what you can do, dosomething.

Ways:Take them to dinner, bring them dinner, mow their lawn,clean their house or go to the grocery store for them.

“May the God of peace, who brought up from the dead thegreat shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternalcovenant, Jesus our Lord.” Heb 13:20

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Understanding My ValueTo My Church Community

Laura Humphries,Parish Life Coordinator

It is said that friendship doubles our joy and dividesour grief. That’s true: good news becomes better whenwe can share it, and the burden of sorrow is lighterwhen there is more than one person to carry it. This isthe straightforward counsel of St. Paul: “Rejoice withthose who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Rom12:15). Most of us feel pretty inadequate in the face ofanother’s suffering. We are afraid we might say thewrong thing or attempt to get out of the awkwardsituation by mouthing some platitude like, “I know howyou feel.” As daunting as this work of mercy appears,however, in one way it is the easiest to perform becauseoften the best comfort we can provide comes fromdoing and saying nothing, but just by being there withour grieving friend. There are no magic words thatmake the pain vanish, but there are the looks andtouches that say, “You’re not alone.” As with otherworks of mercy, this one calls for delicacy.

An excerpt from www.jubileeofmercy-eb.org

In my studies of death, dying and bereavement one ofthe most important things that we as friends or familycan do is listen. When we ask how are you doing, wemust really want to know and want to listen to themourner tell us. Telling the story over and over aboutthe loss is very helpful in getting through grief. Wedon’t really get over grief but we do get through it, withthe help of God, our faith, our families, our friends andwith time. No one grieves the same and there is nomagical time period for grief. For some people it cantake years to work through their grief and for othersjust months. The first few weeks after a loss mostpeople are operating on auto pilot, just going throughthe motions, I think this is God’s way of helping ussurvive the initial shock of loss of someone we love.Once reality sets in and we accept the death and beginto deal with life we begin to grieve and that is when weas friends or family need to check in and see how theperson grieving is doing. Initially after a loss there arelots of people around helping out but a few weeks laterpeople have moved on to another matter, that is whenwe can call and check in and see what we can do tohelp, when we can comfort the afflicted or sorrowful,remembering that our God is always with us and willhelp us no matter what. His appeal to us, as to theprophet of old, is: “Comfort, comfort my people, saysyour God” (Is 49:14).

PHOTOGRAPHY DATES:Tuesday, June 21, 3-9pmWednesday, June 22, 3-9pmThursday, June 23, 3-9pmFriday, June 24, 3-9pmSaturday, June 25, 10am - 5pm

PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION:Benedict House (corner of Tyler & “H” Streets)

TO MAKE A PHOTOGRAPHY APPOINTMENT:Go to our website (www.holysouls.org),

orContact Cindy in the Church Office (663-8632)

or cstabnick@holysouls.org.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!

We want youto be included in our

2016Parish Family Directory!

Have you made your appointment?

Each family receives a complimentary 8 x 10 and afree directory for participating! Plus, you will have theopportunity to purchase additional portraits for yourself,family and friends.

TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLEAT

HOLY SOULS SCHOOLOur Lady of the Holy Souls School has openings

for a full time:Music Teacher,

Computer Teacher,and Jr. High Math Teacher.

Confirmation registration is due June 15th along with the$25 fee. You may register online at our website,www.holysouls.org.

Send resume to dobbins@holysouls.org.

Mass attendance, June 6 & 7 1,029

Weekend Collections –June 6 & 7 $ 26,533Total June Collections $ 26,533Total June Budgeted Collections $ 105,000

Actual Collections (7/1/15 - 5/31/16) $ 1,354,114Budgeted (7/1/15 - 5/31/16) $ 1,325,000Amount in excess of Budget $ 29,114

Children’s collections - June 2016 $ 96

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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!

Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Church inLatin America. In Peru, the 14 villages of Chazuta, inMoyobamba, are all located away from the city center, withthe most remote only accessible by boat. The faithful inthese communities do not have access to catecheticalformation, and members often feel separated from the life ofthe universal Church. Through a grant from the Collectionfor the Church in Latin America, the religious congregationof the Missionaries of Jesus was able to provide faithformation, spiritual retreats, and workshops to nearly 250people. Upon completion, participants were better equippedto help others deepen their faith and answer questions. Theprogram also renewed their sense of commitment to theirparishes and created stronger bonds within their ownfamilies. Through this program, members of the Chazutavillages felt the love and support of the universal Church.Please support programs like these and give generously innext week’s collection. For more information, please visitwww.usccb.org/latin-america.

Sign up for Online Giving at www.holysouls.org.

The Seniors Group will meet on Monday, June 13, at 10amin the Parish Hall. The Seniors Group is a very active groupof parishioners ages 55 and older who meet the secondMonday of each month. A brief business meeting isfollowed by lunch, fellowship, cards and games.

in the Allen CenterSpecial Intention Rosary at 7 p.m.

followed by Meeting

Then join us for refreshments and a special meal. All menof the parish (Protestant spouses too!) are invited to join.The Men’s Club promotes fellowship and provides gifts andservices to the parish.

MEN’S CLUB MEETINGMONDAY EVENING, JUNE 13

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Petitions of theMinistry of Praise

General Petition:That the aged, marginalized, and those who haveno one may find - even within the huge cities of theworld - opportunities for encounter and solidarity.

Mission Petition:That seminarians and men and women enteringreligious life may have mentors who live the joy ofthe Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mis-sion.

June, 2016

Pray for . . .OUR PARISHIONERS -- Jessica Odle Remsing; AidanRemsing; Jeffery Bowers; Rose Bartsch; Luke Siria; JohnLock; Millie McManus; Dorothy Ehlebracht; Debbie Odle;Nathan Baltz; Jeanne Kreth; Annabelle Giardina; SherryWortsmith; Bob Skarda; Annette Kagy; Mary Limon; GregKitterman; Annette Tracy; Fran Otten; Jack Matthews;John Kagy; Corky Zaloudek; John McKay; Becky Price;Msgr. Thomas Sebaugh; Cathy Springstead; Everett Burnam;Rose Stuart; Edith Treadway; Carolyn Cia; and David Murley.

OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS -- Phil Marks;Curt Rahilly; Carl Calhoun; the Jonathan Forte Family;the Petty Family; Bob Hambuchen; Robert Halferty;Stephanie Gordon; Patti Stoiber; Janna Laughlin; and JanelleSprenger.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED -- Betty Jo HoelzemanCrumley, sister of Diane Hoelzeman.

OUR SEMINARIANS -- especially David Aguilar and IsidroNegrete.

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 written inthe Book of Intercession where they will be remember during everyMass. To continue for another four weeks, please call the church office.

Baptisms

Henry Samuel Dunawayson of

Adam & Jennifer (Harper) Dunaway

Della Waverly Lieblongdaughter of

Justin & Kelly (Newman) Lieblong

Please welcome the following newly baptized childrenof God into our church community:

JUBILUS 29 MUSICAL DINNER THEATRE“Cold Case in Hot Springs”

Take a rollicking trip through time with Jubilus 29 MusicalDinner Theater “Cold Case in Hot Springs,” proudlypresented by Our Lady of Good Counsel Family Life Playerson June 17 & 18 in the Good Counsel Gym, 1321 S. VanBuren. Holy Souls parishioner, Dwain Hebda, will be playingthe part of Bruno Bologne.

The year is 1967. Retiring local attorney Terri Mason isbeing toasted by friends when a mysterious package arrives,full of old postcards from the 1930’s. The gift brings to lifememories of a long-unsolved missing persons case, theonly one Mason failed to solve. As the group pieces togetherthe clues, the postcards come alive with the sights, soundsand scoundrels of 1930s Hot Springs. Join us for thisdelightful all-ages romp stretching from the 1930s to the1960s full of music, laughs and a lot of local lore. If youever wondered what Dizzy Dean, an alligator farm or theMob had to do with Hot Springs, this will set the recordstraight. (And if you were there, well… we won’t tell!)

For Tickets call 501-661-1756.Cost: June 17 & 18 - Bacon Wrapped Pork

Medallions & side items.Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 Senior / $8 Child

Would you like to becomea Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contactSamantha Denefe, Director of Evangelization and FaithFormation, at 663-8632 or email sdenefe@holysouls.org.Or you may register on our website, www.holysouls.org.

Little Rock Theology Institute provides a unique opportunityto enrich your personal spiritual journey, grow in knowledgeof the Catholic faith, and for those wishing to earn a degreein Theology. Classes meet one weekend a month fromSeptember to June. For more information call (501) 664-0340 ext 368 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Please prayerfullyconsider joining us this year!

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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“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19).

Around the Diocese . . .

SENIOR HIGH CYMincluding 8th GRADE GRADS!

CYM will meet next on Wednesday, June 22. Meet at theChurch for 5:30 pm Mass and then 6-8 pm at the BenedictHouse for light dinner, prayer and friends!

Mission Trip to McGehee, AR Sunday, June 26-Friday,July 1. The Mayor has some projects for us from the floodingdamage. Permission forms available in the Church YouthMinistry office. There’s no cost to go on this trip. Permissionforms due on Friday, June 24.

Diocese Summer Events:

Camp Joshua: (pro-life camp in Arkansas) If you plan togo July 29-31 and want scholarship, you will need to getyour paperwork started NOW. You can probably go for freeIF you get your applications in soon. Call Rose Mimms at663-4237 for information. Application atwww.campjoshuaar.org

C2Si: Catholic Charities Summer Institute: an awesomeweek long program offered by the Diocese from July 10-15to learn about social justice as well as serve in a variety ofcommunity opportunities. SCHOLARSHIP money available!Paperwork available at CYM and online at www.dolr.org(youth ministry site).

JUNIOR HIGH CYM

CYM will meet on Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30 – 8 pm.Light dinner served!

ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY OF ARK. - Our FourthAnnual Prayer Breakfast will be held during the week ofthe annual Arkansas Bar Association Meeting on Thursday,June 16, at 7 A.M. at the Embassy Suites in Hot Springs,Arkansas (400 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs,Arkansas 71901). Contact Vaughan Hankins for furtherinformation at (501) 833-0168. Guest Speaker ArkansasSupreme Court Chief Justice Howard W. Brill. Breakfastcost is $15.00 per person

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Become a part of a great charitable organization andmake a difference not only in your life, but in the lives inyour parish and community by giving back. Please callPete Stabnick at 663-2032 for more information aboutKnights of Columbus Council 812.

for Catholic Men18 years and older

PILGRIMAGE - Join Pilgrimage to “SHRINES OF FRENCHCANADA” with FR. Ruben Quinteros on Sept 19-24,2016.(Montreal & Quebec City) . Visit world famous shrinesto St. Joseph, St. Anne, Our Lady of Cape, and many moreholy places. Experience French history and culture from1600’s till today. Go through HOLY DOOR of Notre DameBasilica in Quebec City for Year of Mercy Indulgence. Costis $2280 which includes airfare to Montreal, hotels, bus/tour guide, most meals & more. Call Marj Hunecker @501-681-4621 or Kathy @ Sue Smith Vacations @ 771-0987

Monday, June 13 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA - 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-427:00 a.m. Mass Joe & Margaret Beck by Louis Beck

Tuesday, June 14 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-487:00 a.m. Mass Julia & Leander Dobbins by Neil & Regina Dobbins

Wednesday, June 15 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-185:30 p.m. Mass Julius & Ann Bovick by Fran Jansen

Thursday, June 16 Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-157:00 a.m. Mass William Edward Dobbins by Neil & Regina Dobbins

Friday, June 17 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-237:00 a.m. Mass John Hodge by Barbara Grafe

Saturday, June 18 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-348:00 a.m. Mass Eileen Bird by Roberta Cagle4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Pat Henry by Alice Henry

Sunday, June 19 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Zec 12:10-11; 13:1; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-248:00 a.m. Mass Robert Bird by Roberta Cagle10:00 a.m. Mass Intentions of Parishioners5:30 p.m. Mass Marty J. Brown by Ginger & Brian Quinn

ADDITIONAL MASS INTENTIONS:Paul Biltz

Liturgy Schedule and Mass Intentions

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