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 Twenty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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| Give Cancer Patients Hope GIVE BLOOD |
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A cancer patient can use between 10 and 20 units of blood and 10-50 units of blood platelets
for treatment. Help ensure cancer and leukemia patients have the blood they need to fight this horrible disease. |
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Help celebrate life and help conquer cancer. Give blood. |
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HOLY SOULS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
THIS SUNDAY, September 7th
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parish Hall
No Reservations Required! If you cannot donate blood,
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 RACE FOR THE CURE SOUL SISTERS
Join our Soul Sisters team!
The Susan G. Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure provides an opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle. Of the money raised through the Race, 75 percent stays in Arkansas to fund educational programs, while the remaining 25 percent funds national research grants.
The race will be on Saturday, October 11 starting at 8am in Downtown Little Rock.
There are two ways to register: pick up a registration form in the church office or sign up online.
Manual registration is $25 and the deadline is September 8th.
Online Registration is $26 and the deadline is September 19th if you would like our team t-shirt.
Go to www.ar-raceforthecure.org to sign up online. Our team name is 50144 HS Soul Sisters - our password is HolyGhost22. If you have any questions, please call Laura or Cindy in the church office. |
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 PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE)
If you have children who attend kindergarten through 8th grade in public or private school, your children need to be enrolled in PRE.
Please remember the sacramental prep for First Communion and Confirmation is for two years. Therefore, 1st and 7th grades are very important. Classes begin this sunday September 7th. If you have not registered, please call the church office. |
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| PRE TEACHER NEEDED |
| Our PRE (Parish Religious Education) Program is in need of a teacher for the 5 year old (Kindergarten) Class. If interested, please call the church office. |
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 HOLY SOULS SENIORS
 The Seniors Group will meet on Monday, September 8th at 10am in the Parish Hall.
Cards and games will follow the meeting. All seniors of the parish are invited. |
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 MEN'S CLUB MEETING
All men of the parish are invited to the monthly meeting of the Men's Club this Monday evening, September 8th, in the Allen Center. A "Special Intention" Rosary begins at 7pm, followed by the meeting, refreshments, and fellowship. |
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 PARISH POTLUCK SUPPER
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Saturday, Sept. 13th |
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5:00 p.m. |
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Parish Hall |
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"Italian" Cuisine |
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WHAT TO
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The Church will furnish drinks.
Each household is asked to bring a meat dish (enough to serve your family plus 3) plus . . .
If your last name begins in -
A-H - please bring a vegetable
(serves 10)
I-O - please bring a salad (serves 10)
P-Z - please bring a dessert (serves 10) | |
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THE LADIES CIRCLE
Altar Society
invites all ladies of the parish
to attend
Sip, Sign and See
Tuesday, September 16th
at 7:00 p.m. in Parish Hall
• Sip your favorite beverage.
• Sign up for activities that match your time, talents
and treasures.
• See how much fun it can be to join the circle! |
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 HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT STEPHEN MINISTRY
 "I was able to tell my Stephen Minister things I could never have told a friend. And she never judged me or looked down on me. She just listened and cared. It was just what
I needed."A new training class for Stephen Ministers will begin September 16.
Application deadline is September 8th.
To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister's care, call the Church office. | |
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If you would like to become a web site sponsor, please contact Laura Humphries at the parish office at (501) 663-8632. | |
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
When have I been moved to action by the words of Jesus?
MATTHEW 18: 15-20 |
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REGISTRATION ON LINE
If you changed your address or telephone number, please click on the picture and let us know your new contact information. |
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 SENIORS TRIP
 The Holy Souls Seniors are making a bus trip to the Heifer Ranch in Perryville on Monday, October 27th.
Lunch and tour will be provided.
The cost is $27.
There are a few seats available. For more information, call Ann Hoffmann at 661-8223.
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STEWARDSHIP - A Way of Life
By Laura Humphries, Stewardship Coordinator If
Am I my brother's keeper?
All three readings today suggest that for the Christian steward the answer is "Yes!"
READ MORE... |
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VIRTUS
"Protecting God's Children for Adults"
 The next presentation of "VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children for Adults" will be Wednesday, Sept. 17th at 6pm in the Parish Hall. This program is designed to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and to help prevent it.
To sign up call the church office. If you volunteer at school or with the youth in any capacity, you must take this course. |
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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC?
 Would you like to become Catholic or would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which men and women at all stages of the faith journey come together in a nonthreatening and non-pressured atmosphere to learn more about the Catholic Church. A new year of RCIA has begun.
If you are interested in joining this group, please call Anne Thomisee in the church office. |
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 COME AND SEE OUR NEWLY REMODELED
and sample a few of the delicious recipes from the
"Our Lady is 80" cookbook.
At A
Cook n' Look
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Holy Souls Ladies Circle | | |
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HOLY SOULS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT |
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Capital Campaign Goal:
Pledges (as of August 31, 2008):
Amount needed to reach our goal:
Money collected as of August 31, 2008
Capital campaign funds spent as of August 31, 2008
Number of Parish Families
Number of Parish Families Pledging |
$3,000,000
$2,529,000
$471,000
$976,000
$919,460
1,172
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| Thank you to all of the parish families who have made a pledge to the Capital Campaign. We ask you to reflect on the importance of Holy Souls in your life as you decide on your commitment. We are seeking everyone's participation and ask you to give according to your ability. Just place your pledge card in the collection basket or mail it in to the church office. Help us reach our goal! |
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News
Parishioner Fall 2008
