Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 8, 2009

Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, but closed on Thursday afternoons from 12 to 4:30 PM for staff development, training and administrative meetings.

Please note: The parish office will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of President’s Day.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $12,131.50, Building Fund: $2,063.00, Latin America: $46.00, First Offering: $25.00, Miscellany: $400.00, Candles: $121.97, Tastes at Pawleys: $9,275.00 Total: $24,062.47.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 501; 8:00 AM: 282 10:30 AM: 420; Total: 1203.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in honor of Judy & Bob Modica for their 50^th Wedding Anniversary.

The 2009 FLOWER INTENTION CALENDAR is posted in the hall by the literature rack in the church.  There are four intentions each week.  Please fill in for whom and from on the calendar. Your donation of $25 for each intention can be placed in the flower envelope located to the right of the calendar.  Please drop your envelope in the collection basket or turn in at the office.  Please call the office if you would like one of these dates.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: February 1 - 7

Happy Birthday To: Dwayne Christen, Christopher Fedor, Thomas Lynch, Declan Riley, Wyatt Roff, Gerald Amrozowicz, Everett Chadwick, Tim Gilligan, Jimmy Mandieta, Robert Phelan, John Spagnuolo, Otto Czechner, Anna Glinka, Gregory Hierholzer, Kathleen Kearney, Joel Odom, Joan Phelan, Shea Thomas, Allyson Warren, Ellen Anderson, Carla McMorrow, Rebecca Montgomery, Linda Payne, Patrick Sullivan, Paul Boghosian, Mary Dezzutti, Fred Gollinge, Larry Penn, Eileen Brooks, Ronald Globaker, Rita Gravitte, Reese Hannon, Barbara Layton, John Martin, Maria Cappello, Robert Dellaire, Tee Fattaleh, Dorothy MacDonnell, JoRuth Oppenheim, Michael Viggiano.

To: Bob & Judy Modica, Joseph & Marilyn Gleaton, John & Debbie Fry, Thomas & Joan DeMaio, Joseph & Florence Gatto, Bill & Twyla Schmidt, Robert & Kelly Callahan, Thomas & Dolores Comerford, Ronald & Cynthia Blanchard.

Articles for the April issue of the Precious Word

are due by March 9. Please email them to coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

Service Men and Women are always in need of mail from home. *Please drop a line to the following:

* SSG Carlos Flores, 812^th MP Company, APO AE 09387

* AIC Kevin J. Patteson, PSC9 Box 1485, APO AE 09123

* Nuristan PRT, Jeffrey Thoennes, FOB Kalagush,

APO AE 09354

* PFC Robert Humphreys, B Co 1^st CEB RC PLT,

Unit 40510, FPO AP 96426-0510

* CPT Terry Williams, MITT 1200/K1, APO AE 09338

* PFC Chris Barnych, Headquarters, HQSVC, BN.MCB,

TMOF, Unit 35002, FPO AP 96373-5002

* 1^st Lt. Michael T. Guay, CF Centaur, A-BTRY/FOB

GOSHTA, APO AE 09354

* Gy Sgt. B.M. Blonder, Force Recon PLT Task Force,

3/8 H&S Co. Unit 73275, FPO/AP 09510-3275

* Pv2 Jarrod Berger, ACO 1-12 CAV/TF 2-82 FA,

FOB Diamondback, APO AE 09334

If you would like to add someone to this list, call Phyllis Bieger at 237-3444. Please Note: These addresses could change.

Also, please call Phyllis or the parish office to let us know when any of these servicepersons have returned home.

AID TO OUR MILITARY: On behalf of those troops we have supported with military care packages, we thank you. A special thanks to Felix who provided us with the Christmas decorated bags sent to our troops at Christmas. This program has only been successful due to those who have contributed and our Knights of Columbus for sending the packages. This joint effort has been appreciated by those military who receive them. Your prayers are requested for them and their safe return. – John Glinka

Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, “I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel in the hope of sharing in its blessings.”

(See 1 Corinthians 9:23.)

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 1/31/09 $302,467.52

PLC Debt 1/31/09 $1,398,545.51

Average weekly Collections for December

2008 2009

1^st Collection $10,959.68 $12,522.83

2^nd Collection $1,831.18 $2,088.59

A Thank You…

My family and I wish to thank Father Pat, his staff and all of you who prayed, called, sent a card, a note, or flowers on the recent death of my Mom. She was a strong woman whose faith continued to sustain her throughout her illness. God was merciful in that she passed away peacefully in her sleep without pain. She will be greatly missed, but it is comforting to know that so many of you care and that has helped me get through this sad time. A Prayer Service was held in Florida and we will have a funeral Mass and burial for her in Connecticut on March 21. I thank you again for caring so much. I am overwhelmed by the kindness of all the friends I have at Precious Blood.

– Virginia Yorzinski & Family

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

It is that time again for us to begin to schedule liturgical ministers for the next quarter. Please let your chairpersons know by February 13^th of any dates you will be away in April, May and June. You can do this by going to http://pbocchurch.com/schedule.asp and filling out the form. Your information will automatically go to all of your chairpersons. Chairpersons can pick up blank schedules in the office.

JOIN THE CHOIR! If you would like to join our choir - or obtain more information about it - please call our Choir Director, Debbie Robinson at 685-0985, or email at DR3417@sccoast.net. Choir Practice is weekly from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in church on Tuesday nights.

MINISTRY OF CARE

Let us know of your loved one confined to home, in the hospital or recovering from surgery and now home. Our ministry is to unite the sick and recovering followers of Christ with the Body of Christ, they are not ALONE. Please call the parish office at 237-3428, Christine at 237-2096, or Anne at 237-0401

OUTREACH

Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen continues to serve on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with people coming together to enjoy sharing meals and friendship. Last Wednesday we served 72 people a meal of Beef Vegetable Stew, Wild Rice, Assorted Desserts and Iced Tea. On Thursday we served 46 people BBQ on a Bun, Vegetable Soup, Assorted Desserts and Iced Tea.

We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

Just a reminder…the second Sunday of each month is our food drive for the Baskervill Ecumenical Food Pantry. Precious Blood is responsible for spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. There is a basket in the gathering space where you can leave your donations at any time. This is a way we can come together as a community to help those in need. Thank you for your generosity.

FELLOWSHIP

ELDER ISSUES - Volunteers are needed for Friendly Visitations with residents at the Lakes at Litchfield and St. Elizabeth Place. In addition, we are in need of volunteers to conduct Bingo and Arts and Crafts at the Lakes at Litchfield. If you are interested in providing support to the elderly, please contact the Parish Office and a committee member will contact you for further details.

PBOC Men’s Group

A great time was had by all who attended our initial get-together last month. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12^th, at 7:00 PM at Founders Hall. Men of all ages are welcome to attend.

BEREAVEMENT

All men and women hurting from the loss of their spouses are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 11^th at 10:30 AM in the Parish Life Center, Room 2. Fellowship/ refreshments will follow the meeting. Come and meet the group’s new coordinator, Pat David. Please call her at 650-2244 to RSVP, or for more information.

NURSERY FOR CHILDREN’S MASS? We are inquiring about any interest in having a nursery for children ages 1 – 4 during our 10:30 Mass on Sunday. For any interest in helping with or utilizing a nursery, please call Ellen at the parish office 237-3428, or email: coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

SAVE THE DATE!

St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 14, 6:00 PM

RELIGIOUS Ed review

No Religious Ed on 2/15.

Sunshine for Seniors! All children are invited for a Valentine’s Day Party at the Lakes at Litchfield on Tuesday, 2/10, 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Share your heart with our honorary grandparents! Please bring homemade Valentine cards to give to the residents. Please plan to join us!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG): Grades 9-12, Sundays 6-8 PM

ü Grabba Java – Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 PM

ü Registration forms for White Oak have been mailed; forms and $10 “hold my spot on the bus” fee are due NO LATER than Friday, February 13^th. These can be given to Kate or dropped at the parish office.

Jr. Youth Group (JYG): Grades 5-8

ü Fridays 6:30-8:30 PM

Youth Music

ü Jr. Choir – Practices Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM in church.

ü Sr. Choir – Practices Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:00 PM.

Save the date!

March 7^th – Youth / Parish Yard Sale (Founders)

March 13-15^th – “White Oak” Conference

March 27-28^th – ThinkFAST (overnight) & dance (Friday night 7:00-10:00 PM) -funds to Fr. Pat’s lunch kitchen!

Women’s club

Day of Prayer (February 17, 2009), 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

There is only one more week to get your ticket, so please send a check for $10 made out to PBOC Women's Club, along with a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, to: Marcia Boyer, 864 Pinehurst Lane, 90-D, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Questions: call Marcia at 979-0116. Thank you.

GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Application Forms for 2009 Women’s Club Grants are now available for community outreach non-profit organizations and they may be picked up at the Parish Office. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to the PBOC Women’s Club by March 15, 2009 for consideration. Contact Judy Zachar, Grants Facilitator, at 235-7552, if any questions.

"Fashion in Reflection

at Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors"

The 2009 Fashion Show will be held at Pawleys Plantation on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Fashions presented by Affordables, Christophers, Miss Lizzies, Head Over Heels, Pawleys Island Wear and Plain & Fancy. Tickets may be purchased for $30 by sending a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope, with a check made out to PBOC Women's Club. Send to Marcia Boyer, 864 Pinehurst Lane, 90-D, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Questions at 979-0116. Thank you.

The next Board Meeting is Thursday, February 26^th, 2009.

To submit information in the bulletin for the Women's Club, Contact Debbie Desh at 235-3742.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

THE KNIGHTS SUNDAY NEWS

READ ALL ABOUT IT !!!!!

THIRD DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

Our council sponsored a Third Degree exemplification on January 24th, 2009 at the PLC, where forty-five Knights advanced to the Third Degree of Knighthood. Many of these Knights will continue to the next and last step of being knighted as a Sir Knight at the end of February in Columbia SC.

Along with the Officers of our council, I would like to congratulate the Knights from our council who who were Knighted by our State Deputy, Sir Knight Joseph Gubeli. They are as follows:  Reverend James Gerrety, Leonard Washington, Craig Stiller, Gregory Kinzie, Hubert Gray, Frank Stiglin, William Quadrozzi, Everett Chadwick, Emilio Bonzani, John Bartha, James Barnett, and Doug Weiss.

The Honoree of the Third Degree Exemplification was Reverend James Gerrety.

Congratulations to all !!!!!!

Vivat Jesus!

Al Salemme, Grand Knight

PARISH BREAKFAST

Please plan to attend our K of C Parish Breakfast on

Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Parish Life Center. Cost: $6.00 per person, Children 12 and under are free.

What a way to finish off your Valentine’s Day weekend  by going to Mass and having  breakfast with your loved one.

And leave the cooking to the Knights!

On Saturday, February 28, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Annual Basketball Free-Throw Contest. Boys & Girls ages 10-14 will compete separately. Applications will be available in the church office this week. Parents’ signatures are required on all applications. Competition to start at 9:00 AM. For info, call Neil Fico at 235-1033, or Jim McMahon at the parish office.

Save the Date: K of C Fish Fry, Friday, March 6, before Stations of the Cross.

diocesan news

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

PARISH MISSION, February 7 – 12, 2009

Prepare for Lent with “The Healing Power of Divine Mercy”, presented by Father Mark Baron, a priest with the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Please plan to join us for all or as many of the sessions as you can.

Local news

240 children were assisted in our first year of service. Expectations are that more than 400 children will find a helping hand this year. Assistance has been extended to Brithright, as over 2000 diapers have been provided for their families in a crisis. Some clothing is being purchased for some children in poor families targeted by Birthright. We continue to send children for examinations and eye glasses, as well as for orthodontic appliances when referred by school nurses and guidance counselors. Boys at the Georgetown Marine Institute have received warm winter jackets and funds were made available to assist children in foster care. The new year has seen an unexpected surge in requests for clothing, baby formula and medical care. A volunteer corps of ladies does the shopping for teachers and caretakers. With your generous support, St. Christopher’s will be able to fulfill the need this year. Donations may be sent C/O Carolina First Bank, P. O. Box 39, Pawleys Island, SC. 29585. St. Christopher’s Children is Tax Exempt Organization. More information on the organization can be obtained by visiting www.stchristopherschildren.org.

SINGING VALENTINES – for your “special someone” delivered by The Carolina Master Chorale, from Calabash to Pawleys Island, 2/11-14. For orders and information call Debbie Robinson 357-3417, or CMC 843-446-4169, by February 10.

THE POLKA CAROUSEL – a lively Polka Show hosted by parishioner Ed Slomkowski airs Wednesday mornings 11:00 to 12 Noon, on www.radioharborcountry.org, and a repeat on Fridays from 8:00-9:00 AM.

February 9 - 14

Monday Genesis 1:1-19 / Mark 6:53-56

Tuesday Genesis 1:20-2:4a / Mark 7:14-23

Wednesday Genesis 2:4b-9,15-17 / Mark 5:6:1-6

Thursday Genesis 2:18-25 / Mark 7:24-30

Friday Genesis 3:1-8 / Mark 7:31-37

Saturday Genesis 3:9-24 / Mark 8:1-10