Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 15, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: parishioner Josephine Novosel, and Edward Bartos, father of parishioner Diane Corkum.

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: $11,377.60, Building Fund: $1,952.50, Ash Wednesday $10.00, Christmas $75.00, Central America $30.00, Latin America: $30.00, Miscellany: $155.00, Candles: $136.00, Total: $13,766.10.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 401; 8:00 AM: 236 10:30 AM: 485; Total: 1125.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of: Reese Daniel by Phyllis Daniel, Ron Temple by Eloise Temple, Harvey Parker by Nancy Boyle, and John Cioni by Anna Glinka.

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 15-21

Happy Birthday To: Rita Anderson, Will Anderson, Jaclyn Graveline, Norma Huempfner, Christine Kaulback, Gail McLaughlin, Gail Stouffer, Lynn Welden, Tom Goodman, Suzanne Harris, Maggie Mayeaux, Billy Patriarca, Rosemary Vincent, Stacy Clardy, Walter Gladfelter, Robert Modica, Luka Ormsby, Veronica Bucello, Tony Cullen, Mike Fanning, Florence Gatto, Mary Ann MacDonald, Eric Muller, Matthew Valore, Berndt Anderson, Cynthia Blanchard, Paul Gardner, Diane LaBough, J. R. Relford, Marguerite Schneider, Gail Selner, Carolyn Wesolowski, Karen Hannan, Mary Ann Mistak, Marianne Quinn, Alyssa Yorzinski-Teel, Florence Brooks, David DeCenzo, Nicholas Franza, Julie MacKenzie, John Mistak, Arturo Robles, Nancy Torbik.

To: Joe & Rachel Gammel, Barbara & Kurt Fuller, Frank & Patricia McGrath.

ATTENTION MINISTRIES: 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: Your response in donating for our military care packages is appreciated. Our troops like to receive Pringles, Chex Mix, chips, granola bars, beef jerky, Cheeto’s, peanuts, cheese and peanut-butter cracker packs, etc., which can be dropped off at the parish office in a bag/s marked “Military”. Our K of C members have generously mailed these packages. Your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return. – John Glinka

PEOPLE OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following PBOC youth who were selected to be a part of the Academic Teams for the Waccamaw Schools:

Annie Arneman, Samantha Bindner, Nate Fata, Caroline Heimberger, Connor Heimberger, Samuel Insignares, Nikki Legg, Paul Seley, and Patrick Sullivan.

Their teams won the events for their respective grade levels, and each student was awarded a trophy. The Waccamaw Schools came in first place. We are so proud of you!

In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to “do all for the glory of God.” If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards! (See 1 Corinthians 10:31.)

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

PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mid Fiscal Year Financial Report

2008-2009 2008-2009 % of

PARISH REVENUES Actual__ Budget__ Budget

Total Assessable Revenues $526,482 $900,500 58%

Total Non-Assessable Revenues $17,194 $57,550 30%

Total Parish Revenues $543,676 $958,050 57%

PARISH EXPENDITURES

Capital Expenditures $5,536 $26,650 21%

Debt Service Expenditures $100,462 $200,925 50%

Outreach Expenditures $29,695 $98,000 30%

Religious Education Expenditures $12,016 $63,400 19%

Church & Rectory Expenditures $90,194 $168,450 54%

Total Administrative Expenditures $202,166 $384,550 53%

Total Operations & Main. Exp. $87,831 $194,000 45%

Total Parish Expenditures 4527,900 $1,135,975 46%

Net Surplus $15,776

CASH ASSETS Jul-08 Jan-09

Operating – Cash and Savings $65,472 $160,190

Investments & Savings – Reserves for

Parish Org. and Parish Debt $787,191 $702,481

Committed

Diocesan Reserves $913,792 $115,935

Endowment & Other $13,881 $13,161

Total Available $644,991 $733,574

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Chairperson of ministries must complete and turn in Second Quarter schedules to the Church Office by February 27^th.

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.

ROSARY MAKERS

We are in need of nail polish to make our Rosaries. If you have any new or used bottles of clear (preferred) or colored nail polish to donate, please contact Melody at 222-3246.

FELLOWSHIP

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.

Parish “St. Patrick’s Day” Party

Join us for the “wearing of the green” on

Saturday, March 14, 6:00 to 10:00 PM in the PLC.

Corned Beef or Baked Chicken, Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Salad, Rolls Dessert and Coffee/Tea. Cash Bar. Dance music provided by Karen and Carl. Tickets are $18 per person, available at the Parish Office. Reservations for tables of ten only with ticket purchase. Please select choice of entrée at time of ticket purchase. Casual dress – wear something green! For more info, call Patty 237-3428.

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 (237-34328) and a committee member will contact you for further details.

PRIME TIMERS

All parishioners (age 55 and older) are invited to join us at FOUNDERS HALL on Friday, February 20, 2009, from 1:00-3:00 PM. We play BINGO, offer prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy some fun-filled afternoons. For more information please call Barbara at 237-5572 or Helen at 235-2639.

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Circle Monday, February 23^rd on your calendar: Our monthly Mass will be at 10:00 in the chapel, followed by cake/coffee and conversation the PLC, Room 2. Come join us – bring a friend along! Contact Betty Roy at 237-9298 or Mabel Vervaat at 235-0080.

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 71 people a meal of Taco Salad with Chili, Assorted Desserts and Iced Tea. On Thursday we served 43 people Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Potato Salad, Assorted Desserts and Iced Tea. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

RELIGIOUS Ed review

No Religious Ed on 2/15.

Thursday, 2/19, 3:30 PM - First Reconciliation Retreat - PLC.

Saturday, 2/21, 2:30 PM - First Reconciliation - in Church.

YOUTH MINISTRY

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

ü Grabba Java – Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 PM

ü Next SYG 2/15 Movie Night, meet Inlet Square 6:00 PM

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

ü Fridays 6:30-8:30 PM

ü Next JYG 2/20

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!

Yard Sale: Items may be brought to Founders Hall on Thursday & Friday, 3/5 & 3/6 between 3:00-5:00 PM. To book a pick-up for your items, please call Kate 237-3428 X 3.

Women’s club

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.

Our annual fashion show fundraiser for community outreach will be held at Pawleys Plantation on Saturday, March 21^st. This year’s theme is “Fashions in Reflection at the Palace of Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors.” Russian-born Alexander Agrest, conductor of the Summerville Orchestra and a core member of the Charleston Symphony will delight us with his violin renditions. 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?...call Marcia 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 !!!!!

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA)

At last weekend’s Masses, we asked our parishioners and visitors to fill out post cards about the Freedom of Choice Act. We received 1742 post cards, and then mailed them out to our state representatives on Monday.

I would like to say thank you to everyone who took a few minutes to fill in these post cards. As Catholics we have to stand together and support the right of life from conception to death.

As Grand Knight of our council and along with our officers and brother members, again we say thank you, and as always we appreciate the support of our parishioners and visitors. May God bless all of you.

PARISH BREAKFAST is today, Sunday, February 15^th.

Why not complete this Valentine’s Day weekend by treating your sweetheart to our parish breakfast. We are located at the PLC only a few steps from Church.  Our famous Knight Chefs will be doing all the cooking and making less work for your sweetheart. The time is 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We would like to see all of you at the breakfast and to personally wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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.

SPECIAL EVENT

Save this date on your calendar: Saturday, June 20 , 2009

The Knights will be having a “Wine Tasting and Dinner” in celebration of Fathers Day. The event will also be open to all our parishioners.  Watch the bulletin for more info.

Vivat Jesus!

Al Salemme, Grand Knight 

diocesan news

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL will hold its Registration and Open House for Grades Pre-K – 8 for the 2009-10 school year the week of Monday, March 2^nd through Thursday, March 5^th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day during that week. A limited number of spaces are available for each grade.

Pre-K children must be 4 years old - Kindergarten 5 years old - 1^st Grade 6 years old – by September 1^st of the school year in order to register.

MUST BRING: a copy of child’s birth certificate, So. Carolina Certificate of Immunization, Social Security and, Certificate of Baptism (if Catholic), copy of records from previous school and latest report card (if applicable) and the Non-refundable Registration and School Fees (cash, check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover). Will not process without required materials at time of registration.

Families will be notified by mail of acceptance into the school. Questions: contact the school office at 651-6795 or schoolinfo@saintmichaelsc.org.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charleston invites doctors, nurses, and all others who would like to participate in the 5^th Medical Mission from our diocese to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala from Sunday May 3^rd to Sunday May 10^th. Join others in an experience of living among the poor and sharing in the Mayan culture around the region of Lake Atitlan. Put your faith into action by using your time, talent and treasure to be the face of Christ to the poor. For more information, go to our website: www.supportcatholiccharities.org, and the Medical Mission section for the mission application. More info may be obtained by calling Deacon Ed Peitler at 843-402-9115 X14.

February 16 - 21

Monday Genesis 4:1-15,25 / Mark 8:11-13

Tuesday Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5,10 / Mark 8:14-21

Wednesday Genesis 8:6-13,20-22 / Mark 8:22-26

Thursday Genesis 9:1-13 / Mark 8:27-33

Friday Genesis 11:1-9 / Mark 8:34-9:1

Saturday Hebrews 11:1-7 / Mark 9:2-13