THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

May 24, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Walter Patrylick.

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.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $11,536.00, Building Fund: $2,139.10, Catholic Charities: $35.00, Ascension: $8.00, Catholic Communications: $372.00, Home Mission: $10.00, Easter: $80.00, Flowers: $75.00, Candles: $141.25. Total: $14,396.35.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 318; 8:00 AM: 264; 10:30 AM: 411. Total: 993.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of Ellen McGough by Michael & Helen McGough.

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.

ATTENTION MINISTRIES: Articles for the July issue of the Precious Word are due by June 8^th. Please email them to: coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

BOOK & GIFT SHOP: New at the store!

Golf-style shirts with the “Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen” logo are now available for sale.

The price is $20 each.

PICCOLO SPOLETO COMES TO PAWLEYS ISLAND

Musical Journey: From Mozart to Gershwin

Precious Blood of Christ Church

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Famous virtuoso pieces are performed by Russian-born violinists Roz Mikulinsky-Agrest and Alex Agrest of Charleston, and pianist Maxim Lubarsky of the Ukraine, recipient of the Technics Endowed Award at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Tickets $10. Call Suzanne Harris at 503-8247 or the church office at 237-3428.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: May 24 - 30

Happy Birthday To: Amy Frost, James Burke, Karen Lilly, Frank Parr, Joey Picard, Ginny D’Antonio, Len Marotta, James McGrath, David Wincek, Ubaldo Garcia, Elizabeth Lawlor, Scott Nicol, Amy Spagnuolo, Thomas Strittmatter, Theresa Whitaker, Jim Barnett, Roberta Civitarese, Adam Hoffman, Barbara Murray, Edward Bonifer, Milton Clark, Cecilia Connelly, George Harrigan, Joey Carroll, Hunter DeChamplain, Patricia Delsolia, Sherry Richardson, Steve Roff, Ken Seningen, Amy Yonker, Josephine Aubin, Tristin Aubin, Joseph Brocco, William Darcy, John Gomolski, Michael LaBaugh, Michael Riley, Thomas Riordan, Catherine Wilson.

To: John & Kathy Eagen, Jim & Carol Sewell, Daniel & Janet McDonald, Richard & Cheryl Clark, Tom & Cecilia Goodman, Michael & Carol Lenhart, Bryan & Kerry Krask, John & Linda Gurzenski, John & Betty Sypniewski, Scott & Ellen Sullivan, Hubert & Linda Gray, Don & Bunny Lundgren, Allen & Nancy Kenny.

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

* Nuristan PRT, Jeffrey Thoennes, FOB Kalagush,

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

PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS

Gracious God, we pray for our soldiers. Let your grace be a protective shield, guarding them from harm and keeping them close to your love and compassion. May we always remember that they are the ones who face the horrors and dangers of war first hand. Help us honor them for their courage and care for them when there is damage to their bodies or spirit. When they are lonely and afraid and they long to be with those whom they love, fill their hearts with the sure knowledge of your presence at all times in war and peace. Let them feel, O God, deep in their hearts, that your love is always there – boundlessly, unconditionally & eternally. Amen.

Jesus ascended into heaven, blessing His disciples and promsing that they would soon receive the power of the Holy Spirit. We who have received that promised gift of the Spirit are now empowered to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth—to use our time and talents to spread the good news of salvation.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 4/30/09 $286,534.13

PLC Debt 4/30/09 $1,386,636.13

Average weekly Collections for April 2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,622.75 $11,001.50

2^nd Collection $2,315.12 $2,868.10

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGIAL MINISTERS

Chairperson of ministries must complete and turn in Third Quarter schedules to the Church office by May 29^th.

USHER REPLACEMENT URGENTLY NEEDED

The Usher team at the 10:30 Mass is temporarily short one team member due to illness. If you could help out at this Mass time, please contact Debbi Hipkins at 237-1645. This is a wonderful way to help PBOC once a month.

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.

Respect LIFE

The 37^th annual National Right to Life Convention and the Teens for Life Convention will be held June 18-20, 2009, in Charleston at the Blake Hotel. For convention information visit www.stoptheabortionagenda.com/convention or call South Carolina Citizens for Life at 803-252-5433.

Outreach

Meals on Wheels needs Volunteers

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers for Thursday deliveries. Please join our volunteers in helping the needy of our community. Our Blessed Mother spent a good deal of her time reaching out to the poor and infirm. Come follow her example. Call Pat Burg at 237-3178.

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 83 people Sweet & Sour Pork, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 50 people Tossed Green Salad, Ham Salad Sandwiches or Fried Chicken, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

Saturday breakfast: Starting in June, we will begin serving breakfast every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

Ø Do you know the Catholic Church’s position on Immigration? Check the pamphlet rack in the narthex for the Our Sunday Visitor brochure answering this question.

Ø Sign our petition! You can add your signature to the petition to support a state constitutional amendment establishing “high quality education” as our standard for public education -- instead of “a minimally adequate education.”

To sign electronically go to: www.goodbyeminimallyadequate.com.

RESPECT LIFE

TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT – FRIDAY, MAY 29^th

Join us for team trivia! Bring a team or we will assign you to one ~ ALL ARE WELCOME! Trivia categories range from sports, history, geography, science, pop culture, music, television, movies, and more. Cost is $10 entry fee per person plus food order. Drinks (alcoholic or not) will be available, cash only. Plan to join us for this fun evening – prizes for the top 3 teams! Entry forms are available in the church narthex. Proceeds to benefit Birthright of Georgetown.

Fellowship

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Monthly Mass will be held on May 26, Tuesday at 8:30 AM – followed by refreshments and “Let’s Talk About…” presented by Phyllis Daniel, in Room 2 at the PLC.

On May 30, Sunday at 2:30 PM, we will attend the matinee performance of “The Sensuous Senator” at the Swamp Fox Theater in Georgetown. Call Mabel at 235-0080, or Betty at 237-9298 for reserved tickets at $15.00 each (ground floor).

Carpool leaves at 1:40 PM from the church parking lot.

June 5, First Friday Adoration from 3-4:00 PM in the church. Parishioners are invited to join us as we recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00. After an hour of quiet devotion – weather permitting – we will be heading for a ‘bring your own brown bag picnic” at Litchfield Beach. Please call Mabel (25-0080) to arrange for access to the breach.

We hope to see you all – bring a friend along!

PRIMETIMERS

Do you like Bingo? Would you enjoy heading up our fun group of Primetimers once a month? If interested, please call Ellen Sullivan at the parish office 237-3428, ext. 2.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Vacation Bible School! VBS at PBOC

Is 5:30 – 7:30 PM, June 8 – 11 for ages 5-12.

Registration forms are available in the gathering space. Please call the church office if you would like to help -- one evening or all four!

EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE: Important meeting to plan for the closing service for the Year of St. Paul – in the PLC Room 2, Wednesday, May 27 at 9:30 AM.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG): Grades 9-12, Sundays 6–8:00 PM

ü Grabba Java – Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 PM

Jr. Youth Group (JYG): Grades 5-8, Fridays 6:30-8:30 PM

JYG is complete for the season; new schedule coming soon.

Youth Music

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

ü Sr. Choir – Practices Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM in church.

Questions? Kate, YM 237-3428 x.3, youth@pbocchurch.com

Women’s club

Take 2 Consignment Store has graciously offered to help the Women's Club in our fundraising efforts. If you have any household items you no longer need and would like to donate to the Women's Club through Take 2, please contact Barbara Call @ 237-4554.  Please do not take them directly to Take 2.

The 2009 Installation and Grants Presentation Luncheon will be held at High Hammock, in the Hammock Shops, Thursday, June 4 @ 11:00 a.m.  The cost is $18.00. Tickets are available until May 29 by sending a check made out to PBOC Women's Club and a self-addressed, stamped envelope, to Marcia Boyer, 864 Pinehurst Lane, 90-D, PI, SC 29585. Info at 979-0116.

The next Board Meeting will be held on May 28.

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 !!!!!

Elections of officers for the new fraternal year 2009/2010 will be held at our June 4^th business meeting. The slate of officers was presented at the May 7^th business meeting.  If any 3^rd degree member would like to run for an officer’s position, we will take nominations from the floor, and then the members will vote on that particular position. This will be done at the June 4^thmeeting. 

Father’s Day Eve: Knights of Columbus Wine Tasting and Steak (or chicken) Dinner. Ladies, treat the man in your life to a special Father’s day present. Come to the Knights special event at the PLC on June 20, 2009. We will have 5 different wines for your tasting pleasure.  And also you may select one glass of wine of your choice at no charge to have with your dinner.  Invite your family, friends and neighbors for this fabulous event. Tickets are $20.00 per person and may be purchased at the Church office. All proceeds will go to finish the unpaved section of the parking area. This event is open to everyone in the parish.

Memorial Day: As we celebrate this Memorial Day please take a moment out and say a prayer for all our military men and women who do so much for us to protect us and our way of life. America the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. God Bless America!!

Vivat Jesus ! Al Salemme, Grand Knight

Diocesan news

AN INVITATION! The Filipino-American association in collaboration with the Encounter with Jesus Prayer Group, is inviting you to join us and witness our first “Flores De Mayo/Santacruzan” procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be held at St. Michael’s Church premises after the 6:00 PM Mass on May 30, 2009. Procession starts in front of the church along the car park area and back to the church.

LOCAL NEWS

St. Christopher’s Children is sponsoring its 1^ST ANNUAL SUMMER KICK-OFF 5K FUN RUN/WALK on

May 30^th. The event will be from Precious Blood at the PLC. The cost for participants is $25 for adults, $10 for young people under 18 years of age. There will be prizes for all of the young children. Registration and Sponsor forms can be downloaded from the web site: www.pawleysislandwebs.com/stchristopher and mailed to PO Box 558, P.I 29585

Habitat for Humanity Georgetown County is looking for volunteers to help on their ReStore Truck picking up donations. Our truck goes out at 8:30am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Volunteer’s ride along with our driver and assist in loading and unloading donations (furniture, appliances, and house wares) on and off the truck. Volunteers may be called on an as needed basis. Ride along normally only takes a few hours in the morning. If you are interested or have questions please contact Kelly Mullane, Coordinator of Volunteers, at 843-546-5685 ext 9 or via email volcoord@habitatgeorgetown.com.

May 25 - 30

Monday Acts 19:1-8 / John 16:29-33

Tuesday Acts 20:17-27 / John 17:1-11a

Wednesday Acts 20:28-38 / John 17:11b-19

Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / John 17-20-26

Friday Acts 25:13b-21 / John 21:15-19

Saturday Acts 28:16-20,30-31 / John 21:20-25

Small Christian Communities

Prayer Corner

Pray With Us…

God of mercy and compassion, weave your dream for the world into the fabric of our lives. Remove the scales from our eyes and lift the indifference from our hearts, so that we may see your vision -- a new reign of justice and compassion that will transform the earth.  Amen.

- From: Prayer for Discipleship