Special Prayer Requests:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Noris Stone.

 

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.

Last Week’s Collection:  Regular Collection:  $9,977.05, Building Fund: $2,020.25, Catholic Charities:  $15.00, Ascension:  $40.00, Peters Pence:  $2.00, Candles: $121.80 Total:  $12,176.10.

 

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 323; 8:00 AM: 301; 10:30 AM: 422.  Total: 1046.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of Nicholas Szarowicz by Nancy & Paul Szarowicz.

 

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.

 

 

PBOC Book & Gift Shop, located in the church, is open on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and for a half-hour after all weekend Masses.  Stop by and see what’s new!

 

 

 

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:  June 7 - 13

 

Happy Birthday To:  Robert Davis, Angela Fadul, Richard Faulk, Mary Lou Gillease, Lily Kuiken, Thomas Lusby, Jack Nawrath, Lawrence Smith, Deborah Mendoza, Bobbie Turner, Tommy Arneman, Paul Szarowicz, Richard Watkins, Ralph Connor, Lawrence Ferraro, Sheila Grapes, Albert Kennel, William Mahon, Amanda Meno, Bob Reinke, Harry Vincent, Kathy Cioni, Thomas DeMaio, John Hipkins, Robert Horvath, John Lombardo, Dennis Pontiere, Claudia Maloney, Rosemary Perry, Richard Powell, Andrea Wiggins, John Wilson, Meghan Amann, Patricia Gould, Somanika Jerhada, Mary May, Richael Moseh, Taylor Payne, Tamara Schwartz.

To:  Robert & Marilyn LaComte, Francis & Myrna Salerno, Joseph & Marlene Lazzara, Timothy & Ruth Shanley, Harry & Susan Flak, Clem & Ellen Thoennes, Donald & Grace Jenis, William & Betty Jean Dailey, Robert & Carolyn Montagne, Walter & Sally Ann Spall, Elwyn & Christine Kitchen, Eugene & Anne Hunt, Ed & Ellen Ronan, Eugene & Diane Zawislak, Albert & Marilyn Kennel, Bruce & Marcia Boyer, Tommy & Pat Sears, Andrew & Marnie Heck, Luis & Nancy Poggi, Curt & Alanna Freese.

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

 

* 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

 

NEW ► Capt. James Kappes, 355 EOG74FS,

             APO AE 09354

 

NEW ► SPC Regis Cunningham, SOTF Central (opsent),

             APO AE 09342

 

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

 

FLAG DAY is June 14^th- wave your flag proudly next Sunday!

QUILTS OF VALOR

A group of parishioners have been busy making quilt tops for our wounded heroes, hospitalized in Veteran’s hospitals from wounds received in Afghanistan and Iraq.  We have a supply of donated quilting fabric available to any quilter, or anyone interested in learning to quilt.  If you would be interested in helping with this ministry of gratitude to our servicemen and women, please join us in Founders Hall on Monday, June 15 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM.  A local quilt expert and I will put together enough fabric for a 50” x 60” top and give you an easy suggested pattern. 

Any questions please call:  Helen Faulstich 843-235-2713 (email: helheljer@yahoo.com), or Linda Quinn at 650-7355.

 

 

Today’s second reading reminds us that we are the adopted sons and daughters – the heirs – of God.  We are good stewards of our inheritance when we share our faith and fulfill Our Lord’s command to “go… 

                                and make disciples of all the nations.”

 

 

2009 Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal Update

Precious Blood of Christ Church parishioners have raised $28,444.50 toward our goal of $38,086.00. This represents 75% of our goal from 23% of our parish families. 

 

 

HELP!  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.

 

The Rosary or the Unborn will be prayed at the Monument to the Unborn after the 10:30 AM Mass this Sunday (and each first Sunday of the month.)

 

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.

 

 

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 78 people a selection of Chicken Satay, Chicken Marsala, Baked Chicken, and Savory Rice, Baked Zucchini, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.  On Thursday we served 51 people Turkey BLT Sandwiches, Garden Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.  We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

 

Saturday breakfast will now be served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM.  Special thanks to the Men’s Group for getting this effort off to a great start! 

 

LITERACY

  A “Tutor Workshop” will be held Friday, June 19 and Saturday June 20, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the Howard Adult Center. Tutor trainees will learn to use the Laubach Way to Reading (LWR) methods and materials in teaching adults reading and writing on a one-on-one basis.  If you are interested, please contact coordinator Zach Grate at 843-546-2188, or Richard Fedor at 237-5356.

 

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

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.

 

WEB SITE

NEW on the Web Site is the St. Christophers’ Children 5K Fun Run/Walk. It was great fun!  To see who the surprise Olympic runner was that joined the race, go to:  http://pbocchurch.com. Just look under the Parish Activities column, and click on “Photos of Parish Events.”

 

GOOD GRIEF – Bereavement Support Group

In the spirit of giving uplifting support to men & women who are dealing with issues of grief and loss – any loss: of a loved one, family member, job or relationship –  all are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, June 16^th at 10:30 AM in the PLC, Room 2.  A light refreshment follows the meeting.  If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Pat David at 650-2244.

 

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.

 

Vacation Bible School!  VBS at PBOC

Begins Monday, 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!

 

 

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

ü  Grabba Java – Tuesdays 9:00 AM, starting June 9^th

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

 

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

Choir Practices resume in August.

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

                    

THE KNIGHTS SUNDAY NEWS

READ ALL ABOUT IT !!!!!

 

Do you know what the four corners of our K of C emblem stand for? They represent The Principals of the Order.

They are as follows: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism.

 

This week we will look at what charity means to the K of C.

 

Charity is the first principal of the Order.  Knights are followers of Christ.  As St. James reminds us, faith without works is dead. Therefore, as Knights, we are committed to charity by using our time and talents to ease the pain of those less fortunate.

 

An example of Charity is giving two hours of your time for the upcoming Operation Hope solicitations.

   

 

Vivat Jesus !    Al Salemme, Grand Knight

 

 

Catholic Charities Adoption Reunion Registry

Catholic Charities handled adoptions for many years until the late 1990’s.  During that time, thousands of adoptions took place.  Catholic Charities has available a reunion registry.  This registry is available to those who were adopted through Catholic Charities and their biological parent.  If you were involved in an adoption through Catholic Charities and are interested in learning more about the reunion registry, please contact Catholic Charities at 843-402-9115, ext. 15.

 

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL – A PILGRIMAGE LED BY FR. ‘RICK LABRECQUE OF CONWAY:  For just $2,299, an all-inclusive pilgrimage to the many Pauline New Testament sites will be led by the Pastor of St. James, from October 28 to November 8.  Among the sacred and scenic sites to be visited are Antioch, Ephesus, Smyrna, Tarsus, Cappadocia and Istanbul/Constantinople.  For information, call St. James Church at 347-5168, or email: flabrecque@stjamesconway.org.

 

 

The 13^th Annual Pawleys Island Youth Cup Golf Tournament benefitting Teach My People will be held on Saturday, June 13^th at The Tradition Club.  The proceeds help pay for the much-needed summer program for our youth – a program that includes remedial teaching, Bible study, swimming, fun activities and trips, plus 2 meals a day for 8 weeks!  Please stop by the TMP Center, 753 Waverly Road, to pick up an application, or go to website: www.teachmypeople.com for details and to register.

 

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.

 

FREE CONCERT – The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble, will perform at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 PM. They will play a blend of traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and England, using traditional instruments such as Irish flute, tin whistles and bodhran, as well as acoustic guitar and button accordion. A reception in the church social hall follows the concert. For more information, contact Warren Umstead 237-8620, or phylwar1955@sc.r.com.

   

 

June 8 – 13

Monday       2 Corinthians 1:1-7 / Matthew 5:1-12

Tuesday       2 Corinthians 1:18-22 / Matthew 5:13-16

Wednesday 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 / Matthew 5:17-19

Thursday      Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 / Matthew 5:20-26

Friday          2 Corinthians 4:7-15 / Matthew 5:27-32

Saturday                                   2 Corinthians 5:14-21/ Matthew 5:33-37