Twenty-THIRD Sunday in ordinary time

September 6^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marie Jaeger, mother of parishioner Bob Jaeger.

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 and our Fields will be closed on Monday, September 7^th in observance of Labor Day.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $9,819.00, Building Fund: $2,542.66, Assumption: $15.00, Catholic University: $5.00, Candles: $89.01. Total: $12,470.67

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 330, 8:00 AM: 297, 10:30 AM: 482, Total: 1109.

The 2009 FLOWER INTENTION CALENDAR has been 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.

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Angelina & Anthony Lauria by Ann Glinka

John Ferreira, Jr. by Joe & Isabel Ferreira.

Safe Environment Program at PBOC

Precious Blood is committed to ensuring a safe environment for our children and for upholding the “National Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People” as established by the

U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

All adults who work with children must:

¨ Attend the “Protecting God’s Children Program

¨ Be screened by Law Enforcement

¨ Adhere to the DOC Code of Conduct (copy available in the

Gathering Space)

¨ Read and sign the DOC Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures

For more information on how to report an allegation of abuse,

go to www.catholic-doc.org and click on “Sexual Abuse Policies and Procedures” on the left side bar. Then click on “How to

Report an Allegation of Sexual Misconduct by Church Personnel.”

Safe Environment Coordinator: Renee Faiella, 843- 485-3515

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services:

843-853-2130, Ext. 209

Diocesan Victim Assistance: 1-800-921-8122.

Please note: Articles for the PRECIOUS WORD

are due by Tuesday, September 8.

Please email them to the church office.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: September 6 - 12

Happy Birthday To: Christopher Aubin, Sharon Davis, Luke Ellerbe, Richard Milligan, Barbara Morin, Anthony Razzi, Charles Schoenwetter, Chuck Shanley, Stan Cook, Robert Frank, Robert Furfaro, Ana Garcia, Judy Mills, Jeanette Renault, Bill Rowles, Darcie Dauzuk, Lleyton Mendieta, Teresa Missert, Maris Russell, Marion Seman, Mary Jane Stevens, Michael Walker, Emma Washington, Patricia deMerlier, Agnes Boyle, Brenna Fanning, Margaret Manning, Loretta Novak, Joy Phares, Mary Rish, George Barzee, Robert Delsolia, Victoria DuMont, Lois Duchess, Jeanette Gammel, Dorianne Harris, Joan Johnston, Anthony Lipari, Pam Martin, Margaret Roblero, John Anderson, Donald Balmer, Louis Cappello, Scott Fretz, William Frey, Donald Lee, Erik Preedom, Robert Thompson, Jack Welde, James Augustino, Joan Carroll, Mary Hogan, Blake Thomas, Eleanor Laprade, Theresa Marino, Wade Meyers, Frank Stiglin, Lydia Talamante, Alexander Torr.

To: Ronald & Eileen Belbutowski, Joe & Isabel Ferreira, Jack & Kathy Welde, Todd & Amy Yonker, John & Lillian Szabo, Mike & Donna Fanning, Eugene & Cynthia Zack, Stephen & Rose Dixon, James & Tracy Hannon, Bernard & Annette Senderak

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

* LCPL Thomas J. Maloney, VMM 263,

22d MEU Det A, Unit 74040, FPO AE 09502-4040.

* TSgt. Justin Campbell, CATT/ITAM-A Box 70022,

FOB Warrior K1, APO AE 09338

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: Thanks to the generosity of the members of the Heritage Home Owners Association, many of our troops will receive care packages. If you have a relative or friend in the military overseas, please let us know so we may be able to send him/her a package. Your prayers are also requested for their safe return. – John Glinka

The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but St. James reminds us in the second reading that God has chosen the world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheritors of God’s kingdom.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 7/31/09 $270,538.71

PLC Debt 7/31/09 $1,374,776.63

Average weekly Collections for July

2008 2009

1^st Collection $12,164.61 $11,113.98

2^nd Collection $2,649.97 $2,583.93

FOOD FOR THE POOR

Rev. Alfred A. Lopez, O.P. will speak at all Masses next weekend about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Father Lopez will share what he has witnessed about Food For The Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Collection envelopes in support of this ministry will be in the pews.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND IS

THE ANNUAL SEMINARY COLLECTION

PLEASE BE GENEROUS

Prayer & worship

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will begin at PBOC in mid-September. All adults interested in joining the Catholic Church are invited to attend this program of information, prayer and discernment that culminates with reception into the Church at Easter.

The RCIA is marked by classes on the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church, by individual counseling, and by special liturgical rites by which the person electing to join the Church is received by the parish community and the wider Church. The RCIA is conducted under the guidance and direction of the Diocese of South Carolina and our pastor, Father Pat Stenson.

If you are interested in participating in the RCIA, please contact the Parish Office. If you know any potential candidate for RCIA, please encourage that person to contact the Parish Office.

An information night will be held in the Parish Life Center at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15. Please let us know of your interest before that date so that we will be prepared to welcome all who wish to attend.

ATTENTION: LECTORS

Workbooks for 2010 are available for pickup at the parish office.

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 Rosary for 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.)

40 DAYS FOR LIFE FALL CAMPAIGN

Beginning on September 23-November 1, 2009 all churches in the Charleston area have been invited to participate in an ecumenical effort to end abortion. The faithful will gather for 24/7 coverage of peaceful prayer and fasting during those forty days in front of the abortion facility:

Charleston Women’s Center

1312 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407

Over 240 cities around the country will be conducting their own 40 Days campaign simultaneously. To sign up or for more information contact bob Ketchum at 843-452-5468 or email at bcketchem@bellsouth.net.

HORRY COUNTY LIFE CHAINS

Three Life Chains are scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the following locations: In Myrtle Beach at Kings Highway (28^th Ave. North to 38^th Ave. North) and in Conway on Hwy 501 in front of the Coastal Mall Shopping Center and Hwy 17 S near St. Michael’s Church in Garden City. A Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, public expression of support for the unborn. Signs for participants will be available from 1:30.

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 95 people Oriental selections of Sweet & Sour Pork, Pork Chop Suey, Shrimp Lo Mein and Fried Rice, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 73 people Pizza, Tossed Salad, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.

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

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 50 people Eggs, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. Special thanks to the Parish Staff and Religious Education for volunteering to serve breakfast during the month of August.

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.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

The Religious Education Open House for students and parents will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15 am in the PLC. Meet your teachers and hear about the exciting program we have planned for this year!

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

No class this Sunday, Sept. 6^th – We will meet again next Sunday, Sept. 13^th at 6:00 PM in the PLC.

ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CLASS (7^TH, 8^TH, 9^TH Grades): COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!! Friday, September 11^th, 6-8:00 PM at The Lakes at Litchfield. GAME NIGHT!! Please contact Renee Faiella if you’d like to attend. Space is limited so please respond quickly!!

SYG and Confirmation Class: Volunteers needed for Father Pat’s Saturday Morning Breakfast Kitchen. One Saturday a month for the month of September, 8-11:00 AM. Please contact Renee Faiella to schedule your date.

Youth Music

Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in church.

Any 1^st-6^th Graders interested in Youth Choir, please contact Renee Faiella in the parish office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Parish Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 27^th. Call Renee Faiella to sign up to help with Ice Cream, Soda Booth, Kitchen, Face Painting, and supervising the Inflatables.

Women’s club

Hold the date for our Arts & Crafts Festival on October 2 and 3, 2009.  Also, there is a box in the back of the church to collect your used books, books on tapes, CD's, DVD's. If you have more than 10 or 12 books or a large quantity of items you would like to donate at one time, or need help in getting items to the Women's Club, please call Kathy Knittel, 235-6939 to make arrangements.

Action Needed!! Crafter's in our Parish!  Our Arts & Crafts Festival is coming soon and we still need help in our workshop on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11:30 at the PLC.  You can help with our projects or work on your own.  Thank you.  - Pam & Judy

Our next Board Meeting will be Sept. 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the PLC.

Attention Members:  Our dues for the 2009 - 2010 year are due by October 15.  If you would like you name, address and e-mail address included in the Women's Club Directory your DUES MUST BE PAID BY OCTOBER 15TH.  Please send checks to:  Joan M. Brown, 756 Pinehurst Lane 96D, Pawleys Island, 29585.  Thank you.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Congratulations to our August honorees:

Knight of the Month Leonard Washington,

Family of the Month Jim and Pat Richardson

Youth of the Month Annie Arneman.

We will be holding a Pot Luck Social on September 17. Please make every effort to attend, as we will be honoring our Youth of the Month recipients.

Diocesan news

FIRE at the BEACH - September 18-19, 2009

Biennial conference for catechists, parish staff, volunteers, and all Catholic adults. hosted by St. Francis by the Sea Church, Hilton Head Island, SC. More information is available on the website: www.fireatthebeach.org.

LOCAL NEWS

Information on the H1N1 Flu Virus from the CDC

Every flu season has the potential to cause a lot of illness. CDC is concerned that the new H1N1 flu virus could result in a particularly severe flu season this year. Vaccines are the best tool we have to prevent influenza. The seasonal flu vaccine is unlikely to provide protection against the novel H1N1 flu virus, however, a vaccine is currently in production. This H1N1 vaccine does not replace the seasonal flu vaccine. Symptoms for both of these influenzas include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

We all can help by using a few preventative measures:

· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

· Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

· Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

For more information, please go to: www.cdc.gov.

The Diocese of Charleston has been and will continue to keep parishes abreast of any modifications or changes in our liturgies.

1^st Annual “Tee Off Fore A Cause” - A group of local residents (including PBOC parishioners Fred Kane, Si Bula, Bob Pelletier and Ron Breznicky) have banded together to raise money to support our returning wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. “Tee Off Fore A Cause, Inc.” was formed in January 2009 to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Project. The tournament will be held on Monday, October 5 with 8:30 AM Registration and 9:30 Shot Gun Tee-Off Time. The cost is $125 per player, which will cover golf, cart, continental breakfast, gift bag, BBQ lunch and awards. For more info, look for packets in the back of church, or contact Fred Kane at fredkane@chicora.net.

SAVE THE DATE! Georgetown Hospital’s Regional Health Screening, Friday, November 6, 7:30 to 10:30 AM

Hosted by: Elder Issues Committee

Fasting Optimal for Lab offerings at nominal fees. Heel Scan for Bone Density, Vision, Hearing, Oral Cancer, Glucose, Blood Pressures, etc. Complimentary post-lab refreshments will be available.

September 7 - 12

Monday Colossians 1:24-2:3 / Luke 6:6-11

Tuesday Micah 5:1-4a / Matthew 1:1-16,18-23

Wednesday Colossians 3:1-11 / Luke 6:20-26

Thursday Colossians 3:12-17 / Luke 6:27-38

Friday 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14 / Luke 6:39-42

Saturday 1 Timothy 1:15-17 /Luke 6:43-49