Fifth Sunday in ordinary time

September 20^th, 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.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $10,134.00, Building Fund: $2,245.45, Seminary: $602.00, Candles: $139.30. Total: $12,518.75.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 316, 8:00 AM: 264, 10:30 AM: 413, Total: 993

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:

Viola Jaccarino by Theresa Vercellotti

Donna Carti by Theresa Vercellotti

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.

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS!

VIRTUS training for all adults who work with youth or vulnerable adults will be held in the PLC, Rm. 1 on:

Friday, September 25, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Choose the one that is most convenient for you! YOU MUST REGISTER ON LINE at www.VIRTUS.org. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Tara Joseph at 237-9685. Please call the parish office if you have any questions.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: September 20 - 26

Happy Birthday To: Richard Campbell, Jordan Falzarine, Susan Flak, Vincent Grande, Claudia Ibarra, Gladys Klein, Patricia Kozma, Pat Sears, Melva Watkins, Mary Grace Williams, Ernest Heilberg, Earl Herche, James Rusgrove, Joan Schneider, Charlene Vissman, Joan Brocco, Kate Calestini, Jeanne Clardy, Dennis Dauzuk, Larry Dozier, Tyler Fico, Roy MacSorley, Carole Stiglin, Aaron Bishop, Robert Daragan, Renee Lewis, Bill Marchal, Cindy Marotta, Arianna Sadler, Jake Bencivengo, James Bencivengo, Susan Bridgeman, Steven Insignares, Jessica Milesky, Kevin Moravek, Lynn Muller, Harold Schweder, Susan Davis, J.C. McGinty, David Meno, Erin O’Brien-Gilles, Madison Cioni, Timothy Devers, Haileigh Gladfelter, James Killen, Rich Marino.

To: Carmen & Joyce Russo, Dwayne & Angie Christen, Thomas & Joyce Brady, Donald & Emme Nichols, Lawrence & Joan Smith, John & Marie Carpenter, Tom & Barbara Dalton, Robert & Lisa Horvath, Joel & Mary Odom, Charles & Veronica Bundick, Joe & Susan Maloney, Jim & Cindy Bindner, Donald & Gail Lee, Steven & Kathy Vallery, August & Geraldine Emanuele, Dave & Terry DeCenzo, George & Joan Baker, Ronald & Karen Kurimsky, Jack & Rosalie Oetzel, Mak & Barbara Kelliher, Louis & Maria Cappello, Leslie & Genevieve Sacani.

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

Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with avarice and envy leads to jealousy, strife, conflicts, and disputes. A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with the psalmist, “Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.” (See Psalm 54)

STEWARDSHIP - ANNUAL PLANNED GIVING PLEDGE

Next week, parishioners will be receiving the annual Planned Giving mailing asking for your Giving Intention for 2010. Parishioner support of this program, launched last year, has been substantial and has helped us be better stewards of your financial support.

We look forward to more parish families supporting this program by sharing, in confidence, their Planned Giving Intention for 2010. When you receive the mailing and reflect on your planning intention and whether to donate using envelopes or electronically, we ask that you give special consideration to using one of the electronic options. By doing so, you will no longer need to write checks or bring cash to church; have peace-of-mind knowing that the church is receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend; and have all contributions recorded for you on your bank or credit card statements

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – If you would like to help out in the parish office one Friday afternoon per month (with the bulletins), please contact Barbara at 237-4120.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 8/31/09 $265,179.95

PLC Debt 8/31/09 $1,370,929.35

Average weekly Collections for August

2008 2009

1^st Collection $10,872.94 $10,649.90

2^nd Collection $2,416.47 $2,514.16

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Fourth Quarter schedules are available in the Church sacristy for pickup by all ministers.

ATTENTION: LECTORS

2010 Workbooks are available for pickup at the parish office.

OUTREACH

PBOC’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Outreach will be held on Monday, November 9^th at 9:00 AM at The Reserve Club. Sign up early as we expect this event to sell out again this year. This year we are adding a women’s flight. If you would like to enter a foursome and/or sponsor a hole, go to www.pbocchurch.com and download the form(s) under “Coming Events.” Registration and Donor Forms can also be found in the back of the church.

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 93 people Curried Meatballs, Chopped Beef Steak, Red Rice, Collard Greens , Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 68 people Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad and Hoagie Sandwiches, Tossed Salad, Potato Chips, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 62 people Pancakes, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

RESPECT LIFE

A Message from Bishop Robert Guglielmone…

In Holy Scripture we see how God brought about wondrous transformations in 40 Days. Many of us recognize a need in our country for transformation, so despair can be replaced with hope and a Culture of Death can be replaced by a Culture of Life. I invite you to be a part of this positive change by participating in 40 Days for Life–Fall Campaign that runs from September 23 through November 1 in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville.

40 Days for Life is an ecumenical pro-life campaign that has generated measurable lifesaving results. This faith-based effort consists of three key components: Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful Vigil outside the local abortion clinic and Community Outreach. Maybe you cannot do all three things, but I ask you to pray in faith because Jesus reminds us that faith can move mountains.

Please visit http://www/40daysforlife.com/location.cfm to find the contact information for your local 40 Days for Life coordinator, or you can call the Family Life at (803) 547-5063.

LIFE CHAIN in Georgetown on October 4

The annual Life Chain in Georgetown will be held between 2:30 and 3:30 PM on Sunday, October 4, which is Respect Life Sunday. Participants give silent witness to the sanctity of human life and pray for our country and the innocent victims of abortion. The Life Chain is one of thousands held across the United States and is sponsored by Georgetown County Citizens for Life.

FELLOWSHIP

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, September 22^nd 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.

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

On Monday. Sept. 28^th, come join us for our Monthly Mass at 8:30 AM in the church, followed by a coffee and cake gathering in Room 2 of the PLC. Betty and Mabel are looking forward to seeing all of you again! Call Mabel for info: 235-0080.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

This Sunday is Catechetical Sunday, a day when we recognize the dedicated, enthusiastic and committed parishioners who will serve our community in the coming year by sharing their faith with the youth of our parish. In this celebration, we bless the name of the Lord for giving us these individuals and pray that through the Holy Spirit they will receive the grace they need in their service to the Church. The catechists for the 2009-10 school year are:

P & K Martha Insignares, Lili Kaminski, Luke Ellerbe

1 Gina Allan, Deanna Hoffman, Katlyn Gould

2 Mary Jane Barnett, Lynn Russell

3 Mary Jaeger, Theresa Sullivan

4 Jess Roman, Renee Preedom

5 Mary Clark, Gail Knowles

6 Tee Fattaleh, Rose Dancu

7 Renee Faiella, Lorena Robles

8 & 9 Laureen Keis, Carla McMorrow, Donna Kaminski

Please pray for them as they share their faith with our children.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

“Prayer Banquet” – This Sunday, September 20^th we will be meeting in the PLC Gym and making our own pizzas in the kitchen. We will learn more about prayer in general, and experience a variety of prayer styles.

Wednesday morning coffee meetings: 6:45 AM at Starbucks in Litchfield.

SYG and Confirmation Class: Friday, September 25^th – Waccamaw Football Homecoming Game. Parents and students: meet at the game!

Confirmation Class (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades) – Commitment to Confirmation Ceremony next Sunday, September 27^th at the 10:30 Mass.

Community service opportunity Oct. 2 & 3 for Craft Festival.

Contact Renee Faiella in parish office.

Youth Music

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

Women’s club

Arts & Crafts Festival - FREE ADMISSION!!!

October 2 and 3, 2009.  Wonderful Shopping, Food, Music and Dancing.  Come have a great time at Precious Blood Catholic Church Women's Club Annual Arts and Crafts Festival.  Join the fun on Friday, October 2, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Music, Dancing and Cash Bar 6:00 to 9:00 PM).  On Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Prize Drawings 4:00 to 5:00 PM).  The Women's Club Cafe will be open both days for your convenience, along with Baked Goods and Frozen Casseroles available for you to take home.  All proceeds benefit community outreach programs.

Please remember…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!!

Attention Members: "The Women's Club Cafe" has a need for some extra people to help out in the kitchen.  Please call Joan Baker (235-0026) to let her know when you are available.  Thank you.

Our next Board Meeting will be held September 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

Reminder to all Officers, our next Officers Meeting is this Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM in Founders Hall.

LOCAL NEWS

Today is designated United Way Church Sunday in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties. United Way's mission is creating building blocks for long-lasting change that fosters stable communities through these agencies: Success by 6 Initiative, Miss Ruby's Kids, Pawleys Island Child Care Center, First Steps, Coastal Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America, Georgetown County Family YMCA, Georgetown Marine Institute, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, Service Over Self, Tara Hall Home for Boys, Parents Anonymous, The Boys & Girls Club of Williamsburg County, Children's Recovery Center, Citizens Against Spouse Abuse, Rape Crisis Center, St. Cyprian's Outreach, Friendship Place, Helping Hands of Georgetown County, Outreach Farms, HUGS Program, J.O.Y. School just to name some of the 26 in all. 

You are being asked to recognize the success of these agencies in strengthening our communities and to be aware that this is made possible through the support of the United Way and its volunteers.

Christians of the Holy Land will be selling their hand-carved olive wood crafts outside our church after all Masses next weekend, September 26 & 27. Support of this mission will provide employment to the Christian families in the Bethlehem area and finance the Al-Mahed (Nativity) television station, the only Christian station active in the Holy Land.

1^st Annual “Tee Off Fore A Cause” – at The Reserve Club

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.

September 21 - 26

Monday Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13 / Matthew 9:9-13

Tuesday Ezra 6:7-8,12b,14-20 / Luke 8:19-21

Wednesday Ezra 9:5-9 / Luke 9:1-6

Thursday Haggai 1:1-8 / Luke 9:7-9

Friday Haggai 2:1-9 / Luke 9:18-22

Saturday Zechariah 2:5-9,14-15a / Luke 9:43b-45