thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time

OCTOBER 25^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Helen Carmody, sister of Grace Fiederlein; and Agnes Fig, mother of Ann Bula.

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: $8,679.75, Building Fund: $2,681.00, World Mission: $408.00, Scholarship: $30.00, All Saints: $3.00, Army Chorus: $5,096.47, Candles: $124.06. Total: $17,022.28.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 460, (No 8:00 Mass), 10:30 AM: 460. Total: 861

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of Lena Brown by Joe & Isabel Ferreira, and John Cioni by Ann Glinka.

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.

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.

PBOC Gift Shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, and for a half-hour after all weekend Masses. It will also be open on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 from now until Christmas.

† All Souls Masses †

Nov. 2: 8:30 AM – Morning Mass

6:00 PM – Deceased of the Parish

Nov. 5: 10:00 AM – Deceased Children &

Grandchildren

Nov. 10: 10:00 AM – Deceased Spouses

Nov. 19: 6:00 PM – K of C Memorial Mass

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: October 25 - 31

Happy Birthday To: Patrick Duffy, Carol Gomolski, Mary Jo Millane, Michael McGough, Dorothy Melville, Patrick Moore, Keith Otto, Josette Valko, Catherine Walker, William Mutz, Kerrianne Riley, Kathleen Bestic, Ed Guilmette, Isabella Ribaudo, Timothy Triana, Cristina Garcia, Helen Kohler, William Schultz, Michael Tilmont, Rita Wiggins, Patricia Bowen, Thomas Bridges, Michael DuMont, Erin Gwyer, Ella Henderson, Raymond Keller, Kaitlin Mauldin, Briana Roblero, Melissa Strange, Ellen Vignone, Mark DeCenzo, Joan Figlar, Mel Lively, Charles Teeples Jr.

To: Louanna & Stanley Sowa, Fran & Dan Spencer, Katherine & Patrick Loftus, Susan & Gary Aiesi, Christine & Richard Kaulback, Helene & John Horniak, Veronica & Jerry Bucello, Cecilia & Michael Connelly, Margaret & Frank Bruno, Lisa & Sean Phelan, Michelle & Mel Lively, Kelly & Dave Mason, Kathy & Bob Frank, May & Bob Jaeger.

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

* 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

* PFC Anthony Spagnuolo, Unit 3 GSB, APO AE 09354

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 psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have.

STEWARDSHIP - PLANNED GIVING ANNUAL PLEDGE

Last month, you received a letter from Father Pat regarding your 2010 Planned Giving Annual Pledge Intention. As we approach our desired response date of November 1, we are pleased to report we are off to a good start. We are particularly pleased that so many of our parish families are taking advantage of one of the electronic giving options.

For those parishioners still prayerfully considering your Planned Giving Intention for 2010, please consider taking advantage of our electronic giving options. You may already be using electronic funds transfer to pay your mortgage, make car payments, pay insurance premiums, etc. If so, this is a particularly convenient option for you. If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will gain the convenience of not having to write 52 checks a year! Join the growing number of parishioners who are taking advantage of this convenient option. Whichever option you chose, returning the Planned Giving form by November 1 will assist Precious Blood in planning our 2010 budget.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 9/30/09 $259,775.04

PLC Debt 9/30/09 $1,367,062.92

Average weekly Collections for September

2008 2009

1^st Collection $12,835.61 $10,497.27

2^nd Collection $2,365.02 $2,203.76

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LECTORS

2010 Workbooks 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

There are still lots of Birthright baby bottles (piggy banks) that have not yet been returned. Please drop them (hopefully with a donation inside) into the hamper at the front entrance of the church.

The diocesan program "Forty Days for Life" continues. Please pray for the renewal of our country and a return to the respect for human life.

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

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 127 people Chicken Livers with Mushrooms & White Wine, Swedish Meatballs, Baked Chicken, Savory Rice, Brown Gravy, Okra with Tomatoes, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 78 people Baked Ham & Swiss Sandwiches, Chicken Gumbo, 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 French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

REGIONAL HEALTH SCREENING AT PBOC

Sponsored by Georgetown Hospital System

Friday, November 6 – 7:30 to 10:30 AM

Hosted by: Elder Issues Committee

See flyers at the back of church for lab work that can be done for a nominal fee. FLU SHOTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR (season nor H1N1).

Testing/screening for hearing, blood sugar, blood pressure, bone density and many other health related info will be accessible. Pre-registration packets for blood work will be available at the church office. See Patty Guazzo.

FELLOWSHIP

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Please note that there will be no Mass and monthly meeting on Monday, October 26. Instead, we will attend the special Mass in remembrance of deceased spouses on Tuesday, November 10, at 10:00 in the church. A coffee and cake reception follows in Room 2 of the PLC. For info call Mabel 2335-00890 or Betty 237-9298. We hope to see you all at this special Mass.

WEB SITE

Our Parish has so many wonderful events!

NEW on the Web Site are the Army Chorus, Outdoor Mass, and the Arts & Crafts Festival. Let your friends and family know how vibrant and active our parish is. Invite them to take a look at the pictures on the church web site - http://pbocchurch.com. Just look under the Parish Activities column, and click on, “Photos of Parish Events.”

Parish Picnic Raffle: The 2^nd Prize ticket is still unclaimed: #621282. If you are the winner, please contact the parish office – you must show the ticket to claim your prize.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Celebrate Halloween

with the residents of The Lakes at Litchfield

Trick or Treat, 4:00 PM, Thursday October 29

Come dressed in your costume

and Trick or Treat door-to-door at the Lakes.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

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

· Sunday Youth Group 6:00 – 7:30 PM, PLC Classroom 1. Next Sunday 11/1 viewing VIRTUS video & Lesson on “God Has a Positive Answer” – Feeling good about yourself.

Confirmation Class (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades)

· Halloween Party - Friday, October 30^th

6:00-8:00 in the PLC Gym. Games, music, crafts, face painting, and lots of fun! Snacks and Refreshments will be served. RSVP Renee Faiella in parish office.

Youth Music

· Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Choir Rehearsals Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM in church.

· Children’s Choir: Tuesdays 4:00-4:30 PM. We sing at one children’s 10:30 Mass monthly.

Any 1^st – 6^th Graders interested in Children’s Choir, please contact Renee Faiella in the parish office.

· Youth Cantor workshop: Wednesday, October 28^th, 7:00 in church.

Women’s club

The Women's Club Communion Breakfast will be held November 8. Members should plan to attend 8:00 AM Mass, followed by a breakfast buffet catered by Applewood House of Pancakes. This year we are fortunate to have the Gospel singing group, Mixed Creeds, to provide us with their music.  The cost per ticket is $10 and must be purchased by November 5.  Tickets will be available by mail; checks should be made out to Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Women's Club; please include a stamped, self addressed envelope and send to Marcia Boyer, P.O. Box 1459, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.  Parishioners are welcome to join Women's Club for breakfast, following the ticket procedure above.

On Dec. 9 the Women's Club has planned an evening trip to the Alabama Theater Christmas Show. Members, spouses, friends and parishioners are welcome. Show ticket, dinner (with a choice of: Prime Rib, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Dijon with mushrooms, or Shrimp Louis-in a garlic, wine, butter sauce; non-alcoholic beverage, vegetable, starch, house salad, bread and dessert) and round trip bus transportation is included in the price of $61.50. This should be paid in full by November 6. Contact Marcia Boyer at 979-0116 for more information or send payment to Marcia at P.O. Box 1459, PI, SC 29585.

This month’s Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Oct. 29 at 1:00 PM in the PLC.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Save the dates...

Sunday, November 15 - K of C Breakfast 9:00 AM PLC.

Thursday, November 19 - K of C Memorial Service at

6:00 PM followed by a social.

On December 1, 2009, the Knights  are having our 6th Annual Motorcoach Tour to the fabulous “Festival of Lights”  on James Island SC. The cost is $59.00/pp and includes R/T motorcoach transportation, Christmas shopping at the Citadel Mall, admission to the festival and Dinner at the Charleston Crab House with a choice from 7 entrees (choice of one entree pp) coffee, tea, or soft drink and all gratuities.   (Not included are purchases and gratuity of alcoholic beverages) 

Reservations must be made by November 1. Invite your families, friends, or neighbors - this tour is open to everyone.

For reservations or information, please call Tradition Club Tours at 235-2639, or visit their website at www.traditionclubtours.com and click on upcoming events – check the festival of lights flyer for the choice of your entrée, as you will need your selection at the time of reservation.

LOCAL NEWS

“Taste’n Good!” – Tuesday, October 27, 4:00 – 10:00 PM at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Over 50 area restaurants. Admission $4 in advance, $5 at the door, children 14 & under free with adult. Food tickets $1 sold at the event.

To benefit St. Andrew’s School. For more info, call 448-6062.

Teach My People is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one with students grades 1-5. Each class is led by a teacher, but many students would benefit from help with reading or math. Time: Mondays thru Thursdays 2:45-4:00. Please call TMP at 843-237-8737.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Hammock Shops Village

Saturday, October 31, 2009 – 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Lots of Treats and Hayrides. Children of all ages welcome. Compliments of the Hammock Shops Merchants.

Life Line Screening – Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Low Country Community Church in Murrells Inlet

Sponsored by: Conway Medical Center

Call 1-800-395-1801 ASAP to make an appointment.

October 26 - 31

Monday Romans 8:12-17 / Luke 13:10-17

Tuesday Romans 8:18-1-25 / Luke 13:18-21

Wednesday Ephesians 2:19-22 / Luke 6:12-16

Thursday Romans 8:31b-39 / Luke 13:31-35

Friday Romans 9:1-5 / Luke 14:1-6

Saturday Romans 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29 / Luke 14:1,7-11