THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

November 8^th, 2009

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Andrew Milligan, brother of Richard Milligan; and James William Temple, father-in-law of Eloise Temple.

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.

Note: The Parish Office will be open on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11.

Last Week’s Collection: Regular Collection: $12,983.79, Building Fund: $2,266.23, World Mission: $10.00, All Saints: $756.00, Infirm Priests: $50.00, Candles: $131.45. Total: $16,197.47.

Mass Attendance:

5:00 PM: 321, 8:00 AM: 280, 10:30 AM: 379. Total: 980

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are for Edward & Luciann Slomkowski’s Family Special Intentions; and in memory of: Sharon Sonderland by Eileen Sonderland, and Paul Ervin by Wilma Ervin.

The NEW 2010 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. 

Note: There are still a few 2009 intentions left: Nov. 15 & 22. 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, and on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 from now until Christmas.

VISITING PRIEST

Fr. Jim Dudley from the Irish Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (Fr. Pat’s order) will be speaking at all Masses next weekend. The Irish Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in the United States consist of a community of sixteen priests, living in Texas, California and South Carolina, with ages ranging from fifty to ninety. All those dedicated men have lived their lives with the underprivileged and underbalanced. They have heard agonizing cries of those people. These exemplary priests returned from the third world with a deep irremovable commitment to the suffering of humanity.

We certainly would be grateful and appreciative for any help towards the medical and retirement needs of our aging priests who have given the crowning years of their lives for the glaring needs of third world countries.

For your consideration – envelopes will be given out at the beginning of Mass the weekend of Nov. 14^th & 15^th. These envelopes will give you the ability to make a one-time donation or to make a pledge for a more continuous support. These envelopes can be returned in the collection baskets at any time or dropped off at the church office.

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SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: November 8 – 14

Happy Birthday To: Grancianna Crotts, Joseph Gromultz Jr., Keith Melis, Yvonne Chadwick, Joan Ersek, Margaret Ferraro, Erika Fisher, Daniel Hannon, Lorraine Riccardi, Virginia Rice, Maureen Borden, Gail Clarke, August Emanuele, Sheila Falkowski, Bill Graef, Jim Lewis, Paul Meyers, Walter Murren, Carol Sewell, Frank Yannich, Alice Briggs, Mary Parks, Thomas Sadler Jr., Cynthia Zack, Michael Huempfner, Alexander Mills, Ethan Mills, Lauren Tilmont, Mabel Vervaat, Thomas LaBaugh, Robert LeComte, Joe Lombard, Karen Mazzella, Caitlin Clark, Chris Clark, Jim McMahon.

To: Grace & Guido Ianiero, Luciann & Ed Slomkowski, Melva & Dick Watkins, Patricia & Timothy Devers, Giorgina & Edward Welsh, Debbie & Mike Desh, Ernest & Doreen Cribb, Karen & David Lilly.

NEW! CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS

Need a Christmas gift for the person who has everything? Or want to give a gift that keeps on giving? Our new gift cards are the answer!

This year send gift cards to your friends notifying them that you are giving a Christmas dinner in their honor through our Outreach Ministries or Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen. Each gift card costs $10, and the money raised will supplement the holiday baskets we deliver to needy families in our community or for the special meals we’ll be serving in the Lunch Kitchen.

Gift cards are also available for contributions to the Columbarium Fund, Outreach Ministries or the Building Fund

in honor of friends on your Christmas list.

The gift cards, which come with envelopes suitable for mailing, are printed in Christmas colors and can be purchased from the church office.

Spread the spirit of Christmas with gift cards from PBOC.

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: Please be aware that packages & cards for our troops for those with APO 093 must be sent by December 4^th, those with APO 095 by December 11th, for the troops to receive them by Christmas.

– John Glinka

VETERAN’S DAY is Wednesday, November 11th.

We thank all our veterans for their service to our country!

Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasure. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises.

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 10/31/09 $254,381.00

PLC Debt 10/31/09 $1,362,963.02

Average weekly Collections for October

2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,028.44 $10,269.97

2^nd Collection $2,629.74 $2,201.34

We welcome the new parishioners who recently joined our parish:

Gerald & Elizabeth Vargo

Nicholas Isom and Marie Goldsborough

There will be a Newcomer Wine and Cheese Social on Saturday, November 21^st at 6:00 PM in the Parish Life Center.

All newcomers are encouraged to register with the Parish.

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.

OUTREACH

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Bags for the Thanksgiving Food Drive need to be returned the weekend of Nov.14th and 15th. Please bring bags to the front of church before Mass. Again thank you for your generosity.

- Pat and Jim Richardson,

Food Drive Coordinators

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 108 people Penne Chicken, Ham Carbonara, Sautéed Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Lemon Iced Tea. On Thursday we served 70 people Grilled Cheeseburgers, Bean Soup with Lamb Shanks, Potato Chips, Assorted Desserts, and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 56 people Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

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.

FELLOWSHIP

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Ladies, come join us at the special Mass in remembrance of deceased spouses, offered on Tuesday, November 10^th at 10:00 AM in the Church. A coffee and cake reception follows in Room 2 of the PC. Call Mabel for info (235-0080).

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, November 17^th at 5:00 PM in the PLC, Room 2. After our meeting, you are invited to attend a Healing Mass at 6:00 PM in the church. If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Pat David at 650-2244.

PrimeTimers

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friday, November 20^th at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM–PrimeTimers meeting.

All parishioners (55 & older) are welcome to join us in the Parish Life Center. Call a friend or fellow parishioner and invite them to join our friendly, fun-loving group of regular Bingo Players. We play BINGO, offer prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy a fun filled afternoon. The prizes are always surprises! The desserts are always divine. Try it; you’ll like it. For more information, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Advent Readings Class: Prepare for Advent and Christmas before your holiday schedule becomes too hectic by spending 2 hours with Ellen Richardson studying the Advent readings, Responsorial Psalms, and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. in PLC. Coffee, Tea and dessert/pastries will be served.

RELIGIOUS ED REVIEW

Attention Confirmation Students!

On Sunday, November 15, Grade 7 will meet in the Gym in the PLC for class. Grades 8 & 9 will meet in Founders Hall for the Thanksgiving Food Sort.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Any young ladies, grades 9 – 12, who are interested in attending a “Rejoice” retreat at Camp Kinard on Dec. 4^th– 6^th, please contact Renee Faiella.

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

· Sunday, November 8^th: Youth Group 6:00 – 7:30 PM, PLC Classroom 1. Speaker Suzanne Smith (Nurse Practitioner) doing a special presentation on Teenage anxiety and how to deal with stress.

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

· Boys Confirmation Class Social – Dodgeball, Basketball & more in the Gym! Friday, November 13^th, 6 – 8:00. Pizza & Refreshments to be served. Please RSVP Renee Faiella.

· Girls Confirmation Class Social – “Movie Night”! Friday, November 20^th, 6 – 8:00. Dinner and Refreshments will be served. RSVP Renee Faiella.

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

Women’s club

On December 9^th 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 16. Contact Marcia Boyer at 979-0116 for more information or send payment to Marcia at P.O. Box 1459, PI, SC 29585.

The December 3^rd Christmas Luncheon has been moved to Webster's Restaurant at Litchfield by the Sea, at 12 noon. Come share the joy of Christmas with your fellow members. A great meal will be will prepared by their new chef. Entrees are Chicken Marsala, Grouper Francaise, Pasta Primavera served with salad, bread & rolls, entree with appropriate starch and vegetable, homemade bread pudding for dessert, and beverage for $20, due by Nov. 30. A Cash Bar will be available. If you have purchased your ticket already, let Marcia know your menu choice (mombny@yahoo.com; 979-0116) or if you are ordering by mail please indicate your menu choice. Tickets are available by mail. Send a stamped, self addressed envelope to Marcia Boyer, P.O. Box 1459, PI, SC 29585.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

K of C Breakfast - Sunday, November 15, 9:00 -11:00 AM in the PLC. Cost: $7.00/pp, children 12 and under are free.

K of C Memorial Service - Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 PM followed by a social.

DIOCESAN NEWS

From The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops & Bishop Guglielmone - Congress is preparing to debate health care reform legislation. The Catholic bishops of the United States strongly support genuine health care reform that protects the life and dignity of all, from the moment of conception until death. However, all current bills are seriously deficient on abortion and conscience right, and do not provide adequate access to health care for immigrants and the poor. Visit www.usccb.org/action to send your emails today!

Local news

Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Ladies Guild - Annual Crafters & Quilters Fair, Nov. 13 to 15, on Friday 8AM – 5PM, Saturday 8 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 9AM – 2PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic School’s “Life Center”, 1760 Livingston Stones Lane, Longs, SC.

1^ST Annual Spaghetti Slam – Tuesday, November 17

at Precious Blood, hosted by Waccamaw Basketball Teams

Spaghetti/Sauce, Meatballs, Bread, Salad w/Caesar Dressing, Desserts. Prices: Take-out $8, Dine-in $12 (kids 8 & under $5), Family (up to 5) $40. Seatings: 5:30-6:30, 6:45-7:45. Take-out orders: 5:30-7:30. Checks only payable to: Waccamaw Booster Club, attention Spaghetti Slam. To order, contact: Jessica Pressley e-mail: jpressley@wm.gcsd.k12.sc.us. Volunteers contact Mike Quinn 240-8195.

November 9 - 14

Monday Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 / John 2:13-22

Tuesday Wisdom 2:23-3:9 / Luke 17:7-10

Wednesday Wisdom 6:1-11 / Luke 17:11-19

Thursday Wisdom 7:22b-8:1 / Luke 17:20-25

Friday Wisdom 13:1-9 / Luke 17:26-37

Saturday Wisdom 18:14-16;19:6-9 / Luke 18:1-8