Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: parishioners Bill Gibson and Eileen Brooks; and Lorraine Hess, mother of Kathy Barzee and grandmother of Renee Faiella; and Joan Zaccai, sister-in-law of Theresa Vercellotti.

A Memorial Mass will be held for Gloria Schnaars at the request of her family on Saturday, January 16^th at 12:00 PM.

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: $13,116.36, Building Fund: $2,433.01, Christmas: $860.00, New Years: $4,556.05, End of Year $1,115.00, Latin America: $35.00, First Offering: $1,381.00, Candles: $218.05. Total: $23,714.47.

Mass Attendance: Sunday: 5:00 PM: 325, 8:00 AM: 236, 10:30 AM: 411. Total: 972

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

Ali Asghar Tofigi by Gigi Duff

Sorror Tofigi by Gigi Duff

The 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. 

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.

HELP NEEDED TO UN-DECORATE THE CHURCH

Anyone who would like to help remove the church decorations please be at the church this Sunday at 1:00 PM.

Poinsettias: Help yourself to the poinsettias after 10:30 Mass – the rest will be put outside the church near the chapel.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: January 10 - 16

Happy Birthday To: Michael Falkowski, Ronald Gilbert, Adrienne Heekin, Sophia Razzi, Joseph Seman, Angie Christen, Andrew Robertson, Samantha Bindner, Ernie Dozzi, Carole Falk, Jennifer Gallup, Guadalupe Garcia, Gene Sandifer, Todd Skillman, John Triplett, Karen Kurimsky., Christina Nelson, Thomas Goetz, Sheila Griffith, James Hannon, Jim Kuiken, Evelyn Markferding, Patrick Mushock, Brianna Otto, Elaine Quadrozzi, Barbara Call, Tom Endl, Ray Ganem, Tammy Meyers, Regan Schroer, Gina Augustino, Alberta Esposito, Bill Quadrozzi, Joseph Razzano, Jean Ripard, Thomas Ruane, Thomas Sullivan. And special birthday wishes to Father Pat Stenson.

To: Lenora & John Wilson, Dolores & Douglas Orr, Mira & Greg Ormsby, Connie & John Serla.

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

TSgt. Justin Campbell will be coming home to Omaha, NE.

* WO-2 Michael Theo, 4^th LAR S-2 Det A, Unit 40650,

FPO AE 96427-0650

* Sgt Tayna Tucker, CFLCC SJA, APO AE 09306

* Major Stephen J. Ryan, CJTF 82 CJ9, APO AE 09354

* Master Chief Scott McKendrick,

Navelsg Forward Juliet, Charlie Co., APO AE 09337

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: We request for our troops donations of such items as sandwich crackers, cheezits, trail mix, pop tarts, ramen noodles, chips, etc. Our knights continue to mail these care packages we put together. Your prayers are also requested for their safe return. – John Glinka

Jesus, whom God called “my beloved Son,” is also the “servant” of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor. (See Luke 3:22)

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 11/30/09 $248,938.90

PLC Debt 11/30/09 $1,359,058.36

Average weekly Collections for November

2008 2009

1^st Collection $11,087.72 $10,439.75

2^nd Collection $3,461.02 $2,153.75

Prayer & worship

Please note: The next Prayer & Worship Meeting – Monday, Jan. 25^th at 6:00 PM – will feature Guest Presenter Clem Thoennes.

MINISTRY OF CARE

Let us know of your loved one confined to home, in the hospital or recovering from surgery and now home. (Hospitals will not give out patient information, so we have no way of knowing your needs.) 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 annual "Stand-up for Life" rally will be held in Columbia on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The march forms at 11:00 AM at the Russell House on Green Street, and the rally is at the capitol steps at 12 Noon. A bus will leave Wal-Mart parking lot on Rte. 544 and 17-bypass at 6:30 AM. For reservations call Susan Mevissen at 488-0428. A free-will offering of $15 is requested. Young children ride free.

The Pro-Life Prayer Vigil sponsored by Grand Strand Citizens for Life will be held on Friday, January 22, at 7:30 PM at "The Father's House" (formerly was "The Purple Church") and is located on 17-bypass near Farrow Parkway. The prayer vigil marks the 37th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision that led to the legalization of abortion in all 50 states.

RACHEL’S CORNER

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats offer a safe place to work through the pain of abortion and gives HOPE for a peaceful tomorrow.

Begin the New Year with a peace that surpasses all understanding. We can help.

February 26-28, 2010, Rock Hill, SC.

Christy 803-554-6088, Kathy 803-546-6010,1-877-Hope 4 me

Grace4healing@gmail.com. (Confidential/Non-Judgmental)

OUTREACH

Fr. Pat’s Lunch Kitchen

We opened for the New Year last Wednesday, and served 75 people a meal of Carved Beef Tenderloin with Béarnaise Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Field Peas, Assorted Cakes & Pies and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 67 people Pizza, Black Bean & Beef Soup, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 48 people Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, and OJ/Coffee/Milk. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

COOKBOOKS TO BENEFIT FR. PAT’S LUNCH KITCHEN

Only 14 more copies of “Meet Me in the Kitchen”, the Pannucci family cookbook, are available for purchase. The cost is $15 and all profits will be donated to Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen. (To see a copy, stop in the parish office.) To order, please contact Yvonne Pannucci 235-0455, or email vpann@sc.rr.com., or at the post office, 42 Tara Dr., PI, SC.

FELLOWSHIP

PrimeTimers

Friday, January 15^th, 1:00 - 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 diving. Try it; you’ll like it. For more information, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 21^st at 1:30 in the PLC, Room 3. Our group meets on the 3^rd Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Margaret at 235-0955.

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, January 26^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.

Small Christian Communities

“WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?”

A DAY OF REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK

Given by Donald Paul Burgo, Ph.D.

January 30, 2010 – 10:00 AM at Founders Hall

Sponsored by Small Christian Communities

Our day of reflection will explore what it means for Mark, and for us, to call Jesus of Nazareth the Christ, the Son of God, and, therefore, what it means for him and for us to be Christians.

Please register for the day which will include lunch by calling Suzanne Harris (235-6918). Registration is $2.00 and you will receive a handout so you may prepare for the day.

RELIGIOUS ED REVUE

NO religious education classes 1/17/10.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· Sunday January 10^th, 6:00–7:30 in PLC Classroom 1. TOPIC: Abortion & Pro-Life Issues with a special guest speaker.

· “Stand up for Life” Catholic Youth Rally & Mass in Columbia is coming up – Jan. 16^th. We will meet at 5:00 AM in Parking lot of PLC - Rally beings at 8:30AM.

· NO SYG next Sunday, Jan. 17^th.

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

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

· Confirmation Class Social (7^th, 8^th & 9^th Grades) – Friday, Jan. 15^th in PLC from 6:00–8:00. “Pizza & Movie Night”

· Community Service Opportunity at the Church: Need help sorting Aluminum Cans on Sunday, Jan. 24^th from Noon – 2:00. Please RSVP Renee Faiella for special instructions.

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 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

Women's Club Grant Application Forms (Request for Proposals) for 2010 now are available to non-profit organizations seeking funds. These may be picked up in
the Parish Office in the PLC during regular business hours, or downloaded from the PBOC Website. The deadline for submission of requests is March 8, 2010.
Questions regarding Grant Application Forms may be directed to Judy Zachar, 235-7552.

"Putting' on the Glitz" - The 2010 Fashion Show will be held at Pawleys Plantation on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Kathy Knittel will be handling tickets sales. Please watch for more details next week in bulletin.

2nd Annual PBOC Women’s Club Auction - January 20
Doors open at 6 PM for preview, bidding begins at 7 PM (purchases paid by cash or check only). There will also be light snacks and beverages available. All are welcome, ladies, gentlemen, friends and neighbors. We look forward to the support of our members and the parish community for a couple of hours of fun for a good cause. All proceeds benefit the Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc.

Please bring your donation of items to be auctioned to PLC on Tuesday, January 19 between 12 and 2 PM. Please be sure donation is clean, not used or ever so slightly used that it still looks new; in the condition you would expect something to be in for you to purchase. Bring Christmas gifts you’d life to re-gift, decorative items, jewelry (in a box or baggie), household items, dishes, kitchen items, kids games, toys etc.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

HUNGRY!  Mark your calendars.  The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Parish Breakfast on January 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the PLC.  There will be eggs, omelets (featuring the return of Bob Hoffman, omelet maker extraordinaire), French toast (made from fresh Italian bread and served with strawberries), pancakes, grits, home fries, juice and coffee and more.  All this for just $6.00/person. 

CONGRATULATIONS!  Council 11028 congratulates our Knight, Family and Youth of the Month for January 2010 and thanks them for their continued dedication and hard work in the Knights, the parish and the community.

KNIGHT of the MONTH - PAUL AUBIN
FAMILY of the MONTH - MAK and BARBARA KELLIHER
YOUTH of the MONTH - NIKKI LEGG

FREE THROW CONTEST!  Our annual youth Free Throw Contest will be held on Sunday, January 24th at 9:00 AM in the PLC and is open to all boys and girls ages 9-13. Check in and sign up begins at nine and local winners will have an opportunity to proceed on to the District, State and National competitions.

Last week we asked the following four questions!  Did you ever get the urge to volunteer for a charity but didn't know where to turn?  Did you ever get the urge to have a place that you could turn to in times of need?  Did you ever get the urge to belong to an organization that foster's and promotes your Catholic beliefs?  Did you ever get the urge to belong to a group that believes that we are "still one nation under God"?  If, you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you need to join the Knights of Columbus because you believe in the principles on which our order was founded: CHARITY, FRATERNITY, UNITY, PATRIOTISM!  For membership information contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea at 237-4120.

DIOCESAN NEWS

The Grand Strand Byzantine Catholic Community announces a Divine Liturgy to be celebrated on Wednesday, January 13 at 5:00 PM. The liturgy will be held in the house at their new location 3059 SC Hwy 90, Conway, SC. A social will follow. For information call Jean Wirth 843-249-9502.

DIOCESAN SPEAKER- Deacon Ed Peitler, Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Charleston, will be at our church on the weekend of January 23^rd and 24^th to speak of the mission work in which our diocese is involved in the town of San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. Deacon Ed, who will just be returning from our diocese's 6^th medical mission there, will talk about the lives of the poor in that region and how so many other Catholics in our diocese have become involved in assisting the children through an initiative called Project San Pedro. It will be an opportunity for our parishioners to discern a call to support this missionary work.

Local news

CAMILLIA FLOWER SHOW AND PLANT SALE scheduled for January 9^th & 10^th, 2010, 1:00 – 5:00 PM, HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COLD WEATHER.

January 11 - 16

Monday 1 Samuel 1:1-8 / Mark 1:14-20

Tuesday 1 Samuel 1:9-20 / Mark 1:21-28

Wednesday 1 Samuel 3:1-10,19-20 / Mark 1:29-39

Thursday 1 Samuel 4:1-11 / Mark 1:40-45

Friday 1 Samuel 8:4-7,10-22a / Mark 2:1-12

Saturday 1 Samuel 9:1-4,17-19,10:1 / Mark 2:13-17