Special Prayer Requests:  Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joseph Frank Sicilia, father of Kathy Dapolite.

 

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: $1,542.00, Building Fund: $4,289.71, Good Friday:  $881.39, Easter: $21,401.53, Easter Visitors: $9,599.00, Easter Flowers:  $150.00, Easter Baskets: $45.00, Rice Bowls: $134.16, Flowers: $80.00, Candles: $126.75.  Total:  $38,384.52.   

 

Mass Attendance: Easter: 8:15 PM:  461, 7:30 AM: 466,

9:00 AM: 463, 9:15 AM 256, 11:00 AM: 950.  Total: 2333.

A special word of appreciation to all who helped to make our Holy Week and Easter celebrations extra special – especially our Prayer & Worship Decorating Committee, the Adult Choir and Musicians, the Youth Choir, the RCIA Leaders, the Knights of Columbus, all Liturgical Ministers, and all those who donated to our Easter baskets for the children.  Your outstanding efforts helped to make this Easter holiday unique and a beautiful worship experience for all!

 

 

The 2010 FLOWER INTENTION CALENDAR is 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. 

 

 

 

  Sunday, April 25^th, 4:00 to 8:00 PM

 

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS:  April 11 - 17

 

Happy Birthday To: Steve Attias, Grace Fiederlein, James Kaminski, Thomas LaBaugh Jr., Agnes O’Kelly, Michael Quinn, Matthew Wesolowski, James Augustino Jr., John Chandler, Ron Eaglin, Mike Picard, Sheridan Horrell, Emily Kenny, Marjorie Leto, J.J. Towse, Joyce Crompton, Anita Heilberg, Joseph Kaz, Denise Lee, Gayle Richmond, Maureen Spina, Joseph Huempfner, Rene Preedom, Alpha Schultz, Diane Zawislak, Eileen Delsolia, Jim Gunn, Anne Hunt, Donald Jenis, Sarah Justice, Mary Jane Luff, Alex Picard, Linda Quinn, Lee Shoulette, Andy Tilmont, Pauline Becker, Ella Bodie, Dory Ellerbe, Nate E. Fata, Annmarie Hunt, Candice Lively, Patricia Robson, Patty Rowles.

 

To:  Cindy & Len Marotta, Sherby & Jim McGrath, Antoinette & Robert Jewell, Mary Jean & Walter Martin, Patty & Ben Cameransi, Jean & Jeff Ruggiero, Anne & Joseph Marzili, Rifi & Hal Schweder, Virginia & Thomas D’Antonio, Erika & James Fisher, Dianne & Frederick Kane, Nancy & Jim McMahon, Nancy & Paul Szarowicz, Dorothy & Vincent Franco, Kristina & Scott Mauldin, Mary & Michael Vicas, Maryisabel & David Posek.

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

 

*   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

*   CAPT Thomas G. Ivanco, CO D, 51159th AVN,

COB @ ADDER, APO AE 09331

*    LTC Andrew Ewanitz, CDDOC Bldg 505,

Camp Arif Jan,  APO AE 09306

*   Sgt Brian Wiltrout, TF Wolverine

    (HHC 86th IOCTMTN), 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.

 

 

 

“Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believed,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel.  For those who have not seen to believe, however, we must be good stewards of our faith, living it joyfully and sharing it generously.  Then, in our time too, “men and women in great numbers” will be “added to the Lord.”  (See John 20:29; Acts 5:14)

 

OLIVE WOOD ARTIFACTS FROM THE HOLY LAND - The Catholic Bethlehem Christian Families Group will be here next weekend, April 17 & 18, to ask for your help and blessing for the native people of the Holy Land in Bethlehem.  These families 60 years ago made up 18% of the population, but due to recent events in the Middle East has decreased to 2% in the Holy Land. These families have relied on the income from their religious hand-carved olive wood artifacts to tourists, so this group is bringing their artifacts to sell here in the USA.  All proceeds from the sales will be sent back to the families of the Holy Land so that they may be able to keep their homes and provide for their families. 

 

 

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.

 

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 91 people Chili & Cheese Baked Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.  On Thursday we served 66 people Cheeseburgers, Chili, Tossed Salad, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

 

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM.  Last weekend we served 64 people Eggs, Eggs, Sausage, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.  

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

 

 

THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the St. Patrick’s Day party last month, especially Richard & Gigi Duff, Bob Denehey, Joe Gabriel, Vittoria Rocca, Kaitlin & Cam Sweeney and Eric Robles.  A great time was had by all!

- Mary Jane & Jim Barnett

 

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, April 13^th at 10:30 AM in the PLC, Room 4.   A light refreshment follows the meeting.  If you would like to attend, or for more information, please contact Pat David at 650-2244.

  

PrimeTimers - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Attention parishioners (55 & older), The PrimeTimers will be holding their regular Bingo games on Friday, April 16 at 1:00 PM.  Call a friend or fellow parishioner and invite them to join our friendly, fun-loving group of regular Bingo Players. We play BINGO, offer terrific prizes, serve refreshments and enjoy a fun filled afternoon. It’s inexpensive and lots of fun.  Try it; you’ll like it.  For more info, please call: Linda Caswell at 237-5743.

 

 

Fr. Bill Sneck, S.J., Ph.D., Jesuit Theologian from the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Wernersville, PA

will visit PBOC the week of April 10 - 18.

Join us for some or all of his presentations!

 

·  Lecture series – “Prayer and Forgiveness”

   Monday – Friday, April 12 – 16, at 9:15 AM in the PLC

 

·  Got Questions?

   Fr. Sneck will answer all your questions about your Catholic    

   faith in this informal session.

Monday, April 12, 7:00 PM in Founders Hall

   Pizza and refreshments will be served.

   Sponsored by the Evangelization Committee.

 

·  All Ministers Convocation

 “The Spirituality of Ministry: What is God Calling Us to Do?”

 If you are involved in any ministry at PBOC or are considering becoming involved, this is for you!

Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 PM in the PLC.

 

 

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

·   SYG will meet again on Sunday, April 18^th with guest speaker Father Sneck.

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

 

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

·   Community Service Opportunity: Aluminum Can Sorting.  Saturday, April 17^th,  9 – 11:00 in Church Parking Lot. 

·   Tastes at Pawleys is Sunday, April 25^th.  Be sure to register at the Volunteer Desk upon arrival! 

·   NEW Community Service Opportunity: Saturday, May 1^st 8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk for St. Christopher’s Children.  Help is needed for registration and manning the tents after the race. 

 

Youth Music

·   Senior Youth Choir meets Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 in the Church.

·   Seeking singers and any musicians to form Junior Youth Choir (6^th – 8^th graders). 

·   Children’s Choir: Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:30 PM.   We sing at one 10:30 Mass monthly.  Any K – 5^th Graders interested?

 

 

 

The new Women’s Club Directories have arrived. The Directories will be distributed at both the April and May General meetings.  If you cannot attend either meeting, please make arrangements with a fellow member to secure your copy of the Directory. Regretfully, we cannot mail the Directories. Questions? Please call Joan M. Brown, Membership Chairperson at 979-0596.

 

The next Board meeting is Thursday, April 22 at 10:00 AM in the PLC.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!  Council 11028 wishes to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the following for their service to the council, parish and community. 

   Knight of the Month - Steve Zambriczki. 

   Family of the Month - Tom and Barbara Dalton. 

                          Youth of the Month - Eric and Erica Robles.

Upcoming Events!  State Convention, April 23 - 25, Columbia.  Special Olympics, April 23, Georgetown High School, 8:00 AM.  Taste at Pawleys, April 25, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Officer's Meeting, April 27, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.
 
Fourth Degree!  April meeting and nomination of officers, PAC Hall at St. Michaels on April 22 at 7:30 PM.

 
Mark Your Calendars!  Mother's Day Breakfast - May 9.  Outdoor Mass - May 16. Wine Tasting - June 19. Keep an eye on this space, the Council website and other media for info on these coming events.

Opening Day!  Major League Baseball got under way this past week with many opening day celebrations around the league and country.  The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to your own personal "opening day" with us.  By joining the Knights, you will open yourself up to numerous opportunities to make a significant impact on your parish and community.  To find out how to become a member of the Knights of Columbus winning team contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton - 235-8295, or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea - 237-4120.

 

 

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY

Precious Blood of Christ, along with the other Myrtle Beach area parishes have begun a feasibility study to determine if the support and potential is there to open a new Catholic High School. The goal of this study is to obtain everyone’s input, feelings and attitudes towards investing in our children’s education. We are asking all families to review the case statement enclosed in this weekend’s bulletin in preparation of next weekend’s Survey Sunday.  At that time, you will be given the opportunity to participate in this vital effort by completing a questionnaire that will be provided to you at Mass next weekend. Your participation is an important factor in assisting the leadership in making decisions in moving forward with plans for this project. We are counting on each and every one of you not just for your input, but also for your prayers in this journey.

 

 

Fourth Annual Women’s Spring Conference – Saturday, May 8, 8:30 AM (Mass) – 3:00 PM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Evans, Georgia.  Featuring Teresa Tomeo, a Catholic author, talk show host, motivational speaker and media consultant who addresses faith and media issues.  Cost: $25 (thru April 24, $40 after) includes lunch, door prizes.  See flyer/registration form at the back of church.

 

 

April 12 - 17

Monday         Acts 4:23-31  / John 3:1-8

Tuesday        Acts 4:32-37  / John 3:7b-15

Wednesday  Acts 5:17-26  /  John 3:16-21

Thursday       Acts 5:27-33  / John 3:31-36

Friday             Acts 5:34-42  / John 6:16-21

Saturday        Acts 6:1-7 / John 6:16-21