Third Sunday of Easter

April 18, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jean Havrilcsak, sister of Ann Ruddle.

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: $10,492.57, Building Fund: $1,738.00, Easter: $1,217.53, Rice Bowls: $19.00, Candles: $101.00. Total: $13,568.07.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 332, 8:00 AM: 325, 10:30 AM: 442. Total: 1099.

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. 

FLOWER INTENTIONS for this week are in memory of:

John Kuenzle by Judith Kuenzle & Family

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: Renée Faiella, 843-485-3515

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services:

843-853-2130, Ext. 209

Diocesan Victim Assistance: 1-800-921-8122.

A Huge Thanks. . .

When we joined PBOC, we knew we were in a very special church and Easter morning proved it.  We would like to thank the nurse practitioner who took care of Jack before the ambulance came.  We wish we knew who you were.  You were our angel that morning.  Also a very special thanks to Father Pat, Father Jim, the ushers, parishioners and EMT’s who came to Jack’s aid. We can’t thank you enough for all your prayers and concerns.

God’s peace be with you all,

- Jack and Linda Quinn

Help us with our Parish Broadcast eMail System. Please go to the address below to make sure your email address is correct. http://pbocchurch.com/email.asp

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

Last chance to get advance admission tickets for $4 each! Tickets can be purchased during business hours at the church office, at the Pawleys Island branch of Conway National Bank and at Strand Spine Institute on Ocean Highway. Volunteers will be in the PLC lobby Monday-Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM selling admission tickets and door prize tickets. With the door prize tickets, you get four opportunities to win a Nikon D3000 SLR digital camera for only $10.

Participating restaurants are:

Austin’s Ocean One, Bistro 217, Blue Crab, Bove, Bridgit’s Irish Ice,  Carriage House Club, Chocolate & Coffee House, DeRoMa’s, Frank’s, Gilligan’s, Hanser House Restaurant, High Hammock, Hog Heaven, Indo, Island Bar & Grill, Pavilion at Brookgreen, Pawleys Plantation, Pizza Grill-A, Quigley’s Pint & Plate, Roz’s Rice Mill Café.

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: April 18 - 24

Happy Birthday To: Vincent DiMaggio, Carolyn Ellis, Tyler Knowles, Paul Lawlor, JoAnne Masline, Mike Pannucci, Glenda Shoulette, Edwin Arroyo, Kate Attias, Nancy Boyle, Wendy Chiarelli, Jesse Kaminski, Maureen O’Connell, James Pearson, Isabel Sanchez, Gabe Timpano, Gene Ersek, Lydia Oakland, Delilah Tempalsky, Steven Zambriczki, Vinnie Benincasa, Donna Schroer, Ryan Dunne, Kurt Fuller, Elizabeth Killen, Charles Low, Damon Ryba, Mallory Bindner, Robert Callahan Sr., Lillian Hardee, Dennis Druis, Dawn Meehan, Margaret Plikaitis, Constance Snyder, Sally Spall, Cathy Stocks, Butch Varnadore, Vinny DiMaggio, David Herlt.

To: Cathy & Joe Doherty, Marion & Ernie Dozzi, Patricia & William Gibney, Joan & Ronald Johnston, Brenda & Jeff Purtell, Nicole & Joshua Rana, Lynne & Gerald Amrozowicz, Mary & Chris Clark, Gloria & Geoffrey Callahan, Elizabeth & Steve Attias, Mildred & Herbert Herrman, Charlene & Tom Vissman, Anna Marie & Steven Zambriczki, Dolores & Terrance Rivinius, Betty Ann & Peter Finneran, Marilyn & Jerry Oberembt.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Construction has begun on OUR garden here at PBOC, which will be maintained by our Confirmation Class. They are looking for mentors who can share their gardening secrets. Anyone who would enjoy helping them with the garden, please contact Renée Faiella at the parish office 237-3428, ext. 3.

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.

AID TO OUR MILITARY: Your response in donating for our military care packages is needed to enable us to continue sending packages. Troops like to receive Pringles, chex mix, chips, granola bars, beef jerky, cheeto’s, peanuts, cheese and peanut butter cracker packs, etc. which can be in bags marked “Military”, and dropped off at parish office. Our K of C members have generously mailed these packages. Your prayers are requested for our military and their safe return.

– John Glinka

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells Peter again and again, “If you love Me, feed my sheep.” He says the same to each of us, “If you love Me, use the gifts I have given you to serve your brothers and sisters.” (See John 21:15f)

HOW ARE WE DOING?

Church Debt 3/31/10 $227,014.58

PLC Debt 3/31/10 $1,342,408.47

Average weekly Collections for March

2009 2010

1^st Collection $11,922.82 $11,068.46

2^nd Collection $2,333.39 $2,558.97

SPECIAL COLLECTION: This year, the Catholic Home Misions Appeal turns its focus to youth ministry, an essential component of the life an vibrancy of the Church. In youth ministry programs, young Catholics grow in faith and gain valuable leadership skills. Withut this Apeal, poorer dioceses in the United States cannot sustain vital youth programs. Next week we will take up a collection for this Appeal. Please be generous and help strengthen the Church at home.

Prayer & worship

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.

OUTREACH

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

Baked Loin of Cod with Tomato Cream Herb Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Baby Carrots, Corn Bread Tossed Salad with Dressing, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 76 people Soup, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 61 people Pancakes, Bacon, Hash, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.

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

Fellowship

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Friends of Women Alone Together are invited to join us in the celebration of our monthly Mass on Monday, April 26 at 8:30 AM in the church. Afterwards we will gather for coffee, cake and conversation in Room 2 of the Parish Life Center. Please come and bring a friend along! Betty and Mabel are looking forward to seeing many of you. For information call Mabel at 235-0080.

Adult religious ed

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION NEWS

Reminder! First Holy Communion Interviews: April 19- 26

Call the Parish Office to schedule your family interview with Fr. Pat. This is a requirement for receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion. Available dates are filling up quickly.

Learn your First Communion song!

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Upcoming Dates:

April 24: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Retreat (banners due)

April 29: 3:30 – 5:30 PM Practice

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· No SYG lesson next week. Help still needed with TAPS from 6 – 8:00. Contact Renee

· “Service over Self” service opportunity. Saturday, May 15^th, 2 hour shifts from 10 – 4:00 at Piggly Wiggly. Please sign up with Renee.

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

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

· 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?

Women’s club

The Day of Prayer will be on Tuesday, April 20 in Founders Hall. Open to all women of the parish. The guest speaker will be Sr. Donna Lareau of the Sisters of Charity who will be speaking on Mother Seton and her role in the world and how that relates to the Women’s Club and our prayer life. Tickets are $5, which will include a continental breakfast and a box lunch. The day will begin with 8:30 Mass if you choose or continental breakfast at Founders Hall at 9:30 and end with a question and answer period followed by a closing prayer at 3 PM. Those desiring transportation to Founders Hall need to make that known at the time of ticket purchase. You may also call Suzanne Harris at 503-8247 for tickets.

Women's Club Cookbook - Kathy Knittel and Bernice Rucker have begun working on a Cookbook from our Women's Club. They are looking forward to working with the ladies to publish a Cookbook of Appetizers and Desserts by September in time for the new year and the Craft Fair. They will start collecting recipes that are tried and true in April. So begin looking through your recipes, add interesting side stories, and join in the fun. Anyone interested in helping with this future fundraiser please call Kathy 235-6939 or Bernice 237-5614.

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.

Knights of columbus

Catholic YOUTH ACTION Award

The Knights of Columbus annual Catholic Youth Action Award is a monetary award made to the young person (or persons) of high school age who best serves his/her parish, community and fellow man.  The winner(s) will be the person(s) who is/are most active in parish activities and best exemplifies the characteristics of an outstanding young Catholic in their personal, school, church, and community life.  Candidates for the award may be nominated by any adult parishioner who has been in a position to witness the long-term actions of the candidate. Nominations and resumes are currently being accepted with a deadline of May 3.  The nomination should be in the form of a letter of recommendation that describes the relationship between the writer and candidate and details the reasons for selecting this candidate.  Letters of nomination should be delivered to the church office to the attention of Kevin Moravek, Council Youth Director, or emailed to Kevin at MORAVEKK@aol.com.

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.

Need to Join!  To find out how to become a member of the Knights of Columbus winning team contact Council Membership Director, Tom Dalton, at 235-8295 or Grand Knight, Tom Cardea at 237-4120.

Local news

“Class, Sass & Soul” – a free concert

– presented by the Serendipity Singers

(including parishioners Florence Brooks, Gladys Niemczyk and Nancy Szarowicz), Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 PM, Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church.

J.O.Y. SCHOOL - This past summer marked the 25^th year that the J.O.Y. School provided a top quality program of learning and fun for children and youth with special needs in the Georgetown/Horry County area. We are now planning for this coming summer, our 26^th year; and we anticipate the number of student applications to continue to increase. Our goal is to provide a summer program of educational and recreational enrichment so that special needs children may continue to learn and make progress, rather than fall behind during the summer. Please join with us in our ministry to God’s special children. You may send a contribution payable to The J.O.Y. School to: 9967 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island SC 29585.

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.

ST. MICHAEL’S PHONE BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAM

Recycle your old phone books! BRING A PHONEBOOK TO MASS and place it in the blue bin in the narthex anytime March through April, and all proceeds directly benefit St. Michael’s School. Any questions contact Becky Fico at 235-1033 or email: rfico@sc.rr.com.

April 19 - 24

Monday Acts 6:8-15 / John 6:22-29

Tuesday Acts 7:51-8:1a / John 6:30-35

Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8 / John 6:35-40

Thursday Acts 8:26-40 / John 6:44-51

Friday Acts 9:1-20 / John 6:52-59

Saturday Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69