Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 25, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: parishioner Emilio Bonzani, and Lawrence Mierka, brother-in-law of Christine Kitchen.

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: $9,732.63, Building Fund: $3,208.93, Easter: $205.00, Rice Bowls: $34.06, Candles: $114.40, Holy Land $15.00, Catholic Home Missions $45.00. Total: $13,355.02.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 347, 8:00 AM: 318, 10:30 AM: 451. Total: 1116.

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 honor of Marilyn & Jerry Oberembt

and in memory of Ruth Parker by Nancy Boyle

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.

Reminder: Mother’s Day is May 9^th!

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet cards are available in the Gathering Space of church. Remember your loved ones on Mother’s Day, living or deceased, with a month of Mass

intentions. What a beautiful gift!

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

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

Admission tickets are $5 at the door. Door prize tickets with four opportunities to win a Nikon D3000 SLR digital camera for only $10. Help us support our Outreach Programs!

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: April 25 – May 1

Happy Birthday To: Gabriella Falzarine, Carol Lusby, Greg Ormsby, Zeke Phelan, Jeanette Rice, Kathleen Adorna, Evelyn Desh, Nicole Herche, Jack Seibert, Meredith DeCenzo, Nicole Diaz, Elise Dozier, Rachel Gammel, Millie Herrman, Kaylie Lively, Edward McAllister, Danielle Otto, Virginia Reitan, Millie Cafcules, Brian Cornell, Frank Gambeski, Louise Lardino, Adrian Rhodes, Jodi Ryba, Ronald Vignone, Tom Vissman, Bradford Corkum, Carmine Greco, Kerrilynne Thomas, Richard Becker, George Briechle, Louis Fossi, Katherine Gleaton, Kathy Henderson, Al Salemme, Paul Boghosian, Dorsey Comerford, Toni Gabriel, David Gould, William Martin, Sue Meany, Nancy O’Boyle, Mary Sullivan.

To: Patricia & Joseph Occhiuto, Pat & Ralph Burg, Mary & Norm Rish, Sheila & Michael Falkowski, Jessica & Mark Roman, Rebecca Poe & Benton Montgomery, Elaine & George Briechle, Kathy & Andy Tilmont, Stephanie & James Augustino.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY:

Ø May 1 – First Saturday Mass 8:30 AM

Ø May 2 – 1^st Holy Communion at 10:30 Mass

Ø May 7 – First Friday Adoration

Ø May 9 – Mother’s Day

Ø May 16 – Ascension – Outdoor 10:30 Mass

Stewardship Sunday

Ø May 15 – Novena to the Holy Spirit begins –

ends Pentecost Sunday.

Ø May 23 – Pentecost Sunday - Special Mass for graduating seniors at 10:30 AM

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

►NEW: Cpl. Joseph Karbowski, USS Nassau, VMM 162

Det. A, Unit 77042 MACG 28 LAAD, FPO AE 09502

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

Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejection and joyful acceptance of the message that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP FAIR - Stewardship Sunday

Please reserve Sunday, May 16 on your calendars and join us for a special 10:30 AM Mass when we will celebrate our commitment to Stewardship as a parish and as individual parishioners. The Mass will be followed with refreshments and offer a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with other parishioners.

Respect life

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

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 90 people Savory Baked Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Carrots, Hard Boiled Eggs, Rolls/Butter, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 61 people Hoagie Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, 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 French Toast, Bacon, Eggs, 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.

religious ed review

Mother’s Day is May 9. Spiritual Bouquet cards for your loved ones are available in the gathering space .

First Holy Communion is next Sunday, May 2 at the 10:30 AM Mass. Practice will be held at 3:30 – 5:30 PM in the Church on Thursday, April 29.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sr. Youth Group (SYG)

· “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)

· 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.

Women’s club

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.

We will be having the June Installation and Grants Luncheon on June 3, at 11:30 am at Tara Ballroom at Litchfield by the Sea. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the May 6 general meeting, or send requests by mail to: Marcia Boyer, PO Box 1459, PI, SC 29585, check payable to PBOC Women's Club. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Menu choices are: shrimp, pork, or pasta with chicken. Please note on your check which one you would like. Menu choices will be more detailed at the May meeting.

This year the JOY School Lunch Program will be provided by the Women's Club the week of June 14 to18. This project has always been very rewarding to all who have helped out in the past. Seeing the excitement in the children's faces, their gratefulness, and curiosity to see what's for lunch makes every second of this project worthwhile. There will be a volunteer signup sheet at the May 6 general meeting. Menu suggestions are provided so it becomes a rather easy task. It also helps to have two or more women per day, depending on the menu. A coordinator for this project is needed. If you would like to take on this easy project let Marcia Boyer or Joan Baker know as soon as possible. The coordinator does not have to be available every day. Menus and guidance will be given to those who are interested or new to the club and would like to be involved in this.

Ladies, please remember to bring canned goods to our next General Meeting on May 6th at 11 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.

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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 26 –May 1

Monday Acts 11:1-18 / John 10:1-10

Tuesday Acts 11:19-26 / John 10:22-30

Wednesday Acts 12:24-13:5a / John 12:44-50

Thursday Acts 13:13-25 / John 13:16-20

Friday Acts 13:26-33 / John 14:1-6

Saturday Acts 13:44-52 / John 14:7-14