Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 2, 2010

Special Prayer Requests: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Victor Seguara Retana, uncle of parishioner Lauren Kuenzle.

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: $10,122.94, Building Fund: $1,711.00, Easter: $50.00, Flowers: $25.00, Candles: $160.75, Catholic Home Missions $20.00. Total: $12,089.69.

Mass Attendance: 5:00 PM: 359, 8:00 AM: 292, 10:30 AM: 340. Total: 991.

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 our First Holy Communion children

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.

Divine Mercy Service Thank You

We would like to extend a very special thanks to Fr. Bill Sneck, SJ for officiating at this year’s Divine Mercy Service. We also extend our appreciation to the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, Council 11028, the PBOC Choir members: Betty Roy, Nancy Szarowicz, Mabel Vervaat, Marion Seman and Yvonne Rocke, and Pat McGrath for her musical accompaniment. We also extend our gratitude to Jo Timpano for her assistance. Their generous efforts gave this celebration of the Divine Mercy the honor and fervency that was requested by the Sacred Heart to St. Faustina. Thanks to all who participated. – Pat Burg

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!

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: May 2 - 8

Happy Birthday To: Annie Arneman, Lindsay DeCaro, Bil Krauss, Margaret McNamara, Tom Riccardi, William Schwartzkopf, Will Teeples, Marianne Anderson, Janette Brugge, Erin Carroll, Heather DiMaggio, Rob Ferraro, Cheryl Gunn, Patty Mayeaux, Leonie Reuschle, Rod Whitteaker, Rosina Fadul, Eileen Horrell, Elizabeth Killen, Susan Labate, Emma Sullivan, Michele Hoffman, Cody Lively, Christy Painchaud, Bryn Roff, Scott Titus, Nancy Brennan, Joan DeMaio, Mary McAllister, Theresa Vercellotti, Victor Diaz, Jace Faiella, George Schmidt, Terry Youmans, Deborah Desh, Mary Lou England, Curt Freese, Linda Gray, Marjorie Hendriks, Tom McMorrow, Danielle Tempalsky, Matthew Volante.

To: Jo & Ralph Connor, Laura & Richard DeChamplain, Patricia & George Mayerhofer, Traci & B.J. Bryant, Virginia & David Kunz, Gloria & Bill Davitt, Ann Marie & Gene Patterson, Madeleine & Vincent Autorino, Terry & Rich Marino, Eileen & Robert Horrell, Eleanor & William Laprade, Jo & Greg Walker, Rosannne & Vincent Caramico, Melissa & Matt Strange, Joan & Joseph Brocco, Leslie & Doug Weiss, Maureen & Thomas O’Connell.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY:

Ø May 1 – First Saturday Mass 8:30 AM

Ø May 2 – First Holy Communion at 10:30 Mass

Ø May 6 – National Day of Prayer

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

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

We have begun planting 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.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the PBOC Gift

Shop to help 15-20 minutes after all the weekend

Masses. Men or women! Please contact Ellen: coordinator@pbocchurch.com.

ROSARY MAKERS are urgently needed for our ministry!

Our next meeting is Thursday, May 13 at 9:30 in Room 3. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.

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

* 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

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples – and us – a new commandment: “Love one another.” Good stewards who spend their time ad talents in service to others are well on their way to fulfilling this commandment. (See John 13:34)

ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP FAIR - Stewardship Sunday

In just two weeks, on Sunday, May 16, we will be celebrating our commitment as a parish and as parishioners to stewardship at a special 10:30 a.m. outdoor Mass. The annual Mass will be followed with refreshments and a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. In the next few days, parishioners will receive a letter from Fr. Pat encouraging your participation.

We welcome the new parishioners

who recently joined our parish:

Stephen & Beverly O’Brien

Thomas & Teresa Kuhns

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:

Catholic Home Misions Appeal Thank you for your support of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Because of your generosity, the Appeal will be able to provide funding for evangelization, religious education, yuth ministry, and other essential services in poor dioceses. You have made a difference for the Church in the United States by strengthening the Church at home. To learn more about how your money is making a difference through Catholic Home Missions, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

The annual collection for Catholic Charities will be taken up on May 8^th – 9^th. The contributions you make on this Mother’s Day will make a great difference to those who struggle to live from day to day and look to the Church for assistance. With your help we can provide food for families, clothing for the homeless, job counseling for the unemployed, mental health services for those suffering with emotional illness and other life problems, elder care programs, case management for the elderly, dental and medical check-ups for the uninsured, and ministry to those in prison.

PBOC GIFT CARDS

Need a gift for Mother’s Day? Or another special

occasion? All-occasion PBOC gift cards are

available to send to your family and friends notifying them that you are giving a donation in their honor for a dinner to a needy family in our community through Outreach Ministries or Father Pat’s Lunch Kitchen; or contributions to the Columbarium Fund, Outreach Ministries or the Building Fund. Each card costs $10. They come with envelopes suitable for mailing, and can be purchased at the church office. Give a gift that keeps on giving!

Prayer & worship

ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS

It is that time again for us to begin to schedule liturgical ministers for the next quarter. Please let your chairpersons know by May 17^th of any dates you will be away in July, August, & September. You can do this by going to http://pbocchurch.com/schedule.asp and filling out the form. Your information will automatically go to all of your chairpersons. Chairpersons can pick up blank schedules in the office.

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

OUTREACH

ECUMENICAL NEWS

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6^th. Please take the time to observe and pray for the freedoms and blessings we have received from God and for God’s continued guidance. Our church will be open 9:00 to 4:30 for private prayer, or you can join the local community in prayer at:

Parkersville Park

12:00 noon

The Waccamaw High School band will perform.

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 104 people BBQ Chicken, Baked Cod with Béarnaise, Beef Pot Pie, Roast Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Rice & Beans, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. On Thursday we served 76 people Split Pea Soup, Egg Salad Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, Assorted Desserts and Sweet Tea. We thank everyone who helps to make these meals a pleasure for all who come.

Saturday breakfast is served every Saturday morning, 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Last weekend we served 81 people Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy, Fruit Cocktail, Cereal, OJ/Coffee/Milk.

Special thanks to the Men’s Group and Stewardship Committee for serving breakfast in April. Next month the Cantors, Sacristans and Ushers will serve.

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.

Ministry of Caring

Do you live alone or need to hear a friendly voice? Let us know. You could receive a phone call from a fellow parishioner. A simple “Hello, How are you?”  Please call Patty at the parish office if you are interested (237-3428, ext. 0).

VISITORS… Are you interested in joining a parish in this area? Do you want to get involved in our active parish? In the gathering area are registration forms or go to our website at www.pbocchurch.com for a form and information on our church’s many ministries and activities.

Fellowship

In Prayer We Will Always Be Together

Ladies – at First Friday Adoration on May 7^th, from 3:00-4:00 PM, come spend one hour of quick devotion in the presence of God. At 3:00 PM we will sing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Parishioners are invited to join us. We will go out for a bite to eat afterward. Call Mabel for info: 235-0080.

WEB SITE: The pictures of Tastes at Pawleys are now on our web site.  It was a great event, with plenty of food and fun for everyone.  Also new are pictures from this year’s Fashion Show. Let your friends and family see how vibrant and active our parish is.  Invite them to take a look at the pictures on the church web site -  http://pbocchurch.com.  Just look under the Parish Activities column, and click on, “Photos of Parish Events.”   

PrimeTimers - MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Friday, May 21^st at 12:00 Noon–PrimeTimers Luncheon at Applewoods Pancake House. All those who have attended at least one meeting since this year are welcome to join us for our End of the Year Spring Luncheon at Applewoods Pancake House at 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 21^st. We will have a lunch buffet with prizes and surprises. If you have not already signed up for the lunch and wish to attend, please call Linda Caswell at 237-5743 or Barb Call at 237-4554 by May 14^th.

PRAYER SHAWLS are available at the Parish Office for anyone who is ill and in need of prayers and comfort.

religious ed review

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

Coming Soon! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“Let the Son Shine In!” - Tuesday thru Thursday, June 1-3.

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.

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

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

· No Sunday morning CCD until Sunday, May 16^th.

· Community service opportunities! Need help with our vegetable & herb garden, “Service over Self”, and more!

Women’s club

Women's Club Cookbook - Please bring your recipes to the May 6 Women's Club general meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, they can deliver/mail them to Bernice Rucker 66 Historic Ln., PI SC 29585, 237-5614 or Kathy Knittel 86 Boatmen Dr. PI, SC 29585, 235-6939.

Women’s Club Directories are available for pickup at the general meeting on May 6^th. Regretfully we are unable to mail them. If you cannot come to the meeting, please contact Joan Brown, Membership Chairperson, at 979-0596 to arrange to get your copy.

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. 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.

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

Knights of columbus

Catholic ACTION YOUTH Award

The Knights of Columbus annual Catholic Action Youth 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.

MOTHER'S DAY PARISH BREAKFAST!

May 9, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the PLC.  All Mom's (Ladies) EAT FREE.  So mark your calendars now and bring the family and treat mom on her special day.

Upcoming Events!  Council Meeting, May 6, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.  First Friday Adoration, May 7, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Team A.  Mother's Day Parish Breakfast, May 9, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, PLC. Social, May 20, 6:00 PM, Founder's Hall.  Officer's Meeting, May 25, 7:00 PM, Founder's Hall.

Fourth Degree!  May meeting and election of officers, at St. Mary's on May 27 at 7:30 PM.  Also, balloting for Sir Knight of the Year will take place at this meeting.

We Need You!  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.

diocesan news

Medical Mission to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Deacon Ed Peitler, Director of Catholic Charities is now organizing the fall medical mission to Guatemala and a call for volunteers.  The date is October 16-23, 2010.  Some information from the January 2010 mission trip:
"Those of you who were on our last trip in January 2010 saw the new clinic building and experienced first-hand how it improved the delivery of services to people in a quiet atmosphere that respected patient's privacy.   We were able to do so much more because of the improved facilities, and because we took with us the most number of people ever - 38 medical missionaries.   We were able to have an intake room for vital signs and chief complaints, rooms for pediatrics, general adult medicine, OB-Gyn, gerontology, and dentistry.  Our pharmacy was staffed with four people, we had a lab that was able to do testing requested by the MD's,  and we had a good number of translators with us.  If you know of MD's, RN's, DMD's, bi-lingual people, or anyone else interested in going on mission, please direct them to our website: www.supportcatholiccharities.org and ask them to complete the application found there. On another note, we have been looking for ways that we can build on our one week stay at San Pedro and create a more lasting presence and follow-up to any treatment regime that our MD's might have begun.  Therefore, if you or anyone you know might have the inclination to do an extended stay in San Pedro - say 3-6 months, please let me know.  We have discussed this with the Sisters in the past and they have indicated a willingness to provide room and board to those working in the clinic.  I would think that there would be a few requirements: there be at least 3 people to do this; that at least one person is fully bi-lingual; and that at least two be licensed medical persons (RN's, MD's, Nurse Practitioners, DMD's)."
If anyone has questions about the mission, please contact past missionaries Doug Weiss (357-9299) or Mary Rana (237-0907).

May 3 - 8

Monday 1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14

Tuesday Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31a

Wednesday Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-8

Thursday Acts 15:7-21 / John 15:9-11

Friday Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17

Saturday Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21